The nursemaid chuckled and followed after her ward who ran off with his cloak. "I will ensure you get that back my lord.'' She smiled.

"She can keep it. It's good for rainy-days, and wintery months. Plus, it's freshly cleaned. "he said.

"Are you sure my lord?" the nursemaid frowned.

"I'm sure. Besides, it will suit her better than me. I'm used to the cold. "He said.

"Alright sir." The maid hurried after the girl.

Going back to the task at hand, he began drawing the flower, smiling at it.

A maid came out and approached him. "Dinner is served my lord." she smiled.

"Ah, wonderful! I am kinda hungry. Thank you miss. "He said, handing the drawing to her. He then ran off to the Dining room.

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The maid blushed.

(I'm honest, I don't know what to say.)

Joseph arrived, and looked around. "Okay, I'm lost..."

((that's cause it's true and you know it.))

(can we please continue this? I need an escape from reality.)

He found himself in the dining hall the royal family where already seated at the head her brother next to there father and Bell on her mothers other side Ana next to her. A older couple sat in the next place of honor and a place was set next to Ana for him.

Joseph sat himself besides Ana, and smiled at her. He then pressed his hands together. "Jeyriall, Baveras, Foiros, Etherus, Urtengor, Nehtor, Arvins, Eyasha, Queprur, Seyella, Armeros, Nakashi, I pray to you, Gods and Goddesses, please shine your gaze on us, and protect us. "he said, in a soft voice.

Ana started to dig in after the royal family had said there grace. Bell chided her gentle and Ana slowed down eating more like a lady pouting a little.

Joseph kept eating quietly. He then looked up, and saw Bell. He smiled, looking at her, not noticing he was smiling.

Bell caught his eye and smiled back then looked to the door as the general entered with London at his side. The general made his way to the king while London went to the princess's.

Joseph leaned on one arm, smiling at bell. He finished his food, and stood up, bowing to them all. "Where might I sleep? If I'm an inconvenience, I can sleep in the Garden. "he said.

"No there are a few guest rooms." Lena her mother smiled then signaled to a maid. "Lead the prince to his room." she ordered and the maid nodded and grabbed a candle leading the way up a flight of stairs. She lead him down a hall to one of the rooms. "Here we are there is a bathroom inside." she curtsied to him. Then handed him an extra candle.

"Thank you, my lady. May the stars shine on you always."he said, entering the room.

The maid hurried away to help the princess's get ready for bed. Bell let her personal maid help her change she always had trouble with the lace's. "the prince's will be here tomorrow to seek your hand in marriage.'' she remind making Bell grimace. "I know...take the ice blue dress out." she shook her head and the maid did as told before leaving.

Joseph approached the king, careful to keep a leveled distance. "May I speak to you in private, my King?" he asked.

It was the next day and the king was in his study area when he spoke he looked up. ''Of course." he gestured to the seat before him. "Speak."

Joseph sat down, and was rubbing the symbol on his amulet. "With your blessing, my lord...I wish to ask your daughter for her hand"he said

"You hardly know her." The king blinked at him a few times. "But if that is what you want then you may join the princes who come today so that she can look them over." He shrugged a little.