I am a Queen.
I sit straight. I stand tall. I bless infants. I pace balls. I blink slowly. I prop my chin. I make rules. I play fair. I pick my lip. I hear voices. I am fanned. I am fed. I taste spices. I charm men. I read eyes. I play cards. I own jewels. I am combed. I craft war. I drink wine. I mock laughter. I wear paint. I sport powder. I trust no one. I fear no one. I sleep little. I wake early. I solve riddles. I strike deals. I make wise. I poke this. I itch that.
I am very bored.
"FOOLS!" I roar.
"Very well! I will marry whoever wins this tournament."
I pause so that they hear what I say next clearly.
"I will marry them if they can defeat me."
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My face is muddy.
I am sweaty.
I take breaths.
I get ready.
"What is your name?" I demand.
He stalls to piss me off.
He smiles at my feet.
"Kyohei."
"Kyohei." I repeat.
"You are the closest anyone has ever gotten."
I grip my sword.
I get ready.
He fights mean. He fights dirty. He's too pretty. He eats pain. He is sparked. He is bold. He's too careless. He is haughty. He trips this. He slits that.
He beats me.
I drop my sword.
I am very entertained.