Royalty Secrecy

Fair Game

It's the day after their return from the Royal Hunt... And the country jamboree is already underway.

Tori and Dinah lead Lauren down the manor's grand staircase.

Nobles walk the halls socializing, eating appetizers, and admiring paintings.

"As you can see, this painting is reminiscent of Rembrant's style during the Dutch Golden Age," Austin speaks to Steven and Hailee.

"The still life declares that the mundane and the everyday are worthy of the status of high art," Steven says.

"I wish these had more poodles," Hailee speaks.

"To artistic enrichment!" Steven smiles.

The three of them clink their glasses together and take their sips.

"Oh, looks like they broke out the drinks early for this event," Dinah speaks.

"Focus, Jane, we don't have time for party antics," Tori speaks firmly.

"But I have so many new tricks," Dinah frowns.

"What's the point of a party unless you have Princess Camila securely beside you?" Lauren speaks.

"Precisely. I'm glad at least one of you can stay focused on the objective. First order of business, make Lauren presentable for the country jamboree," Tori says.

"I'm happy to think I'm naturally presentable," Lauren smiles.

Tori looks seriously at Lauren and simply raises an eyebrow.

"But that doesn't mean I'm above a fine dress now and then," Lauren frowns.

"Today's events are charmingly rustic... Games on the lawns and dinner in the gardens. Find something suitable yet elegant," Tori says.

"Off we go," Dinah says. She leads Lauren into the boutique. "I'm sure we can find something appropriately 'rustic' here," Dinah says. She pulls a dress off of the rack.

"That's perfect! Even Victoria would approve," Lauren says.

"Well try it on," Dinah says.

Lauren takes the dress and walks into the changing room. She walks out of the changing room all dressed. "Now we're ready to turn this from a 'party' to a 'country party'," Lauren says.

"Darn tootin'," Dinah smiles.

"Probably don't say that again," Lauren frowns.

"Yeah, I knew it was a mistake as soon as I said it," Dinah frowns.

"Let's rock this place," Lauren smiles.

"Party time!" Dinah cheers.

Lauren and Dinah walk through the manor's halls and they see Normani absorbed in a phone conversation by the window.

"Yes, I know... No, you've made yourself clear. I've tried that... My etiquette has been fine... Yes... There's still time. If I'm being honest, no... No, the princess isn't likely to choose me," Normani frowns.

"Dinah, I'll catch you outside," Lauren lowers her voice to the blonde.

"No worries. I'll see you down there," Dinah speaks lowly.

She continues down the hallway, leaving Lauren with Normani.

Lauren walks up and taps the dark-skinned girl on the shoulder.

"Oh! Hello, Lauren. I'm just on the phone with my mother," Normani says. She frowns as she turns her attention back to her phone. "No, mother, I'm not ignoring you. Lauren just walked over to me... Yes, the one from New York," Normani says.