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"A Priceless Gem" by winter_pony4
Her bedroom door swung open. Lillille looked up to see an angry Royal Bori looming over her. “... Greetings, Mother.” Lillille murmured. The Queen narrowed her eyes. “Lillille, is it true you snuck out of the castle not too long ago?” she demanded. “Of course not! I've been asleep!” Lillille lied. “Then why are your hooves so dusty and dirty? Our castle is supposed to be spotless!” the Queen retorted. “Ok, so maybe I went out for a late night stroll in the garden. I haven't been sleeping well lately.” “Are you so tired as to forget proper etiquette? You are supposed to wash up after… frolicking in the dirt. Look, you've even soiled your rug and the bed with this awful dust! What kind of Uni even lets herself get so filthy? You are 17, for Fyora's sake, have some pride in yourself! You are going to the bath this instant!” Lillille sighed as she was marched to the bathroom. At least she didn't suspect me going out into town… She sighed. But I can't l can't live my life in fear of talking to people! Mother wants me to take the throne someday, but how can I rule over a town if I'm forbidden from getting to know anyone? She looked back, where Crystalluxe was watching Lillille in confusion from her bedroom door. Maybe it's time…

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