The bright path is lined with roses, lavender, daisies, and lilies. Apple trees sit on a pristinely-manicured lawn. Hedges in geometric shapes sit just beyond the path. The path leads away from the castle and down to a pond full of fish and swans.
Bright Path, Inside Castle
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I love swimming in the river with the other fish. Mostly I spend my days looking for smaller fish to eat. When people cast lines into the river, we all swim away from them and hide. Sometimes one of the other fish gets confused and bites down on the lures.
It is pretty bad, gracious queen. How often do you come to Bright Path? I like to come here and take in the scenery when I am able to. I see. Does the witch always come with you?  Has she followed me here? Yes, she's right behind you  Sigh...maybe she can help me find out what happened to my chambermaid. Your chambermaid has been missing? For how long? Most of the afternoon, I had thought maybe I might find her here. I haven't seen anyone here but the two of you. Look out! The witch is trying to attack!  How dare she attempt to get cheeky with me. Such nerve! Certainly, GUARDS!!!