Snippet #901247

Kai was guided to a spare room by the servants some of whom where giving him strange looks. One of the servants asked if he would like anything to which he responded that he would like a bucket of water. As the servant left to retrieve the water Kai began removing his armor. After removing his armor and placing it in the corner he retrieves a whetstone and unsheathes his sword. At that moment the man fetching the water returns and places in near Kai. Thanking the man Kai wets the whetstone and then proceeds to sharpen his sword. Absorbed in his work he does not notice the servant arrive to collect him. When the man speaks up Kai lifts his head and looks at the man. The man begins again, "The princess requests the honor of your presence," he says. Standing up Kai sheathes his sword and begins to follow the man down the hallway. He chooses to ignore the stares of people as they watch he white clad body march toward the throne room. As he enters only the strength of his trained discipline prevents his jaw from dropping at the sight of the princess. The black kimono with its gold dragons complemented the princess's natural beauty and made her a stunning sight to see. She was distracted looking in a mirror so Kai remained silent as he entered and waited for the princess to speak.