Carefully i approached my supposed family. The Baron stuck out his hand for me, Ma had gone through this practice with me, apparently i was supposed to shake it. Feeling embarrassed about my entrance i did what was expected of me. The Baron introduced himself and his family though there was no need, I'd heard of them from Ma's stories about her life.
"I am Princess Alexandrina of the Elements, daughter of Gainel the Dream King and Eliana the People's Queen" I announced after he'd finished with their introductions. The whole family looked quite taken aback with my title except Baron George Cooper, he laughed. Confused i followed him into the small castle, although it was in the Mortal Realms it was quite beautiful in a simple way. The floors had dust on them and everything looked quite old though it had a quaint charm that made it feel more like a home then a fort.
The Baron personally led me to my room in silence though when we got there I could hold it in no longer, Ma always said i was a chatter-box.
"Excuse me Baron George Cooper" i began, trying to be polite, regal and impressive "Why did you laugh at my introduction?" I knew it sounded blunt by i have absolutely no tact whatsoever. The Baron looked me over with a quizzical look in his eye, i knew i'm not what people thing of whne they think Goddess but somehow the Baron expected me, he wasnt surprised by me unlike most creatures.
"I apologize Your Highness if my laughter offended you, its just that you are so different from your mother" he replied, his use of my title mocking. I wasnt sure whether this was an insult, Ma was the kindest, prettiest, sweetest, gentlest woman to ever have lived, everyone wanted to be like her, everyone but me.
I pondered this thought for a while, lost in my own dreamland when i finally came back down to Tortall i realised that the Baron had left my room. Walking around i found it was modestly furnished, small yet comfortable. It wasnt until i looked at my new bed that i realised just how tired i was, slowly i crawled into it and fell asleep.