Elliot Forsberg's Story

Standing in the back of the room next to his loyal servant, the two were observing the preparations for the monthly ball which this time was chosen by the council for the Upper-Class citizens, for the Forsberg residence to host it. The ballroom was full of Lower-Class people from a catering service hired by the Forsberg parents, leaving Elsa and Elliot under control to supervise. Trying to get it ready for the upcoming event in the evening, some of workers' tasks were to polish the marble floor, wipe the windows, dust the curtains, set up the dinner tables, and place exquisite decor such as crystal chandeliers, floral arrangements, fine silverware, and sweet scented candle lights on every table.

"I think everything is going very well, based on the looks of it so far. What do you think Elsa?" Elliot raised an eyebrow, as he asked Elsa dying to know what opinion she had. For Elliot everyone's opinion mattered, he had no tolerance for negative feedback especially from his parents who he has been trying for almost his entire life to impress, this was his chance and he knows that it will not become a disaster unless the party somehow slipped out under his control.

Slowly his hand slipped through his fire red hair "Tonight, will be grand!" Yelled out Elliot in excitement. He was prepared to entertain and host the upcoming event.

Moments went by as the whole decorating crew seemed to be working so fast it was like life was pushed onto a fast forward button. The boy's rich, ruby colored eyes widened. "E-E-Everything looks..perfect." The room seemed to be somehow wider, Elliot had no doubt he could fit the whole town in his ballroom. The marble floor was so shiny you could see your white grin outshine your reflection, as the windows were so bring the sunlight was blinding, the decor was more than perfect as everything matched. Gold colored chairs, white table cloth, fine silverware, fierce red roses, crystal bright chandeliers. Elliot has never been more impressed with something that he has been under control of in his life. The atmosphere in his eyes were grand. He secretly hoped that everyone else would like it.

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Mio walked through her Master's dormitory holding a tray of hot tea, that was freshly made from special herbs which are extremely rare to find aside with a plate of fresh baked chocolate covered truffles.

"Good Morning Master, how are you doing on this fine morning?" Asked the Maid as she placed the tray onto the Master's table. Starting to pour down the tea into his cup she mentioned "I hope you enjoy the truffles sir, I made them myself." A slight paused interfered the moment while she stopped pouring into his teacup "But if you do not like them, I will gladly take them aside from you Master Apollo. The Maid girl hoping she wouldn't disappoint her Master, she began clicking her two red ruby colored heels together awaiting for his reaction. *Cluck* *Cluck* *Cluck*

Since it was still early in the morning, her Master barely was awake. Trying to help him get his day started, Mio slowly walked towards the window, slightly almost tripping as she got back onto her two feet a nervous laugh came out. The servant girl separated the curtains letting the sunlight creep into the room. The girl turned around with a smile towards new acquainted owner. "That's much better. Don't you think?"

Elsa Rowan

Elsa stood at her master's side as she so often did, watching quietly as the workers moved about at an impressive pace. Everything seemed to be coming together excellently under Elliot's guidance, if there was anything her master knew it was parties. A small smile appeared on her lips as her gaze wandered over to Elliot's face, his earnest excitement was quite easy to see. "I think everything is going very well, based on the looks of it so far. What do you think Elsa?" Her smile remained as she responded, "I think it looks lovely... They'll have a hard time topping this one in the months to come." She crossed her arms and leaned back against the wall as she continued to observe with mild interest, chuckling a bit at Elliot's shout of excitement.

The workers somehow managed to keep up their break neck pace and it seemed they were finished in a surprisingly short amount of time. The place looked amazing, these sorts of parties really weren't her cup of tea but she couldn't help but smile at the set-up before her. "It really does look great, I'm sure everyone will be quite impressed." Her expression turned a bit more serious however as she continued, "That said... Just because this is your home and you're the host, please try not to get too carried away." Though she was serious, she couldn't help but give a slightly teasing smirk. "Now, is there anything you need me to do in particular during the ball? I'd prefer to be busy than to be milling about among all the guests... These events aren't really my favorite thing in the world."

