At The Palace

Hello again. Well as this interesting journey continues for me I have had many more run-ins with new people that I would have never met anywhere else. While I was on my way to the village I bumped into a little girl who offered to take me to the palace. It was extremely kind of her. While she was walking with me it was as if none of the natives of the island could harass me of any sort. I felt very safe with her. She was also very helpful along the way. She told me how I should act and plea to the queen, Arete. I wondered how such a young girl was so well educated on these types of things but I decided to focus on the task ahead. She told me the queen would be able to tell me how to get home. As we arrived at the palace the little girl left me. I watched her walk away and then entered the palace feeling well prepared. When I approached the festival at hand in the palace I realized it was a festival for the god Posideon. I was utterly shocked at the palace and by the queen. Instantly when I saw her I threw myself at her feet. The king, Alcinous, suspected that I was a god but I think I made it clear that I was only mortal. I begged them for their help and they offered a ship for me. Later that night with the king and queen we were talking when the queen recognized the clothing I was wearing. It was her daughters clothing and she questioned me furthermore. I explained to them about my great journey to this current day and I completely protected the wellness of the princess. I was sure to make sure my identity was still a secret though. I guess I must have really an impact on the king when he offered his daughters hand in marriage!