Castle Of Thorns [Mature] Six Years Later

[Six years later]

[Verzyne Duchy - Marxstein Castle]

Teen Serafina (FL)

Wait, so he offered you to come and work at the castle?

14 years old Serafina lies on her back on the soft grass inside the greenhouse.

On her side, 16 years old Raven also lies on his back, looking at the blue sky through the glass ceiling.

Teen Raven (ML)

Yeah. Should I just accept it?

Teen Serafina (FL)

Of course! I mean, if you want to.

Teen Raven (ML)

Maybe I should. Mister Jared is old; he often complains that his back hurts when he lifts heavy things.

Teen Serafina (FL)

See? You should help him. And we can also meet more often!

She smiles mischivously.

Teen Raven (ML)

Careful, little girl. Your real intention has been exposed.

He playfully pinches her pretty nose.

Teen Serafina (FL)

Oh, my. How could you accuse me so? I assure you, Gentleman, I have nothing but good intentions with my suggestion.

Teen Raven (ML)

Really? That means I don't need to accept it, then.

Teen Serafina (FL)

Raven!

She pounces at him in annoyance.

Teen Raven (ML)

I give! I give! Hahahahahaha

She pouts at his facetiousness.

Teen Serafina (FL)

Seriously, are you going to accept or not?

Teen Raven (ML)

Honestly? I'm thinking about it. Mister Jared and the Brinsley have been very kind to me. I really want to help him, and they pay is good.

Teen Serafina (FL)

Of course the pay is good. You think my family will pay our employees poorly?

He chuckles at her offended reaction.

Teen Raven (ML)

I initially want to immediately accept it, but...

Teen Serafina (FL)

What? You're still thinking of your mother's words?

Teen Raven (ML)

Yes.

Teen Serafina (FL)

Why? It's been six years, Raven.

Teen Raven (ML)

I know. But she always seemed so reluctant to let me go even near the castle.

Teen Serafina (FL)

Do you think... She had a bad experience here or something? I mean, she used to work at the castle too, right?

Teen Raven (ML)

I don't know. Maybe. I heard she and my father worked here when she was pregnant with me.

Teen Serafina (FL)

Your father too?

Teen Raven (ML)

Uh huh. He worked at the stable.

Teen Serafina (FL)

Oh, wow. The more I think about it, the more I feel like we are fated to meet.

Teen Raven (ML)

The more I think about it, the more I feel like you should reduce your time reading those sappy romance novels, young lady.

He replies teasingly.

Teen Serafina (FL)

Sappy!? What do you mean, sappy? They are romantic!

Teen Raven (ML)

They are unrealistic. Do you think it's possible for a noble princess to fall in love and run away with a lowly peasant man? They will be chased immediately by a horde of knights. Besides, the chance of a peasant entering a palace ground is almost non-existent in the first place.

Teen Serafina (FL)

Well, aren't you here...

She grumbles quietly.

Teen Raven (ML)

Come again?

Teen Serafina (FL)

Nothing. Anyway, you should seriously think about it! Let me know next time whether you accept the offer or not.

Teen Raven (ML)

I will.

He pats her head affectionately.

Teen Raven (ML)

I have to leave. It's getting harder to hide myself from others nowadays.

Teen Serafina (FL)

Well, who told you to grow up so big?

Teen Raven (ML)

Who told you to grow up so lovely?

Teen Serafina (FL)

Whaa..

Teen Raven (ML)

Haha, got you! Okay I really need to leave. See you next time!

Raven quickly sneaks out of the greenhouse before she can come up with a reply.

Teen Serafina (FL)

Seriously, that big dummy. Why suddenly saying I'm lovely? Such a bad joke.

She mutters to herself. And yet, she can't help but feeling her cheeks warm at the unintentional compliment.

[Marxstein Castle - Outside of Main Entrance]

A black carriage stops in front of the main entrance of the castle. The carriage looks so luxurious; It is certainly something that can only be owned by nobility.