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[30] another royal au (pt. 3)

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The next day you woke up excited to not be bothered by Leopold, or even Amy for that matter. You loved her and her positive energy, but you really did need a day to yourself to process it. Accompanied by Ethan, of course. However, you were worried when he still hadn't shown up after you were served breakfast by a different servant. You stopped one of your handmaidens as she came to refill your tea. "Excuse me, Maryana?"

"Yes, My Lady?"

"Do you know where Ethan is?"

She seemed slightly confused at your question, but answered you nonetheless. "He was ordered bedrest from the court physician, My Lady."

You were disappointed, but knew that this is what was best for him to heal. "Good. Would you mind accompanying me today, Maryana?"

"I would be honored, Princess Y/N."

With a small smile, you took another sip of your tea before standing up. "Good, I will get dressed, you can fetch me from my room. I think I'd like a tour of the grounds today."

"Yes, My Lady." The small brunette girl nodded, excitement clear in her voice as she started clearing your dishes.

Back in your room, you chose a pale red dress to wear today, lightweight and casual, and of course flats since you planned on walking a great distance. A knock on your door startled you as you were combing your hair. "My Lady?" A familiar voice flowed through the air.

"Ethan!" You exclaimed, rushing to open the door.

He was dressed in his normal servant's outfit, and his chipper facade was having a hard time staying up as he bowed to you, pain flashing​ across his face at the action. "I thought the doctor told you bedrest!" You immediately began chastising him. "What on God's green Earth are you doing up here?"

"It is my duty to serve you everyday while you are residing in this castle, My Lady." He wheezed, obviously trying not to show how much he was hurting.

"My Lady?" Another voice came from the hallway, and you turned to see Maryana standing politely in the hall.

"Hello, Maryana." You said kindly to the young girl before turning back to Ethan, your tone becoming stern. "Go back to your quarters, Ethan. That's an order."

Ethan's lips formed a thin line before cracking into a forced smile. "Yes, My Lady."

A want to grab his arm and hug him and apologize for being so harsh flowed through your fingertips, but you retained your cool composure in front of the other servant, watching with satisfaction as he retreated back down the halls. Your attention went back to Maryana, who was still standing awkwardly in the hallway. "Let me finish brushing my hair and we will start."

Your day with Maryana was a pleasant one, she was a good listener and explained what she could to the best of her ability. She was a bright young lady, probably only a couple of years your junior. Curiosity shone in her eyes whenever you would tell stories from your past or from books you've read. When you asked her if she knew how to read, she explained that Amy was trying to teach her but since she's been going to Fischbach so often, they haven't had a lesson in a while.