by Katarina Karkov » Sun Apr 12, 2020 4:52 pm
"I believe that can be arranged. For formal occasions," she smiled.
"Traditionally, the femme de Chambre attends the royal person. You know -- helping them get into the ridiculous clothing that the court sometimes requires; helping them get out of the ridiculous clothing that the court sometimes requires, preparing their outfits and cosmetics, bathing, etcetera. And, in my case, making sure I shine nicely when I go out in my golden form, and to care for any scuffs or damages I may receive.
There are higher ranking positions that also, technically, do that, but they're just ceremonial, and reserved for members of the various royal families. And, if I am honest, they tend to have...how do you say...the sticks up their butts," she said, wrinkling her nose a bit.
"So yes, I believe I can find you a uniform. Though normally, you would be required to look appropriate for whatever we attend together. Unlike a chambermaid, you would have regular access to the royal person -- and the other families would know that. You said you did the whole 'speak not unless spoken to' thing, and you're not entirely wrong...but you would, officially, have the Princess' ear. The others would know that if they wanted to have an audience with me, or to send a message to me, that going through you would be a convenient way -- and that, if they got on your bad side, you might well 'forget' to tell me that someone requested a meeting," she said, her eyes twinkling. "And heaven help the Prince that scorns the Princess' confidante."