Snippet #1547733

Calcifer came on duty to the strangest of instructions. The Human Girl was to be watched at all times? What had happened in his absence?
He hastily put away the carved box and headed to releave the guard on duty.
"Anything I should know?" said Calcifer, as the man went to leave.
"Not made a peep, not left the room, but she's not to be left to wander. Queen's orders."
Calcifer nodded, his mind confused.
He glanced to the door, trying to make his mind up. Should he knock? Say hello? Should he.....?
He looked at the door again and was about to knock, when a servant hurried over.
"Is the human in here?" she said.
"It's Evania Sylbr," he said, not coldly but as if the girl needed to know that. "And yes she is."
"The Queen wishes that she is to be taken to the Ante-Chamber for her guidance in preparations for the Ball," said the servant, looking to the door.
"Very well," said Calcifer, having a decent excuse now to knock.
He could hear her voice beyond the door, but whom she was speaking to he had no idea.
"Lady Evania Sylbr," he called, knocking again. "May I enter?"


Sanestra was staring out of the window when Asura arrived. She seemed suddenly a little worried, but hitched a smile upon her face.
"I.... I have a small gift for you, my lady," she said, looking, for once, a little less sure that Asura would like it. Sanestra was always sure, but now she looked as if she didn't know if this were a good idea or not.
She crossed the room quickly before the Queen could respond, locking the door so they wouldn't be disturbed and then moving to stand by a chest. She paused there, glancing from Asura to the box and then opened it.
It contained nothing all that interesting, cloth that was simple and fit for a maid or peasant, but nothing all that exciting. Was Sanestra feeling okay?
But she raised the dress slowly.
"I thought, for one day before we do the ritual, you....." she paused again, holding up the dress further, "..... you might wish to be one of the people."
Sanestra paused, allowing the silence to be created.
"You don't have to," she said quickly, "but I thought this would be a perfect time to just be..... well anyone. Just for a few hours."
She pulled out a simple hat worn by most of the girls when working. It looked a little like a bonnet.
"And you could wear this to cover your hair. No one would know it was you. I would say you were not to be disturbed in your quarters and you could....."
Sanestra shook her head and gave a beaming smile.
"I'm being silly, aren't I?"