Aliana looked up at the tall vampire. "My name is Aliana. May I ask yours, my-my lady?" She asked softly, setting her hands on the beast as it moved her forward. She stayed close to the beast, hoping it would stay the night with her. She couldn't help but distrust the vampires with her. She looked around in the room. It was dull and not as fancy as the other things she saw. It was better than where she was actually kept, and it had a bed. She moved forward into the room, her knees shaking a little as she moved away from Blizzard.
"Thank you very much."
"Sumika." She replies sharply. "Be grateful that the king has welcomed you into his home, otherwise the servants would have attacked you the moment you entered the castle." She says. She let the girl into the room, and instantly the room changed to fit the comfort for Aliana. "I will be leaving now." Sumika says, shutting the door. Blizzard jumped onto the bed and it creaked softly. The white tiger purred and his tail flicks as he gazes at her. He licks his large tongue over his nose and waits for her.
Aliana nodded and she followed Blizzard over to the bed, wriggling to sit on it and tug the sheets free of the pillows. She wasn't very strong, so it took a couple tugs before she could smile shyly at the white tiger and snuggle into the pillows and the warm tiger next to her, running her skinny fingers through the fluffy white fur. She was glad the tiger had decided to sleep with her. The room had become warm and the cloak was pleasant to sleep with, but she liked the company. Especially after Sumika's word about the servants.
The white tiger nudged her cheek, a low purr rumbling from his chest as he wrapped around her. He huffed softly.
Sumika walked briskly down the halls, her eyes narrowed. She entered the library. "Brother. the human is in the room as you requested." the king leaped down from the shelf, landing silently. "Good. Let her rest…" He fixes his mask before walking out of the library. They walk beside each other silently. "When are you going to feed brother?" He shook his head. "I've already fed."
Aliana moved so she used the white tiger as a pillow. She snuggled up nice and tight, wrapping both the blanket and the cloak tighter around herself. This was nice, and it was nice for the vampires to let her enter. She was for sure confident she was going to die.
She moved her bag over to the other side of the bed so she had more space to curl up into the warm flanks of the tiger, slipping her eyes shut.
Cian walked slowly around his castle, the world his realm, and yet he never exploited it. Sumika was walking beside him. "Your nobles and generals will here soon." She says, gazing at the other. He nods and sighs. "Keep the human out of their sight. I do not wish for them to harm her in any way." He mutters. She nods. "As for the human. Should I have the servants make her a meal?" She asks curiously. "Yes." He replies sharply. "She is our guest."
The girl blinked open her eyes slowly, stirring sleepily against the tiger and looking up and around. It was pleasantly warm, and yet it was still snowing and dim beyond the windows. She stood carefully from the tiger and made her way across the room to the windows, looking outside, her eyes wide. She never realized how pretty it was outside, how nice it was to watch snow flit down from the gray sky. It always snowed around here, and she was always the one to suffer through it. It was a nice change. Speaking of change, she desperately wanted something else to wear. Her swishy dress was ruined by her running of the previous night, and she was starting to feel a bit uncomfortable. She wished she still had her more comfortable rags that she dropped off at home.
Sitting on a chair near the window was a silky robe with a warm dress beside it. It looked like the finest silks and warmest furs. Blizzard walks to her side, watching the snow curiously before growling lowly at something below them. 12 cloaked figures walked through the snow.
Cian placed his mask on and growled faintly to himself before pulling on his cloak. He sighed faintly and shook his head. He hated the generals and nobles but in order to rule he must meet with them. He placed his mask on, before walking towards the doors and opening them.
(That's okay, I'll wait!)
Aliana looked up when she heard someone approaching, having just picked up the robe and dress curiously. Her cheeks enflamed but before she could say anything, she realized it was Blizzard and snuggled into his side.
"Thank you for staying with me last night," She murmured to the beast, hugging her things close. "Is this for me? Do you know?" She asked, desperate for answers from a non-violent and angry source.
He purred and nudged her cheek gently. He prods the dress with his nose and pushed it to her chest. His sky blue eyes gazed at her with gentleness. He sat down by her side before walking towards the door and peeking out. It was his master. He went out into the hall and mewled. Cian looked back. He walked towards the giant tiger and pats his head. "Look after the girl, yes. She cannot leave the room. Not while the nobles and generals are here." He mutters. The giant beast gave a nod before returning to her room and nudging the door open with his head and shutting it behind him before leaping back onto the bed.
Aliana got dressed in the flowy dress when Blizzard nosed her and walked out, spinning in place when the tiger came back. She giggled at how it floated up along the robe, feeling light and fleeting in it. She felt like royalty. She noticed Blizzard came back and meandered over to the tiger, smiling at him. "Do you think I look good for the vampires?" She asked in almost a child-like tone of voice, her eyes sparkling happily as she spun around some more, giggling softly..
He purred and buried his head in her stomach, keeping her away from the door. He looks up at her and purrs softly, nuzzling into her warmth before looking up at her.
