In the Kingdom of Anemoi, the neighboring Kingdom of Helios Youngest Prince Dylan de Helios comes to visit along with a diplomatic envoy. Seven years ago, they had lost contact with the Crown Princess Lyra and the Eldest Princess Astrid of Anemoi. S...
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PRINCESS ASTRID AMARA DE ANEMOI ____________
"Where did you get that dress from? You look splendid."
A sharp voice with eyes full of glare made Astrid turn around to find Karen and Medea along with Wily standing there.
"Oh thank you. Lyra gifted me this."
"Yes, it does look pretty."
Medea smiled as her eyes scanned Astrid from top to bottom. Her sweet tone suddenly shifted as she then stated,
"I hope you dare not forget that it is my birthday party. It is so rude to be late at an event like this. Where is Lyra?"
"She was detained with some work. She shall be here any moment now."
"Lest she be wearing the same clothes as you then it would be quite a surprise."
Medea remarked to which Astrid retorted,
"Why shall it be a surprise?"
"Well it wont be that much of a surprise, mother."
Karen commented to which Medea nodded,
"By all means, what else should you expect from two girls who are in their adulthood yet fail to comprehend the basic etiquettes of any party. I guess it is my fault that I didn't teach you well enough. It was so hard raising my own kids as well you two..."
Medea let out a small sob as Karen patted her shoulder and stated,
"Please not blame yourself, mother. You did no such thing as which should be declared as wrong. Everyone wants to wear what they want from time to time. Even if it means going against the social rules of this party."
The latter comment was aimed at Astrid who was confused. She never got the hidden meanings of people's words and right now felt it weird why people were staring at them. Oblivious she replied,
"You're right. Everyone has the right to dress up as they like. Is there something wrong with that?"
Frustrated Medea gritted,
"No, there isn't. However allow me to remind you that when invited to any formal event you have to adhere to the dress code set by the host. That is known as common courtesy."
"Yes, I agree. Then is there something wrong?"
Naive, Astrid genuinely questioned which made the trio inwardly frustrated.
"..."
At this, Baroness Paula who was in good terms with the princesses and always informed them of all the gossips and rumors being spread around, came near to Astrid. As she slipped into the tense environment, she smild at Medea and then softly whispered in Astrid's ear,
