Kein's POV
"Hey Hey Hey! I don't wanna go!" I told Vincent as I held myself onto the door fra. "I haven't done anything illegal or sothing offending to the first princess! I swear!!!"
Vincent grabs the back collar of my clothes and pulls , "Well she's in the manor and she's down there looking for you! You have to et her!" (Lord Vincent)
I don't budge, "Co on can you just tell her I'm not feeling well or sothing?!" I pleaded with my nails digging into the doorfra leaving scratches.
"If you... haven't done... anything wrong! Then you're fine to et up with her! Co on, Lady Kein, you mustn't keep a mber of the royal family waiting! Mother and Father should already be down there greeting her by now!" (Lord Vincent) pulls a little harder and I shake my head.
"Vincent! Okay I know this sounds bad but she made drink so truth serum on our first eting and I feel horrible after that! Sure she's sweet a few monts after but I developed so trauma over it!"
Not lying, another reason other than not wanting to bother the first princess when she told , 'You can write to anyti as long as you have that seal.' is because I was afraid.
I could've used the princess for my shampoo experint such as asking for funds or materials for it but... I fear that she might not give a truth serum next ti but a poisonous one.
I still have the royal seal on my [Storage Ring] but good lord. One ti is enough to et a mber of the royal family, that's for sure.
"Nigel! Carry this fool!" (Lord Vincent) gives up as he lets go of my collar before Nigel scoops up.
"No! No! No! Nigel let go!" I pleaded but he was too strong! Nigel I thought we were having so bonding here! You betrayed !
Vincent looks at before patting my head, "Don't die okay? Good luck, Lady Kein."
"YOU TRAITOR! I'LL GET YOU FOR THIS!"
Vincent waves walking behind us as Nigel carries . "Forgive , Miss Kein but I cannot disobey the young master's orders." (Nigel)
I crossed my arms, "Nigel I thought we had sothing special. All of it was apparently a lie."
"A thousand apologies, I'll deliver sweets to your quarters later as my sincere apology." (Nigel) placed his charms and offered food as a sign of apology.
Food?!
Nigel, you manipulative bastard.
Ahem, "Nigel, you are forgiven if you give so cakes but Vincent isn't."
Vincent rolls his eyes at as I stick out my tongue at him, "Lady Kein, I pray to the light that you won't act like that in front of the princess-" (Lord Vincent)
"Yeah I won't! Reputation and stuff got it."
After all, I'm already a person close in my 40s ntally, acting like a child because well why not? Might as well have fun making trouble when I have the chance. It's fun.
Nigel puts down from his arms once we see the princess's figure. Vincent faces forward to as he pats both of my shoulders, "The first princess must not be offended. Please be careful. If you get into trouble I'll do everything I can to get you out of it."
Vincent smiled at reassuringly but I don't know if that's just heartwarming or should I be offended that he's already assuming I'm going to get in trouble the next few minutes with the first princess- "Vincent, I promise. I will try not to cause trouble for you this ti."
I gave him a confident look and a thumbs up, my eyes shining as I went down the stairs. I'm already regretting this already.
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As I walked down the stairs slowly, I could see the first princess's gaze on . Half of her face being covered by a shawl as well, understandable because she's after all a princess.
This kingdom only gives rare exceptions to take off the shawl. aning only when it's necessary, one's beauty must be kept hidden only for your family or yourself.
Her light gray eyes reminded of soone but- then again it must've been my imagination. I know all the [Light Magic] users have gray eyes... but she in particular seems to be pulling into this deep abyss.
It feels like it's never ending. "Greetings to the first princess, your highness."
I kneeled. Forgetting that I can't curtsy because well- I'm wearing pants right now. I look up to see the first princess's eyes as I stare at the Duke and Duchess behind her smiling, and perhaps a little confused as to why on the sudden visit?
"Greetings to you as well, traveling artist. Please, call Princess Cecilia like I've told you before." The princess smiles under her shawl, as I awkwardly scratch my back.
"Um. Princess Cecilia? I don't an to offend but why are you here?" I ask.
The Duke stared at in bewildernt as he sweat dropped but he hid his expression quickly with his serious face, "My~ If only her highness had told us early of her visit I would've prepared so exotic sweets our chef makes." (Duchess Viviana) must've felt the awkward air around us and tried lifting up the conversation.
"My, how wonderful. I was hoping to talk to the traveling artist about business and it cannot wait." (Princess Cecilia) cheerfully walks up to closely and smiles. "I have a matter of importance to discuss with her."
