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.
Your Majesty!  What brings you to this beautiful garden today? Im awfullly overwhelmed from the daya nd I'm looking for someone. Who are you looking for, Your Majesty?  Perhaps I can be of service. Have you seen my chambermaid? Alas, I have not today.  Although she was running through here giggling late last night. Oh, this day is just horrid. I have a headache and my throne is quite uncomfortable. I was hoping she could fetch me a new cushion. Ah, yes.  I have heard of the discomforts of the throne.  Have you asked the cook or your knight?  Are they unable to help? No, no I wouldnt want to bother them with minor requests. I just really want to sit down and relax and I cant because my chambermaids missing. Thats why I have to carry my own books today. No wonder you have a headache!  As a fish, I have never learned to read.  What stories are in these books? Books of past Queens and the stories of their rulings. Tell me more fish what did you see last night? As I said, she came running through here, giggling and looking behind her.  A well dressed man that I have never seen in the garden was chasing her and laughing as well.  They entered from the direction that you came, and ran out by the oak tree. Was it that foul smelling Lord I passed moments ago?