"Living off the land, you learn not to waste. "he said, taking the gold that was on the dead merchants. "They won't need it anymore, and it's not like we're robbing them. If we don't take it, the Bandit's that killed them will, and will just arm themselves better. "

Bell was looking anywhere but at the bodies her face a pale green. "I understand... Let's go please." She was feeling sick and nervous.
((What no birthday wishes?))

[I sent you a message. Don't tell me you didn't get it. Excuse my shitty internet, but happy birthday]

Getting back on the horse, Andraus took off on the road, careful to keep an eye on the tree's

((I did not get a message but thank you.))
Bell was glad when they reached the edge of the forest and on open rode people more easily seen that way.

They stopped at a town on the forest edge. "This is...Edenfall, a town that made its wealth from the spider silks. I'll buy us some food and drink, and then well move on."he said

"Alright." Bell stayed on the horse examining the town "London!" she dropped into the arms off a man who caught her smiling. "Thank goodness your alright Princess."

Andraus returned, to see the two. "Whose this? One of your comrades?" He asked

Bell nodded as London carefully but her down. "My personal guard who should be nursing a wolf bite." She glowered at him. "You are more important my lady besides I could not let you hit the ground." London examined Andraus

Andraus shifted away from London. "You nobles are sure strange...I'm Andraus, the last heir of King Trinnimac, the True king of Zephyrus. "He said. "You all hail from Aurora correct?"

"My lord." London bowed to him while Bell pouted cutely. "We all hail from Aurora we protect the princess." London chuckled at Bell's chipmunk face.

"You need not bow, I am an exile from my own kingdom. The Current king on the throne is a Usurper, who stole everything from me. "he said, turning away from them, and looked around. He then clenched his fist, and turned back. "I must return you two home, for I need to speak with your king. "he said.

"We will leave soon." London went towards a guard of guards dressed like him but hurt worse then him they all bowed as best they could to there princess as a large wagon rounded the corner followed by a fancy carriage a young girl emerged. "Sister!' the girl hugged Bell as a older lady and a servant girl emerged from the carriage.

"It's a pleasure, Madame. "He said, trying to bow like London had.

"He's cute sister." The little girl chirped smiling shyly at him. "Princess Anastasia this is Andraus the displaced prince of are neighboring kingdom." Bell introduced them and Ana curtsied "A pleasure to meet you."

"Heh, you know, it's still funny being called a prince. Forest dweller had such a ring to it."he said, jokingly

"You are a prince sir." London chuckled "Lets head home." Bell helped Ana back into the carriage staring at the rose emblem on the carriage there symbol before slipping in with the two women.

Andraus got in after her, pressing his hands together. "Your guardsman wouldn't happen to have a bow, would they?"

"They might you'll have to ride your horse no guys can ride with us girls unless they are betrothed to one of us." Bell smiled at him as the older woman glared at him.

"Okay, I understand. "He said, getting on his horse. A guard gave him a bow, and a quiver of arrows. "Good..."he said

They rode in silence till the castle came into view late in the afternoon. By dusk they made the gate only pushing to have there luggage and Andraus examined they stepped down when Bell vouched for him. Soon they where at the palace and the girls climbed out with the help of London.

Andraus took all their luggage, and carried it. Even though it was quite a bit, Andraus handled it like it was nothing.

((Bell has no luggage and the solider wouldn't either. Anna wouldn't have anything know that I think of it.))
"What are you carrying?" Bell raised her eyebrow at him as Anna hurried ahead. "Drop the rocks and hurry up." She sighed and walked more slowly inside.

(You just said they were scanning luggage)

Andraus dropped it all, and followed them.

((I meant the soldiers and there bags.))
Bell was being hugged by an older version of her who patted her head smiling in relief. A man with gray hair dressed as a warrior king watched them smiling.

Andraus played with the bow he received by the Guard. He didn't pull out an arrow, he just tested the flexibility of the wood, and strength of the string.