<span style="font-family:Amaranth">The princess was relieved when the guards stopped the process of hauling him off. She could tell they were confused, but it didn't bother her too much. She noticed immediately how tight they were holding onto Wes and she couldn't help the frown that pulled at her lips. They were being unnecessarily rough. Yes, he had stolen from them. Yes, he was technically a criminal, but he was making no move to run away. He was surrendering peacefully. She looked at the guards, giving them a stern look. <span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ff4da6">"You are hurting him. Relax your grip. He is not making any move to escape and even surrendered peacefully. You are being unnecessarily rough."</span> She was not afraid to scold them as she placed her hands on her hips, resembling a mother scolding her naughty children.<br/>
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She then focused her attention back on Wes, offering him a sweet smile as he told her what his name was. <span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ff4da6">"Wes? It is nice to finally have a name to place with your face."</span> She then fell silent as he told her why he had stolen from her. She frowned again, wondering if he was telling the truth. Were her people suffering so bad that they were having to resort to stealing to procure money to buy food? That wouldn't do. She glanced at the guards, listening to what they had to say. <br/>
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<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ff4da6">"I would like to give him the benefit of the doubt,"</span> She said simply before turning back to Wes. <span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ff4da6">"I have a proposition for you, Wes. If you promise not to steal from anyone again, I will let you go and even make certain to acquire a job for you so that you do not need to worry about your next meal. How does that sound? Could you promise me that?"</span> She asked, offering him a kind smile. Alexandria was known for her kindness. She always tried to see the best in people. If he was suffering, it was her duty as princess to look after him.</span>