Silk and Stone, Part I

[Yarua]

Part I

It was cold in Maroza, The mining town was set upon a mountain range, Snow Storms can pick up any time. So Hot water was a luxury. Hence came the peril of Mina.

Even though she never stepped out of Maroza, she still did dream of a more higher life. She would read books far surpassing her age. How sellers in cities would sell items from across the country, Women getting to wear new clothes every day, not sharing a bath with your stupid cousins.

Characters -
Mina- 12 years old
Bavia- 9 years old
Ofea- 10 years old

Irene- 28 years old
Draca- 30 years old

Princess Isolde- 12 years old

Irene poured hot water from the pot as it continue to boil over the small fire. It was the end of the week, so they could draw a hot bath, rather than wiping their faces with cloth, Once kids are done, she would clean up herself, still then she tried to wash as much clothes she could.

"Ughh i am cold...." Ofea stood with crossed arms, hissing at her older sister, "can you not hurry for once"
"She doing it again..." Bavia groaned.

Mina arranged a small basket with assorted items.
, Checking the items very thoroughly. Hand-picked Herbs, a linen rag and the most precious herbal soap. She prepared as much she could get her hands on.

"Bath is ready kids, be fast" Irene stood wearing nothing but an old leather apron, It covered remarkably well for front, Yet none for back. As the children formed the line, she took time collecting their clothes. Bavia was nonchalant as per usual, Ofea shivered with cold, happy to finally be warm. Then came Mina, rehearsed dutifully.

"So I am not asking for a separate bath...."
"no"

Negotiations dried fast as Mina now sat naked in the small wooden tub. Clear water didn't help hide her petite figure, yet her attempts of high class bath still hold strong as the herbs alleviate the room. Even Irene couldn't deny the pleasant aroma. Laid back and looking at the corner of the roof, Mina stared at small light escaping from the wooden roof. She sighs as it was out of her capability to fix.

"Acting all fancy, when you naked just as us"
Startled by Bavia's remark and Ofea's snickering. Mina grimaced, "yet i have class, that what makes me"
"All naked?" Ofea dried her hair as her brother gets washed by Irene. With her hands on her hips, she took pleasure in cutting her sisters modest pride.
"Not you too...", not much spar with words against a hawk like her, even though Bavia left after getting dressed, she took her time.
"Oh my, wouldn't you like to get out and give us a show miss...." She poked her shoulder as Mina covered with her hands. "Haha, hiding anything i don't have?", Ofea open her arms to side and hunched back. Mina blushed and turned away "stop it... cover yourself", "oh do you.... Can I take a peek..."

"Mina, your turn come quick"

With an arm at front and other at back, she side stepped to her mother. Who already had her soaped up hands ready, "Lift your arms now, little dove"

Mina comply quick, of few things that does presude her, being special is definitely one. Irene washed her shoulders to arms, neck, chest , belly and breaking Mina's day dream a quick wipe between her legs.
"Turn around now", as she did. Her eyes meet with Ofea looking below, and covering her mouth as in suprise. Her trick being childesh was still effective enough to make Mina cover. "Hands to your side now... Mina we are almost done"

"Did you hear Mama?" Ofea laying seeds of her mischief.
"The Princess Isolde is set to visit Maroza"
Much familiar to a rabbit with carrot in front, she had Mina's ear perked up. "That is true... They are set to arrive during the new opening of the shaft, your father told me so".

The youngest Princess of the Empire... She could buy Maroza with her earings... How would her day look.. the thoughts in Mina's head were set at full motion.

With a pat on her butt, the thought train crashed as Mina jumped up. "Dress now, little Dreamer"
Mina covered again just to see Ofea still staring at her, with a grin.
"When she is coming??" Mina chirped with excitement as she wore her swift, she must prepare.

"Supposedly next week"

Part I end

(Hey, my first time writing anything, I do have plans for this to be much longer and more refined. Please be free to give any critique of suggestions, also i apologise not able to answer on true stories forum as I need 5 posts before I can reply)

[Freesub]

An interesting start, though perhaps a small introduction about the characters and why they act that way would help (unless it's an intentional choice)

[steam train]

A good start, well done.

