"Lead the way." he smiled and motioned forward.
Maeby took him by the hand and slowly started to lead him towards the back hallway. The castle was decorated in browns, pale yellows, oranges, and whites. “I know it’s around here somewhere…” Maeby mumbled to herself. Then, they came to a dead end that had what looked to be a painting of a parfait on it. “Don’t ask…”
He winked at her "How about a tour of the kingdom, Princess?"
Maeby giggled a bit, then grinned. “Alright! But, we may need to sneak out the back…considering they don’t even know that you’re here.” She suggested.
"Perhaps, and perhaps not, little dove. it is a rare and fine trait to be able to think, and be cautious of people." he cupped her face in his hand.
Maeby gently put her hand on top of his and smiled slightly. “Thanks…” She said softly, a red hue slowly appearing on her cheeks.
The vampire huffed in aggravation at himself and ran his fingers through his hair as his posture slumped momentarily. "You misunderstand," his eyes fell on her "I am sorry I worded that so unpleasantly." he took a long breath and took on what seemed to be a look of guilt. "It is true yes, I am something that is feared and dangerous. but I could never harm you. never." He reached out to her but recoiled when she flinched "I will do my best to show my concern for your safety differently."
Maeby was still kind of confused, but assumed that his apology was genuine enough to be forgiven. “No, I’m sorry for making it seem different from what you were trying to say.” She frowned and slowly walked back towards him. “I just…I need to learn to stop over analyzing things…” Maeby admitted.
"non-threatening you say?" he had a look of honest shock. "I have never been accused of not being threatening before." he smiled almost wickedly. "Just be careful dear... You just might need better protection. perhaps someone that inst eatable?" he chuckled and poked her nose playfully.
“Wait, what?” Maeby was a bit confused by his behavior…and a little frightened. Was he planning something against her? She didn’t know. Maeby then backed off a few inches.
"I have been quite alright." he looked around "you have good guards around here - but not good enough princess. I was still able to get in." he laughed. "I should have been caught. dont you think, my little bird?"
“Well, they aren’t the best when it comes to non-threatening people sneaking in.” The guards were basically wontons with legs. Besides, they wouldn’t even have been able to catch him. They weren’t very fast, either. Maeby smiled even wider at the fact that he didn’t get caught.
"ya cheat'in Lass!" he smiled "you did not answer until you turned around." he laughed and stroked her cheek lightly.
“You never said I couldn’t! Therefore, I wasn’t cheating!” Maeby blushed a bit when he stroked her cheek, but then she grinned. “How are you?” She asked him.
forcing back his accent "and who might you wonder I be?"
“I think…” Maeby then whipped around, facing him with a grin. “You’re Tate.” She giggled once more.
Creeping up behind the young princess - he covered her eyes with both his hands. "guess who"
Maeby jumped a bit, then giggled, knowing who the voice belonged to. “Hmmmm…I wonder…” She joked.
