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sarNie Juvenile
sorry for the long absence, i've finally found some time to write again
“Your highness!� Pan exclaimed, pleasantly surprised.
“Good morning princess Pan, how are we doing this morning?� He greeted, flashing her a brilliant smile.
Color flushed her cheeks, “very well thank you, and yourself?�
“better…now..� Cee replied, unable to restrain his charm. She was adorable, fresh and blushing just like their earthly surrounding. He sought her out this morning and was informed she was in the peach orchard.
She smiled demurely, “good, we’re doing our job as host well then. How shall you spend your day today?�
“in your company I hope?� he answered. He wondered whether the princess knew about the woman from the night before.
“I’d be glad to oblige you then,� she replied, smiling toothily.
“and whose that?� he asked, noticing the white ball of fur in her arms for the first time.
“oh this? This is the honorable lord Frumpleskin.� She said, holding the animal out to him.
Cee leaned in, attempting to discern what it was. It was so furry and fat he could not figure it out.
“it’s a rabbit,� she said, chuckling, “its hard to tell because he’s so large and frumpy.�
“hence, the name,� he supplied, straightening up in amusement. She never ceased to amuse him with her antics.
“correct. I was just taking him out for a walk today because I wont have much time to play with him the upcoming days.�
“why is that?� he asked, watching him plant the rabbit on the ground.
“you haven’t heard?� she asked, surprised, “I swear I told you about my coronation.�
“oh, that,� realization dawning, “yes, you did tell me. I just didn’t know it would happen so soon.�
She nodded, “yes, neither did I but I have no complaints. As I have already said, I’ve waited a long time to be coronated. I’m sure my father will speak to you of it soon as he probably will want you to take part in the ceremonies.�
“I shall do what I can. How are your lessons in the state coming along?�
“well, I think,� she replied, a small wrinkle above her brows, “I only wished I would’ve learned sooner. My tutor’s knowledge is so vast, its hard for me to follow her sometimes.�
“her?� he asked, surprised. Not many women were educated enough to be able to teach the history of the three worlds, not that gender mattered, but it certainly was unusual for people not of the nobility to undertake such a task.
Pan nodded enthusiastically, “certainly. I know it is unusual for a woman to undertake such a job but she’s proven herself quite knowledgeable. She knows our histories from the beginning of time, including dates and names I couldn’t even begin to recall for you…she’s quite amazing.�
“she sounds so,� cee replied, “where did you find such a tutor?�
“it was quite coincidental actually. We’ve just been given notice a few weeks before you came that the court has finally agreed on my coronation and I needed to undergo official training and tutelage. She came searching for a job in the kitchens but through some stroke of luck met one of the men who was searching for a tutor for me and was recommended to my father.�
“why didn’t she just apply for the job right away?� he asked, intrigued.
Pan shrugged, “she didn’t know, it wasn’t announced.�
“why did she ask for a kitchen job and not something of her profession then?�
“she came from the north where things are quite more backwards than they are here. Women were not allowed to learn or teach up there where they adhered to strict rules. Luckily she came looking for a living and was discovered.�
Cee nodded, it certainly was true that the smaller villages still adhered to their traditional ways, “how did she come to be so knowledgeable?�
“Her grandfather was from here and was a scholar. He moved to the remote village to marry her grandmother and has passed on his knowledge.�
“so she plans the same for her children?� he asked.
“oh she doesn’t have children!� Pan exclaimed, “she’s still too young for that, in the future I suppose.�
“too young?� cee asked confused. In his mind, he pictured an older, sagacious woman in her late 40’s maybe 50s.
“yes, she’s only a few years older than I, perhaps 25 26. I don’t know for certain, women barely talk about their age. But her grandfather is still alive so she can’t be that old.�
Cee nodded, intrigued and surprise. A woman that young, an official tutor for the next crowned heir of Yasamuri? It was almost unheard of. She really must be knowledgeable, he thought. As thorough as his knowledge of the three worlds was, it would certainly be nice to know more. Perhaps he should meet her and employ in her services while he stayed in Yasamuri. Perhaps she might know where to find the waterfall.
“is there something wrong your highness?� Pan asked, seeing the thoughtful look in his expression.
“no,� cee replied, “and when shall I meet this tutor of yours?�
“soon I should hope.� She replied, glad that he took an interest in the state. Suddenly she yelped, spotting something behind him.
Cee zoomed around as she flew past him, running after the rabbit.
