You were a simple Soldier. You stood guard at the princesses room 24/7, 365. You never left. You worse a chest plate and armour on your forearms but not much more other than the mask. It was like a gala mask in shape but it covered more of your cheeks and was made of metal.

Every time she passed you bowed your head but didn’t say anything. When it was time to sleep which was rare you sat on the floor knees to your chest and slept periodically till 5 am.

Though this time you had dozed off standing up and eventually came too when you saw the princess less then a foot away. You quickly bowed your head. “Princess.” You said voice rough from not talking.