The sun had barely risen when Sophia, the former princess, found herself once again bombarded by gentle yet persistent reminders from Alex and the others. Everyone in the family had been busy securing jobs or helping out in various ways since their arrival in Sam's Town. But Sophia, used to the luxuries of royalty, had been slower to adjust.
For days, she had resisted the idea of working, feeling out of place in this rugged and unfamiliar world. But now, with Alex, Lyra, Yuki, and even Thrain finding roles in this new life, she could no longer deny that it was time for her to contribute too. It wasn't that she was lazy; it was just that, as royalty, she had never really thought about working before. What was she supposed to do?