Looking into the camera, a device which she is still struggling to understand, Valari fidgets in her white dress. She hardly looks like herself: the golden corset is squeezing the life from her strong and sturdy waist, and the bodice has created quite the upper balcony of her breasts. Her legs feel indecently bare beneath the skirt. But this does seem to be the sort of thing that women of distinction wear here for social occasions. Feeling self-conscious of her simple wardrobe and the impression she created, Valari had requisitioned a splendid dress for the occasion, and the Queen's quartermasters and tailors had complied with all haste. Wasn't this was what one wore when greeting an esteemed guest like Nikki Kade? That's what is proper for this situation, isn't it?
But first, she had a quick video to send. She hit Record and faced the camera with a stern frown.
https://archive.palanq.win/bant/thread/19911043/#19969820>"Beastmaster. I have heard your response, and I would speak to you!" Valari squares her shoulders and tries to look intimidating in the fancy dress.
>"It is not self-righteousness that compels me to challenge your warrior, Beastmaster. I serve the righteous cause of the Queen, a generous sovereign who rules fairly over all. It is decided that I shall serve her not only in the castle in my capacity as Queensguard and shaman, but also by pursuing a position of strength in the Waifu Wrestling Alliance to bring glory to the Kingdom. Your unlawful bounty must not go unchallenged, and should I emerge victorious, I will battle for the honor of the Kingdom in the upcoming Hardcore Clusterfork as well. In the name of Her Majesty, Victoria Royale, I will fight with all of the might that my body and spirit command!"Valari turns off the camera, and after a bit of fumbling, she manages to upload it to social media. Then a notice chimes in: Nikki Kade has arrived at the Castle.
She takes a deep breath, or tries to; the golden corset won't let her.