Level 9
With Morgan now a pile of... Nothingness, the group decided to push forward. Steph, however, wouldn't budge. Jason seemed a bit reluctant too. Nate rolled his eyes and went back to them, grabbing Steph's wrist and looking her in the eye.
"Listen, I know you're a bit shaken. And I don't know what Kingdom you come from, but here, this is normal. I know you're like, 10, but that shouldn't change things."
"Wait, what?" Steph broke out of her thoughts about Morgan, quickly turning confused. "What do I look like, exactly?"
"I dunno. You're just a kid. I think you're about 10. Why do you ask?"
"Oh, nothing." So this whole time, everyone was seeing her as a little girl. Guess the whole "father-daughter" excuse would have worked, anyway.
"Now come on, if we stay here, we'll be discovered!"
"Oh my God!"
They all turned around. Standing in the corridor was a beautiful young lady in an elegant blue gown. She rushed over to Jack and hugged him.
"Jack, I was so worried that they got to you! Are you okay?"
"Yes, yes, I'm fine-" Jack stopped and looked closer at her hand.
"Rosanna, what's this?"
"What's what?"
"That's a new ring."
"Oh, I got married again."
"I was gone for a day, and you ALREADY got re-married? What is this, 17?"
"It's fine, Jack. He's old, rich, and has no heirs. And for the record, 16 marriages." She said. "How do you think I made it to the Royal court? By being dutiful? No, by being wealthy. And all those old men look at me and see an innocent little flower."
"But Rosanna, you ARE an innocent little flower. They all die of old age. You're not the black widow you seem to think you are."
"Oh, you." She brushed off Jack to speak to the others. "Who are you?"
"Um, I'm Stephanie... Pratt." She remembered what Jason said about Chris Pratt being her father. She gave a little curtsy. "It's a pleasure to meet you, your grace."
Rosanna pulled Steph back up and smoothed out her dress. "Oh no, sweetie, that's not nessecary. It's fine. I am Lady Rosanna Pansino. And these men are?"
"Um... Nathan Smith." Nate said. He would have bowed, but then remembered Steph's attempt and stopped himself.
"And I'm just Jason."
"It's wonderful to meet you, Nathan. You too, Just."
"Oh no, my name isn't-"
"So why did you return? And with guests?" Rosanna turned back to Jack, ignoring Jason.
"Well, our countries ARE at war. I'm already inside the castle, I have to take advantage." He explained.
"You're trying to assassinate the King?" Jack nodded. Rosanna bit her lip. "I'll help, but if you get caught, we've never met."
"Of course. And these three have their own reasons."
"Why have you come then?" Rosanna asked.
"Eloping with the princess."
"Saving my father."
"I'm just along for the ride."
"Well, aren't we an interesting group?" Rosanna chuckled. "Come this way. I'll lead you to the King."
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