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Ruby laid before the mantle, over the long velvet green settee, her legs over the pillow as she lay sideways facing the fire in the King's chamber. The dinner was quite as always, they had eaten and a sudden report had pulled the King away as they reached the end of the meal. Before this day, she had always walked to her own chambers, with the king visiting her bed through the door between their rooms.
Today as she finished her nightly routine. She found herself exploring the King's simple yet extravagant room. Not wanting to go back to bed just yet, she laid in peace, watching the fire as the ladies fussed in her chambers, filling the luggage with her gowns and jewelry. Some warm clothes and essentials for the journey.
The King had always summoned his allies before him.
