Lies upon Lies

"What is it, Exotica?" asked King Fred, sensing her nervousness.

"Ah, well," said Astra, her mind racing. "I remembered that Astra had specifically told me to give you a kiss on the cheek, and she would have my neck if I didn't give it."

"Really?" asked Fred. "She wanted you to kiss me for her? Seems out of character, I was under the impression she had no feelings for me at all..."

"Well," stammered Astra, "she admires the way you are bravely facing all these new changes, and thought a kiss from a maiden was appropriate." It was pretty flimsy, but it was all she had. Footsteps outside the door had receded, and she needed to make a break soon.

"Well, alright then," said Fred.

"OH, right," said Astra, and went over and pecked him on the cheek.

"Tell Astra to hurry up and make the right decision so we can move forward. We have a kingdom to run, after all," said Fred, laying back down. "Good night, Exotica."

Astra had a few things to reply to that, but reminded herself of the crown's lingering influence on Fred's mind. "Of course, sire," she said, and slipped out the door.

1. Astra makes it back to the dungeon without incident. Exotica is extremely irritated about how long it has taken.
2. Astra makes it back to the great hall, but it is packed with guards getting instructions from Reaibn. She has to find another way around. Does she know the castle well enough?
3. Astra gets lost in the castle corridors, as she is constantly having to shift her route to avoid guards.
4. Meanwhile, in the dungeons...
5. Meanwhile, Reaibn gives the latest group of guards their instructions...

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