Fork in the road
The princess asked him not to worry, she would arrange and get him connected. And in the meantime, she expects him to be on his best behavior and not get into trouble during this period. A few weeks pass by, but still no word from the princess. The weeks turn to months and finally after few years, she returns with an opportunity for Duncan. He becomes very excited and an elated Duncan starts singing praises to the princess, he signs the contract infront of him without hesitation. I mean, this is an opportunity of a lifetime that has happened to knock a second time at his doorstep. There's no way he's passing up that chance. Besides, "This is the princess", "I trust her", "she's the only one who has taken the initiative to get me back on my feet". These are the thoughts going through his mind. True to her word, the Princess has really gotten him a legit gig as a researcher. He advances and becomes the lead researcher and even becomes somewha