Chapter 30: Rtd (9) Little Kitten
Knock- knock
It was Selena who came inside while bringing some hand. Three men with a huge physic, Curly hair, and tanned skin from their side effect job as a sailor. They're the crew ship, since this deck mainly for a noble heritage, all of them wore presentable clothes.
"Please take the two unconscious knight there to their designated room. Here's their room number, do you have the spare key ?"
Selena instructed them carefully, the three men nod.
"Yes, we do have it." one of the man answered.
Selena who affirmed the keys whereabouts nodded, and facing the standing Edith near a bed.
"Excuse me milady, I've brought them."
"Well done, follow them and make sure that the knight resting well in their own room."
"As you wish, my Lady." she bowed to her, Adams, and Sir Ragnar on the side bed. She followed right behind the crew who carried the devastated knight.
'I think, I should go back to my own room. Since my brother looks well.'
"Then, I should leave too. I would like to excuse myself, sir Ragnar." Looking straight to his eyes, she gave him a light smile.
"Sure, lets meet again in the future. I'll be happy to be your guide in the capital for the treat." he was pointing to the glass of water she handed to his hand.
"You're flattering me too much, Sir Ragnar. If fate says so, then we'll know at that time."
A hearty laugh coming from Ragnar, drawing Adam's attention back to him. Ragnar seen his line gaze, as he recovered from his embarrassed state just to express his unwillingness to their joyous conversation.
"Pretty poetic, I like it. Yo-"
"Sister." called Adam's abruptly.
At that moment, Edith switch her eyes to her Brother. He seems displeased, and sulking.
Cute
"Then, see you later."
Edith smiled while giving him courtesy. She's then approaching Adam on the couch, Ragnar watching them from the bedside with strange gazes.
"Aren't you busy ? Do you need anything and came to me ?" Adam asked softly,
"Not really, I just want to check on you and ask if we could go to lunch together if possible. Still feeling dizzy ?" She inquired, brushing his brother bangs.
"Just a little, it will be fine in no time. I think we can grab the lunch together, You're in your room right ? I'll go there after some rest and cleaning myself."
"Alright, don't force yourself, brother. Just rest if you feel unwell."
"Sure then."
"Ah… I almost forgot !" she remarked and hastily pointing the food she bought before she came in. "Eat this first, it will ease your hangover."
Edith set the dish on the table, gaining a weird look from her brother and Ragnar.
"Do you understand ?" She said eagerly, waiting his response. Feeling pressured at her sparkling eyes, Adams clearing his throat and coughed, just to find another sight looking at his lovely little sister.
"Yes, just go now. I can take care myself." He said, sighed. Offering his hand for her to take, Edith doubtfully placed her hand. With a slight pull, Adams made her bend and pat her head.
By that, her strange feeling was gone. She stands back again while smiling triumphantly.
"Then, see you again, Brother."
She curtsied and walk outside the rooms, leaving two adult male staring to her back scenery.
After He made sure that Edith weren't around the vicinity, Adams look at Ragnar politely holding his displeasure.
"You have a lovely sister, Sir Adams." Ragnar said as he stood on his own foot. Brushing the crumpled shirt and wore his uniform again.
"I see, Its inevitable." he's answered, gave him his silent assent.
Buttoning the last button on his uniform, Ragnar pushed back his dark-colored hair behind. His sharp nose and jawline outlined the raw and unrestrained gazes to the lost figure.
"I am glad that I know you're her brother." He gently spoke slowly, blinking his eyes while erasing his possesif desire. He faced the hardened brother on the couch.
"..."
"I'll be back now. Thank you for your hospitality, Sir Adams. Let's get along in the future." He said while smiling amicably towards him.
Adams mirroring his smile too forcefully hold his strange displeasure.
"I'll be waiting the invitation then."
Both of them are good-looking, above average people but strong in their own charm. They parted in a weird atmosphere, to go on their own way.
When ragnar left the room completely, Adams sighed.
"What the hell is going on with me ..."
'To get so worked up by his words'
Touching his burrowed forehead, Adam close his eyes, easing the frown and his rigid neck. He chooses to rest.
While on the other side, Edith strode to her room. There is nothing she can do except lazying around and sunbathed under the sun.
When the lunchtime comes, Adams took her to the cafeteria. He seems better compared to his complexion in the morning and this became a routine for her.
Five days passed on the ship, while the everyday go on peacefully. She sleeps with Isaac almost every night. He did kissed her there and there, well she didn't mind much because it's good.
Then, the Durham port dawned in the morning.
"Sleep more, I'll instruct jack to inform Selena on your belongings."
He said while kissing her forehead, while casually stroking her head.
"Okay..."
Edith was tired and sleepy in the morning, its just that being held by Isaac strangely comfortable. He was warm, unlike Edith who has a low body temperature. It became a habit that she didn't realize, for her to curl into his embrace almost every night.
"Wait for me, I'll be back soon."
Isaac on the other hand wasn't innocent, he did hold woman occasionally. Its just that he feels uncomfortable to just taint her, some day he marked her, or just made her nested on his embrace. Unlike other woman whom actively pursuing him, she was rather weird. She just did whatever he wants, like a pet.
But it's not entirely wrong either. She's indeed his pet.
Coming outside the rooms, she met Selena who stand side by side with Jack.
"Your grace..." Selena bowed stiffly, while Jack lower his head showing respect.
"Great, now that you're here, I have something to say in her behalf."
He said while showing his perfectly white teeth. A very-bussines like smile, not ounce warmth in it.
"We're reaching the Durham port soon, since Edith still sleeping... just pack her belonging for now."
"Yes. Your grace." Selena noted his words
"Ah, make sure to write the address she'll be staying at."
Then, he left after instructing it. His long dark red hair, messily tied, lit up a freshly take out cigarette from the box. It was made from Elf forest special herb, a rare commodity even for nobles. It's actually an aether enchancer leaves, and had healing effect besides producing forest fragrances.
On his way to greet Durham kingdom crown prince, he met a familiar face.
Ragnar, or the real crown prince. Hayden I. Hirsch.
"Good morning, Sir Ragnar. How do you feel now ? I heard that you knocked out after our last drinking party a few days ago."
Both of them walk together, basically because they had the same destination. Meeting both of their prime minister, regarding transportation.
"It's not that bad." He grinned, "I was rather curious about another thing."
Observing Ragnar aka Hayden the crown princes overly mischievous face, Isaac furrowed his brows.
"How can I smell two different scents from your body ?"
"..."
"One's coming from a leaf you use for cigarettes and the other ones like a sweet flowery soft scent that I have known before."
Isaac's leg halted, moving his gaze to the man besides him. He still had his smiling face, but Ragnar didn't back down from Isaac appalling eye.
"... It's MY CAT." Blowing the smoke, Isaac responded. "She's a demanding little kitten. I had to be right next to her, so she could sleep. Well, it has soft fur and cute. It's possible that the smell stuck when the cat slept with me." he boasted with a brilliant smile.
"Haha... Should I adopt a cat too ? You seem enjoying it, Your Grace."
"You should."
"I could play with your cat, perhaps ?"
".... No. it's not needed."
A faint animosity subconsciously permeated from their eyes. They stayed still on their tracks, before Ragnar tactfully retreated.
"I see... Well, what can I say. I am just joking."
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