Sajedene blinked her eyes in confusion before hurrying to Gando’s side as the magician hurried off towards the path they had taken earlier. Considering the powers he had, she trusted his judgments and was worried that something was indeed off back at the castle of the Emperor. She hoped the meeting with the envoy had gone smoothly and that there had been no complications. Then again, who would dare to stand against Daishoga face to face when he could kill a man without blinking his eyes? The princess was still conflicted about what the Emperor had said earlier in the morning and how he had reacted to her behaviour. She couldn’t deny that she had a soft spot in her heart for his wonderful smile and honeyed words, but there was much more to him than just that. Truth to be told, she didn’t really care about the rest, because to her what mattered was what he had in his heart and not how he behaved on the outside.<br/><br/>As they arrived to the castle, everything seemed fine and under control. She glanced over to Gando who seemed a bit disturbed by this and she couldn’t help but to wonder what was actually going through his mind. Perhaps he was indeed getting old? After all, he was an old man in a young man’s body. “Are you certain you are alright?” Sajedene asked again, but was soon encouraged by him to attend to the Emperor, seeing as they had spent enough time together. She was a bit disappointed, because she did consider Gando as her only true friend that she could fully trust without second thoughts. She trusted Daishoga, but she hadn’t been honest with him, as he still didn’t know who she was and what her background was. She offered a smile to Gando. “Very well. Thank you for your company.” Sajedene watched him walk off, still slightly worried. Obviously he was very wise and whatever he had felt earlier shouldn’t be just brushed off.<br/><br/>After asking for directions and details from a guard who, as usual, treated her like trash, she was guided to Daishoga’s study where she had been yesterday and where she had first met him. And… slapped him. Ugh, she was still embarrassed about that. What would the world say if they ever heard that some princess had slapped Emperor Daishoga across the face when he had attempted to kiss her? I guess she wasn’t a very good liar or actress and since she had always had a bit of an attitude, it was hard to push it back even if it was for the sake of her own security. Upon arriving to the door of Daishoga’s study, she knocked gently, waited for permission and then stepped inside with a slight smile on her face.<br/><br/>“Greetings your Highness. How has your day been?”<br/><br/>Yes, she was doing that thing again, that whole pretending to be a good servant. It was difficult, however, because the mere sight of him made her a bit weak in the knees. With a deep but hopefully discreet breath she collected herself and made herself professional once more. “Have you ever received a gift, your Highness?” She asked him and walked further inside the room, her hands closed around her necklace that was now in her palms. “I figured as the Emperor you must be showered with gifts every day, things I would never be able to match in price and value. Still, I was hoping you could accept something from me.” Sajedene looked him in the eyes and stopped right in front of him before revealing the necklace she had in her hands. It was embarrassing to give him such a modest gift, but it was the best she could do in her current position. She wasn’t much for big gifts and glamorous jewellery herself, preferring to receive gifts that had a meaning and message to carry.<br/><br/>“Where I come from, we wear this in hopes to find the right path and to find whatever we are looking for.” She explained. “I was thinking about what the Emperor most needs right now and it seemed fitting. I hope it guides you even through your darkest days, your Highness. I used to wear it, but I think there are others who need such guidance more than myself.”