[Yarua]

Silk and Stone, Part II

"I am at your mercy, your highness" the maid was dragged on her knees to the middle of courtyard. The Guards stood beside her locking their spears.
"I truly feel shame for any of actions that caused you harm... Give me a chance to correct, I..."

"Seems you are aware of your own shortcomings" a small figure who sat cross-legged, stood up. Laying the book she was gazing through next to her Slender Circlet.
"Cold bath, for The Princess of Zelanaina, Jewel of Aurveil" She looked down at maid's face for first time,
"Whatever happens henceforth, is on you"

As murmurs rose, two guards grabbed the dress off her shoulders.

Characters:
Isolde- 12 years old
Dusk the Maid- 15 years old
Misse,Sorea and Bolana, Other Maids
Princess's Knight, Zephyr -22 years old
Prince Aspid- 15 years old

The Uniform, turned Rags was tossed aside by guards. The young maid was left in a thin chemise, stockings and shoes. She looked at the maids at her Highness's side for help, but the smiles her peers had gave her no hope.

The Young Maid, Dusk had joined the retinue in her highness service only a few weeks ago. She had been warned, Princess seeks amusement in certain ways, and did fear when the gaze will be upon her.

She took a deep breath and calmed herself, she may lose her dignity, but won't let herself become a plaything. So she stepped forward.

"I accept your mercy, your Highness" her voice was steady, and slowly she slid the straps on her shoulders, pulling down the chemise and put it near her uniform she remembered putting on this morning. Undoing her bun, she shook her hair loose. She stood all bare with her modest body and petite frame, she may not be able to change the circumstance, but she wouldn't lose control. Even if the wind... was more cold than usual.

The Princess smiled brightly, even closed her book. Unaware Dusk was, She only made things more amusing for her.

"Oh poor girl...." The Princess sighed, she lifted her hand and wave it off, "Please Do help her" .

Dusk who had only just braced herself, was taken by a storm as the three maids approached her. "Whaa..at?" her response was cut short.

"Worry not, Dusk" Misse locked her hands in a cross and lifted them up, whispering, "we do have experience in giving baths".
With soft tug her shoe came off, followed by her stocking , Sorea whimpered from below... "i am really sorry... but we need to do this" as She moved to right leg. "You both...." Dusk was cut again, as both Misse and Sorea stepped back. "Why you..."

*Splash*

The Bucket threw the coldest water Dusk have ever felt.
As Bolana stood with a hand on her hip. "Just cooperate so we can be done quicker".
Her mind shut down for second, only to be followed by a shriek "Eek!", for first time she got down and covered herself, water only made white skin shine more, and hair drop on her face.

They scooped her up and rub their hands all over her, scrubbing every inch. Her shoulders, to chest, to navel, to the little shrub right above her lips. Misse did a little tug on it making Dusk stand on her toes. While Sorea washed her fingers individually, holding them by tips ever so softly, making her feel like a kid. She did blush herself, whenever her hands and fingers would squirm.

Whenever Dusk was able to made her breathing steady, Bolana poured more cold water, among them all, she was the oldest, those rough hands on her back side did prove it. Bolana was the one pulling her back in place whenever she jumped or tried to cover herself.

"Oh you three, don't bully her" Isolde smirked, "Treat her with my special soap" feeling content.

Soon Dusk was on all fours, with Bolana holding her knee in her lap and soaping under Dusk's feet, which may have been ticklish if not for her muscled arms. Misse roamed her fingers across her back, controlling her laughter. Sorea scolded her "you will get yourself in trouble again...", which made Misse press her lips, lowering down to hide from The Princess 's gaze.
She cupped and gently rubbed the soap on those modest breasts, and peaked tips, continuing downwards.

She does find some amusement there, "oh..!!", she whispered "You are wet, maybe more than just water", "DON'T" Dusk said with a firm voice and red tomato face. Sorea washing Dusk's hair was nervously try to peek if Princess heard that.

Princess did heard it, but didn't intervene, she was amused how the common folk are quick to quarrel among themselves. Did made her games more enjoyable.

Bolana patted Dusk's inner thigh, "You need to spread them" She said as brass as ever, While she pulled her sleeves up, making Dusk sweat. "I am hungry kid, i have places to be". She was about to part them, when.