Cian watched as each noble bowed before entering before shutting the giant oak doors. "I smell fresh meat, your highness." One hissed, slipping off his cloak. The silver haired vamp smiled, bowing at his king. Cian on the other hand did not look amused. "We are hear to discuss the kingdoms well being. Not meat. Come."
Aliana smiled and didn't question the tiger's motion, twirling over to the windows with happy little giggles. "I look amazing. But I wish I could take… what are those things called? That gets you clean? A shower! Yeah." She nodded to herself. She had a tendency to talk out loud. Her vampric masters liked to hear what she was thinking about doing. Though she did keep a lot from them.
Aliana heard voices from the hallway, her head perking up. She heard 'fresh meat' and a quick blush covered her face. "Are they going to eat me?" She squeaked to the tiger, unaware of the king's reprimand.
He tilted his head before resting on the bed. He purred lowly before shutting his eyes, leaving a little spot open for her and looking at her with one eye. His tail flicked back and forth.
"No. We are not going to eat you." A brisk voice says behind her. Sumika stood in the doorway with food in hand. "As for the shower, there is one in the bathroom." She points to a door next to the closet. "I have brought you human food made by our chef. Do not waste any of it." She sets it on the table. "The king has made it quite clear you are not to be eaten. Why, I'm not sure."
Aliana went to join the tiger until she was startled by Sumika's voice, looking up at the vampire with wide eyes. "O-oh, I don't need to eat," She just protested quietly, but accepted the food from off the table, setting it on her lap. It smelled incredible, the smell tickling her nose sensationally.
"Thank you… I-I appreciate this very much." She bowed her head a little.
Sumika raised a brow. "You might as well get some meat on your bones. You're as skinny as a stick." She rolled her eyes. "If you need anything, just pull on the string beside your bed. A servant or myself will come and aid you. The kind requested for your safety that you not leave your room until his meeting with the generals and nobles are over. They would surely pounce on you the moment they see you." She says, flicking some white hair from her face. She didn't look amused at the slightest when the tiger purred and snuggled with Aliana.
Aliana turned to glance at the string then back up at the vampire as she spoke. "Okay. Am I allowed out when the generals and nobles leave?" She wanted to go down into the gardens again and look around the big palace. All of it was really pretty now that she was past her fear. She looked down at the tiger with a smile and moved closer to him, leaning against him.
"What is this tiger's name? It is very friendly," She cooed to Blizzard, rubbing his fur with her free hand.
She raised her brow but nodded. "Yes. Once the generals leave, you may come out of your room. But I would advise you to never enter the library without permission. The king spends most of his time there." She says, shaking her head. She looks around and sighs. "The tiger? That's Blizzard. The king's tiger. He's rather comfortable with you."
Aliana nodded cutely up at the other vampire, giving her a small, thankful smile. "Thank you very much. May I ask one more question? Where is the library?" Though she wanted to talk to her king more and see his kind face, she didn't want to disturb him and get sent to her death. He would most certainly kill her in one deft blow, by the sound of Sumika's voice.
Sumika raised a brow. "It's in the east wing. But do not enter unless given permission from me or my brother." She says stiffly. She brushed some hair from her face. "Now. The king has requested that you join him for dinner this evening. So. It is my job to get you groomed and prepared for that. You too, kitty." At that, Blizzard perks and gave a quiet mewl in sadness. She smirked at that before looking Aliana.
Aliana's face split into a little smile at the invitation, nodding a little. "Can you thank him for the dress and robe? They are very nice, I think I look very good in them!" She stood up and set her plate down, twirling for the female vampire and then grinning back up at her.
"What do you think?" Even though Aliana was in her twenties, she didn't really have this kind of attention when she was a kid. She enjoyed the fancy clothes and the dinner invitations. It was the life of a vampirc teenager, not a human adult.
She nods. "I will let the king know you are grateful for the clothes." She states before looking at the woman as she twirled. Sumika smirked a little. "It looks pleasant. Frames your figure nicely." She looked around, starting when Blizzard nudges her leg. She looks down at the tiger before petting his head. She offered a tiny smile. "Now. I am going to go and attend the meeting. Do not come out of your room until I come and get you." She says sternly.
Aliana blushed and giggled at the compliment. "Thank you! Will I be able to dress up to meet the king?" She asked, imaging poofy dresses and cute hairstyles for him, not to mention glittery, bright gems. "Oh-oh yes I'll stay here!" She vowed loyally, smiling brightly up at the woman. She bowed a little and sat back down with a big toothy grin. She didn't really have the brightest smile, and her teeth were rather crooked.
Sumika nods and smiled faintly, "Yes. It is rare for the king to have dinner in the dining hall, so we don't wish to disappoint." She says. "I'll have a maid come in later tonight and help." She tucks some of Aliana's blonde hair from her face. "Now. There are some rules." She says, pulling her hand back. "No leaving the palace unless accompanied by the king or myself. The creatures of the forest will eat you without a second thought. Do not go into the library. You may explore the castle, but keep Blizzard with you. That's it." She says simply.
