Risette smiled to show her appreciation, then blushed embarrassedly when she realized he would need her name to mark her room, and she had yet to give her name. "Oh, yes, of course! My name is Risette Lowvry." she paused, taking another sip of her water, then smiling once more. She would have normally thanked him for his service, but very suddenly she realized she hadn't gotten a name from him, either. Had he given it when he welcomed us...? She thought about it for a moment before deciding that he mustn't have. "Might I ask yours? For future reference?"

Ethan smiled at Risette. "It is grand to meet you then Risette. My name is Ethan. I am the head servant here. If you need help with anything you can ask for one of the maids. There is Snow." He waved at Snow as she bowed. "Or Max, the lion woman, Rita, the hawk woman though she is waiting staff, or Cheri, the kitten."

Risette listened thoughtfully, smiling once Ethan was done speaking. She found it odd that he referred to the other servants around here by what animal's traits they've assumed, but understood why it would be an easy way to identify them. Snow is part snake... Max is a lion... Rita, a hawk, and Cheri is part kitten. Easy enough. She had now decided her system for learning servants' names. Smiling warmly to both Ethan and Snow as she was given their names, she nodded, "It's a pleasure to meet the both of you. Thank you, Ethan." Then, deciding to take a walk around the castle, she bid them a temporary ado, "I'll be seeing you both later, then."

Ethan and Snow nodded. Ethan turned to the other two. Would you like to pick a room?

Lily smiled at both of them. "Um, my name is Lily. Could I have room 3?"

"Name's Levi and I'll take room 4. That way I can be by this pretty little thing." He winked at Lily.

Ethan mentally marked down their names and rooms then watched as they both walked back downstairs. He turned to Snow. "Ready to meet the others?" At Snow's nod they both walked back downstairs.

Watching everyone come in with a smile Dash left to go back to the kitchen. She needed to finish everything off for the welcoming dinner. Crouching on all fours like earlier she took off running. When she came to the kitchen she stood up and walked in. "Oh Akira hello, good you brought fish!" Happy she walked past her and started to prepare everything. All the appetizers and salads were done. She just needed to finish the main course and dessert. "There are two new horses to take care of that some of our guests brought." She said with a smile.

Still standing outside Aireandend wasn't quite sure what to do. She didn't want to just leave Raja outside like the other girl did but she really wanted to go inside and explore. Seeing the servants with their animal traits intrigued her. Animals were her closets friends and maybe just maybe she could get along with these people. "Raj go find their barn and wait there. I'll be back soon." After petting her Aireandend let go of her reins and Raja took off. Steeling her spine Aireandend walked inside and looked around.

Max rolled her eyes behind the retreating backs of everyone, not bothering to hide it form the still arriving guests. Walking out of the main hall she followed them just in case someone needed help. The young woman didn't necessarily want to help anyone, but it was her job so she would do it.

After peeking in each room, searching for the one with the best view, Blythe finally decided on room number ten. Quickly she went to the man who had greeted the guests. "My name is Blythe and I would like room Ten please. It has a wonderful view of the forest."

Struggling to come to term with the fact that all the servants displayed animalistic traits, Alastaire followed the group upstairs. Quietly he examined each room trying to find one that was far away from all the others. He settled on room nine though it was smaller , because if it's isolation. Quickly he went to speak to who appeared to be the head servant. "Room nine, for Alastaire Uriel Dumont. And make sure everything is in perfect order before I set foot inside." Bot bothering to listen to the servant's answer he walked away to look curiously down the stairs they had walked up.

Snow had a hard time with the stairs in her new form but she had managed to learn how to get around that. She slid down the banaster. When she reached the bottom she smiled at everyone before slithering over to the wall and standing there.

Ethan nodded at Blythe. "Very great madam. I shall mark you down. Please feel free to look around the castle.

He nodded at Alastaire but sneered as he walked away. All the rooms had been checked and while everyone would be treated well here they would learn it wasn't what they expected. No one would be treated better then the Prince and even he would not dare to say that. Or at least not anymore. This boy could learn the same lesson as dear Prince.

Lily was a little weirded out that Levi was following her around. She went to see if she could find anyone else. She walked back to the front noticing another girl there.

Seeing the girl from when she had first arrived she waved lightly to her. Then oing over to the stairs Aireandend made her way up them and to the rooms where everyone was busy picking there's out. Not even caring what the inside looked like she walked over to Ethan and cleared her throat softly. "I am Aireandend Merthet and I would like the farthest room down you have, please." Not a huge people person she wanted an isolated room from everyone else. She would actually feel more comfortable sleeping in the forest with animals but this would have to do. Aire didn't want to completely alienate herself from everyone.