“don’t go in the maze,� he heard her calling, as she ran after the little guy. The rabbit was surprisingly fast for its weight. It continued, disappearing into the maze at the edge of the peach trees. He had never noticed that maze before but it was perhaps due to its small size and short height. From where he was standing he could see the princess’ head bob up and down as she chased the rabbit through the small maze.
Chuckling to himself he watched, not minding that he was completely forgotten for a rabbit.
That is, until he heard a voice from behind him.
“Princess Pan? Princess?�
He turned, enthralled. Her voice was sweet and searching, speaking to his senses like the stuff out of stories.
“Princess Pan, where are you?� it called, getting closer.
He waited, not sure whether to hide or stay rooted. He opted for the former choice. His heart started racing. Something about that voice told him it was the same woman from the night before. Twisting, he turned to hide behind a particularly large selection of trees and bushes as the woman came into view.
He watched, entranced. It was the woman from the day before. And in the sunlight of day she glowed even more beautifully than what the moon did to her. Who was she? From the looks of it, probably a maid.
“pan? Where are you?� she called, glancing around.
He narrowed his brows, surprised that she used the princess’ first name. she couldn’t be a maid then, he thought, his heart surging with hope. There was no chance if she was a maid but if she was a distant relation to the princess, perhaps he could court her.
Taking his opportunity when she walked by he jumped out of his hiding place and grabbed her around the waist, quieting her reaction with his right palm against her soft lips.
“shhhh,� he whispered, dodging her attacks on his leg and groin, “its just me…� he left her go when her struggling subsided.
“I don’t know you!� she spat vehemently, pushing him away, retreating a few feet. Her eyes glared daggers at him as she brushed herself off, attempting to get his warm essence of her body..and her mind.
“oh I should think you know me well by now,� he replied, “this will be the third time we’ve met. I’m sure your lady doesn’t know your nightly adventures?�
“its none of your business,� she replied, making to leave, “don’t you dare tell her!�
He laughed, taken aback. This was coming from a maid? She didn’t correct him when he referred to pan as her lady so she had to be in pan’s service. But she had a lot of spirit for a maid.
She wheeled around, eyes flaring, “what are you laughing at?�
He shrugged, “nothing.�
“you were laughing at something.� She threatened, coming closer.
“nothing at all my lady.� He replied, with another shrug.
“you had better not tell her!� she grounded out, “it has nothing to do with you.�
“and what will you give me for my silence?� he asked, a too satisfied smile playing across his lips.
Her eyes grew, knowing where he was headed with his assumption, “I have nothing that you want!�
“actually you do, in fact, you have it in abundance.�
“I will not give you my body you scathing royal!�
His eyes widened, surprised. So she knew who he was. And yet she still paid him no deference. Well, it may be due to his presumptuous kisses from the night before but really, she should’ve at least acknowledged his title as visitor if not as king. What an interesting maid.
He only laughed, the low sound swirling through her chest, reverberating in the pit of her stomach. She growled, the man was incoggorable.
“what do you want for your silence?� she gave him, sighing.
He stepped closer, liking this turn of events, “well…first…I’d like----�
But he was interrupted.
“P’Mo!� Princess pan exclaimed, running up to them, “I was just going to come find you to introduce you but I see you’ve already met. We were just talking about you.�
Cee’s mouth almost came unhinged. So this was her tutor? She certainly looked as young as pan described but he hadn’t expected the princess’ knowledgeable tutor to the same woman from the night before. And did pan just call her p’mo?
“you were?� the tutor asked, brow arched.
“nothing bad,� Pan giggled, “Your highness, I’d like to introduce you to my tutor, Tangmo, P’Mo, this is his highness, kind of Sithimoni, King Cee Ciwat.�
Mo bowed, surprising him further. So she knew how to pay respect to royalty? At least up front anyways. He bowed in return, “pleased to…finally meet your acquaintance.� He paused before saying finally just to take pleasure in watching the anxiety in her eyes when she thought he would expose her. But he wouldn’t do that. He would rather find all her secrets first.
“likewise, your highness.� She replied, putting on a coy front, “I’m sorry to interrupt your outing but I must make haste and return the princess to the castle for her coronation fitting.�
“oh!� Pan exclaimed, almost dropping Lord Frumpleskin, “I completely forgot about that! I’m sorry your highness, I really must go.�
Cee nodded, “make sure you look beautiful for me.� He called, as the two turned to leave.
He could see Mo stiffen as she walked away. Cee smiled. This is going to be an interesting stay after all.
