Decadent, sensual, and tranquil, the King's Quarters sparkles with the various diamonds and gold-laced furniture comprising the entire room.  Self-portraits of the king himself, his queen, and various demigods line the walls leading up to the bed.  Smooth, bear- and tiger-skin rugs cover the entire floor to protect the bare feet of scantily clad virgins who serve to the beckon and call of the king and his queen.  There is a faint smell of sandalwood wafting to and from each section of the room at all times.
The King's Quarters, Inside Tower
child
handmaid
I am a handmaid and I work in the castle for the queen.  She is not very nice to me, but I try to be very nice to her.  I do not want to get thrown into the dungeon.  My parents were killed by the dragons and so I am alone with my queen.
Oh, child. You are so lucking to have parents that love you. Mine were killed by the dragons. Fortunately the queen took me in when I was young. I would be happy if I didn't have to attend classes all of the time. Ah, I understand. I never cared much for school either. But it's important to learn so you can support yourself when you get older. I want to be an explorer...I look outside and all I want to do is run away to far off shores. Ah, child. But explorers must be able to read and navigate maps. They must be able to use a compass. All these things you learn in class. but the mean teachers want me to learn about table settings and bowing and stuff I don't care for. You never know what the future may hold for you, my child. I had not expected to be a handmaiden to the royals, but here I am. And since I learned those things in school, I was prepared. Will you be my teacher and teach me to navigate by the stars and maps?  I will be a good student and listen and wash my hands.... I will teach you all I know, as long as you promise to do your very best during your other classes, as well. but...but...I only want to be an explorer...I have no desire to be a King...these diamonds are pretty...do you want one? Yes, yes, the diamonds are pretty. But you, my dear, are not royalty. You must work to earn the things you desire. And school is hard work. My father is King and one day I will be forced to be King if I stay here. That is why I am being forced to take these classes.  This is all too much...you have made me sad...you don't know who I am...Please leave me alone handmaid.