>>19819698Nikki freezes when she’s spotted. This is bad, this woman, a guard based on her manner of dress, will raise the alarm any moment now, and then… and then… god, what would happen? Imprisonment? Execution!?
>We need to take her out! Now!Coco’s voice is a loud screech in the back of Nikki’s head, but she doesn’t react. Her idea is a poor one, the commotion caused by any form of aggression would only attract more attention. Attempting an immediate escape would likely result in a similar outcome. Besides, this woman seems reasonable enough. At the very least, she’s not outwardly hostile.
Yes, so just be smart, Nikki tells herself. Think. What would Cassie do? What would Priscilla do?
Nikki smiles and fakes a nervous laugh. “Oh, hi there! No, I suppose we haven’t met, you must be one of *Victoria’s* brave protectors! Wow, do all of her guards look like models? I didn't get a good look at the others what with the helmets most wear. Anyway, you might not recognise me straight away without the twintails, but I’m Nikki Kade, WWA pro wrestler, and extremely loyal confidante of *Victoria’s* close friend Priscilla Divine. In fact, *Victoria* and I are friends too, our mutual friendship with Priscilla really brought us together.”
Nikki narrows her eyes slightly. Is this working? Using Priscilla was a risk, considering the state of things between them these days. Nikki sighs, might as well push her luck a little further at this point. “As for my business here, well I was in town, thought I’d explore *Victoria’s* place, you know? Ah, sorry. I imagine most of you call her The Queen. But anyway, I got lost. I was thinking I’d go visit *Vicky's* Royal Archives, I uhh, wanted to expand my knowledge of The Kingdom’s history. Mind taking me there? And what’s your name? I’d love to tell *Vicky* which of her wonderful guards helped me!”