“Your highness!� Pan exclaimed, pleasantly surprised.
“Good morning princess Pan, how are we doing this morning?� He greeted, flashing her a brilliant smile.
Color flushed her cheeks, “very well thank you, and yourself?�
“better…now..� Cee replied, unable to restrain his charm. She was adorable, fresh and blushing just like their earthly surrounding. He sought her out this morning and was informed she was in the peach orchard.
She smiled demurely, “good, we’re doing our job as host well then. How shall you spend your day today?�
“in your company I hope?� he answered. He wondered whether the princess knew about the woman from the night before.
“I’d be glad to oblige you then,� she replied, smiling toothily.
“and whose that?� he asked, noticing the white ball of fur in her arms for the first time.
“oh this? This is the honorable lord Frumpleskin.� She said, holding the animal out to him.
Cee leaned in, attempting to discern what it was. It was so furry and fat he could not figure it out.
“it’s a rabbit,� she said, chuckling, “its hard to tell because he’s so large and frumpy.�
“hence, the name,� he supplied, straightening up in amusement. She never ceased to amuse him with her antics.
“correct. I was just taking him out for a walk today because I wont have much time to play with him the upcoming days.�
“why is that?� he asked, watching him plant the rabbit on the ground.
“you haven’t heard?� she asked, surprised, “I swear I told you about my coronation.�
“oh, that,� realization dawning, “yes, you did tell me. I just didn’t know it would happen so soon.�
She nodded, “yes, neither did I but I have no complaints. As I have already said, I’ve waited a long time to be coronated. I’m sure my father will speak to you of it soon as he probably will want you to take part in the ceremonies.�
“I shall do what I can. How are your lessons in the state coming along?�
“well, I think,� she replied, a small wrinkle above her brows, “I only wished I would’ve learned sooner. My tutor’s knowledge is so vast, its hard for me to follow her sometimes.�
“her?� he asked, surprised. Not many women were educated enough to be able to teach the history of the three worlds, not that gender mattered, but it certainly was unusual for people not of the nobility to undertake such a task.
Pan nodded enthusiastically, “certainly. I know it is unusual for a woman to undertake such a job but she’s proven herself quite knowledgeable. She knows our histories from the beginning of time, including dates and names I couldn’t even begin to recall for you…she’s quite amazing.�
“she sounds so,� cee replied, “where did you find such a tutor?�
“it was quite coincidental actually. We’ve just been given notice a few weeks before you came that the court has finally agreed on my coronation and I needed to undergo official training and tutelage. She came searching for a job in the kitchens but through some stroke of luck met one of the men who was searching for a tutor for me and was recommended to my father.�
“why didn’t she just apply for the job right away?� he asked, intrigued.
Pan shrugged, “she didn’t know, it wasn’t announced.�
“why did she ask for a kitchen job and not something of her profession then?�
“she came from the north where things are quite more backwards than they are here. Women were not allowed to learn or teach up there where they adhered to strict rules. Luckily she came looking for a living and was discovered.�
Cee nodded, it certainly was true that the smaller villages still adhered to their traditional ways, “how did she come to be so knowledgeable?�
“Her grandfather was from here and was a scholar. He moved to the remote village to marry her grandmother and has passed on his knowledge.�
“so she plans the same for her children?� he asked.
“oh she doesn’t have children!� Pan exclaimed, “she’s still too young for that, in the future I suppose.�
“too young?� cee asked confused. In his mind, he pictured an older, sagacious woman in her late 40’s maybe 50s.
“yes, she’s only a few years older than I, perhaps 25 26. I don’t know for certain, women barely talk about their age. But her grandfather is still alive so she can’t be that old.�
Cee nodded, intrigued and surprise. A woman that young, an official tutor for the next crowned heir of Yasamuri? It was almost unheard of. She really must be knowledgeable, he thought. As thorough as his knowledge of the three worlds was, it would certainly be nice to know more. Perhaps he should meet her and employ in her services while he stayed in Yasamuri. Perhaps she might know where to find the waterfall.
“is there something wrong your highness?� Pan asked, seeing the thoughtful look in his expression.
“no,� cee replied, “and when shall I meet this tutor of yours?�
“soon I should hope.� She replied, glad that he took an interest in the state. Suddenly she yelped, spotting something behind him.
Cee zoomed around as she flew past him, running after the rabbit.
