Vilo walked into the room to find Thea Blackmoore lying on her bed, completely passed out. The festival that night had been loud, large, and long, and with Thea the center of attention, everyone was vying for her hand in marriage, which Vilo was sure was in the least interest of Thea.copyright protection352ＰＥＮＡＮＡU6FxAwZr2J
Thea stirred then groaned, slowly waking up, the noise a reminder to Vilo of why she was in Thea's room in the first place, to light a few lamps and get the fire started. copyright protection352ＰＥＮＡＮＡO6hJsFbAUA
"Hey Vilo," Thea mumbled, "isn't it nice to see you."copyright protection352ＰＥＮＡＮＡG6p88tXMpB
"You're tired, Thea, get more sleep." Vilo told her annoying friend and owner, well, that's the best word Vilo could think of, she was more like a maid who got paid by the Blackmoore family in food, shelter, and education, which was a lot better than most people got. copyright protection352ＰＥＮＡＮＡGDCVBFRT8S
It was 2119, and the whole world was lit by candles and worked by people like Vilo. The Blackmoore family was the royal family in Cascadia, and Thea would one day rule a country, a country run by her, but worked by people. copyright protection352ＰＥＮＡＮＡvSVUj1ucYn
"I've slept enough," Thea's voice broke through Vilo' s thoughts, "let's go do something fun. Like biking."copyright protection352ＰＥＮＡＮＡtCrVBlXuRk
"Bike where?" Vilo crossed her arms and tried to look important.copyright protection352ＰＥＮＡＮＡMR7v2MCnKR
"Wildwood," Thea quickly responded.copyright protection352ＰＥＮＡＮＡjq8NsUEeJM
"First, no way, too dangerous, second, do you remember last night?!"copyright protection352ＰＥＮＡＮＡRZOiaW3K19
"Yeah, big party, lots of drink idiots thinking they were worthy of my non-existent love. They don't have a chance with me, and they wouldn't even know why."copyright protection352ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9QY2h7yyvE
"Are you still caught up with that? You know your parents might be okay, but the rest of the citizens won't. I thought you decided to try to pretend. Try hard to make it seem natural."copyright protection352ＰＥＮＡＮＡIoH8Q40iA1
"That's the problem, it's not natural. Guys are weird, and annoying. Plus, I'd rather travel the world."copyright protection352ＰＥＮＡＮＡO8i7LJq71m
Vilo burst into laughter. That was a new one. "You, travel the world? You'd have to mutilate your face to keep mobs if people from following you."copyright protection352ＰＥＮＡＮＡwJrxjxWhLX
"People outside of Cascadia wouldn't know my face if it was staring at them. Plus, I don't want to go anywhere close, I want to cross the ocean."copyright protection352ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4zvYWxXI6s
"Sorry Thea, but no one has crossed the ocean, and no one will. " by now, Thea was up and walking towards the newly lit fire. She sat down on the dark wood floor, letting her body warm. Even to Vilo, Thea was a mystery. Even to Vilo, who had grown up with her, the princess was a complete, and utter mystery. copyright protection352ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4wq3I0772M
Thea wanted to explore, but not for the sake of her country, up until now, it was just Cascadia, but now her views had expanded to the world. Vilo left the room, wondering if something important happened at the festival. copyright protection352ＰＥＮＡＮＡKzz5FaNtUN
Something had happened to Thea. She met someone, a guy her age, named Ev, and a girl named Igg. Ev was a good dancer, and for once, didn't want to win her heart, like all the other dancers, and Igg was a good kisser, but unlike all the other girls Thea had kissed, this one wasn't out of attraction, it was to get rid of the suitors. And damn was it effective.copyright protection352ＰＥＮＡＮＡdXXLspz6YA
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