[gremlin]

Judith had made her way to the king's living quarters. When she came to the gates the guards lifted their heads up and clenched their weapons tightly. "Who goes there?" one barked, the other kept quiet. "Judith," she said and stepped in to the light. "Was the king expecting you?" the first guard spoke again. The king had informed his men to allow Judith in to the castle, she came often when he had free time. There were rumours that he was in love with Judith ever since he first saw her. Judith had laughed at them, but when he invited her to the castle just to chat it made her think that they might not be rumours but the actual truth. She wondered if she could ask him to do her a favour. Judith looked at the guard and smiled warmly. "No, but I could not sleep and wanted to visit him briefly. Is that alright?" the guard looked at the other, the other one shrugged his shoulders. He looked back at Judith. "Since you're showing up without his permission someone inside will want to escort you to him." it wasn't as if they didn't trust Judith. They had rules to follow and couldn't allow anyone in unescorted if the king didn't expect them. Even her, right now she was just another citizen. "I understand," she said and walked past them.

When Judith walked inside her footsteps echoed in the wide hall. The walls were decorated in art and sculptures were placed upon hand crafted tables. Everything felt elegant and everything was beautiful. A Light Elf greeted her at the stairs that leg to the king's throne room. "Hello," she said politely. She smiled at Judith and her body language became relaxed when she recognized her. "Judith is it?" she asked and took her bow and pouch of arrows. "Weapons are not permitted in the king's throne as you know, I will hold them for you until you leave." the Light Elf began to walk up the stars, Judith followed behind her quietly.

They approached two large doors and the female Light Elf opened them. "Your highness?" he looked up as the doors were opened. "Yes?" Judith stepped in and he raised an eyebrow. "She wishes to speak to you." the king cleared his throat. "Leave us then." he said and stood from where he sat. He drifted over to her effortlessly. "What did I do to deserve a visit from you?" he asked as he now stood in front of her. A smile spread across his lips. Judith hesitated to speak for a moment then she looked in to his eyes. "I need you to do me a favour," she said, the smile left his face. "Please, Bryon? Don't look at me like that." Bryon brought his hand to her cheek gently and ran his thumb up and down. "What is it?" he asked. Judith felt surprised by his touch. "You're going to think that I'm insane."