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Trapped Inside (XxLyraxX & Wick)

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Adelina stood by the door, hands clenching the fabric of her skirt as she stared at the prince. His form was certainly...strange to look at. At first glance she thought him abhorrent but the longer she stared at him, the less shocked she felt. Adelina had always been good at taking what life threw at her and running with it. So while she had been terribly surprised upon first seeing him, she was quickly growing to accept this form that was the prince. When he stood up, only the barest of flinches jolted her shoulders and she stood steadfast as the prince settled his cloak around him and made his way over to her. When he reached for her hand, her first instinct was to draw back but the forced her hand to not move as he took it gently, shaking it lightly. Her eyes fell, examining his hand with curiosity. He had fierce-some claws yet she didn't feel even a prick from them. Her eyes trailed up, taking in the rest of his form. Standing directly in font of her, she was aware of just how tall he was. He towered over by a good foot and a half, she had to tip her head all the way back to even meet his eyes.

As he continued speaking, her brow furrowed slightly as she tried to figure out if he was jesting on his friends behalf or if he truly was not aware of his own condition. Though she soon divulged that he was jesting as his friend lobed an apple at the prince and the prince's straight-face broke out into a grin. Adelina blinked at the change. When he was smiling like that, he didn't seem so monstrous. Whether she wanted to admit it or not, it made her shoulders relax slightly and she exhaled a breath she didn't realize she had been holding. She gave him a small smile in return.

"Yes, I'm afraid the poor castle is in a state of disrepair. But fear not, I'll have it clean in no time."

Trapped Inside (XxLyraxX & Wick)

@Wick

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 dark 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 everywhere. 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 was 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. I need this money for father. I need this money for father. She repeated mentally to herself like a mantra, steeling her resolve. After a few moments she turned and took a deep breath, curtsying. "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." 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.

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Trapped Inside (XxLyraxX & Wick)

I think I found one I like. :)

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I like it too :)

Anyway, first post is up!

Trapped Inside (XxLyraxX & Wick)

Adelina gently brushed graying bangs back from a sweaty forehead, leaning down to lovingly press a kiss to a wrinkled brow. She stared down at her father, refusing to let the tears fall. She adjusted the blankets draped over him before standing from the chair situated by his bedside and left the room, quietly closing the door behind her. She walked to the kitchen, snagging her pack that was resting by the door. She set it down on the worn table and began filing it the food and drink she would need for the trip there. As she turned around she nearly jumped out of her skin upon seeing her seventeen year-old brother standing there with a frown fixed on his face. "Ciel, you nearly gave me a heart attack! What have I told you about sneaking up on me like that?" She scolded quietly, moving around him to wrap a loaf of bread in a piece of cloth. Ciel didn't answer her, simply watching her with folded arms. She sighed, turning to face him fully.

"Look, I know you're upset-" This time he cut her off, voice raised before he remembered their father sleeping in the other room and lowered it. "I should be the one to go, not you!" He whispered fiercely. Adelina sighed once more. They had had this argument many times, ever since the village received word that the prince in the castle in the mountains was looking for a housekeeper. Adelina had been the first to accept; she needed to money to pay for her fathers medicine and the pay was good so she didn't see any issue.

Ciel, on the other hand, had a very different opinion in the matter. "With father ill, I'm the man of the house so you shouldn't have to put yourself in danger. Besides, the other boys in the village are saying that the prince is a monster who's going to eat you!" And here was the true concern Ciel had with his sister going off to that castle. "The messenger clearly stated the prince wanted a female housekeeper and as lanky as you may be, you couldn't pass for a woman. They're just rumors Ciel, started by paranoid people looking for a reason as to why the prince never leaves his castle. I'm the eldest, so I'm going and thats final." She fixed him with a firm gaze and after a few moments of this staring contest, his shoulders slumped and he muttered his consent to let her go.

After that, Adelina continued to get prepared and soon she was seated on the family horse. Her brother held the reigns, gazing up at her with unshed tears in his eyes. She bade him to take care of their father and that as soon as she was paid she would be sending what she could back home. Taller than her even if only seventeen, Ciel pulled her from the horse into a fierce hug. "If he hurts you in any way, send a letter and I'll come get you." She nodded and climbed back onto the horse. With one last look at her brother and her home, she nudged her heels into the horses flank and away she went. The trek to the castle was a few days so that night she bedded down in a cave and supped on bread and cheese. She awoke early the next morning and continued on her journey.

Soon, she arrived at the castle. She gazed up at the looming structure, foreboding in its entirety. Gathering her courage, she tied the horse up in the stables, made sure it had hay and water before making her way over to the large doors and grasping the large knocker in tow hands, sending an echoing sound ringing through the castle as she knocked on the door.

Trapped Inside (XxLyraxX & Wick)

@Wick
Alright. When I get done with the post and you're still looking, I'll lend a hand.

Trapped Inside (XxLyraxX & Wick)

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Trapped Inside (XxLyraxX & Wick)

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