Thread: Defined By Birth (Silentworld & Faetal Attraction)

Aiko began to tap her foot as the seconds went by. She could be impatient at times as she rarely ever had to wait for much. Yvonne, seriously. Why are we waiting at the door, and where are my parents if this is so important? Aiko asked, sounding annoyed by her nanny's lack of an answer. Yvonne eyed down Aiko and gave her a glare as if to tell her to behave or else. Miss Aiko, you may be 17, but sometimes you still act like a toddler. Be patient, he should be here any moment. The older woman assured, turning her attention back to the doors. He? Who is... but Aiko's question was interrupted by the opening of the door. First, her snowy white ears turned, followed by the rest of her head. Aiko's tail, which had been swaying behind her lazily, the tip brushing against the hardwood floors, was now upright and the fur was standing on end. She watched with caution as he approached and introduced himself. Her parents had not told her about getting rid of Yvonne, knowing that Aiko would protest until she was as blue in the face as her bright eyes. Aiko's ears flattened as she sensed Rowan's tone and words to be mocking her, Aiko's expression turning from shocked and cautious to cross and annoyed. Aiko raised her hand to smack the human before her in the face, her hand nearly making contact with his cheek, her fingers only a hairs width away, when Yvonne grabbed Aiko's wrist and shot another cautionary glance, then turned to the young man before her, addressing him with a smile. Good evening Mr. Rowan. This is Miss Aiko Yuki Kitsune. The older woman replied. Yvonne then turned back to Aiko and leaned down to whisper in her ear harshly, loud enough that Rowan could hear. Miss Aiko, please refrain from hitting your new steward. You may not be in my charge anymore, but that is still unacceptable behavior. Then Yvonne dropped Aiko's wrist and elbowed her. Aiko sighed and rolled her eyes at her nanny before turning back to Rowan. She could tell from Yvonne's tone and glare that this was non-negotiable and had to accept this new servant, for now. Good evening Rowan, it is a pleasure to meet you. Aiko says sarcastically as she holds out her hand for him. I guess you are to be attending me now..... Aiko's eyes took a moment to look Rowan up and down. The suit fit him well, accentuating his strong build from working in the mines, but he was still rugged looking, even in the more formal attire. She could tell he had worked in manual labor from the way he held himself and his mannerisms toward her. You may address me as Miss Aiko for now. Aiko's voice was flat as she took her hand back from him, but her cheeks now a soft shade of pink, slightly embarrassed by how Yvonne handled her outburst. Aiko didn't want a new attendant, she had grown to love Yvonne, the woman who essentially raised her while her parents were off running the city, attending important policial events, or working on the diplomatic relationships with other high ranking families. Aiko had always been left behind since her parents felt she was not ready to court for a husband yet, seeing as she did not always conceal her feelings and would act upon them without much thought. She was still young in age, but she was much more intelligent than others, so she had finished her secondary schooling just a year prior and would start some postsecondary courses within the next few days, all from home of course. Aiko didn't try to hide her feelings of disappointment from her expression but chose to bite her tongue and not say anything until after Yvonne had left the two alone. Yvonne smiled at her charge and took a step toward Rowan. Well Mr. Rowan, if you would like, I can show you to your quarters. Alternatively, you may spend some time with Miss. Aiko and get to know her a little better. Yvonne's expression was a mix of happiness and sadness, she loved her charge but also knew that it was time to let her grow up.