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>>5583109>>5582927>>5582647>>5582513>>5582334>>5582052>>5582034>>5582007>As you think of it, this is the first real opportunity you've had for such freedom. If you have to stay cooped up inside Countess Naith's manor within the city, you know that eventually you're going to get into some trouble even if it's just breaking Count Ypalle beyond repair. Although you are exceptionally good with self-control and hiding your true nature, that was always reliant on having something to focus your attention on or occupy yourself with. Since you've stepped back from organization of the noble meeting and aren't at home to command things personally, all you have to spend your time is typical ladylike household activities... and after all you've seen and done now, you're beyond the point of embroidery or composition having any interest to you.
No, better that you spend your time beyond Naith's household then, in Epille. At least you can't cause trouble for her or a scandal, risking whatever reputation you have here. Emelie might hate it but you'd prefer to take advantage of this opportunity you have here, of being in a decently-sized city for the first time in a good while, and a settlement not governed by you or your family. Some actual freedom for once, within reason you suppose.
<span class="mu-r">"Why is there not a store for torture devices?!"</span>
<span class="mu-i">"Because Bella, there isn't a market for that sort of thing."</span>
<span class="mu-r">"Nonsense! If <span class="mu-i">I</span> want something, then there should be a store for it!"</span>
Convincing Emelie to allow you to do any of this is already difficult in the first place, if you got too carried away or reckless then she would have physically just dragged you back to Naith's manor. After all, this is certainly a safety and security risk! For you to be wandering the streets, even in the nice part of town. It took a significant amount of convincing so that eventually, you begrudgingly accepted to not venture out in your regal clothes like a splendid dress. Instead just some of Emelie's clothes so that you can dress like a commoner, so at least you don't stand out like a sore thumb in a crowd. As well, despite being queen as you claim, you aren't particularly well-known beyond the crownlands such that the average person would recognize you on the street.
Still, you are a beautiful young lady whose behavior is that of nobility and carrying money to spare, so you make for an obvious target to strangers. And that's to say nothing of the few who intentionally would be on the lookout for you; enemies. After all, you expect some ugliness from the family of Molyes after his death and this matter of ascension. Epille is not too far from the former-Duke's own lands and you are known to be here, who's to say someone looking for revenge might not notice you?