Elliot listened carefully to what Elsa had to say, he was extremely happy to see that she was on the same page with him when it came to how the venue was presented to the two. Elsa picked up the conversation again "That said... Just because this is your home and you're the host, please try not to get too carried away." Elliot nodded his head to what Elsa had said in total agreement. "I know I have to be..well less carried away than usual since my parents are attending, and you know I've been trying for years for them to..well somewhat notice me." He said looking down at the clear marble.

"Now, is there anything you need me to do in particular during the ball? I'd prefer to be busy than to be milling about among all the guests... These events aren't really my favorite thing in the world." Elliot slowly looked up at Elsa and gave her a mischievous smirk, as he lifted up one eye brow. A small laugh came out. "Well you'll be hosting with me the whole night of course, you'll stand by my side and entertain the guests with me. I wouldn't expect you to do anything else."

The boy checked out Elsa's outfit, examining her from head to toe. "Hm...and as for your attire, I already have ordered a dress for you to wear which is already mostly likely in your headquarters. I hope you like it, I know it's your favorite color too." He said to her with a big grin.
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Mio saw her Master was struggling by searching for his cell phone, being a servant for the couple of months Mio had a good instinct to where things are hidden. "I think I might know where it is." Said Mio thinking of where she found it last time. The maid got onto her two knees as she extended her arm under the table grabbing her Master's phone. "Here it is Sir Apollo!" Cried out Mio with excitement, flailing his phone in her hand. The servant girl got back onto her heels placing his phone on the table nicely right next to his side.

Standing by her Master's side as he was sitting down enjoying his breakfast Mio was enjoying the look on his face, it makes her glad to see people who gorge down her food knowing that they enjoy it as much as she does making it.

"Master Apollo, you shouldn't even bother about preparing things. I have already prepared your suit for tonight's ball, it's hanging in your closet. It's also freshly steamed. Wrinkle free, sir." Said Mio while nodding her head. "And as for your calendar, you left it on the coffee table sir but I placed it back onto your desk." Mio paused for a second and thought about the ball tonight, it would of been her third time going she actually enjoyed these parties..her first one was two months ago when she newly met her master Apollo and his family. "Sir, are you excited for tonight? I know I am!" Yelled out the girl with a large smile on her face.

Elsa Rowan

Elsa raised a brow at her master and adjusted her gloves a bit. "Well you'll be hosting with me the whole night of course, you'll stand by my side and entertain the guests with me. I wouldn't expect you to do anything else." She wasn't particularly pleased by this news, but it was what she expected honestly, it would also give her the opportunity to keep a close eye on Elliot. What he said next however was much more displeasing to her. "Hm...and as for your attire, I already have ordered a dress for you to wear which is already mostly likely in your headquarters. I hope you like it, I know it's your favorite color too."

With an incredulous and perhaps slightly irritated look she spoke and crossed her arms once more, "You're joking right? I believe this suit is perfectly appropriate for the event... And dresses... That's certainly not my style. So I'd like to request a change in that plan." She hoped her master's grin was a hint that he was indeed joking, but really she could never be sure. If he was serious she was ready to argue the point and her eyes showed that clearly, whether or not she would win was another story entirely.

Elliot's smirk was still stamped to his face, quickly raising his eyebrow towards Elsa not understanding why she wouldn't want to wear the dress, especially a nice dress. Elliot was determined to not loose this conversation.

"Well dearest Elsa.."

He paused for a moment trying to keep her in suspense, his eyes turned to evaluated the room quickly trying to waste a couple of more seconds of anticipation.

"Quest denied." Elliot said as he turned his head to Elsa.

"Please don't be so silly Elsa, you are a host tonight.. And it is one of my parties after all. So could you please as a request as your friend wear the dress tonight..? I promise you'll like it."

He said throwing the puppy eye card while having his hands in begging position, he was just about to get on his knees.

"I need you to go try it on now, just in case it needs alternations."

He nodded his head up and down, having a feeling she would probably end up in the dress. It was a nice dress after all..
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Mio paused Apollo before exiting the room still holding onto his grip. "Master Apollo, do not be reckless. I can't go to a ball wearing a fancy dress, I'm not an upper-class citizen nor I am hosting the party so therefore I'll go with what I usually wear and attend your services." She stared into his ocean blue eyes, trying to transmit the message.