Wait business? Did we ever have sothing like that- I only wanted to paint her once! Then I give up after that! "I uh-"
Duke Wolford cuts off as he forces a smile, "Certainly, your highness. My private gardens are yours if you wish to use them."
Um- Do I get a say into this?! Can I say no and just play chess with Vincent? Please? Get out of here...
Duchess Viviana nods agreeing with her husband as she happily leads us to the private gardens herself leaving the Duke to go in the other direction to which I'm guessing he'll be continuing to his duties.
The Duchess put her hand together as she stared at the both of us curiously. "Splendid! You two are actually acquainted! It's adorable!" (Duchess Viviana) scurries enthusiastically as she makes her way to another direction.
I didn't know what to do so... uh like a normal person. I followed the Duchess as the Princess stuck to my side, her personal maid following behind her. "Duchess Viviana, you and your flattery as always. I never bore of them."
Duchess Viviana crosses her arms and pouts, "Have you responded to my letter of engagent with my little Vincent? You know he's really a sweet little boy under all that cold tough exterior like his father!"
I sighed, she's not wrong about that one. Vincent is indeed sweet but now I can't help but see him as one of the Mama's boy because of the Duchess.
Princess Cecilia laughs sincerely before looking at , her eyes fixated as she grabs a fan from her side opening it, "Perhaps I've already taken interest in soone else already. Forgive , for taking this long to respond."
She already has soone in mind huh? Lucky her.
"Surely, her highness must see this person of very high standard. Perhaps it is a prince from the neighboring kingdom?! Oh my!" (Duchess Viviana) asked, completely forgetting that she has other guests too- this is really getting more awkward at the minute.
Even Princess Cecilia's maid is staring at weirdly. Please, stop- get out of here.
"Duchess Viviana, may you tell what kind of sweets you will serve us later?" (Princess Cecilia) changed the topic as the duchess answered without stopping.
Vincent no offense but your mother is one hell of a chatterbox- He really takes after his father definitely. "Oh my! How about you two tell how you t? My curiosity just simply cannot stand still you see-!" (Duchess Viviana)
Honestly the short version would be, I wanted to paint the first princess because I couldn't stop thinking about her all those days. Giving inspiration that itches my hands to move, to draw- and so I begged Vincent to grab an audience with her and here we are.
She thought I was secretly an assassin and made drink so truth serum on my drink and sohow she told to send her letters from ti to ti.
I didn't want to write her letters because she actually scares a little and besides what do I even write to her about?!
Urgh. How co kids in this world are sohow already this mature and scary?!
"We t when I asked her for a painting commission. She did well, I was very impressed by how she captured my essence on a once blank canvas." (Princess Cecilia) sang praises of my feats but- sothing in her story was at amis.
"Wait you didn't commission - I begged you to be my-"
Princess Cecilia laughs, as I gave her a confused look- "Oh dear, has your mory gotten foggy? I asked for a commission. I was really impressed by how well you executed it, traveling artist." (Princess Cecilia) explained, staring at down.
If my mind is not playing tricks on it's like she's telling to shut up- Ah yeah she's telling to shut up right now.
"Oh! So that's how the both of you got acquainted! Mn! Mn! What a sweet story!" (Duchess Viviana) claps, feeling joyous for us being acquainted.
I sighed, feeling a headache coming in. If Duchess Viviana knew there were guards and an incident where they have mistaken for an assassin it would've been rather scandalous huh.
We arrive at the garden as Duchess Viviana opens the white gate. "Welco to our pride and joy at the entire mansion. Please feel comfortable doing anything here, I'll be back with a maid with your sweets."
Duchess Viviana leaves as she closes the gate behind her but I couldn't care less about that, " This is even bigger than what I imagined."
I walked around the tall wall bushes as there were lily's everywhere. They were sohow glowing even under all this light. It captivated , the flowers reminded of ho.
I reached to touch one of them as suddenly a small little creature ca to push my hands away. "Huh?"
I looked more closely as I realized it was a small... pixie?
It was talking on a helium face red mad as it shook its head. The pixie was wearing a dress made out of leaves but it was colored white.
I think she's mad because she must've thought I was going to pluck them- "Oh um, I'm sorry are you taking care of these flowers?"
The pixie nods as she crosses her arms on . Oh no I made a cute pixie angry at .
Honestly, I know Tinkerbell is a fairy but this pixie is awfully reminding of her when she crosses her arms and turns away from .
