A Selection discussion

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Morrigan had just come from the ladies room and she really needed a break from people. She had just met Georgia and she seemed like the only girl who actually had common sense. Morrigan had stumbled across the Throne room and the Monet she arrived she rolled her eyes.

I get it’s a Throne room but does it really have to be this extra and stupidly decorated? She thought.

In her opinion the whole place was waayyyy to bright.

Stupid Throne room for a stupid royal family. She said to herself

((I meant to put moment 💀))

Kirean who was dusting some relics, looked over his shoulder noticed her. He sighed and said in a monotone voice “You are prohibited from entering this part of the castle unless you have the Prince’s consent” He ran a hand through his hair. What was up with all theses girls getting into trouble. He glanced at her once more studying her expression, she seemed a little unimpressed.

Morrigan looked at the guy who just spoke to her and she was… severely unimpressed to say the least

Is this guy for real? She thought

Morrigan studied him closely eye contact not breaking from his for a second, she learned holding somebody’s eye contact was h to e best way to make them squirm

“Answer this honestly, do I look like someone that follows the rules?” She asked the man.

((Was the best way to ** sry I can’t type 💀 😂))

It’s totally okay I can’t type either lol)) He rolled his eyes and started back to her boring his eyes into hers, obviously she wanted act “quirky and not like other girls”. All the contestants said the same thing. “If you don’t leave the room immediately this could result in your expulsion” he said primly. A muscle in his jaw twitched. He wouldn’t stand down especially to a girl he thought.

Morrigan smiled her famous smirk, back at home people freaked out when she smiled like that they would call her a devil reincarnate when she did
“Aww it’s adorable you think I care sweetheart, personally I would love to leave this god awful place I don’t think I can stand another second with the, prince.” The way morrigan had dragged out the word prince clearly indicated she was mocking him.

((Quick note morrrigan sounds like a chick from a 1940’s movie so she has a slight accent that makes her sound really regal and mocking))

Cool!)) Kirean raised an eyebrow, he was a bit surprised that she would insult the prince without hesitation. “I don’t have time for this.” “You can either leave or I’ll make you leave.” He crossed his arms across his chest.

Morrigan snickered darkly
“I would honestly like to see you try.”
She studied the man, she figured he was a bodyguard , a little further.
“What’s your name, assuming you have one.” She said as she leaned against a pillar and studied her fingernails, by doing so she was making a clear statement, she wasn’t going anywhere.

He narrowed his eyes “I won’t repeat myself Ms. Elenal.” He went up to her; himself towering over her at a height of 6’2. “I am not interested in this petty small talk.”

Morrigans smug look only grew
“ well guess what, I am interested in petty small talk”
She also knew exactly what this male guard was trying to do, he was trying to make her feel small which really didn’t work given how tall she was, morrigan was 5’8 without shoes and with high heels that added three inches to her height she really wasn’t intimidated by him at all. She also slowly brought out a small dagger that was hidden beneath the multiple layers of her dress
“And if your debating wether or not to drag me out of this room or leave me here I would advise against dragging me out,” she said as she lifted the dagger higher so it was either view.
“Now I’ll ask again, what’s your name?” Morrigan said as she played an innocent look on her face.

He snorted “Now what may ask to you plan on doing with that” he said with a sneer “Kill me?” “At least fix your position if you want to do it right. He placed the dagger onto his neck, ignoring the sting of pain. “Kirean” he said. He knew that she wouldn’t actually hurt him, that would taint her record and if anyone found out she would be eliminated. He yawned, clearly bored and uninterested. He tilted his head and gave a cat grin. “Go on do it.” “Unless…” he presumed “Your too frightened to do so.” She reminded him a lot of himself in some ways but she was awfully stubborn in a rather odd way.

Morrigan’s gaze darkened her smile slightly fading and turning into a look of pure rage
“Frightened? Sweetheart when you watch your sister die in your arms after blood rushes from her neck, the place where her throat was slit, nothing really frightens you anymore.”
Morrigan studied him further and she recalled what he said only moments ago. Ms. Elenal.
“How did you know my last name, Kieran? Not even the spoiled brats in this place know it so how did you?” Morrigan said as she dug the knife further, drawing a bit of blood.

