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hastily, giving him a pleading look.  If the truth be known, she just didn’t want to lose her position by letting her employers discover that she had allowed the small child to wander off in the gardens unattended while she had been distracted by a handsome guard.
    With an understanding smile, Rahim walked with the nanny down the hall towards their quarters.  Bri was fast asleep on his chest, and he needed to place her comfortably in her bed without waking her.
                    Nene quietly lead the young man into the quarters that had been assigned as a makeshift nursery for the young child.  “You can lay her down over here, my Prince.  She seems to be sleeping deeply enough now.”  She murmured softly, drawing back the embroidered blanket the child was so attached to that they had to bring it from their home to keep her satisfied.
    He nodded and lay the sleeping child down on the pallet, removing his arms from around her gently. He could only hope she stayed asleep. He tucked the blanket around her, kissing her forehead softly. "Sweet dreams, little bird," he murmured.
                    The small child whimpered softly in her sleep before settling back down.  Small fingers clutched tightly to the pendant he had given her, a thumb still in her mouth.  The nurse gave Rahim a grateful smile, gently brushing dark curls away from the child’s forehead.  “Thank you so much, my Prince.”
    He smiled at the nurse and stood, backing away.  "You're very welcome, Nene.  I am only glad I could help.  I hope to see you both around the palace again."  He smiled down at the baby. "She sleeps so peacefully."
                    “I wouldn’t be surprised if the little monkey finds you first.” Nene commented with a soft laugh.  “She does sleep peacefully...well, now she does.  She had a difficult time last night.  This room is too new and different for her to sleep comfortably.”
    Rahim frowned.  "Well if she does have any more issues sleeping, please come and get me."  He glanced down at the child again before turning away.
                    “As you wish, my Prince.”  She murmured softly, nodding respectfully before the boy turned to leave.
    Rahim closed the door softly as he left, not wanting to wake the little girl at all.  He wanted to spend more time with her, but she was sound asleep.  He had to go see his father too.  He had a lesson in running the kingdom soon.
     
     
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    A few hours later, Bri had awakened in her small bed, cerulean eyes darting everywhere in search of her new favorite person.  Not seeing him, she pouted a bit before carefully climbing out of the bed, nearly tumbling onto her bottom.  Clutching a white stuffed rabbit, she headed for the door, intent on finding her dragon...and completely ignoring the lightly dozing form of her nanny nearby.  The door was slightly open still, making it easy for the young child to walk right out of the chambers.
    Rahim sat in his rooms, his nose stuck in a book on military tactics.  That had been his father's assignment and Rah did not want to disappoint.  Unfortunately though, it was extremely dry reading.  His thoughts kept drifting fondly to the little girl with the skinned knee.  Maybe they would stay in the palace for a while.
    Wide-eyed and more than a bit lost, the little girl wandered through the hallways, clutching her rabbit close.  She wanted to show him to her dragon...but she didn’t know where he was.  She paid no mind to the much taller people she passed, not recognizing anyone.
    Rah fingered the pages of his book, a thoughtful expression on his face.  Tactics, military strategies....they still made no sense to him but he knew they'd have to eventually.  Standing, he opened his door and walked the hallways of the palace.  He needed to clear his head.
    Finally catching sight of the person she was looking for, Bri suddenly smiled brightly.  Small feet barely