"She's cute isn't she?" (Princess Cecilia) walks up to my side as she lifts one of her finger up as the pixie lands on it. "It's been a while, little one. I certainly hope your flowers will bloom beautifully as always, Mirabella."
The pixie nad Mirabella had an adorable figure and a baby face. Her little silver hair glowing as her wings fluttered leaving so sort of light glitter behind before they disappeared as well. "Mnhmm, do forgive my friend for not knowing that the garden is off limits to flower plucking until it's actually the right season to pluck." (Princess Cecilia) giggled as she apologized to the little pixie for .
Agh, I felt guilty that the princess was speaking on my behalf, "Um, but I wasn't going to pluck them- I was just going to poke them."
Mirabella the pixie lands one of her hands on her waist. I could recognise that sassiness from a mile away. Is she sohow related to tinkerbell? Oh right, Tinkerbell is a fairy I forgot.
"Mirabella says it's fine. She was just worried because that flower is called [Crystal Lilies]. It's still at their maturing age, all of the crystal lilies here are connected." (Princess Cecilia) smiles at Mirabella, seeming more relaxed than before as she points at the flower. "If you pluck one flower and if they are not fully matured. You'll not only kill the flower you plucked but the rest of them as well."
Oh my god so if I pluck when they're not fully matured I'll kill the rest of them too?! I looked at Mirabella quickly and bowed to the Asian way of apologizing to show you how sorry I am!
"I apologize to Mirabella I didn't know! Even though I wasn't going to pluck it but yeah... almost did ahem." I sincerely told Mirabella as she pats my blonde head before flying away.
"Oh my. Mirabella said, you're forgiven because you're cute." (Princess Cecilia) looked like she was expecting sothing from but I just sighed in relief.
"Oh... whew that's better than her calling a pixie army on . Don't underestimate the rage of pixies. The Harry Potter movies taught that."
"I may not know this... Harry Potter individual but he has taught you well to not underestimate the rage of pixies." (Princess Cecilia) carries on to walk with into a marbled table and chairs.
Oooo comfy. As expected of the noble family who have rock chairs but it's so fancy you're going to doubt is it even made out of rock? Because damn it's so soft. What kind of marble is this?
"So traveling artist. How have you been?" (Princess Cecilia) conversed first asking a question.
Oh right I forgot I was with a princess, so much for furniture testing. Ahem, okay Kein, make no trouble, be good, be polite, and do not offend her.
I cleared my throat as I answered, "I've been doing fine. How about you? Also you know you can call Kein, just like how you let call you Princess Cecilia."
She seed to have tensed her body for a mont as she looked away for a second, "K-Kein..."
The way she stuttered to call my na. It surprised . "Yes, Princess Cecilia?" I ask as she covers herself with the fan again opening it and sohow- is it just or does that look cute?
Princess Cecilia sighs as she finally ets my eyes looking down at my hands frowning, "Your... wrist. Are the burn marks still there? Are you feeling alright? No recent accidents you've gotten yourself into again? If you do, tell so I can heal them." (Princess Cecilia)
"Wait, were you worried about ? Is that why you um... tried finding ?"
Princess Cecilia sighs as she closes her fan with a lot more force, "You haven't written a thing to after all. I was devastated, I didn't know where your permanent address was so I couldn't write first. I was surprised to hear that you're taking commission for Duke of Wolford."
"Yes, a family portrait actually. I worked hard on it all week with hardly any sleep because I'm afraid procrastination might bite my buttocks when I'm not looking." I told her and she giggled.
"I see being an artist has its usual pains and problems. Procrastination is indeed a common one they face." (Princess Cecilia)
Oh Princess Cecilia let tell you. Procrastination is a fucking bitch.
"Oh yeah didn't you have a personal maid in tow with you?" Now that I ntion it she's not anywhere near huh. It's only and the first princess in a garden full of lilies isn't this weird?
"I have told her to stand guard near the gate until Duchess Viviana cos. I would much rather prefer to have you on my own if it's alright with you."
"Wow um how very straightforward of you." I replied not expecting her answer.
I scratched my back awkwardly as I laughed. She sounds like a yandere or sothing else right now but nah I just think it would be awkward if anyone catches being casual with the princess. "Well then I guess then I'm yours for the day, Princess Cecilia."
Well other than that, she actually rembered the burn mark that I had and was worried for . How sweet. I guess the first princess is a kind person inside after all. Maybe spending the day with her today won't be that bad.
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