I think you are my cousin who stands next to my father in the throne room.
Do you know me, princess?
Next time, be careful. You don't want to trample your future bride!
Yes, I am pleased you recognized me.
I think I'll walk away. My days of racing and tag are over
Future bride? So this was the man I was to marry. He looked like the ideal husband: Evidently liked to play games, and he was a very good horseman...
I know that my father had chosen Constantine Ducas for my husband, so he had to be a worthy person. But I know many worthy people. Would I want to be married to them?
Would he smile at me when he thought no one was looking, the way my father did to my mother?
Wrong door way...
Look at my bare legs, my loose hair, and the lack of a veil to cover my face. I feel naked, where 10 minutes before I had been perfectly comfortable.
I need to seek out my mother and get properly dressed