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Adelina shifted from foot to foot, anxiously waiting for the door to be opened. She ran her fingers through her hair, pulling out any errant leave that may have gotten caught in the strands as well as working out any knots she encountered. She looked down at her outside and straightened her skirt, brushing off some dirt that clung to the hem. It wasn't the fanciest clothes she owned but she hoped she at least looked presentable. She heard footsteps heading towards the door and she straightened up, brushing her hair back away from her face and fixing a small smile on her face.

The door was opened by a young male and after quickly introducing herself, she was ushered inside. The first thing she noticed was how [i]dark[/i] the castle was. All of the curtains she passed as she was lead to the dining room were tightly closed, not even letting a sliver of light shine through. And the dust. There was dust [i]everywhere[/i]. There was even dust on the cobwebs! No wonder they needed a housekeeper so badly. The task was a little daunting to be perfectly honest but she was determined if anything else and if the price to pay was this, then so be it. She would be the best housekeeper and make enough money to pay for her father's medicine. The man, who had introduced himself as James, opened the door to the dining room and ushered her inside, closing the door behind himself as he stepped inside. James stepped around her and strode over to....Adelina recoiled, eyes widening in horror and her lips forming a small "o" of surprise.

Gods above...the boys weren't lying. The prince really [i]was[/i] a monster. The more she gazed at him, the greater her terror became. Eventually it over-whelmed her and she whirled, hand reaching for the door handle. She was going to escape this place and run back home! But before her fingers could touch the handle she froze, the image of her father laying dying in bed stilling her hand. She rested her forehead on the door, shoulder quivering. [color=f7976a][i]I need this money for father. I need this money for father.[/i][/color] She repeated mentally to herself like a mantra, steeling her resolve. After a few moments she turned and took a deep breath, curtsying. [color=f7976a]"I...apologize for my rude behavior just now. It has been a long journey to reach the castle and I was startled, that is all. My name is Adelina Erenborn and I have answered your request for a housekeeper."[/color] She finished in a steady voice, forcing her head up as she settled her eyes on the princes form. There was fear still in her eyes to be sure, but it was quickly becoming shadowed by her determination. She wasn't going to back down, not when her fathers life was on the line.