There was a smattering of applause as Biana and Fitz slowly walked down the stairway. All
the attention made her blush slightly. It wasn't as if they had truly done anything. Biana supposed that was part of being a royal, though, despite how strange it was.

Once they had arrived at the landing of the grand stairway, Fitz walked Biana to her seat, which he then pulled out. It was easy to locate the seat, as each plate had a piece of parchment on which was the name and title of the body who was to sit there.

Once Biana was properly seated, Fitz started off to his own seat, flashing her a quick smile before doing so.

"Prince Alvar Soren Vacker and Princess Genevieve Logner Vacker!" Biana didn't doubt that the announcer had a sore throat by now.

As Alvar and Genevieve walked down towards their seats, Biana took the time to survey those surrounding her. Directly across from her were the Sencen's. Lord Cassius and Lady Gisela both gave her cold smiles, but Keefe offered his signature smirk, paired with a subtle wink. Near them were Lady Vika Heks, Lord Timkin Heks and their daughter, Stina Heks. They seemed bitter that they weren't placed closer to the king and queen, which Biana surprisingly sympathized with. Their older daughter, Genevieve, did marry the prince, after all.

Directly on her right was Tam Song, who had to be the grumpiest person she had ever met. His placement did not surprise Biana at all. The king and queen were always nudging her towards him. It was the same with Keefe. Their seating just had to be strategic.

And then, on her left was the brown eyed girl.

Two power hungry families, a boy who could serve as a replacement for the court jester, a surly adolescent, and a girl who's eyes were too amazing to be real.

Simply fabulous.

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Sorry for the short chapter. the next one should be longer! I was also gonna start doing a question of the week thing, but this chapter was to short to think of one.