Wick

Dynamic Duo

Were we still gonna write this or no?

Trapped Inside (XxLyraxX & Wick)

Orren was sitting at the piano working on perfecting Beethoven's 9th symphony and he happened to glance up and see Adelina dancing with her eyes closed. He pretended not to notice her right away in case she was watching him. Sometimes Orren or even James would belt out the words to the piece of music but he would refrain from doing it while she was in the room. He watched the keys so he wouldn't mess up and kept an eye on her as she flitted around the room in near perfect steps to the music. He was impressed with her dancing skills. For one not of noble birth she had a talent for the steps with the music. He smiled that she could enjoy the music as much as he did. When the song came to a close he watched her open her eyes and he smiled. However, a smile from him might look a little menacing to her.

He remembered the days before the spell where he and James would get into trouble for staying up late to watch the ballroom dances his parents used to throw here. Then later as his heart grew colder after having his heart broken a few times. Eventually, he could only feel comfortable with James since they were rarely seen apart and then that fateful evening came.

"Hello m'lady, did James get you all settled?"

Trapped Inside (XxLyraxX & Wick)

@XxLyraxX

Orren smiled at her and James took the contract away after making her initial each page. He handed her an exact duplicate for her records. "For your perusal at your leisure miss." James said with a grin. Orren was large but he was also quiet. When they were finished with the paperwork and turned around he was gone from the room.

James looked around and made a face. "I've known the man for 18 years and it never ceases to amaze me how quiet he can be sometimes. Come on I'll show you where you sleep."

James led her through the huge castle and he pointed out the rooms that they were still using. Three fourths of the house was shut down and not in use at all. "You don't have to worry about those rooms. They will only be opened if the rest of the family comes back."

James smiled as he heard the piano in the ballroom. "There he is now. Orren plays beautifully. You can call Orren by his name, or you can call him bastard, I often do that. We are much less formal around here since it's likely his last year." Realizing the music changed to something more vibrant he smiled.

"In case you haven't picked up on it he and I grew up together and when everyone else left him after he was spelled...." For a moment James was serious. "I couldn't do that to my best friend."

"Here is your room my dearest. Is there anything I can get you? Did I show you where everything is well enough?" he opened her door and handed her the key. "I trust the room will suit your needs." The room was huge and luxurious by kingly standards. James bowed and walked towards the dining room.

Trapped Inside (XxLyraxX & Wick)

@XxLyraxX

A piano! That sounds like a full day on it's own. :P

Trapped Inside (XxLyraxX & Wick)

@XxLyraxX

Hey girl you gonna write?

What Are You Listening To?

Today by Brad Paisley

After the Asteroid-Closed

@Kyrisse

It's morning so I would guess in his room would be a good place to start unless he fell asleep by the bunker doors to make sure they weren't opened.

Trapped Inside (XxLyraxX & Wick)

LOL that's kind of funny. I threw the contract in so she would have a good reason to stay besides him that he could keep her there even if she got mad at him.

Trapped Inside (XxLyraxX & Wick)

@XxLyraxX

Are you busy with a lot of responses?

Trapped Inside (XxLyraxX & Wick)

@XxLyraxX

Orren nodded, "Yes, for the most part I can tell you. I was cursed by an enchantress a few years ago. She pretended to be a mother in need of shelter for herself and her child." Orren took a deep breath and stated, "I have no good excuse, I had just fought with my father and I was in a bad mood. I told her to go away and shut the door in her face. Moments later she took her fury out in a spell that plagues me still. There is a way to break it but I am not capable of sharing that information. If I do the spell becomes permanent automatically."

James brought over a bunch of paperwork and placed it in front of Orren.

"Since I have had so much trouble getting a housekeeper in here to stay once they see me. I am offering you a bonus if double your year's salary if you stay a full year. No strings attached, but you must stay a full year." He pushed the pile of papers towards her gently as he speared some ham from his own plate.

He felt more hope with this girl than any other so far. She was still here after all.