*I do not own Jane and the Dragon or its characters


Jane found Jester lounging in royal garden, playing around with one of his puppets. "Why are you here and not entertaining the king?"

"Good day my lady knight, yes I do suppose I should be. Actually, the king dismissed me today and I am not sure how to feel about it. He told me I just cannot make him laugh or cry like I used to"

"You cannot be serious, how could he dismiss you?"

Jane was getting riled up, and Jester tried not to smile since she was really adorable when upset. "What do you mean?"

"Who else will I consult when I am in need?"

He could not hold in his smile any longer, teasing Jane like nothing was the matter. "What do you mean to say Jane? You do not wish to see me gone and replaced by a younger, more talented jester?"

Jane did not like it when he used humor at a must inopportune time. "Of course not"

"In that case I will stay with you today"

"What?"

"The king only dismissed me for the day. Not from his service though. No, he wanted me to study the old ballads so that I could have some new ideas. It is mighty sweet of you Jane to know you still care"

Giving him a shove, he laughed hysterically while she was boiling mad. "You have no idea when to be serious do you Jester?"

"Jane I was only joking. You know I care about your well being as well."

"At least someone does"

Pressing a kiss on her hand, he smiled "As long as I am in your service I will never leave"

"I am glad to hear of it. Since you are in my service, you might as well accompany me to one of my most greatest quests yet, to play with her little majesty"

"I think I heard the kings voice just now, perhaps..."

Taking him by the collar, she giggled at his willingness to flee. "You did just swear your service to me and I intend on holding you up on that offer"