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

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