Ethan turned to look at Aireandend. He thought about the room placement and the ones that had already been picked. "Hm... so room eight then?" I will mark you down. Do you have any questions so far?"

They were all so loud and annoying. Their mere presence was aggravating, and the different scents they brought from the villages was disgusting and unneeded. He didn't need any of them to help him break the curse; he didn't need any of them breathing his air and nosing around his property.

As of that very moment he wanted them out. Every last one of them. Every last irritating, obnoxious human fool that had dared to step their filthy foot on his palace steps. It was strange; he was once of them, but that seemed to be so far away. He didn't even consider himself like them anymore.

Frustration building up in him, he let out a might roar that shook the entire castle, his wings spreading open and knocking over several chairs and tables, breaking the glass the door that led to the balcony. In the ferocious growl, a lone word could be made out, one that would've been missed had his servants not been used to his angry temper tantrums mixed with hateful snarls.

"ETHAN!"

Max looked towards Leto's room worriedly. She ran to the door, and waited there for the moment when Ethan would come out, after having received instructions. But she still wanted to make sure the prince didn't need anything immediately. "Is there anything I can get you right now, before Ethan comes? It'll be one less thing to worry you Sire." It was a whisper really, that none of the normal humans would have been able to hear. Max actually wasn't really supposed to be doing what she did. It was almost an unspoken rule that the prince only dealt with Ethan.

Curiosity flared within Blythe at the humongous roar that filled the castle. She wanted to find out everything about the place. A plan started to form her mind, she would try and see if there was a map of the area somewhere. It would help quite a bit. Leaving the head servant's side with a thank you, she went to search for the library. Surely there had to be one in such a grand place.

Alastaire ran to his room shaken by the roar. What manned of creature lives here?He found his things neatly packed, and grabbed his rapier. To calm himself the young lord began cleaning it vigorously.

Risette looked about the front room for a while before turning towards the staircase to see the girl and boy she had talked to earlier (Lily and Levi.) She smiled at them, walking over to them once they were downstairs, remembering that she hadn't properly introduced herself earlier before they took off. "You two again," she let out a small laugh to see that 'the modest gentleman' seemed to be following the girl around, "Sorry about not introducing myself earlier... Curiosity got the best of me. My name's Risette Lowvry, but 'Etty' is just fine with me."

Meanwhile, Addison would take a break from giving out greetings to newcomers as the number of people entering died down. Turning away from the door, he spotted three of their guests, a lady and two gentl- Wait a second! That's a... His ears drooped when he realized he'd referred to the one girl as a gentleman. Horrid manners on his part, really. Hearing the prince roar, he sighed, shaking his head a little. Honestly, sire. If you'd only be a little more tolerant...

Risette jumped, frightened to hear the sudden roar rise up, accompanied by the sound of glass breaking. Addison let out a small, hesitant laugh and smiled apologetically in the direction of her and the two she stood by, walking over to them to explain. "I apologize on my master's behalf. He has a wicked temper at times." he spoke quietly, his ears hanging low at the sheer thought of his master's anger.

About to say thank you and that she did have a question Aireandend stopped short when the roar rocked the whole castle. Eyes wide she looked around. What in the world is that? Do they have some sort of beast locked up in here? she thought to herself. Maybe they were here to be it's food! Millions of thoughts were whirling through her head and she shook herself. Now she was just being silly there had to be an explanation. "I will let you go so you can take care of whatever it is you need to do," Aire said and backed away.

Cheri was sleeping on a couch in a very unusual manner, curled up exactly like a cat. She heard guests talking in the hall, and peeked open one of her eyes, curious. The guests had certaintly arrived fast enough...she knew she was supposed to tend to the guests, but she wanted to go back to sleep so badly.

Yawning, Cheri stretched and sat up on the couch she had fallen asleep on, rubbing the sleep out of her eyes. She'd been woken up by the sound of voices along with the prince's roar. One of her ears twitched and her tail swished around as she stood up, long pink hair falling on her back. "He probably broke some furniture too..." Cheri mumbled as she walked out to the hallway where most of the guests were gathered.

Ethan sighed as he heard his master's roar. "I am sorry my dear I must run." He turned and headed for the Prince's room. He reached it in a few moments and looked at Max. She knows the rules. Though it is good for him to talk to more then me. "It is alright Max. Please go tell the guests to get ready for dinner." He opened the door and walked inside the room closing it behind him. "Yes Prince?"

