Thread: The Prince's Plight

Hearing the music filter out through the window it seemed like everyone in the castle froze as the notes floated through the air. Reina stood up straight and turned her head towards the window without saying a word and merely listened as it changed and flowed as if taking on a life of its own. Some moments the music seemed almost whimsical like children playing and then it would turn heartbreaking and tearful. There was nothing static about the notes as they changed and evolved with each passing minute building their own story as they dug into the thoughts of all who listened. The speed and intensity increased as if there were multiple people playing instead of just Lox and Reina found herself holding her breath waiting to hear what would happen next. It was like some glorious epic where each note was a new chapter telling the story to whoever would stop and listen. There was something eerily haunting about it and the mastery behind it must have taken years and years of practice to achieve. Yet there was something about the notes that spoke of him having a talent that one was born with and couldn't achieve through mere practice alone. Whatever he played felt like a reflection of himself and Reina was disturbed to find that she identified with some of the notes that were piercing the quiet air. How could she possibly share any common emotion with a man who functioned like a wild animal ready to strike at any moment? That was beautiful. Serena said quietly as the last note was played and silence still hung in the air. Reina merely shrugged before leaning back down and cutting the stem off a rose and placing it in their basket. I mean, that was true talent right there. Even the court musicians aren't able to play so wonderfully. Serena was still in awe as she stared at the window with disappointment clearly evident in her eyes as no more notes came. Reina's mouth was set in a grim frown as she busied herself with the flowers instead of agreeing with anything her friend had to say. Even a beast that can play music is a beast. Given enough time, even a monkey can be trained to play. There would be no way she would ever admit any kind of awe towards the man's talents. In her mind there was no way she could connect the very man who had taken down so many of her men and called her a whore with the same one who had managed to play such beautiful music. He was a wild animal who was better suited to be behind bars, not to be playing a piano with the castle as his audience. This was something very unexpected and she didn't like it one bit. Thinking of him as a beast who functioned on a two-dimensional level made it easy to predict his actions and counter whatever he would do. Yet if there was more depth to him then that would make him more complicated to deal with which would just give her headaches. Come on, let's go. Your mom will get mad if we take too long. Gathering the basket Reina walked away from the garden and back towards the castle. With a heavy sigh Serena gathered what was left and followed her back inside away from where Lox was. No way the king would allow the two anywhere near each other now and hopefully she'd be let free of his stupid little arrangement and allowed to relax without having to even acknowledge Lox's existence for the rest of the time. Hell, right now she would have happily gone back onto the battlefield if it meant getting away from that beast. After dropping the roses off with Serena's mother the two girls bid goodbye as they went off on their own paths. Right now Reina should be resting but after all that happened she was far too antsy to sit still for very long. Maybe she could just wander the halls or hang out in the library just to clear her thoughts and come up with a plan. Being around Lox clouded her judgment and if she was going to handle this in any way she would need to come up with some sort of plan. Not to mention have a chat with the king and get out of this mess as soon as possible.