Phillip (princeupondream) wrote in theblackforest,
@ 2011-01-11 08:53:00

Current mood:	aggravated
Entry tags:	prince phillip, victor fox

Who: Phillip and anyone in the castle
Where: The Piper's Castle
When: Late in the evening
Warnings: None?

Poor Prince Phillip was looking rather worse for wear. A bit dirty, a bit sweaty, a lot bedraggled. Definitely not princely. He'd been riding for hours since he'd crossed the Piper, trying to find the way home. It shouldn't have been that far, it hadn't been that far when he'd followed the Piper's song.

Magic, again, making things more complicated than they ought to be!

And now he found himself in some godforsaken village filled with all manner of strangers. At least the place had a castle, though there was apparently not a king to appeal to. No, this castle belonged to the Piper!

And now, Phillip was fairly certain he wouldn't even be in here except that the prospect of sleeping outside was hardly appealing. Be that as it may, he found himself wandering the halls of the castle, not quite fitting in amongst the cheerful folks who made their home there. Not when he was dirty and cranky and just about desperate enough to simply make his bed out in the stable with his horse!

If only he could find his way back to the stables first.

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therobbergroom
2011-01-11 08:53 pm UTC (link)

Victor had taken note of the newest member of the Piper's castle almost as soon as the man had entered the stone walls. The man had that same look of frustration that most had when they appeared in the land. Why if he had to put his money on it, Victor was certain that this one had noble blood. It made the man's situation all that much funnier.

For him.

"If you want a bath," he offered up finally, after following the man for some time through the winding corridors. "I am sure some of the maids could draw it. If you were lucky, they might even heat the water for you, then bed you after."

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	princeupondream 2011-01-11 09:17 pm UTC (link)
	Phillip paused when the other man addressed him. Then he turned to face Victor, something between disgust and disbelief on his face. "I am not interested in bedding maids," and yes, he managed to say that with rather a lot of scorn. "But," he continued, "a bath and a bed would be what I'm after." At least until he could continue the search for home the next day. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

therobbergroom
2011-01-11 10:11 pm UTC (link)

"Ah, what a noble heart you have then. Not a lady for the weary traveler, for he hath promised it to...another perhaps? Or mayhap his taste run...else where." Victor's eyes twinkled a little as he moved closer to the Prince, his steps light enough that they were scarcely heard.

"I will show you to your room, good lord." He bowed a bit, mockingly so as he guarded Phillip. Turning he started down the hall, his seethed blade bouncing against his leg as he moved with that ever present limp.

"Did you become lost in the wood?"

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	princeupondream 2011-01-11 10:37 pm UTC (link)
	Something told Phillip not to trust this man...at all. But still, lacking a better option, he found himself walking along with Victor, though his implication about the prince's tastes only caused Phillip's ire to grow. "It would be more apt, I think, to say I was led astray." By the Piper, of course. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

therobbergroom
2011-01-11 11:16 pm UTC (link)

"Is that so?" Victor asked, glancing back over his shoulder to look Phillip up and down. "Then perhaps you were."

He paused at a door, turning to look a the prince thoughtfully as he mused over the boundless knowledge he had. Which wasn't all that much, but he liked to think it was more.

"You've been 'Called'. That is what the villagers call it. Most everyone here was 'called', in fact, save the few that were born here. This place has no name, and I've never once heard of it in my travels. But I know this, good lord....from whence you came you shall not return. The village releases no one. And try as you might, the woods will always deliver to the post once more."

He pushed the door in front of him open before stepping into the dark, cold room. It was small, with a single fireplace, bed, and chair. It wasn't glamorous or royal in the least.

"For now, sire, this is your home. I suggest you get used to it."

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	princeupondream 2011-01-12 12:22 am UTC (link)
	He looked from the room to Victor, and back again. "You are ever so kind." Yes, that would be sarcasm dripping from his voice. Phillip really isn't on his best form at the moment. "And I've been a prisoner before and fought my way free, I shall just have to do it again." Of course, before he had three good fairies helping him but...details! (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	therobbergroom 2011-01-12 03:10 am UTC (link)
	"Oh, then by all means....try." He smirked a bit as he started back toward the door. "Ah, forgive me...I forgot. My name is Victor Fox...a pleasure your royalness." Again he bowed, just as mockingly as he had before. "And like you, I too am 'trapped' within this forest." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princeupondream 2011-01-12 03:22 am UTC (link)
	Phillip raised his eyebrows and leaned in the doorway, "is that supposed to make me sympathetic to you?" Because, really, Victor had lost that cause at about the third word he'd spoken to the prince. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	therobbergroom 2011-01-12 03:38 am UTC (link)
	"No, what makes you think I wanted your sympathy?" Victor raised a brow as he looked at Phillip. "Maybe I was simply trying to impress upon you...the dire reality of your situation. But, by all means- don't take my word for it. Ask anyone here." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princeupondream 2011-01-12 03:41 am UTC (link)
	Phillip shrugged, "perhaps I simply don't believe you to be as motivated to leave as...some people." Himself, namely. Someone like Victor, oh, he knew their kind. Likely he was run out of whatever town he'd been in before, of course he would feel no urge to leave this place. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	therobbergroom 2011-01-13 08:11 am UTC (link)
	"Oh, I doubt that, sire." Victor commented blandly, watching the man across from him carefully. It was interesting, watching him all but seething as he stood there. "Does his nobleness have a name? That I might direct the maids to draw water for?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princeupondream 2011-01-13 03:00 pm UTC (link)
	"Phillip," he said shortly. "And I thank you for the offer but I believe the bath can wait until morning." What he actually wanted, right now, was for Victor to just leave so Phillip might retreat to bed. Baths could wait. Sleep was far more important. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	therobbergroom 2011-01-13 11:48 pm UTC (link)
	"Then, by all means, do not let me keep you." He moved to leave the room, brushing past Phillip with an amused smile. "Sleep well, highness." (Reply to this)(Parent)

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