we sleep all day, just to stay alive

[regalitas]

characters: Beatrice and Isen
location: Sweetshop basement...
time: Evening sometime yes.
rating: M... just in case.
open/closed: Closed.
summary: Princess has been saved, rejoice! Expect someone is being incredibly creepy and is that a white streak in your hair?

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[erythrosi]

[ the end of the week was near, loosening the tight grip of the curse's hold over him. Not completely, of course, because that'd just make the rest of the night far too peaceful and peace was just not allowed in this City for however long that ship hovered just outside the gates.

No, he still held the razor in his gloved hand, still stared at it like it was his closest companion and greatest enemy in the same breath. Midnight would end it, but that was still hours away. He could last that long-- he had to. The Princess was on the other side of the wall, resting quietly, and it wouldn't do to disturb the poor lady. There was the soft clatter of metal as his opposite hand trembled, frayed and loose wires trimmed back to appear similar to stubble on a smooth surface.

The next sound was the distinct thud of a blade plunging into a wooden post after being thrown from halfway across the room, followed by a disappointed growl. It wasn't nearly as satisfying, nearly as accomplishing as it was to be slicing the blade across the throats of

[regalitas]

[ oh but she did.

the thud was loud enough to rouse the lady from her sleep, moving a mixture of surprised flailing and graceless scrambling to her feet with blade in hand. it took a moment for her to realize she was alone, a moment later to lower her weapon just a tad and look around again. it must have been Isen, there was none other than the store's owner who would come down here.

were this any other day she would've sat back down and continued to rest, but she did not. instead she went in search for the source of it, not so much curiosity fueling her actions than mild paranoia; an effect of staying in one place for longer than she would like.

she noticed the razor first, grip on her weapon growing that much more tighter, before her gaze moved to Isen. a frown gracing her features. the last thing she needed was her general to lose his mind, it was bad enough the rest of the city was ]

Must you be so loud.

[erythrosi]

[ before that next line could be uttered, a voice interrupted his thoughts. Anyone who had done so before were accumulated victims, but each of them had an Avatican badge on their shoulders.

It'd be dreadful if she were the next.

Glancing in her direction, he leaned forward in a formal bow, before moving to retrieve the blade from the plank it had cut into. ]

I do apologize, my lady. I had not meant to wake you.

[ every logical synapse in his brain was warning him, that several hours until the end of this unfortunate week was plenty of time for the princess to find herself in danger with him. There were too many thoughts he couldn't control, and not ones he wanted to tempt. The razor was folded and placed back in his coat pocket, running his hand through his hair after. ]

Perhaps it'd be best if you returned to your rest, princess. I'll be sure not to disturb you again.

[regalitas]

[ it was after a moment of hesitation that she folded her sword and returned it to its proper place, despite the many warnings for her not to do so. there was potential danger in standing in his presence, she knew this much, but she would not admit nor acknowledge it. she had too much faith in him to entertain the thought of danger befalling her because of him.

she hook her head, crossing her arms underneath her chest. ]

An impossible feat, I am awake now attempting to return to sleep would be a fruitless endeavor. [ her mind was too awake, thoughts running around, adrenaline dancing in her blood from the small fright. ]