bare feet sank into the fertile earth, toes tickled by the emerald whips of grass. it was here she thrived, free from the constricting vices of shoes, the suffocation of corsets & the constant dotage of ladies in waiting. the queen walked a little ways from her horse, where it rested, but stared after her with a keen eye. her husband raised this beast well … as it was just as concerned for her as he was. the thought made a flutter of laughter rise from her chest, a hand brought to her mouth. still, this consideration softened her to the king, despite certain troubles. seraphic beauty knelt, long skirts brushing the ground as she inspected some flowers that were of a new species. their colors created such lovely contrast to the surroundings, vivid & wildly bright. aurora was suddenly overcome with the desire to shower her newborn twins with beautiful things like this. not jewels or silver & gold trinkets but gifts from the elements of nature. elegant fingers brushed the petals softly, only to jolt slightly as she saw a movement from inside the flower. for a moment, she suspected a bee to which she would move away, but as she peered inside …
a mouse was resting within.
❝ oh! my apologies … did i wake you? ❞
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