[h2][color=ec008c]Kithra[/color][/h2] Kithra bit the inside of her lip as Wilhem's cold eyes drifted over to her almost like he nearly forgot about her in the short span of calling her over. She knew that he didn't really care about her, she was just someone to care for his brides that way he wouldn't have to worry about them too much. Not that she thought that he worried about them, probably the only time he worried about them was if they carried his children. [color=ed1c24]"You will be attendant to her, yes, but also to my other wives. You see, I am different from most Drakken in many ways, but the one that most concerns the two of you is this; rather than take a multitude of brides like the blowhards and braggarts you might see over there, I keep only three wives at any one time. I find that it is much easier to manage my house as such, and it allows me to give each of them the attention and care that they deserve. Unfortunately, one of them recently passed away- a lovely little country girl by the name of Alexandra. This is why I have come to the selection. Annyeva will be taking her place in my home, as is customary for me. However, there was something about you that caught my eye, and it seemed a shame to see whatever it was consumed by one of the dogs. But I digress."[/color] She lifted her eyebrow slightly at the mention of Alexandra, her eyes quickly flashed over to Anna before returning her gaze to Wilhelm. She knew her thoughts were the same as Anna's, as they both thought/wondered if he had killed his last bride. But then a different thought drifted through her head, [color=f49ac2][i]What if she died in child birth?[/i][/color] She cocked her head slightly at the thought as it could of happened. She heard stories of Gem women dying in child birth as their bodies were too frail to deliver a Drakken child. A part of her felt sorry for the girl Alexandra if she was in the middle of a difficult labour, but then another part of her knew that she was in a better place and that death was probably a release for her. Kithra looked over at Anna and wondered what wound happen if she became pregnant, she knew that she would most likely be done her training when that day comes. She didn't even pay attention to him calling his own kind dogs or the slight complement, as her mind was thinking about child birth. [color=ed1c24]"When we reach the manor, I will see to it that you are taken under the wing of one of the other attendants, at first. In their tutelage, you will learn the functions of my house as well as the methods of care for my wives. Once you have been appropriately educated, you will continue in your mentor's stead while they take on separate duties. Anything further?"[/color] Kithra nodded half thinking as she still wasn't paying attention, she just really wished she could stop thinking about child birth. She was suddenly pulled out of her thinking when Anna spoke up and asked about Alexandra. She moved to stand slightly behind her, not in fear of the large Drakken but more out of show of respect for the princess. She was after all going to be her handmaid, hopefully who ever was going to train could train fast that way she wouldn't have to be too far from the princess. [color=f49ac2][i]Great Mother, protect us and show us how to deal with these Drakkens.[/i][/color] She silently prayed then felt a small amount of strength flow through her. She smiled slightly knowing that the Great Mother heard her prayer. [@Feisty-Pants] [@Saltwater Thief] [hr] [h2][color=92278f]Tirza[/color][/h2] Tirza could see the lust rise in Lugft's eyes and that he was really tempted to take her for her offer, but because Aery had offered first he was going to have her sit beside him. She crossed her arms and pouted showing her displeasure, she didn't care if she looked like a child being told she couldn't have something. She knew Aery was terrified and didn't want to be any closer to the brute than she had to be. She also knew that Fireheart didn't want to be close to him either, though she was full of biting remarks she didn't want the brute to touch her. None of them did really, well maybe a little on Tirza's part. But then she was daring, she liked to tempt fate and see how far she can get with. She felt disguested by the way Lugft treated and talked to Aery, he was doing it because he thought her as something he could mold into his perfect bride. [i][color=bc8dbf]Doesn't he see that she will die of fright before he can do anything with her?[/color][/i] She thought angrily as she followed the Drakken down the halls to where the carriages were kept. He placed Aery into her seat like a prized doll before "helping" her and Fireheart into the carriage. And it seemed to get worse from there as even before the carriage pulled away he had his hand on Aery's leg, she badly wanted to strike at him to get him away from Aery who looked like she might die! [b] "Well, now that we have a bit of time, let me ask the three of you a few questions, but let's start with any interests you have? I know, strange that I'm asking right? Well healthy and happy brides tend to both look better, and bear healthier children, and if I'm to show you off you must look your best"[/b] Holding back her anger and disgust, she smiled flirtatiously before running her foot up and down his leg, showing off her long smooth legs. She payed little attention to his comment about happy wives, she could care less about that part. [color=92278f]"My interests come and go with the wind, my lord."[/color] She said in a sultry voice before slowly batting her eyes. [color=92278f]"And currently I have only one interest."[/color] She said as she leaned forward and touched his knee. She knew that her chest was in full view but she made it seem like she was completely unaware of that. Goddess she knew she must of looked like whore to the other two, but she was willing to take his attention. [color=92278f]"You don't want them, a scared little thing that will die of fright soon, You will never be able to have fun with her. And a Gem that has biting words but no [i]real[/i] bite."[/color] She said, her voice still sultry as her hand went up his thigh slightly. [color=92278f]"My lord, I can be your fantasy."[/color] She whispered in his ear before sitting in her seat again and giving him a small smile. She then slightly commanded the air to drift her scent up to Lugft, so that he would be intoxicated with the smell of her. Tirza knew that Drakken's loved a temptress, and boy if she wasn't one then she had no idea who was. She was even ready to sit on his lap if he would stop his disgusting act with Aery. She would do anything for her Gem sisters even if it caused her great pain and suffering. [@RomanAria] [@NarcissisticPotato] [@agentmanatee]