Instead of looking at the prince or the mess he walked to the window. It faced the path he had made. Which was no longer there. He smiled at seeing how well it had grown back. When the curse had been curse had been placed other magics had been placed too. Ethan had a small matter of control over some of it. After making the path and growing it back he wouldn't be able to do any magic for awhile. There had also been magic placed so that they always had food and the library had been enchanted to hold more books.

Lily smiled at Etty. "Hello Etty. My name is Lily. And that is perfectly fine. I'm sure that is the reason we are all here." She cringed a little at the roar but stood her ground. She had heard wild beasts before.

Levi followed Lily because he was unsure what to do. When Etty introduced herself he beamed. He liked having lots of people around. He was used to people because of all his time in the shop. "Dear Etty. It is a pleasure to meet you. I am Levi.

((I have to go for a few hours! If dinner come's before I'm back just have Dash be done with all the food and make up what it is lol. For Aire just move her around^^ Also I'm leaving tomorrow to go to my aunts. I wont be able to post till Sunday and if not then I will on Monday!! See you guys later tonight if your on!))

((Ok, I'll try to keep it slow so everyone can be apart of it))

Upon hearing Max's voice rather than Ethan's, Leto let out an aggravated snarl, having to refrain himself from attacking the door. They knew that he only spoke with Ethan; rarely did the Prince discuss anything with the other servants, private matters or otherwise.

"Leave me!" he growled, angrily pacing the room back and forth. Rolling back on his hind legs, he pressed his claws into the wallpaper and dragged them down, leaving livid scars in its wake. He had never been so easily enraged before; it had happened after the transformation. Had it been part of the curse? Maybe it was just him. Maybe being cooped up in the castle for so long, hiding away in the dark for man years, had warped his personality into something darker. Maybe he was changing his insides to match the surface.

The instant Ethan had entered his room, the Prince had calmed down significantly. Ethan had a strange calming presence, and it usually tamed the rage Leto had inside. Maybe it was because he had known him for so long and their parents had suffered the same fate.

"I want them gone," Leto demanded, frustration seeping into his voice. "All of them. Push them off a cliff or feed them to the forest. Mash them into the soup for dinner! I don't care what you do to these fools, but I want them gone."

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"You shouldn't yell at her like that Prince. You'll food will start being delivered cold again."

He turned to look at Leto. "Why would they go anywhere dear Prince? They just got here. And we did invite them. We don't have a cliff, the forest wouldn't like their taste, and I certainly wouldn't like their taste. Some of you might have been turned into meat eaters but this form detests it."

He moved closer then took a demanding pose. "They aren't leaving Leto. And you will be leaving this room. Put on a happy face." He brought his hands out and made a smile with his fingers before smiling himself.

Max had turned away from the door angrily after being yelled at by Leto. She detested the fact that he rejected all help from everyone save Ethan. It was such a horrible thing, to live alone without even trying to change the situation. Hearing Ethan telling her to go inform the guests that they should prepare themselves for dinner. Max growled a little, wondering what a lion thought humans tasted like. The angry young woman brushed up against things, and didn't bother righting the objects that fell. Reaching the stairs, where she could either see or hear everyone from she yelled out, "It's time for everyone to get prepared for dinner," in a surprisingly loud voice.

Blythe had been looking trough the huge library, enormously glad it was there. She'd managed to find a map of the surrounding area and the interior of the castle. She was determined to find out where that roar had come from, so she would search the castle from top to bottom in order to find out. She had already crossed off the library and the entrance hall from her mental list.

Hearing someone yell out to get ready for dinner Alastaire sighed and put his rapier aside. The staff was absolutely wretched. He stood and pulled out his best clothing. Second best, amended the young man. He would show everyone what a Lord was supposed to do. The young man tried to forget the sound of that terrifying roar as best he could.

Cheri heard Max's unusually loud yell for dinner, and headed towards the kitchen to help set up the table. Smoothing her maid's outfit out, she waved hello to Dash before taking a bunch of silverware and layed them out neatly on the adjoining dining area's large table, smoothing out the pearl white tablesheets as she did so. Cheri might've been extremely lazy, but she was a tad bit of a neat freak, constantly running around straightening things up...which got all of her daily maid duties done without her even noticing what she was doing. A few guests began to arrive in the dining area, so she quickly finished placing the right silverware in the correct spots, making sure the napkins were folded perfectly, pushing chairs in, etc. After finishing, she retreated back into the kitchen and waited for all the guests to take their seats.

