Die Trying I

"Let it be said that I do not approve of this in the least," Atticus grumbled as they prepared to head out, watching Daphne put on a suit of mesh armor underneath her dress. The mesh armor was made out of many tiny metal links weaved into soft leather, and it covered nearly every inch of exposed skin other than her face. 

Daphne personally thought that it was an overkill, but Atticus on the other hand thought it was too little. If he had things his way, Daphne would be walking out in a full set of armor with an entire bevy of trained guards surrounding her at every given moment.

But that would defeat the purpose of using her as bait. Daphne was supposed to look approachable, a vulnerable young queen coming to reassure her citizens, dispense aid to the needy, and mourn the departed.