It was a bit odd for servants to be dressed up for such events, unless they were hosting venue. If servants were dressed up, the people of the Upper-Class would start questioning the Master and Servant relationship, which could lead into big trouble.

"If you wish to wonder around the city, than I must come along with you Sir." The girl insisted. " If you want I could go run and ask the driver to take us somewhere." Mio paused for a moment to think of where would they go to waste time, as an idea came to her mind which was actually a good place to go to.

"Maybe we could go run to the store and get Master Forsberg and his family a gift of some sort for hosting the party. What do you say?" Suggested the little servant as she raised her eyebrow. "I'm sure they'd like a bottle of fine sparkling champagne?"

Elsa's expression frustration simply grew as Elliot dragged his answer out as slowly as possible, letting out and exasperated sigh as he finally uttered his decision. She glared silently at her master as he put on his best begging face, it seemed that he was indeed intend on getting Elsa into a dress, but it also seemed he honestly thought she would like it. After several moments of internal deliberation she finally spoke, "How about a compromise... I'll go try it on, and -if- I like it, I'll consider wearing it to the ball. Is that agreeable?" She had a feeling she was going to end up in that dress tonight whether she liked it or not, but she still wanted to put up a fight about it.

Thinking back, she honestly couldn't remember the last time she was in a dress, or anything that was more typical feminine attire. She spent nearly everyday in her suit, and she rather liked it that way. "Now where is it? I'd like to go and get this over with as soon as possible."

Elliot clapped his hands in excitement, he was just happy that Elsa even suggested a compromise. Now he hopefully hoped that she would end up wearing the dress being presentable for the party, Elliot was even certain that she would like it being her favorite color. Earlier this morning he had it brought in by the tailor, the dress was a lovely gown. It was a emerald green with sparkles and studs flowing down from the center of the heart shape lining towards the side of the hip. It was stunning in Elliot's opinion.

"It's in your room, I had it brought in by the tailor while you were making breakfast. Let's go and see it! I can't wait to see your reaction!" Cried out the girl's master with an over dose of excitement.

Elliot grabbed the girl's hand dragging her towards her room, leaving the complete ballroom. He started yelling commands as he was guiding Elsa to her own room. "Now I want you to go try it on, and immediately come out and show me, even if you don't like it.. which I highly doubt of course."

Once the two arrived in front of the stubborn stallion's room, Elliot gave her a light push towards the door. "Hurry now, the ball will start in a couple of hours.. we need to get you ready." He said with a smirk on his face.

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"Any places that catch your attention..?" Mio paused for a moment, suddenly grabbing her master's hand. "Infact yes, there is a place that caught YOUR attention!" She yelled out with an evil smirk on her face. The girl turned around and hauled her master's hand, guiding the way back to the pastry store. The girl looked through the glass window, as she started to point towards the mini panda and flower cupcakes, "Go ahead and get some, I know you want some!" Exclaimed the girl demanding her master to not be shy, and to buy the cupcakes seeing that he wanted to taste one.

"If you're not going to buy one, then I'll make you some at home." She said looking into his deep, whirlpool eyes which would suck anyone's attention into them. Snapping out of the magic spell Apollo's eyes had, Mio noticed she still had his hand in her grip, slowly removing her hand away noticing she was in public.

Elsa suppressed a smirk as she watched Elliot's face brighten instantly in response to her compromise, though she still was against the idea. She blinked in surprise as her master reached out and took her hand, not quite expecting this level of enthusiasm from him, though she stumbled at first she quickly managed to catch up to his pace. "You're awfully excited about this... Makes me nervous." The two arrived back at Elsa's room rather quickly. "Now I want you to go try it on, and immediately come out and show me, even if you don't like it.. which I highly doubt of course."