Lily looked down at her clothes and sighed. Her dress was mostly patches and she had out grown in the year before. She had to sew a strip on the bottom to make it acceptable but it wasn't even the same color. She felt shabby. "I'm sorry to run off but I think I'm going to run up to my room before dinner."

She ran back up the stairs and ran to her new room. She walked inside and marveled at the room. It was better then she had imagined. She saw a wardrobe and went over to it. She didn't think there would be anything in it but it couldn't hurt. When she opened it up she was suprised to find that it was full of clothes. She brought down a green gown and looked at it. I think this is my size but how could that be? She placed the dress on her bed and took off her dress. At least I took a bath before coming. She pulled the lovely dress on and smiled. It was the nicest thing she had ever seen.

She smoothed the dress out and noticed how her fingers caught on the dress and sighed. She walked back down stairs looking for the people from before.

Frustrated, Max turned around and went to fix what she'd pushed down. Except for the few broken things, you couldn't really tell the difference. Done, she ran down to the kitchen to await her next orders.

With a gleam in her eyes Blythe stood abruptly and ran to her room. She stood a moment gazing out at the forest before opening the pack of clothes she'd brought. Whistling now that she had an adventure to look forward to, she put on her favorite lilac dress. It was made of a gauzy material, and was free flowing. It had a deep v neckline, but not too deep, and the sleeves where long and hugged the young woman's arms. Putting on her amethyst jewelry the red-head went downstairs into the hall to wait.

Done preparing himself Alastaire left his room and went to wait with the others. He regarded them all coolly, even tough his stomach grumbled loudly. It wouldn't do for him to show how hungry he was, nor how terrified of that thing. If it was the prince's pet, he would certainly have nothing to do with the man.

"Tch. It doesn't matter. Warm or cold, it all tastes the same." Leto knew he had angered her, but he didn't care; honestly, she could leave whenever she wanted. Once the curse was over, she was free to go and roam and be amongst others to her heart's desire; there was no contract to bind her to the castle -- but not Leto. He was stuck there for a life time. He was sure he was entitled to some irritation, if not a lot.

Listening to Ethan's arguments, the Prince settled back down on the floor. He had taken a habit to walking on fours and lying on fours rather than a chair or a bed, mainly because he had pretty much destroyed everything in his room, furniture and walls and all. The only thing still in tact was the one table in the corner; a top its smooth, untouched surface was a lone rose, long wilted and dead. Maybe he should tell the gardener to cut him a new one.

"I don't want them here, Ethan. It's useless; what you're doing is just proving how inevitable it is for me to change! Why make it worse?" He growled in frustration and refrained from letting out another growl, lest another idiotic servant decided to wonder what the problem was. "I'm not leaving this room. Have them eat dinner without me and then be on their merry way. Their presence is unwanted."

The very thought of exiting his room was...well, frightening. He didn't want to admit it, but it sent a cold chill down his monstrous spine. How many years had it been since he had actually explore the rest of his castle? The land surrounding his magnificent palace? The gardens or the skies? He didn't know.

"Feh, a happy face. Does this form has anything other than a beastly expression? Ethan, you are a fool." But he couldn't help the small grin of amusement that snaked its way onto his lips, even if it was not complimented by the monster looks.

Risette would smile and nod at both Lily and Levi as they were now properly introduce, "It's a pleasure to meet you both." she replied cheerily. As it was announced by the lion woman- Max, if she remembered right, the thought didn't occur to her that she may want to change. Seeing that Lily was going upstairs to do so, she figured that she may simply follow suit. Turning to Levi, she would grin, "I should go get ready as well, quickly. See you at dinner!" she'd explain before jogging up the stairs.

She picked something simplistic from her trunk of clothing she had brought along, a white, strapless gown that fit well around her torso, and cascaded onto the floor in a few ruffly layers starting at her hips. For jewelry, she kept it simpler than she could have as well, with a small golden necklace that hung high around her neck with a nickel-sized version of her white family crest dangling elegantly from its middle and a small, golden bret in her hair to hold her bangs out of her face. For shoes, she just wore small heels, no that anyone would be seeing them anyways. Making her way back down the staircase, she spotted several others that she hadn't met yet, now excited for dinner, her chance to be able to meet and talk to these people.

Spotting Lily in her green gown, Risette smiled and slowly made her way back over to her, wondering if Levi was near as well.

Sarita smiled as she walked quickly along the dining room table before entering the kitchen, tying on her apron to get ready for the dinner service. Spotting Cheri, she smiled in her direction, "Perfect table settings, as always, Cheri." Then, beginning to lay out the equipment necessary to serve the group with, she began to quickly prep for the upcoming dinner.