Arthurian Legend RP

"What I'f I  don't want to go back?" Hilly asked after a moment,

"Then you should've told me that sooner," Gawain teased, wrapping an arm around her waist. "It would've saved us both some trouble." Kissing the top of her head, he frowned. "Why don't you want to go back? You were so excited before."

Hilly looked up at him "because I'll never be able to get it right" she said miserably.

"You're not giving yourself enough credit," Gawain replied gently. "But I won't force you to keep trying."

Mythian looked up sniffling. "I want to see in the castle, but I can't do it right"

"I'm sure you know enough to enter the castle," Gawain noted after a moment. "Perhaps not enough to eat there, but enough to go inside." Considering her, he chewed his lip thoughtfully. "Do you remember the rules about talking with a noble and the king?"

Hilly thought for amoment "curtsy, use good manners, and don't touch them?"

Gawain grinned. "There you go. You're all set to enter the palace. Oh!" Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out a letter. "Mordred sent this. Mythian gave birth a few days ago. Like you said, it's a girl. They named her Ruth."

Hilly grinned and began clapping. "Did he say how pretty she was?! Are they both healthy?!"

"He thinks she'll be as beautiful as Mythian and yes, they're both healthy," Gawain laughed. "I think he's excited to be a father." Expression becoming a bit more serious, Gawain muttered to himself, "Now do I tell Arthur Mordred has a daughter?"

Hilly smiled "well he should be, he does a great job as a father" she said then frowned a little "I don t know...do you think Arthur will be mad?"

Gawain sighed. "I don't know what he'll think. I'm hoping it'll give him a reason to meet with Mordred though. Those two need to talk."

Hilly nodded "maybe we should have a word with him about it..."

Slowly, Gawain nodded. "Let's go to the palace then." Moving to the wardrobe, he pulled out their best clothes. "Time to dress up, Hilly. We're going to meet with the King."

Hilly grinned aand clapped. She had not gotten to wear her noble woman's dress, there hadn't been an occasion for her too, so she was still always in her loose  , comfortable gypsy clothes. She skipped over to the dress an looked at all the pieces of the female outfit. "How do I put it on?"

"I'll help," Gawain told her. "Most noble women are helped by servants, but since we don't have those you'll have to settle for me."

Hilly nodded "I'd rather you anyway!" She said stripping down then picking up each piece, sliding them on uncertainly.

Gawain grinned. "I'm honored," he replied as he helped her dress. Several minutes later, she was ready. Gawain changed quickly, grateful his clothes weren't as complicated as hers, and moved to the door. "Ready?"

Hilly  shook her head "I can't breath!" She exclaimed I'm a gasp, she pulled her dress off and began clawing at the corset she wore,.

Gawain loosened the corset and sighed inwardly. He'd known something was going to happen with the dress. It was how his life seemed to work. "Better?" he asked.

Hilly shook her head "it's too restraining! How am I supposed to even sir comfortably?! I can't bent at all!"

"Alright. Alright." Removing the corset entirely, he pulled the dress back on and studied her. "You should be able to get away without wearing one."

Hilly moved around and nodded "still a little restricting, but better!" She agreed and kissed Gawain's cheek "thank you!"

"You're welcome," he replied kissing her forehead. "Now come along. We have a stressful meeting coming up."

Hilly nodded and held Gawain's hand.

When they reached the castle, Gawain paused and took a deep breath. What was he supposed to say? How would Arthur react? Why couldn't his family just get along?!

Hilly jumped on Gawain s back eagerly "carry me!" She said in excitement

Arthur was on his drawing room.

"On the way home," Gawain told her, easing her back to the ground. Then, taking her hand, he led her inside. After asking a guard where the king was, Gawain went to Arthur's drawing room and knocked lightly on the door.

"Come in!" Arthur called, standing up frm his desk.

Hilly frowned but went along with Gawain.

Bowing low, Gawain entered the room. "My king, it is good to see you again."