he sits in his quarters working on the village reports. I sit in the corner on the window ledge looking out. Wrapped in white silk. A gentle white ring above my head. A crown of my own. Or a label… of my true place in this kingdom

I was assigned to protect him when he was 5 years of age. I was only 4. We grew together. Where he learned bravery and leadership and to be king, i learned to protect, watch and follow.

Must you sit there all dramatic? he says frustrated not looking up

i sigh you know the answer to that questions my king i response looking back out my window