The Maiden Rides Again!

*still to be read with an English accent*

Welcome back to the land seemingly far far away. Our Maiden has had another adventure that she wishes to share with us. While she has learned many lessons from her last adventure (see "A Maiden, A Puddle and a Privy" -2008) it has not stopped her from having fun. Many nights of frivolity have transpired since her tragic episode, yet this one has been deemed worthy of sharing.

Our story begins with our Maiden receiving a scroll from her friend Johnny, a local Queen, informing her that there would be a Grand Ball at her Palace 2 evenings hence. How wondrous! A Grand Ball! Our Maiden was very excited to attend this gala event.

The Ball was fantastic! Many subjects from the land were there. Our Maiden even ran into her good friends Tony and Dan, a current HOT couple. The spirits flowed quite freely and there were trays upon trays of colorful Jell-O shots. Being a good girl our Maiden did not over do it, at first. Somehow she had agreed to play the "Sexy game" the court Jester, Cooper had started. Every time the Jester said the word "sexy" all those playing had to do a Jell-O shot. The Jester, that cheeky bastard was wasting no time in playing his game. There is after all always room for Jell-O. It wasn't long before all the players were quite tipsy including our Maiden.

While this game was very fun but also dangerous for our Maiden it is not all that happened. Just as the Ball was reaching full swing the local Constable comes to the Palace. A complaint had been reported and he was there to investigate. Well this sent everyone at the Ball into a frenzy. Some of the attendees were not quite old enough to be having spirits and others were in possession of a magical weed that was banned from the Kingdom. So when the Constable's carriage pulled up in front of the Palace, those who should not be seen attending the Ball were herded into a guest room to hide their presence. Our Maiden of course was not among those. She was more than of age to be partaking in spirits and she wasn't into magic weeds or herbs. Her friends Tony and Dan were among those hidden away. She told them not to worry, she would look out for them if it became necessary.

The Constable of course was not a nice man. There was something missing from his life which made him very unhappy and due to that he always made sure that no one could have any fun. Who could have complained? The Queen wondered. Everyone suspected that no one had, but the Sheriff had just been riding by and decided that there was too much fun going on at the Palace and had to put an end to it. He wanted to come inside but without a Warrant he could not cross the bridge into the Palace. Angered at the intelligence of the party he was hoping to bust he began to lecture. For what seemed like ages he scolded and threatened the Queen and all guests (our Maiden included). Finally after what seemed like an eon the big blowhard ran outta air and left. His parting words were, "if there's another complaint everyone here goes to jail" Good grief!

Once the Constable's carriage had gone down the lane our hidden party goers were let out of their hiding places. The band was struck up again and the party continued as if nothing had happened. The Queen, sadly was very upset, but the Jester and his Sexy game soon had our Queen laughing again. No way was the Constable going to ruin our fun.

The Constable was not seen again that night and before anyone knew it the time had come to end the Ball. Goodbyes were said and rides were arranged. Our Maiden having quit the Sexy game more than a candlemark ago and had switched to drinking water was able to take herself home. It had been a wonderful Ball despite the efforts of the Constable. While our Maiden would not get much sleep before starting her double shift day. She was very glad she had attended the Ball. For what's the point of working if you never get to have any fun?