He winced slightly. He had a phobia of blood but he quickly changed his expression blank “I asked if you were going to kill me I didn't ask for your life story.” He paused “I know everyone” he said lazily “I work here as a butler for the Prince” He looked down at the knife. He was quite sure he wouldn’t actually hurt him. After all there were in there throne room. Someone would noticed the blood and the Selection might be postponed; if a killer was on the loose. He tapped his fingers against the pillar.

Morrigan looked at him, the anger in her eyes
Disappeared and we’re replaced by pure amusement, he was nervous, as much as she would LOVE to cause him some sort of pain she wouldn’t. He was the first bit of fun she had come across since she got to this ugly palace. Plus she wasn’t stupid enough to kill him by a WHITE pillar, that would be very hard to miss/hide.

“Your right, I won’t kill you, but I will cause you some sort of pain,” she paused recalling the way he winced when she drew blood, “or discomfort.” Morrigan wasn’t evil at all and she certainly was sadistic but she did really enjoy watching people squirm so she brought the dagger down and instead of hurting him she slashed the dagger across her palm and watched as the blood formed on her hand. It didn’t hurt at all, from what she had suffered in 4 this was barely anything.

He looked at her slash he hand with disbelief. “What are you-“ “Never mind” he muttered. What a strange girl. He thought. “I’m going to bed” he said. He didn't want to waste anymore time with this odd girl. He started walking to the doors, glancing at her when he stopped and took about some gauze and started treating her. He didn't know why he was helping her, after she took a dagger and put it on his neck, but he didn't anyway. He help her hand tightly so she couldn’t move; he also placed a hand around her waist snake-like.

Morrigan stood there in shock

What the hell?!?!??! she thought. I just put a knife to this guys throat and he’s helping me?!?!?

Morrigans expression softened immensely. Gone was the amusement, gone was the rage all that was left was confusion. Her soft brown eyes looked at him in disbelief.

“Why are you helping me?” She said extremely baffled. “I just put a knife to your through for gods sake.”

((Throat **💀 Istg I need to retake first grade cause I cannot spell))

He shrugged with simplicity “I dunno why did you want to put a knife to my neck” He cleaned the wound and took a bandage and wrapped it around her hand. He turned around to walk about as he was about to do before.

Autocorrect with be the death of me XD ))

Morrigan stood there in shock for like two seconds but then snapped out of it
“ Kieran?” she called after him

“Hmm?” He turned around, facing her

“Since you’re leaving first does this mean I win the argument?” Morrigan gave a cheeky grin
“And if it does, as a reward can i stay in the throne room? I promise I won’t snitch on you.”

“Nope!” He said with false cheer. He took his elbow out “May I escort you out to your quarters” he asked in a formal tone

Morrigan humphed with exasperation. She reallyyyyyy hated losing arguments, it was a blow to her pride. But she rolled her eyes smiled and nodded at him.
“Alright that’s fine.” She said as she linked her arm around his.

((Ok so I put a comment on morrigans room!))

Morrigan didn’t listen. Nothing new really. She waited until it was very late at night, 12:06 in the morning to be exact, and snuck out to go to the throne room again. She honestly didn’t care if she wasn’t allowed she stopped listening to the rules a loooonnng time ago,

She was wearing a black cloak and a black night gown/dress and was wearing simple black flats. She of course had her dagger and her long brown hair was in front of her face like always.

She liked the throne room since nobody went there, well nobody besides the butler, but she didn’t think he would be there given how late it was.

Sorry I didn’t respond quicker I might be on and off frequently)) The Butler, who was expecting this to happen was hiding in the shadows preparing to catch her on the spot. It was dreadfully boring, but he knew he had to do it. He was wearing his usual attire, a full black suit, black tie, and several rings of silver, bronze, and gold. He twister them around his finger when he was anxious or embarrassed. He watched her like a cat with its prey. She was wearing a black cloak and a black night gown with black flats. He didn't say a word, he just watched her closely.

