Revenge of the Forgotten Duchess
chapter 4
Celestia stirs awake, her eyes opening slowly as she adjusts to the faint light in the room
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*sitting up in bed, her gaze drifts across the room*
--- It’s so dark here... Before that girl appeared, it wasn’t like this. It wasn’t cold or lonely. They liked me, and I liked them. But now… now they act as if I don’t exist, as if I’m a shadow. No one even bothers to come here anymore..
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*Rises from bed and moves to the vanity, picking up a brush and brush her hair*
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*Hesitates, her voice soft and uncertain* C-Come in
(new maid)
*walk inside* umm Duchess , i was told to come here *bow down a bit*
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
....i never see you around are you new here?
(new maid)
Ah yes , yes *nervous smile*
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*nod* [thinking] It’s been so long since I’ve spoken to one of the maids. It feels… strange
(new maid)
umm may i brush you hair?
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*Surprised, hesitating before replying with a small, awkward smile* Oh… if you want to, you can
(new maid)
*brush Celestia hair* wow my lady your hair is so soft!!
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*Smiling faintly* thank you…
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*walks toward the dining room, her footsteps slow and deliberate*
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
I have no appetite… none at all
??(bird)??
*chirping from a nearby window*
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*pausing* Hey, little one *A faint smile appears on her face*
??(bird)??
*tilts its head but stays still as she approaches*
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*Reaching out to gently pet the bird* What are you doing here?
??(bird)??
*Suddenly flutters its wings and takes off*
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*Watching it curiously* Oh…
??(bird)??
*Chirping, flying playfully around her*
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*Softly, almost to herself* Do you… want me to follow you?
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*Hesitates*....... Who cares if I’m not there anyway…
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*Softly but resolutely* Alright, little one, Lead the way
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