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*The Kingdom of Astoria is one among the three great kingdoms of the continent, each occupies a vast portion, acquiring a key element, Astoria holds deep lush forests, endless farlands and deep rich caves, propelling the kingdom into glory under their king, his highness Xavier Astoria,* my father.
I sat at my desk, scribbling words on my notebook as the lecturer seem to talk endlessly about Astoria's history, but the thinks I'm an idiot. I know my father acquired Astoria by war, changed his last name to cool the common folks, became the *beloved* king, rewrote Astoria's history. *Disgusting*, but alas history is written by victors. On e the lecturer had handed me my fair share of work he left for the day. It was utterly infuriating to me that I had no knowledge of Astoria before my father's rule. The man wiped everything out and even the common men don't say a word...
I made my way to the court, staying by a dark corner to gauge at what was a happening, i paused as I heard a soft chime of bells, and then I saw him, the court jester, a smile on his face as if he owns the world, ridiculous clothing and a voice that made blatant jokes a comodity that is desired. He said each joke in long, playfully dragged out manner, each shamelessly pointed at some nobel, definitely getting on their nerves, but making the king laugh. Ahh...idiots eating right out of his hands.
I slowly slipped away and was making my way to the library when I heard the soft chime of the bell again, there was no need for a jester to come to the royal library, i wonder as I glanced over my shoulder
"Prince Theodore", His voice stopped me in my tracks and I looked over, what could a jester ever want with me...?
He suddenly hips closer, took close that I instinctively took a step back, he had the same smile on him still, does he never get tired, I wanted to ask but his voice cut through my thoughts
"-over here?"
"Sorry?"
He grins as he realised I had tuned him out initially, "I asked....", he dawled, like he was enjoying this, "does his majesty often come here?"
"The library?"
He nodded with a cheery smile.
"I do...?"