In the royal castle...
The first light of dawn slipped through the tall windows of the Beastkin Royal Palace, painting the marble floors in golden hues.
Inside her chamber, Ellyn—or rather, Princess Ellyna—had already sprung out of bed before the maids could even knock.
She was humming happily, twirling around with bare feet on the polished floor.
"Hehe~ today's the day~"
Without waiting for assistance, she darted toward the bath chamber, rushing through her morning shower with the speed of someone on a mission.
Moments later, towel-wrapped and dripping, she sprinted into the grand walk-in wardrobe, eyes scanning the endless rows of dresses and outfits arranged by color, occasion, and formality.
She stopped.
And pouted.
"Ehhh!? All these fancy dresses again!?"
Her tail flicked behind her in frustration.
She tugged at a velvet gown with jeweled embroidery.
"Ughhh, if I wear this, Uncle will definitely say something about the price."
