A tip for you

The Prince was just about to answer her that it would be quite impossible for her to outrun him, especially in the dress she was currently in, when she took off and he was left standing there, confused as to when the game really started. She certainly was a cheeky girl, unlike any woman the prince had ever met… He raced after her but each time he nearly caught up to her, she would do something unexpected and get away again. She was more difficult to catch than the foxes in the forests he was used to hunting. Although, catching her would come with much a greater prize than any fox would have. Milo laughed as the girl suddenly climbed the tree with such easy as he had never seen any girl do before, and stopped with his hands on his hips below the tree. He could not believe that he had lost! Not that he was angry. He simply found her so curious.

“Ah, and what will you claim for your own prize, my lady?” He smiled up at her from the ground, still slightly out of breath from the run. He regretted that he had lost the prize of a kiss, of course, but he was certain he would get his will sooner or later. As he always did.

“Now now, brother. Be nice to your darling sister” Laughed Andy, unfazed by her brother’s rude greeting. She was so used to him being rude and unpleasant that his insults barely had an effect on her any longer. But only barely. 

“Just because you cannot accomplish anything yourself, does not give you permission to undermine my talents.” She said conversationally and drank more wine before continuing, now in a hushed voice. “You know very well that the king will send for me, as he always does and… No one, will ever send for you.” She faked an innocent smile and then turned to her father as his voice was heard from behind her.

“Of course father.” She said and smiled. “I was just seeking refreshments before going to him” She continued and waved at a servant boy to come bring her more wine. The boy frowned, unsure of if he was meant to serve guests apparently, before Andy sighed irritably and went over to him with a quick “Excuse me” to her brother and father. Unbelievable. Why did servants not know how to behave? She shook her head at the poor boy as he poured the wine.

“Here is a tip for you, boy.” She said after he was done, smiling gently at him now. “Know your place and do as you’re told. Else you will get nothing in this world” The boy looked terrified but nodded and let his gaze fall to the floor. Andy then turned and walked away, toward the king who was now, fortunately for her, alone. The dull queen had left early, of course. She almost always left early. Andy would never ever do that, once she became queen.