ourhellhouse | tbh i'm just making an open post so i can do whatever here

[Knock, knock! Velvet knocks on the door of the anime redhead household. She and Eleanor haven't arranged anything today, but she thought it might be fun to surprise her anyways. Eleanor's the type who'd get mad about something like that and then end up actually having fun despite herself. But the person who opens the door isn't Eleanor. Crap, she didn't even think about Eleanor's family... Velvet gives the woman a polite if somewhat awkward smile.]

Oh, um... is Eleanor here?

[ What in the world is the point of employing so many people if she was just going to have to answer the door herself? She swings it open with a huff and then is taken aback when it is a young girl she does not recognize.]

She's out at the moment I'm afraid. [Natalia raises an eyebrow, mostly out of curiosity. Eleanor had never mentioned such a friend to her, and it was only in her nature to be nosy. ]

Would you like to come in and wait for her-- Miss..? I'm sorry I don't believe I know your name.

Velvet. Velvet Crowe.

[She quickly shakes her head at the offer. This sort of place doesn't seem like it'd suit her very well and really, she just wants to see Eleanor.]

Do you know where she went? It'd probably be faster if I just went and found her myself.

[ now that's a voice he recognizes. with a cock of the brow, percival looks over natalia's shoulder. ]

She's an admirer of hers. [ that's what he thinks, meaning it's true until proven otherwise. a smirk inches across his lips, somewhat smug in nature. calling her a friend would be a bit flattering, now wouldn't it?

can't have that! ]

Eleanor is currently at one of her lessons. What did you need her for?

[ He catches her off guard and she frowns ]

Don't sulk around in the shadows like your father darling, it's not polite.

[ She turns back to the other, smile returning ]

Eleanor will be home soon, please come in! [ she doesn't give velvet a chance to answer, she already has one pretty gloved hand wrapped around her wrist as she drags her in ]

Would you like anything to drink? Eat? Ramdas, fetch us a pot of tea will you?

I'm her friend. I just wanted to see her, that's all.

[She corrects him, her polite smile fading. And before she can protest, she's dragged into whatever this is.]

I'm fine... I shouldn't stay for too long actually. Is uh Ramdas your husband...?

I apologize, mother. [ it's earnest, the way he says it. percival dips his head a bit sympathetically. ] I simply thought to greet our guest myself. She's a familiar face.

[ his gaze shifts towards Velvet, smirk subtly inverting into a scowl. ]

If you say so.

You didn't answer my question.

[ ...but that scowl quickly becomes a sneer, and he stifles a condescending laugh. ]

You're her admirer, and yet you have no idea as to who her father is?

[ Natalia's gaze snaps back and forth, back and forth between the two of them as if she's watching a tennis match ]

Honestly Percival! If you were any less flamboyant I'd swear I was speaking to Asch, don't be so rude!

[ And again, she smiles and edges Velvet towards a cushy sofa and sits down right beside her. ]

Ramdas is our butler, dear. He makes a wonderful cup of tea-- even if he does enjoy taking his time. [ She casts an annoyed look over her shoulder, hoping to spot the man in question. ]

Now, how did you meet my darling Eleanor?

I did, actually. I said I wanted to see her. Friends do that sometimes. I understand if that's something you're not familiar with, though.

[She says with a roll of her eyes before turning her attention back to Natalia. This whole house is so stuffy... Eleanor has a lot of the same aura, but it's definitely not as overwhelming. When both correct her mistake, Velvet finds herself blushing slightly.]

O-Oh... I see. It hasn't been that long, but-

[The story doesn't seem like the type that should be told in a house like this, but she really doesn't care at this point.]

I was out hunting. Eleanor must have wandered too far into the forest cause when I found her she was surrounded by prickleboar. I took them down and then she helped me carry the skins back to the village.

[ and here he is, glowering again -- it's relatively more intense this time, and it's not all too difficult to discern that a nerve was struck.

still, percival opts to haughtily laugh for a brief moment. ]

Friends? You're familiar with neither her family or schedule, and you--

[ ...natalia's face is enough to dissuade him, alongside the mention of asch. percival's mouth forms a tight lipped frown. ]

Hmph. Perhaps we should have her meet father, in that case. Prickleboars are an easy kill -- Eleanor could learn a thing or two from you if she couldn't take them on her own.

Remember your manners Percival. [ Natalia is still smiling, but the words come out forced and bordering a grumble. She all but ignores Velvet's remarks before turning her attention back to their guest. ]

How wonderful! I've always said Eleanor could do with more female friends her age.

[ She places a hand on Velvet's clearly oblivious of Velvet's discomfort ]

I can't imagine why she's hid you from us for so long, but a friend of Eleanor's is always welcome in our home-- don't mind Percival he's always just a bit surly around this time of day.

A few on their own would probably be fine for her, but it was a whole pack. Even I've been cornered before.

[If Eleanor could hear her defending her right now... Velvet doesn't have time to think about that because Natalia's hand is on her??? She prickles at the touch, funnily enough.]

Yeah... I... how long is Eleanor's lesson again?

tbh i'm just making an open post so i can do whatever here

i really want a watermelon margarita

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