Some time after things wrapped up.

[heirdom]

[Yawn. Sleepy.]

That was stupid. That freak was stupid. This whole castle is stupid.

Tt. I wasn't even scared.

Comments

[merriment]

[ all in favor of a twenty-four hour nap, say I ]

Stupid, yes, but it is over now thankfully.

[heirdom]

Uh huh.

And for the record, when there are bizarre creatures kidnapping children, wear something more practical than a frilly dress.

[merriment]

Yes, I have already paid for the decision.

But it did not seem impractical at the time. [ I ALWAYS WEAR THEM :( she's more annoyed that she forgot her dagger ]

[heirdom]

It seems like it would be impractical for EVERY occasion.

[merriment]

For some, perhaps. But I am used to wearing them.

I've simply never had to flee in one before.

[heirdom]

You live in a magic castle that likes to make things go horribly wrong.

[merriment]

That I am well aware of, and I do have clothing that reflects modern times.

It is a difficult transition to make, however. But facing this, I will be more careful in the future.

[heirdom]

So try harder. It's not THAT hard to change clothes.

[merriment]

It is not so much the clothes, as.. [ NOT.. going to argue ]

Very well, I will try.

[heirdom]

As what?

[merriment]

When wearing the modern clothes, I feel so out of place. It is so strange not to be buried in layers, I should feel relieved to be rid of them but I end up worrying that someone from home will see me.

They with think I am not taking my title seriously. Something as trivial as an impractical gown would be laughed at. In Castoria and Adarshan, the most I had to worry about was what to wear to the next celebratory gathering. Even the approaching war was still so far away.

.. perhaps what I mean to say is I am still getting used to being so vulnerable here. I've learned that the world is not a perfect place, there are horribly things I've yet to be introduced to, but I'm not yet willing to step out of my zone of comfort. I've been humbled by the experiences but I am still comfortable in my impractical dress.

[heirdom]

[Oh god girls talk so much.]

The most you ever had to worry about was not looking frilly enough? That sounds like an incredibly boring life.

[merriment]

[ you asked! you ditch your costume and she'll consider ditching the frilly dresses ]

More than you know. That is why, no matter what happens, I will always like some aspects of this world. I know what awaits me in Adarshan, but I never know what to expect here.

[heirdom]

What awaits you there, other than getting married?

/talks his ear off

[merriment]

Adjusting to my new life in what was previously an enemy nation. I may not recall my husband but I have not forgotten Adarshan and the people living alongside me. I know that many of them do not enjoy me, the daughter of the enemy King, being there. During a celebratory dinner, there was a small blade discovered within the main course. While I do not believe it was meant for me, it did serve to ruin the evening.

I have been away from Castoria for a long time, though I keep in contact with my relative through letters. So, you see? I really do live an incredibly boring life back home. It is very much reflected in fairy tales that I often read through in the library! Though the Happily Ever After aspect has yet to show itself.

When the war ends for good, perhaps. Everyone will be happier.

Re: /talks his ear off

[heirdom]

[Castoria? What kind of name is that.]

That's because there is no such thing as "Happily Ever After."