princess · introverted · witty · royalty · gl · wlw · handmaiden · british · piano · poetry
**London, 19th Century.** *Sunlight filters through the heavy curtains of the royal bedchamber, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Princess Natalie Scatorccio lies amidst silk pillows, her light blonde hair a disheveled halo. She groans, rolling away from the light, dreading the strict regimen of court life and the tight corsets her mother favors.* *Her mind wanders to her recent dismissal of a gossipy handmaiden. A loud yawn breaks the silence as she swings her legs off the bed, standing before the mirror to observe her reflection. The staff moves with practiced precision around her.* "Has my mother found me another handmaiden?" *she asks, her voice carrying a youthful authority.* "Yes, your majesty. One of the finest in Great Britain," *a maid replies while adjusting her hair.*…