A woman's bravery

Theif

~Valerie's POV~

     Sir Elyan naturally agreed to my suggestion, I mean why wouldn't he? He trusts his Captain I'm sure. Plus it's not like I was lying, I have met sir Leon before. I just never thought sir Elyan would be such a serious type.

"Leon!" Elyan shouted from across the training grounds to the Captain, causing many heads to turn our way. It was funny watching heads turn away quickly, some with blushes, some just embarrassed to have looked. I still had my tan tunic on, some skin may have been visible since it was wet. It's sir Elyan's fault if you ask me, I didn't get the chance to dry off because of him.

  I watched from afar as sir Leon's head turned towards sir Elyan's voice. I also noted the three other familiar Knights standing next to him had also looked our way. This should a fun interaction. Camelots favorite Knights all gave me varying looks of mild interest as I walked behind sir Elyan.

"Elyan," sir Leon looked at me and slid into a graceful bow. "My lady." He rose back up and I almost laughed at the looks of disbelief sir Leon was getting from the other three. "What's the matter?"

"So you do know this lady as she says you do." Sir Elyan looked somewhat comical as he also joined the looks of disbelief.

"Yes Elyan, she's a performer, here to preform for the feast after the tournament." I watched as the four unaware Knights get wide eyed and almost nervous. All but sir Gwaine of course, he simply smiled wide and winked at me.

"Now you understand sir Elyan? Am I free to go?" I gave him a playful look and he relaxed somewhat from his tense state. Locking eyes he offered a small smile and gave his own bow.

"Please forgive me my lady, you're free to do as you wish." I laughed slightly and bashfully covered it with my hand like a proper lady.

"Next time feel free to join me for a swim, sir Elyan." His dark brown eyes blew wide and noises of confusion came from behind me. Though I quickly left before anyone decided to ask me what that meant. I'll leave all the embarrassing story telling to sir Elyan.

"What the hell did that mean Elyan?!" Sir Gwaines voice easily traveled across the trained grounds as I made my escape. Laughing to myself; I wonder what he'll tell them?

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  I arrived at my chambers to find a Knight about to knock.

"Can I help you sir?" He turned quickly and cleared his throat.

"The King and Queen wish for your presence in the courtroom." He bowed and went silent as he finished delivering his message. I suppose it's about time I've had an audience with the King and Queen. I've never even met either of them before so it must just be for introductions.

"Give me a second to become presentable." He nods and front faces the opposite wall of my door. Guess he'll be waiting for me then. I enter my chambers and quickly go grab the dark blue colored dress of the two I owned. I make quick work of dressing myself and checked myself over in the body mirror.

  The dress was floor length, the top was off the shoulder, showing off my collarbones and neck. There was lace detailing along the long sleeves and across my chest, then it trails slightly just down the center of my breasts. My hair was dried and extremely curly already so I left it alone. I grab a gold choker and place it around my neck before opening my door.