Thread: The Allure of the Uniform

Mina watched him with a careful eyes to see just what he would do. From what they had heard there was very little etiquette dictation in Cadia where they preferred to meet each other with swords and use as little pomp as possible in dealings. It was such a direct contrast with Erilin where everything was done with such grandeur and pretense that one found it hard to remember all the rules dictating different social aspects. Still, he knew how to greet her and Mina felt a slight jolt of electricity travel through her as his lips brushed her skin for the briefest moment. Well Corporal, we are very excited to have you and your comrades here. Rumors of Cadia's forces have traveled very far and we are quite lucky to have men such as you protecting us. Mina batted her eyes again as she flashed him a small small. Men were all the same and if you inflated their ego enough they became putty in your hands to do with as you please. The girl always found it amusing how everyone assumed that men ruled the world when it was really the women who pulled the strings behind the scenes. Face it, women could start or stop whole wars just with a few simple words or touches. As for herself, she had gotten very good of manipulating people over the years and would have no problem getting the handsome Corporal as a new toy. Oh, of course. Anything to make your job here easier. It seemed like the game of cat and mouse had started as she quickly looped her arm over his and started dragging him out of the main room and towards the hallways. No doubt he wouldn't be very used to being so close to a woman after being on campaign for so long but Mina wasn't one to just let a moment like this pass her up. Her fingers lightly brushed over his skin as if by accident while she started walking him towards the castle and pointing out some of the more obvious entrances that the castle had. The main door and the back door by the stables are where most people come in and out. The kitchen also has an entrance and there are doors on the east and west wings as well. The princess waved her hand out and pointed out the various things he would need to know. Of course there were some secret passages as well that she had found when she was younger and would do anything possible to get out of going to her lessons. Mina would show him a couple but she wasn't about to give away everything. There is also a secret passage that leads from the main corridor to the armory. I'll show you where it is. Pulling him towards one of the tapestries she pushed it aside revealing a small door behind there. With one solid pull it swung open revealing a very narrow hallway. If you would just follow me I can show you exactly where it leads. Not waiting for him to answer she pulled him in behind her and started leading him through the hallway. With each step it got more and more narrow until his shoulders would be brushing the walls and he'd have to start walking sideways to avoid hitting the walls. After about five minutes they would come to another door at the end of it all. With mischief in her eyes Mina turned around just in time to stumble slightly and fall towards him. In the narrow space she currently found her chest pressed up against his with her hands on his side as if bracing herself for a fall. Oh, oops. Hm, at this rate he'd have less then a week.