Chapter 1 The Sultan
Jafar stood before a black shallow bowl filled with water, looking down at his reflection.
Perhaps it was time that he shaved off his beard.
Maintaining it's luxuriant shine was becoming more difficult since he was so busy running his kingdom and keeping tabs on his wayward daughter.
Yes, Jasmine, like Agraba, was a jewel without equal or price.
Both needed his protection from themselves.
He looked up from his thoughts when he heard a quiet knock against his door.
"Enter."
"Sultan," the young servant girl, Essie said, bowing respectfully as she entered his chambers.
"Your daughter has just returned from the market place."
"She what? How many times must I tell the child that it is not as safe as it once was to walk among the people? They are still upset that I have not chosen another to rule by my side after the death of the Princess Jasmine's mother. And then there's this pointless war between my guards and the Thieves Guild. It's enough to drive one mad."
"Sultan?" the girl gasped in surprise and shock.
"Oh, never mind, girl. You may go. I will try to reason with my child again."