The unsatisfied princess

Previously

…“The girl,” he murmured to himself, “is utterly mad. And yet…” He glanced at his men, who were now slumped against the castle walls, looking utterly spent but also, strangely, a little less rigid than usual. “And yet,” he repeated, a hint of something akin to admiration in his voice, “she certainly knows how to liven things up.” He then straightened his uniform, his mustache bristling with renewed, albeit slightly confused, purpose. The kingdom was safe, the princess was… occupied, and for the first time in a long time, Captain Borin felt a strange urge to perhaps, just perhaps, practice a few more graceful sidesteps. Just in case.