Lol it’s fine!))
Morrigan looked around and leaned against a pillar and slide down and sat on the floor. She took a deep breath.
Alone finally she thought to herself.
She looked out the window, to see the moon through it. And smiled to herself. She always loved the moon, it felt calming

She leaned her head against the pillar and closed her eyes for a second but then she could’ve sworn she saw a glint of silver, her eyes flew open and she examined her surroundings and rolled her eyes when she saw who was there

“Really?” She said clearly agitated.

Kirean was unamused “Ms. Elenel” He said sternly “You are forbidden to enter this part of the castle without permission from his highness ” he said while tapping his feet impatiently. He was very annoyed at the fact that she would keep persistently entering the throne room. It wasn’t worth losing your position to be a queen to see the throne room. He ran a hand through his polished black hair, trying to think hat to say to make her leave. He had already tried explaining ot her the consequences of her actions but she really didn’t care. Kirean cold just alert the guards, but what fun would that be. He finally decide that he would keep it to himself; he wouldn’t let her know that of course. Who knows what she would do.

Morrigan rolled her eyes

“Ok one, I REALLLYYYY and I mean REALLLLY don’t care Two, this is the only place that people don’t go to, well other than you, so as a result this is a place I go to, to find peace and quiet and three WHY ARE YOU STALKING ME?”

Kirean narrowed his eyes in disdain “Don’t take it personally Ms. Elenel.” “I am not stalking you, If you want to be queen I would suggest not promoting this attitude any longer”

“Who on earth said I wanted to be queen?” She asked Kieran.
She laughed so hard she clutched her sides.
“Oh hell no absolutely not, that was funny tho, I came here for. A lotta reasons but it definitely was not to become queen.”

“Also, sweetheart. I will keep up this attitude for however long I want, it’s not your place to tell me that I should drop it.”

“Then-“ he wanted to say ‘then why are you here.’ He felt that her suspicions would reach the roof, if he asked to many questions. Gosh, she made him a want to bang his head against the wall.

Morrigan read his face
“You want to know my intentions don’t you.” She said as she took out a small wine bottle she had gotten from the kitchens on the way to the throne room, and drank

“Not really” He lied

((Sorry for late response!))
morrigan smiled wickedly
"Uh huh" she said unconvinced
"Shame really I was gonna let you in on the secret." she said as she took another swig

It’s fine! )) Kirean couldn’t lie to himself. He wanted to know, but he knew that it could be a trick so that she could exploit his emotions so he didn't push her further. He watched her drink instead to distract himself from the thought. “You know drinking in the knight isn't good for you” he remarked

morrigan snorted
"Sorry, mom" she said smiling.
"But you know what they say drinking makes you forget, and well I wanna forget a lot a things."
she paused for a moment.
"Im surprised you dont drink"

“What makes you think that.” He asked

morrigan paused for a moment to think it over.
"I dont know, you seem broken to me, and dont ask me how/why I think that, for some reason I just do."

He raised an eyebrow “I’m offended Ms. Elenel I am in no shape or form ‘broken’ ” he said. She sure had sure odd assumptions about him. He wondered if most people thought that way about him.

morrigan rolled her eyes
"please spare me, im broken myself Kieran I can tell who's broken and who isn't and cllllearllly ,youre broken." she said as she took yet another swig from her wine bottle

He scrunched his face in disgust, drinking always made him feel weird. Kirean took the bottle with a quick swipe. “I’m doing this for your own good.” He said delicately “Drinking can develop to be a very bad habit” he said like he as speaking to a child

morrigan groaned
"Jesus Christ, this isn't a habit there is just something I wanna forget, now stop being a mom and gimme back my drink, Kieran." she said as she held out her hand as a signal to give her back her drink.

“No.” She was pretty tall but without her heels she was about 5’8; he was 6’2 so there would be a slim chance for her to reach him.

Morrigan was getting impatient.
"I wasn't asking Kieran." she said as she jumped up to reach the bottle but failed miserably.
"Kieran!! GIMMIE MY BOTTLE." she whisper shouted a small smile forming on her mouth