For The First Time

In The Red Palace...

Ruby had her red hair parked up in a bun on top of her head, revealing her gorgeous, long neck. 

As she arrived in the Red Palace, the guards at the main entrance didn't need an introduction before they allowed her to pass through the man gate. They bowed all the way to knee level as she passed them.

Ruby nodded in recognition of the homage they paid.

Then, remembering the way she followed when she had come to ask King Sek for his assistance, she walked towards the throne room. 

"Are you here to see the king, Princess?", one of the guards had asked, surprised that they hadn't been alerted of her arrival. There was no information about her coming to the Red Palace.

"No, I am not here to see the king", Ruby said as she cleared her throat slightly. "I am here to see Prince Seth", Princess Ruby said.