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When you step out the gates and into the city, it is almost deserted. Now, the streets out side the palace are not meant for the growing middle class, much less so for a commoner. It is instead a place meant for the elite of society to walk about and sometimes buy something from the exotic shops just for the novelty of it. So there is never really that many people here. Yet today you can count the people you see on one hand. Does the prince really need this much protection in the capitol? It feels heavy handed to clear the streets like this, but maybe the higher brass is on edge after 'the incident'.
On the prince's part, he acts like he doesn't notice. He simply walks about the streets looking into windows of shops and generally just wasting time. You attempt to make conversation, just as your superior recommended.
"Look my prince, there is a bakery. Perhaps you can purchase a tart there."
The prince, looks upon you with a puzzled look. He tries to make sense of what you are talking about, but ultimately can't understand why you are bringing up tarts. His puzzled look is eventually replaced by a swift roll of the eyes. He looks like he has something to ask but ultimately chooses to continues with the silent treatment.
After some more mindless walking about, you take another stab at making conversation while passing a store for pets!
"My prince, look upon the features of this noble exotic hound from the east! His expression is quit comical is it not?" Maybe that's what the prince needs, a loyal dog to keep him company. You have met several dogs in your life time and enjoyed petting them.
The prince simply shrugs at the animal. "Dog's are dumb."
Its the window over that takes the prince's fancy. A glass vivarium contains a rather large black spider. You have seen giant spiders before, but something about the long legs of this one gives you the creeps. The prince surprises you with his knowledge of the creature "This is the mandi aracnid from south franlia. Did you know that one bite form this spider can paralyze a horse? It then burrows through the victims ear and into their brain, while they are alive, to lay its eggs. I thought that was an interesting fact."
>bonus what do:
- Encourage the prince to buy it if he likes it so much.
- Do NOT encourage this.
