Chapter 22.5 : Daily Schedule

"Good ... Good ... Spera hold your head higher ... Your spine is not straight enough... 
Make smaller steps, you are a princess, not a construction worker. You wear a skirt , 
make use of it !"

"Mommy I am only two ! I do not have yo much control over my body"

"Oh is that a complaint I hear ? Good, keep that posture for another hour !" 

"*cry* I am sorry"

"If you are, work harder!"

"...Yes"

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"Good evening your highness, how was your day ?" 

"Oh queen Emerthelil, it is a pleasure to meet you. 
Thanks for your concern. 
I rejoice in perfect health, but enough of me, how do you do ?" 

"Well, what a fine young lady*smile*, I also enjoy myself of the best health. 
I heard from my friend that you are taking training lessons from your mother, 
how is it going ?"

"Well, I do fine in ...." 

"Aaand stop ! Darling, what did I tell you ? 
No personal information ! 
These people are vipers ... 
Any kind of information they acquire will be used against you ! ..."

"Sorry mom *cry* please forgive me ! 
We are at this for the last three hours ... 
Mommy, I can't anymore ! *cry*"

"My sweetheart you want to be a princess? Work for it! Now repeat !"

*cry*

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"Now enter!"*clap*

I opened the door of my bathroom, entered the room and curtsied to my mother. 
My head was lowered to be on the same high as my waist and I picked up the ends of my dress 
to finish my curtsey.

"Oh, sweety ... That was perfect *tears of joy*"

Pfew ... Finally *imaginary sweat being wiped away*

"Now we have to teach you how to maintain this feeling of maturity and superiority. *ho ho ho*"

Noooo *cry*

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"Now you will learn about the protocol of formal gatherings ..."

"Mommy ...please ! *cry*" 

"No ! You still have this lesson to finish and then you will practice your fine arts."

*cry*

"Now for every gathering, you will have to wear a dress that represents your status and makes 
you stand out subtly. 
Never dress as if you would want to impress anyone ! 
Your dress has to match the color of the season and has to end at your ankles. 
Your jewelry and your ornaments have to match your dress and enhance your beauty delicately. 
You will not eat anything, only if someone invites you to it or if the host opens the dinner 
and the plates are served. 
And don't talk to the service personal. EVER ! "*glare*

*flinch* "Eeeek ... Yes, mother !"

"And if you are ever invited to a formal dinner, watch out for the seating protocol. 
AND STICK TO IT !"

"YES, MAM!"

"Now to the plates and silverware ! 
Generally, you can follow utensil placement in order from the one farthest from the plate and work 
your way inward. 
Forks go on the left, with the salad fork first, and then the dinner fork beside the plate. 
On the right side of the plate, you will find the knife, appetizer or salad knife, spoon, soup spoon, and oyster fork. 
The knife blades should be positioned with the cutting sides closest to the plates. 
The fork and knife closest to the plate are for eating your main course. 
Did you follow ?"

"One moment mom ... My head is spinning *groan* ..."

"No problem ... Take a minute ..." 
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"Now are you ready to go on ?"

"MOM ! That were only 2 minutes !" 

"That was enough time come on .... Now let's practice !" 
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"*sigh* yes Mam .... *groan*"

Why does my mom has to be a perfectionist? And a training monster to boot ?