Claire found herself at the Palace of Versailles not long after Bruno arrived. She was led to a seating area, where she found her mother, father, and siblings seated.
They all wore lavish outfits, suits, dresses, and accessories, specifically tailored for their bodies.
And across their chests were orders of chivalry, earned simply by their proximity to the House of Orleans.
The glittering jewels on her sister's neck, and the extravagance of their dresses almost caused Claire to break out into laughter.
She had grown accustomed to spending time in Bruno's court, and his court was a place for family, friends, and loved ones. Not sycophantic and parasitic aristocrats of a class that no longer existed.
By comparison, her appearance was far more casual and humble. She didn't wear the lavish dress of a formal princess, but the attire of a young maiden from the Alps, who wished to be proper and comfortable.