“don’t go in the maze,� he heard her calling, as she ran after the little guy. The rabbit was surprisingly fast for its weight. It continued, disappearing into the maze at the edge of the peach trees. He had never noticed that maze before but it was perhaps due to its small size and short height. From where he was standing he could see the princess’ head bob up and down as she chased the rabbit through the small maze.
Chuckling to himself he watched, not minding that he was completely forgotten for a rabbit.
That is, until he heard a voice from behind him.
“Princess Pan? Princess?�
He turned, enthralled. Her voice was sweet and searching, speaking to his senses like the stuff out of stories.
“Princess Pan, where are you?� it called, getting closer.
He waited, not sure whether to hide or stay rooted. He opted for the former choice. His heart started racing. Something about that voice told him it was the same woman from the night before. Twisting, he turned to hide behind a particularly large selection of trees and bushes as the woman came into view.
He watched, entranced. It was the woman from the day before. And in the sunlight of day she glowed even more beautifully than what the moon did to her. Who was she? From the looks of it, probably a maid.
“pan? Where are you?� she called, glancing around.
He narrowed his brows, surprised that she used the princess’ first name. she couldn’t be a maid then, he thought, his heart surging with hope. There was no chance if she was a maid but if she was a distant relation to the princess, perhaps he could court her.
Taking his opportunity when she walked by he jumped out of his hiding place and grabbed her around the waist, quieting her reaction with his right palm against her soft lips.
“shhhh,� he whispered, dodging her attacks on his leg and groin, “its just me…� he left her go when her struggling subsided.
“I don’t know you!� she spat vehemently, pushing him away, retreating a few feet. Her eyes glared daggers at him as she brushed herself off, attempting to get his warm essence of her body..and her mind.
“oh I should think you know me well by now,� he replied, “this will be the third time we’ve met. I’m sure your lady doesn’t know your nightly adventures?�
“its none of your business,� she replied, making to leave, “don’t you dare tell her!�
He laughed, taken aback. This was coming from a maid? She didn’t correct him when he referred to pan as her lady so she had to be in pan’s service. But she had a lot of spirit for a maid.
She wheeled around, eyes flaring, “what are you laughing at?�
He shrugged, “nothing.�
“you were laughing at something.� She threatened, coming closer.
“nothing at all my lady.� He replied, with another shrug.
“you had better not tell her!� she grounded out, “it has nothing to do with you.�
“and what will you give me for my silence?� he asked, a too satisfied smile playing across his lips.
Her eyes grew, knowing where he was headed with his assumption, “I have nothing that you want!�
“actually you do, in fact, you have it in abundance.�
“I will not give you my body you scathing royal!�
His eyes widened, surprised. So she knew who he was. And yet she still paid him no deference. Well, it may be due to his presumptuous kisses from the night before but really, she should’ve at least acknowledged his title as visitor if not as king. What an interesting maid.
He only laughed, the low sound swirling through her chest, reverberating in the pit of her stomach. She growled, the man was incoggorable.
“what do you want for your silence?� she gave him, sighing.
He stepped closer, liking this turn of events, “well…first…I’d like----�
But he was interrupted.
“P’Mo!� Princess pan exclaimed, running up to them, “I was just going to come find you to introduce you but I see you’ve already met. We were just talking about you.�
Cee’s mouth almost came unhinged. So this was her tutor? She certainly looked as young as pan described but he hadn’t expected the princess’ knowledgeable tutor to the same woman from the night before. And did pan just call her p’mo?
“you were?� the tutor asked, brow arched.
“nothing bad,� Pan giggled, “Your highness, I’d like to introduce you to my tutor, Tangmo, P’Mo, this is his highness, kind of Sithimoni, King Cee Ciwat.�
Mo bowed, surprising him further. So she knew how to pay respect to royalty? At least up front anyways. He bowed in return, “pleased to…finally meet your acquaintance.� He paused before saying finally just to take pleasure in watching the anxiety in her eyes when she thought he would expose her. But he wouldn’t do that. He would rather find all her secrets first.
“likewise, your highness.� She replied, putting on a coy front, “I’m sorry to interrupt your outing but I must make haste and return the princess to the castle for her coronation fitting.�
“oh!� Pan exclaimed, almost dropping Lord Frumpleskin, “I completely forgot about that! I’m sorry your highness, I really must go.�
Cee nodded, “make sure you look beautiful for me.� He called, as the two turned to leave.
He could see Mo stiffen as she walked away. Cee smiled. This is going to be an interesting stay after all.
