Back to Kumandra

Part 40

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They have been working for nearly 2 hours. Setting up a huge thicket around a huge plot of land wasn't easy. A lot of persons have been working, hoping to complete it in time. Anything was possible and Chief Benja was just taking extra precautions to protect everyone. A total of about 30 persons, including Raya and Namaari have been working and they didn't even quartered it as yet, even with the help of the dragons.

"T-this is even harder than I thought." said Raya as she took a break and drank some cold water.

Namaari was equally exhausted and said, "I know right...I didn't expect this."

"Ba did say that we could take the day...but... I don't wanna be selfish..."

"Yeah exactly. On the bright side, this is like a good, vigorous workout. I'm used to this kind of training back at Fang."

"Woah...no wonder you're such a relentless fighter." said Raya, slightly flirting with Namaari.

Namaari smiled at her then said, "Alright let's contin-"

"Hello ladies." said one of the servants as he greeted the princesses with a bow.

"Hello Rowan." said Raya.

"Chief Benja requests your presences at the front garden."

"Okay we're coming." 

Both girls left with the servant and went to Benja. Benja said, "Wow...you two look awfully tired."

"Raya is a lot more exhausted than I am chief." said Namaari as she smirked at Raya who was notably panting slightly.

"Hmm I see. You are going to need to save some of your energy...especially for tomorrow when you'll get your training on how to behave during the ceremony. Walking with poise, all that."

Namaari felt a bit uncomfortable with the idea of 'acting like a lady'. She wanted to remain as nothing but the fierce cat-lady that she is. She hated dresses or anything that looked or felt too feminine. She felt like a man in a woman's body and wanted to act as how she felt.

Namaari  sighed and said, "I-I am not going to learn all that" 

"No all that is for Raya. Your training will suit you well for who you are Namaari." said Chief Benja. "Raya's the more girly girl."

"Ba, I'm not..." said Raya softly with a slight smile, kinda unsure of that response. She did like the idea of feeling inferior...but only in that way. For Namaari. She loved when Namaari is dominant. The rough treatment felt so great for Raya and aside from her Ba, Namaari is the only person that have ever let her feel fine... VERY fine with the idea of being inferior. She didn't really mind the idea of dressing like a gorgeous queen.

"Don't worry dew drop. You'll be properly trained tomorrow." said Benja.

"Wait wait wait...TOMORROW? Why not start today?" asked Raya as she realized the short span of time she'll have to perfect everything. She was already good with etiquette manners so that would be a breeze. But learning to walk elegantly? Oh hell nah...but she had to learn it in 24 hours and she'll HAVE to do it in front hundreds of eyes from the citizens of Kumandra.

"Your trainer isn't here yet. She's from Talon. Her name is Kari and she said she'll be here by this evening. Remember that this was a bit short noticed." explained Benja.

"Oh um...but what about my...outfit?" asked Raya while slightly clearing her throat.

"You will be stunned dew drop. For now, you and Namaari definitely need to relax. Don't tire yourselves with the thicket work."