"Oh wait let me do it!!" Misse perked up, "i will massage your back in return Bolana", Misse moved towards back with a her hand on Dusk's left butt check. With a grin hard to hide. "Maybe help Dusk relax a little" she smirked, Just when.

"Don't bully her... ughh let me do it, I will share my ration for the evening Bolana" Sorea sat up, shoving Dusk's face in her Bosom "oh sorry, i didn't mean too...".
"for fuck's sake...." Dusk sighed under her breath, still fully naked, still on all fours. Surrounded by idiots.

Isolde does admire such banter, wondering how would Switching their positions next week, may bring some more pleasant scenarios. Maybe she can test their camaraderie when they are embarrassed together.

Her Knight, Zephyr moved her hand to rest on the sword's hilt. Isolde noticed, and skull, "just when the day was getting good..."

Through the halls, A figure draped in Red and Gold appears, with him an armored knight.

"What a delightful little game our Jewel plays"
Voice so gentle, one may mistake it for kindness.

The Quiet set in, as the maids stopped, and stood up straight, even Dusk who wore nothing but Soap. The Princess's Knight changed her stance and dipped her head in recognition to the authority.
Isolde puts her teacup aside, waves a hands towards the maids and Dusk, telling them to continue.

"Dear Brother, what a delightful little suprise" She spoke as sugary she could make it "Feels like day just got brighter " before turning her head away.

"It's a pleasure as always" He glanced over at maids dousing the young lady in Cold water. The Grimness almost broken his smile.

He came forward to face her gaze, intentionally blocking her view. As they lock eyes, The Aspid's patience grew thin. "Such games shouldn't impede one's duty, wouldn't you agree, Isolde" He made his tone more formal.

"The preparations for your visit to Maroza are near completion, It's a Royal duty that must be carried with utmost sincerity" Isolde rests her cheek on hand, and continue to gaze at maid's play.

"A Rock far across the nation, Jewels come from Mine, not go there" her detest for lectures grows ever big.

"A Third of our walls exist cause of their stone, So does the steel of my Sword, and so will the road your carriage will leave on" Trying to Dig the nails into her.

"Your duty is to travel and..."
"Is the message over?" Isolde interrupted as Rude as she could, "To think I be disturbed on matters light as this"

"You dare take his Majesty's word lightly" True to his name, He knew how to spit poison. Isolde got up slowly and put on her Circlet. "That would be Rude, even for you... Princess" Aspid closed in "I hope your Childesh acts won't tarnish the JEWEL of..."

"Right, done with your act?" Isolde lock eyes with him,
Isolde gestured the maids to leave, having them run out of courtyard, in their current state. This was not for them to see.

"I Princess Isolde have never failed the burden of my duty, and would continue to do the same" She moved in
"No matter the Cost" She pointed her finger at him, "Now you need to leave and deliver the message back to His Majesty, that Preparations are set, My arrival will not be Delayed" She stood straight, recovering her breath.

He stared at her pink face for mere seconds, as he wore his Smile back. "Of course, little sister"

Part II end

End Note- Sorry for the delay... This part was delayed a little longer than i expected. Also if you like any certain characters and want to see them embarrassed, do share (Even Aspid). I will be here to answer any lore , character or settings questions too. Part three soon , till then take care.

[CinnabarSunset]

Also if you like any certain characters and want to see them embarrassed, do share (Even Aspid).

It would be nice if Isolde eventually ended up embarrassed! I think it probably shouldn't happen immediately, but if she continues to lord over people and dish it out, then her comeuppance would be all the more satisfying.

Maybe things won't go to plan during the royal visit, and Isolde will need to acclimate to the Marozan way of life for a bit.

[Yarua]

Also if you like any certain characters and want to see them embarrassed, do share (Even Aspid).

It would be nice if Isolde eventually ended up embarrassed! I think it probably shouldn't happen immediately, but if she continues to lord over people and dish it out, then her comeuppance would be all the more satisfying.

Maybe things won't go to plan during the royal visit, and Isolde will need to acclimate to the Marozan way of life for a bit.

Soon, Isolde will be getting out of her element. Mina and her will be crossing each other soon. Though next chapter is going to be some anecdotes from minor characters.