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Bridal Training
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Alma took Ella to the receiving room today for her bridal training. Ella wasn't sure entirely what bridal training consisted of, but she had expected it to have something to do with etiquette and manners.
"The first thing that we need to get you prepared for Lady Ella is the parade," Alma said.
"Parade?"
"Yes, when your engagement is announced there will be a parade to go through the villages where you and the Prince will wave and smile at all the people and show them what the future of Briarglen holds." She said with a smile.
The thought of strolling around the kingdom in and out village after village didn't sound only tiring, but also horrifying. Ella was the reason for this outbreak in the first place and it was only her
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