10-04-2011, 05:08 AM
First Post
Ayame stared absentmindedly out through the pane of glass which the dancing, golden sunlight reflected in from. Her chin held upright by the back of her hand, she observed the nearing castle thoroughly. It's taken a few hours' journey from her uncle's home in the kingdom just beyond the mountain face a few miles away- but it had taken a week or so to reach his house, and she had only stayed there the night. Still, she arrived at the king's summer castle in a decent manner, well-bathed and dressed as she would be if she were at home. The thought of home sent a slight frown to her lips, but it disappeared as she carriage that held her rolled into a completely halt.
Smiling brightly, she opened the door for herself, too eager to wait for her carriage man to do so for her, and picked up her dress' hem to hop out. Taking in a breath of fresh air, Ayame smiled brightly, looking up at the castle that towered before her. It was large in size, but its architecture was beautiful, the yellow tone of its bricks setting off a warm tone from its outer walls. As her servant unloaded, Ayame turned to take her luggage, insisting that she carry it in herself- a simple excuse for going in to explore right away.
Stepping in to the entry hall, Ayame looked around, impressed yet not entirely surprised. Setting her luggage down in the first chamber she came upon, which was located just down the hall, she set about looking around he castle and waiting to find the other guests, curious to see who was also sent for this odd game. She supposed it was a bit better than a normal arranged marriage, but the idea still made her feel unsure. Nevertheless, she brushed the thought off, soon stumbling into the kitchen. A sudden rush of hunger had the best of her, and having been warned about the lack of servants, she set to work in the kitchen herself.
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