Thread: Chains of Gossamer ~ Ashiaka & AlureNova

Seraphina bowed the King with a flourish. Though she had no doubt her wish would be granted, she was grateful the king had not questioned her reasons thoroughly. Sensing the encounter over, another of the Kings advisors came forward to speak with him as the sorceress turned. She ignored the question her newly acquired servant as she made her leisurely through the halls of the castle. Under pretense of observing the art adorned walls, she observed the knight. Her stance had softened, going from defiant and combative to demure and cautious. Apparently the meeting with the king had finally made her position clear she was no longer the master of her fate. Yet, the witch couldnt help but think that it wasnt just that. It seemed the girl had tried to hide from Eida. Shed have to keep that information in mind, to scrutinize it further at a later date. As they exited the castle into the courtyard, the ivory haired woman took pity on the woman. Now you belong to me, Seraphina informs her, nodding to the guards as they enter the city. The streets were still quite empty, and the din of the citizens in the distance. With no one to impede their progress, the duo made a steady pace through the city. And the first thing that will occur is your bath. You stink, and are covered in filth. As you are, I would remiss to let you enter my home, She continues quite bluntly. Subtlety was not a virtue that she possessed, nor did she really have any interest in it. It never seemed to lead to anything good. Eventually, they approached a fenced off mansion. The walls were fairly simple, made of stone, but covered almost entirely by vegetation of some sort, vines and the like, which seemed to crawl over the top of the structure. The barred gate, which was wrought iron, was also completely covered with vegetation, so much so that one could scarcely peek through the foliage. The gate, however, apparently had no problem opening, although it might appear it would, as it swung open when they neared without any prompt and nary a sound. The sight revealed with the gates parting was a magnificent garden. Blossoms and herbs of an enormous variety were sprawled about, each within contained environment in which the flower would thrive. Trees and shrubbery were interspaced within the garden offering shade and garnish. And through it all ran a small creek. To even the simplest man, it would be obvious the place was rife with magic. Welcome to my abode, The obviously accomplished botanist spoke as they entered the garden. The gate silently shut behind them as the duo made their way along a designated stone path. As they approach the elegant manor, the garden seems to halt gradually, creating about a six foot space between the garden and the mansion, which was present on all sides of the estate. Seraphina pauses, and gestures over to a structure. Strip, and wait by the well. I shall bring the bathtub down for you to bathe, The command is simple, neither harsh nor soft. As she enters her home, however, she pauses. You can try, if you wish, She says, a smirk making its way to her features, But I wouldnt recommend it. With that, the door closes behind her. Seraphina quickly makes her way to the second story of her simple, yet tastefully, decorated home. As she comes to her designated bathing room, she leans against the sill to watch the woman. Would Kira try to escape? Or would she listen to the command? The answer was not entirely known to the witch, and she was curious to find out.