I took a step from my carriage. Even though I was a knight, I felt like a princess. Especially after all the time I spent covered in hot filth surrounded by sweaty guys. Now I dazzled in comparison. I wore sparkling gold open toe heels, a lacy pink and white gown with the front slightly shorter, and a gold necklace with my house pendant.
A young man in royal blue greeted me. My mother handed him a suitcase and together we started walking to the castle.
"So... dad? What is a watchman exactly? Do I watch from the balconies or something? Do I get night vision?"
"No, honey. The roles are still divided by gender. You will basically be a cross between a guard, a maid, and a babysitter."
"So I'm replacing his mother?" Mom laughed.
"Not quite. You will appear to be his personal maid, but apart from public affairs you will just be a guard. You are also advised to keep him from getting into too much trouble. You know, to keep him out of harm's way."
"How young is he?"
"Slightly older than you."
"Ugh. He should be able to take care of HIMSELF."
"I know honey. At least it should hopefully be an easy job."
"Fair enough."
Once we reached the entrance it was just the blue servant guy and me. He lead me to my room- which, like the rest of the castle, was grey stone walls and floors. A fancy white bed and fancy wooded furniture occupied the room. I took my suitcase and started unloading into some drawers. I accented the room with some pink things, a rug, some curtain accessories, an extra blanket, and so on. Thus would be my new home from now on. After a bit a knock sounded at my door.