Another sigh escaped her lips as her master gave her a light shove towards the door. "I get it, no need to rush so much." With a bit of trepidation Elsa entered her room and immediately spotted the dress. She spent a few moments to inspect the expensive looking piece of clothing before grudgingly deciding to to try it on. After spending a few moments looking herself over in the mirror she finally made her way to her door and opened it up. "Well... Here it is. Honestly while I do like the color, isn't it a bit loud? I imagine I'll attract a lot of attention dressed in this..."

She looked down over herself, really she liked the dress but the idea of being in the middle of such a large party dressed in it was embarrassing, not to mention how uncomfortable she felt out of her suit. "I appreciate the effort and thought you put into this but... I would feel much more comfortable in my suit... Of course, if it really is your wish for me to wear this I will happily do so." With a small smile she looked back up at Elliot, she did hope that she could get back in her suit but she was ready to bear a bit of discomfort for his sake.

The girl followed Elliot's request, the first step she took out Elliot couldn't help but notice how stunning that dress was. Slowly turning his head up towards Elsa he couldn't help himself but blush. "It's absolutely stunning on you." blurted out Elliot the truth before he was quickly disrupted unpurposely "I appreciate the effort and thought you put into this but... I would feel much more comfortable in my suit... Of course, if it really is your wish for me to wear this I will happily do so."

The boy placed his arm on his hip, exchanging Elsa a confused glance "I don't understand why wouldn't you want to wear such a lovely dress, you would be the center piece to the entire ballroom. I mean look at how exquisite those stones are, they're practically shining brighter than the sun as we speak." said Elliot pointing towards the dress with his hand. A sigh came out as his other arm rose in the air sleeking his hand through his curly, fire red hair.

Elliot tried not to be selfish at this point, it wouldn't be fair to make someone do something they wouldn't want to do. His ruby gems which are known to be eyes narrowed, looking down the hallway. "Well if you really want, you can wear your suit. I just thought it would be a nice gesture since you do so much for me." said Elliot if a sort of cold tone to it, "I'm not going to force you to wear it, but I just thought it would of looked nice." carried on the boy, trying to make Elsa feel guilty.

The ball was going to start very soon, Elliot was sure that all of his guests were at home getting ready to celebrate. "Well Elsa are you going to wear the dress or not? Cause if you are than I must wear a suit that I have recently bought which matches to your dress." asked Elliot curiously wondering what her final answer was, he asked with a bit of a hesitated voice knowing the ball was very soon.

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"I'm sorry master." Mumbeled Mio outloud as her master started to walk ahead of her. Mio sort of started to feel guilty Apollo was right she didn't know him at all, maybe she needed to stop being so comfortable around him and to start being more professional, showing no emotion towards him and just get the job done.

Mio started walking through the crowds of people at the plaza, following her master back home. She stared at his long, gold silked hair that was falling down around his shoulders, his head was staring down. Mio said no word to him as she walked down every street in silence. "I didn't mean to upset him.. I just wanted to make him happy" wondered Mio to herself as she got lost into her thoughts.

Once the girl with pink hair tied with two boys caught her own attention she remembered something they needed to do "Master Apollo." She said in a clear, loud tone for him to hear her as there was no response. "Master Apollo!" She yelled out, once again no response. The girl than started to pace quickly as she passed her master and stopped right in front of him, she looked up at the figure that was twice her size. "You forgot to get the Forsberg's a gift." She said calmly staring into his deep blue eyes.

Elsa's eyes widened briefly in response to Elliot's compliment, but she quickly regained her composure. "I don't understand why wouldn't you want to wear such a lovely dress, you would be the center piece to the entire ballroom. I mean look at how exquisite those stones are, they're practically shining brighter than the sun as we speak." She simply let out a small sigh as she responded, "And that's exactly why I'd be uncomfortable, I prefer not to stand out so much." Her expression changed to a slight frown as she watched her master's apparent disappointment with Elsa's wish.

She closed her eyes for a few moments in consideration before speaking, "Alright... Since this seems to mean a lot to you, I'll wear it. But you owe me, got it?" Though her arms were crossed and she was trying to look serious she was still wearing a small smile. "Now you'd better go get changed too, we don't really have all that much time left." With that said she stretched and adjusted the dress a bit before looking down over herself and shaking her head, I really hope I don't end up regretting this...