Messenger

Chapter 4

 What the hell were they thinking, Flower thought as she was just barely keeping her screaming internal as she stormed back to her room. The last thing she needed was the curious stares of the castle staff adding to her current situation. She of course recognized that it probably looked really bad to have the freaking crowned princess walking out of a council meeting in a huff, but Flower could not deal with this level of catering to this stupid man-child called a king.

This foreign guy has only been causing problems since he showed up including but not limited to, ransacking outer towns and straight-up playing dumb to it. To put things lightly, it's infuriating. Especially since now, Flower is forced to make nice with the guy without even get a word in edgewise. Why does she never get any say in her life!

Though, not like there's much she can do, but pace around and ditch the torture contraption strapped to her called a dress. Thinking back, this whole situation definitely wasn't her best idea. Maika is probably freaking out and the idiotic chancellor is having an absolute field day. Flower definitely did feel bad about the chaos she caused, but she felt fully justified in her actions.

Well, maybe not with the messenger kid. He looked completely shell shocked the entire time and he did nothing to deserve that fate outside of being extremely unlucky. Flower did kind of leave him in the middle of her mess. Probably should say sorry about that.

Welp, no time like the present. Flower poked her head out of her chambers to check for staff. It seemed like the meeting was still underway meaning that few people were wandering around to judge and comment on the "hot-headed" princess sulking about. On the bright side, when Flower ditched the fancy apparel, people were much less likely to give her a second glance. It was almost like she could disappear into the shuffle which was perfect for a stop by the servant's wing.

Taking a wide arch around the meeting hall for pretty obvious reasons, Flower hurried over to the small lounge area of the east part of the grounds. It's been way too long since she's paid it a visit. The space didn't have the same over the top detailing as the rest of the palace, but it more than made up for that by its warm homeness. No one really cared what your background was as long as you didn't disturb the peace and dang, did Flower try not to.

Most people that stayed here were already out, but a certain blue and pink haired gender-ambiguous individual seemed to be a notable exception. "Hey, Mikoto...how are ya?" Sorry for not stopping by in three freaking weeks, Flower noted to herself.

Mikoto just shrugged. "Pretty good. People have been running around like chickens with their heads cut off."

"I feel that. It's been crazy around here with the diplomat from hell." Flower replied. The Meika twins have been keeping Flower sane through all of this with them (mostly Hime) actually wanting to listen to her explaining the court proceeding and letting Flower mentally figure them out herself in the process. It's therapeutic and entertaining in a way.

"I guess that could be part of it. A lot of stuff is people in some nearby towns going nuts about the taxes."

"You can blame Fancy-pants for that."

"Yeah, but the people don't know that." They glanced dryly over at the now sitting princess as they spoke. "Can't blame them for that."

Flower glare at the ground. "I know. The nobles are being dumb by not letting everyone know what's happening. It won't be long before the press are right at our doorstep demanding answers."

"And we all understand that they'll blame all the people here that had nothing to do with it."

"Precisely." Why hadn't Flower stopped here sooner? These people are chill and not politically charged 24/7. Also considering that Flower's practically adopted Hime and Mikoto by now.