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Callias

Callias held her close, keeping her a bit behind him to protect her from his father. He wrapped an arm around her waist, keeping her right against him. "Father, hear us out," he requested. "She's not a bad person. She may come from a poor family, but she's got a personality greater than anyone I've met that comes from a richer one. I love her, and that won't change no matter what. You approved of her before you found out where she came from. It shouldn't matter how much money her family has, or their social status. That will all change once she marries me."

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The king
He raised an eyebrow. "So you knew about this? You knew last night didn't you? She may have a personality but that is not going to make her a good queen. She has no training at all. She has no idea how to do anything that she will know. It will be impossible to teach her what she needs to know before you take over. I have spent 23 years training you on how to be king. We do not have time to teach her everything. You need to find someone who already has training. Look at your brother. He picked a perfect girl. He has a girl who could easily become queen if your brother was ahead of you." He said to him.

Lily
Lily could not help but smile up at Callias when he spoke. She loved him so much. He was wonderful to her. She looked at his father staying close to Callias. She looked at the king. "I will work so hard to do everything that you and the queen ask of me. I am a really fast learner. I will follow the instructions." She said to the king.

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Callias

"Father, I will not pick another girl. I only want Lily. If you can't accept that, then you're more prejudiced than I thought. She would be a great Queen, father. I know it. Can't you give her a chance?"

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The king
He looked at him. "Really? Why can't I give her a chance? She has no training at all. It is not prejudice. She works in a shop with her father. That is not the training you need to be queen. There are a lot more girls in the world than just her. Please try to find someone who is more ready to take over." He said.

Lily
Lily looked at the king. "I can't control my family sir. But I can promise that I will do whatever it takes to be ready to be queen." She said.

The king
He sighed. "We can try it out but if we determine it is not working, you are to leave without putting up a fight and Callias will stay here and become king as planned." He said to the two.

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Callias

"I love her, father. Only her. She is unlike anyone else." He was glad that he was going to give Lily a chance, but less happy about the requirement. His jaw tightened a bit, and he looked at Lily. He wanted to be with her no matter what.

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The king
The king looked at him. "Well, then you better hope she does not mess up too much. Take the terms as they are or you will become king without her anyway." He said to him.

Lily
Lily was terrified that she would mess things up but she did not have much of a choice. "Okay." She said to him. "I will do it." She said and looked up at Callias. "It will be okay." She said to him. She had to try her best.

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Callias

Callias held Lily close. "Fine. I agree to your terms," he said.

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Lily
Lily stayed close to him. She was hoping that she could do this. She was not sure what she would do if she messed up too badly.

The king
He nodded. "Perfect." He said and told a guard that Lily was allowed back at the palace for now. "I have to get back to work. Lily you will stop working with your family immediately." He said. Lily just nodded. She was not happy about this. Her family needed her.

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Callias

Callias let out a breath, and sighed. He kissed the top of Lily's head. "I really hope this works out," he muttered.

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Lily
"Me too. I have to go tell my parents that I can't work in the shop anymore and I still have to buy new clothes so your mom doesn't get upset with me again." She said. Her stress level was really high and she felt like crying but knew she needed to just try her best. She kissed him. "I will see you later." She said figuring he would not be able to come with her. She wanted to stay by his side though.