by Celtic » 06/19/2011 12:17 AM
My brother just had to cut in. At least Sarri finally got a grip on what was going on. I could almost see her brain fighting off the shock. I had issues the first time I was let see someone below my rank and I knew what I was going to be facing! Still, it was a good sign that she had recovered quickly. Maybe then she won't be so surprised to see everything else this place offered. Earth by comparison was dull and lackluster. Everything there that was seen as beauty, was seen here as below average. It was strange really. Humans that trekked here often saw it as an abomination, something out of a movie film. Or disgusting, like they enjoyed the oh so boring greys, browns and greens they emmersed themselves in everyday. But now was not a time to contemplate the differences. Sarri looked like she was going to have a heart attack after looking at my brother's face.
Its not that he's ugly, or that he doesn't look human. Its that... He's too pretty. He almost shines like he was a gift from the gods. My brother wasn't the only one with this uncanny look, my mother's side held the trait. It, fortunately, skipped me. I was glad I looked average. Being beyond gorgeous... I find it would be somewhat disgusting. Sure, it makes him look that much more kingly and regal and it compels people to bow and kiss his feet, but I much prefer being able to interact with them. Just like my youngest brother, Charlie. If he continues that, I have no doubt mother was right in picking him to be crown prince. Anything was better than Zander and Zade. The pretty boys.
"Isn't staring rude where you hail from milady?" I sighed. Zander was toying with her, like he did with all newcomers. He would shower her with attention and just when she got used to it, he would rip himself away and never even look her in the eyes again. I hated him for it. He would no doubt do the same with Sarri, especially since it seemed he already knew I had taken a liking to her.
"Zander, its not nice to play with the guests. My dear, he's nothing but a heartbreaker. Don't even pay attention to his too pretty face, it'll only do you harm." Tommy cut in before anyone had a chance to say anything. He was always the nicest noble, despite how he acted towards Mari. Next he would probably take Sarri to get a room so she could let everything sink in. Then he'd probably act as her temporary parent. I could always count on Tommy, even though his motives were not always the best. But at least I could go sort things out and not worry about her. "Now, dear, if you'll tell us your name I'll get you out of here and into your own room, sound good?"
"Her name is Sarri." I muttered, not really trusting her to speak for herself. But Tommy, just being Tommy, wouldn't have it.
"Tsk tsk, she can speak for herself, y'know."
"Well... He's right. My name is Sarri." Her voice was quiet again, not as angry as she had been when answering Zander. Now that her body was through fight or flight, she was back to the person I saw in the woods. Quiet, calm, but not entirely collected. She was unsure, but that didn't matter. At least, now that Zander had his eyes on her.
"Tommy, you always take the newbies. I'll show the wonderful Sarri around the estate whilst Veil explains this to our parents." Everyone knew that this was a command even though it was a mere suggestion. He outranked everyone in the room, besides my sister, but she never spoke and was already halfway out the door when he said it. So it was settled. Zander would show Sarri around. Shit.