"Are you sure, my Lady?" Yassim asked, a bit worried. "You're completely drenched."
"Yes. N-now."
Yassim and Tessa exchanged a look, but they could tell the Princess was set on her decision. Not only that, but she was wearing the King's fur cape he had on previously, and they could roughly guess something had happened between the two. Despite the entertainment provided by another of the candidates in the middle of the room, it was clear the King's absence hadn't gone unnoticed, and now, more glances were going their way, and trying to make sense out of the drenched Princess's short absence. Some were whispering and not even trying to conceal their suspicious stares, even when Tessa glared back. Perhaps it was indeed better for her cousin to take a stance now.
"...Fine," muttered Tess
