Throne of the Fool

"The boy who carried his last name like a burden."

How bold, your highness! Pray tell, did such an idea spark after thine spar with that knight the other day? Doth thou imagine that one knight in particular to watch over thee as you stand bare for him to witness?? How scandalous indeed!

What if I allow my knights to see me undress? I've been getting threats on my life lately, and I truly am at my most vulnerable when disrobing. So why wouldn't I want my protectors there to make sure nothing bad happens? And I certainly don't mind such strong and handsome individuals to see me in such a way...

I think we could give you a hint as to the knight's name...

I found him. The knight I've been wanting to see. Although they all wear very similar armor, I could tell it was him immediately. He was stationed down the hall specifically to keep me safe, and when I bid him good day he became visibly nervous. I could practically hear his armor clinking together with how much he was shaking.

So as some of you might know, my kingdom is at war. It is in its early stages, and thankfully not too much blood has been shed. There is still hope for a treaty. However, the most terrifying thing has just happened. I was alone in my bedchambers, reading to candlelight as I usually do in late evenings, and suddenly someone breaks in through my window. Mind you, we are three stories up. Of course I cry out in surprise and yell for help, and help indeed comes from the knights stationed outside my doors. The attacker is already at me by the time the knights enter, and I was able to get a look at them. They were from the kingdom we are currently at war with. I am frightened to know they intend to assassinate me, the heir to the throne. I have no siblings, and while my father is a powerful leader, he grows old. Do they intend to instill a power vacuum by assassinating the royal line? My father has grown wary of this, so he has decided to station more knights by my door. While normally I do not enjoy this level of hovering, it does mean I have more people to talk to, of which is probably better than writing here.

Today was rather lovely! I have been wanting to see how my father has been treating the soldiers thus far, due to the war and all being a strain on all of us. Since they are what is keeping us safe, I wanted to see if they are adequately cared for! I spent the afternoon sparring with one of the newer knights to see if they are being properly trained, then we had a lovely conversation on the knights' living quarters and nourishment! It sadly wasn't as well provided as I had hoped, but I can certainly bring this topic up to my father. I have to try, anyway.