four ❧ forward dated to this morning

[maldestre]

[ When it is chilly outside, so chilly in fact that snow sticks to any and all surfaces, and you happen to be the personification of clumsy -- clearly the most logical thing to do is venture out with every intention of visiting the stable. First, however, she ventures to the castle to grab some warmer clothing for the occasion

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[echivoc]

[whoops, almost bumped into this pretty blonde!]

Elena.

[maldestre]

[ ah, one of her favorite castle residents! she looks apologetic instantly but can't help smiling. ]

Cross! Good morning.

[echivoc]

[no need to look apologetic! she's too cute to apologize to him]

Morning. How are you faring so far today?

[maldestre]

Quite well, thank you! And yourself?

[ and this is why she likes him! he won't scowl at her for being the clumsinator ]

[echivoc]

Likewise, thank you. It looks like you have some business to attend to today.

[maldestre]

I would call it more of a promise.

[ with another smile, she continues ]

I'm unsure of her name, but there is a very sweet mare in the stables. We have bonded since I arrived and I promised to visit often.

[echivoc]

Oh? Well then, do not let me keep you from fulfilling your promise.

I am also sure you have been warned about what is going on right now, yes?

[maldestre]

I am certain she will forgive me if I am a few minutes late.

[ fff, oh man, she frowns ]

Oh, yes, I have been careful to avoid the encounters. Thus far, I've been quite lucky.

[echivoc]

You could always take an apple to make sure you stay on her good side.

The castle never fails to provide some semblance of "entertainment" for the holidays.

[maldestre]

Apples happen to be her favorite treat.

[ despite the situation, she manages to look amused ] Yes. I have never seen such a castle before. It really does appear to be out to get us.

[echivoc]

Wonderful~

Hopefully all your experiences will be pleasant ones.

[maldestre]

I wish the very same for you, Cross.

The holidays were never so dramatic an occasion back home.

[echivoc]

Do you secretly enjoy the excitement here, my lady? [teasing tone~]

[maldestre]

There is nothing secret about it.

[ she laughs ] The life of a princess can be rather mundane. The excitement, despite the circumstances, is a welcome change.

[echivoc]

Too much time with the court, I presume?