Worlds Collide: Chapter 8 Spoil Sport
Something clicks in my head as I realise that the spoil sport outside had the same accent as the annoying man from the dungeon who caught me. Anger hits me like a wave and I storm out to the hall to confront him.
“You! I don’t know what you have against me, but in case you haven’t heard, that Jasmine lady cleared me so I would appreciate it if you stay out of my way!” I shout at the man, putting my hands on my hips.
“I’m afraid I can’t stay out of your way princess, because I am assigned to supervise you” He says and moves around me, using his body to shield me from some passersby.
I look at him properly for the first time, my eyes only reach his shoulders, his dark hair is cut short and his stubble looks like it takes a lot of effort to maintain. He is annoyingly handsome, the kind of person who knows they look good and has an arrogant air because of it.
Lifting my eyes to meet his brown ones, I stare at him defiantly.
“I suggest that you investigate your wardrobe and find something more suitable. People here are not so used to such flagrant nudity princess.” He says and gestures to my body which is barely concealed by my underwear.
“Firstly, I’m not a princess, secondly I will wear what I want, and thirdly I will investigate the wardrobe, but not because you suggested it!” I say and storm back into my room slamming the door.
I survey the room again and open one of the doors, it leads to a beautiful en-suite with a bath, a waterfall style shower and a normal toilet which is a massive relief after the basin in the dungeon. I notice in the mirror that I still have dried blood and dirt on my face from the fight so I take some time to freshen up and try to relax.
A small voice in my head that sounds like Lily nags me to think of some kind of escape plan and get back to my responsibilities, but I decide that since I’m here now, I may as well see what this place has to offer and explore a little. The dragon kingdoms will manage without me for a little while longer.
The other door I open leads to a walk in closet with a range of beautiful looking gowns, jewellery and shoes. This makes me feel more at home, nothing here is something I would normally wear, but I love the designs and I’m excited to explore their culture, starting with their fashion. I select a glistening green gown with a low cut neckline and a princess style full length skirt. I manage to fasten the corset after some bother and accessorise the outfit with some black shoes and a black pearl necklace. I brush out my long brown hair so that it sits straight and falls neatly around my face. Admiring my reflection briefly, I exit the room.
“I would like a tour of the castle” I say to the man.
He looks me up and down before answering “Well now that you are appropriately dressed, I can show you around, Princess” He says.
“My name is Rain, please use it. What should I call you?” I ask trying not to let his teasing get to me.
“Lord Juan of Vladra” He says proudly.
“Well my lord” I pause to sarcastically curtsey “start the tour” I command.
“Very well, follow me.” He says.
Juan shows me around the castle, giving only the briefest answers begrudgingly to my questions. In contrast to Johns friendly, open manner, Juan is suspicious of even simple questions. I learn the way to the different meeting rooms and courtyards. Along the way, I discover that most things here are powered by magic rather than electricity and engineering and there are several staff employed to keep the magic working around the palace. Most importantly, I find the kitchen, which is filled with delicious aromas already. Juan refuses to let me eat anything though as, apparently, I have been invited to eat with the king and queen later.
“This is my room, as you can see it is right next to yours so that I am close by even over night. I will now change for dinner and call you shortly to escort you there.” He says. I wait for him to go in and change as he said, but he stays standing to attention outside my room until I give up watching him and enter my room.
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