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Post by Silaluk on Nov 18, 2014 2:16:43 GMT
"What about your quarters?"
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Post by Copper on Nov 18, 2014 2:17:55 GMT
"I think they're nice. I spend most of my time in them anyway. Here, I'll show you to them." He walked through a hall and to a staircase, spiraling up a tower.
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Post by Silaluk on Nov 18, 2014 2:20:15 GMT
Eliza followed him curiously. "Your room's in one of the towers? You must have an amazing view, your Majesty."
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Post by Copper on Nov 18, 2014 2:23:11 GMT
"Oh, it's not by a tower," he sighed. "I wish it was. It's just that the towers connect to halls, and it's the fastest way to get there."
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Post by Silaluk on Nov 18, 2014 2:24:28 GMT
"Oh. So where are your quarters then?"
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Post by Copper on Nov 18, 2014 2:44:37 GMT
"Over... here." he opened a door stemming off from the tower, stepping into a large hall. At the end of it were a set of large oaken doors. "Here we are."
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Post by Silaluk on Nov 18, 2014 4:11:19 GMT
"It's certainly grand," she commented, walking to the doors. Eliza traced her fingers lightly along the delicate carvings in the wood.
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Post by Copper on Nov 18, 2014 10:53:52 GMT
He opened the door, walking inside. Within the room was even more elaborate, with a huge four-poster bed and many pairings and carvings on the walls. There were tables and such full of his books and drawings.
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Post by Silaluk on Nov 18, 2014 12:21:01 GMT
"You have so many books! I've never seen this many in one place," she told him, picking up one of the heavy, leather-bound volumes and leafing through its pages.
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Post by Copper on Nov 18, 2014 16:22:19 GMT
"This is nothing! There are hundreds more jn the castle library."
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Post by Silaluk on Nov 18, 2014 19:05:26 GMT
Eliza's eyes widened. "Could you show me it, your Highness?"
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Post by Copper on Nov 18, 2014 21:52:06 GMT
"Alright. It's by the entry hall let's just--" he opened his door, and standing there was a large, fat woman. She had curly, dark hair similar to his, with watery green eyes and a permanently surprised expression with all her makeup.
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Post by Silaluk on Nov 18, 2014 22:03:46 GMT
Eliza stopped in her tracks. Though her heart was racing, her mind stayed relatively clear and she bowed to the woman, not saying a word.
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Post by Copper on Nov 18, 2014 23:26:50 GMT
"Who is this?" the woman asked, staring at Eliza over a wide snub nose.
"My new personal servant," the Prince responded quietly, voice dripping with disinterest. "Her-- His name is Eli." In a slight motion, he pressed his long, thin fingers slightly onto Eliza's neck in a small message. Don't let her see your face.
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Post by Silaluk on Nov 18, 2014 23:34:38 GMT
A shiver went down Eliza's spine, but she could tell what the prince was trying to say to her and she bowed her head to look at the floor.
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Post by Copper on Nov 18, 2014 23:39:57 GMT
"Well, Alain, I was wondering if you would accompany to the chapel for our daily prayer."
Alain glanced at Eliza. Servants weren't allowed in the chapel at all... but it wouldn't take too long. He'd be back soon... "Y-yes, of course, Your Grace. Eli, stay in here until I return." His fingers were firm against her neck, but softened slightly, apologetically.
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Post by Silaluk on Nov 18, 2014 23:43:56 GMT
"Of course, your Majesty," Eliza replied quietly, managing to keep her voice level.
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Post by Copper on Nov 18, 2014 23:46:03 GMT
The great oaken doors closed, and Alain was gone. The room was silent, save for the rustle of drawings and books shifting from a breeze, carried through the open window.
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Post by Silaluk on Nov 18, 2014 23:54:17 GMT
"Might as well do something to pass the time," she sighed. After wandering around the room for a bit, she found herself looking through Alain's various drawings that were scattered everywhere.
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Post by Copper on Nov 18, 2014 23:57:11 GMT
There were many sketches, of animals that he saw through his window or pastures or the castle itself. And people, too-- the many people he's seen in a ball one night, or the kings and ambassadors that came to meet his father.
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