Princess Anna of Merceria began plotting the trip. It would take days before she was finished, but once she was in planning mode, there was little anyone could do to dissuade her. Gerald watched as she pored over maps of the realm, learning as much as she could about each possible destination before she finalized their itinerary.
He was sitting at the end of the table snacking on some chicken as she pored over yet another map at the other end. They were interrupted by Sophie, who brought news of a visitor.
Anna looked up, "Who is it, Sophie?"
"Prince Alstan, Highness," the maid replied.
The princess began carefully folding up the map, "Please send him in," she said, then turned to Gerald. "What do you think he wants?"
Gerald finished chewing before he spoke, "I have no idea. It's unus
