"Careful, Your Highness," Sir Gradral tightened his grip on my hand. "Mind your feet."
Ugh. Carriages.
Who thought it'd be so hard to ascend them? This specific one, was called a 'Four-Wheeled Landau'. And indeed quite a beautiful one it was, finessed from the inside with fine, black leather.
My feet struggled to balance upon the raised carriage step as it was smooth and my shoes had thin soles. I grabbed onto Sir Gradral's hand for dear life, embarrassed at my lack of ability in boarding a simple carriage.
"Your Highness, would you like further assistance?"
"Ahaha, no..." I laughed awkwardly, grabbing with my free hand on to the side of the leather door. "J-just give me a moment."
With all the force my small body could exert, I heaved myself onto the carriage but almost fell back down on the pavement as the carriage gave a sudden, violent shake. I gave a sharp yelp of alarm as my knees met the floor.
