Apple's Heart

[dramatispersonae]

Your arrival is marked by the feel of sand under your feet, with the sound and smell of the ocean wafting in from behind you. A dampness hangs in the air and the sky is overcast. Directly in front of you the sand fades into a grassy hill, on top of which a white castle rests. To the left, a little ways off, you can see tall sandstone cliffs. Off to the right is a large field of sunflowers that stretches out into the distance. There are no paths or signs anywhere to be seen.

((#applecore))

Comments

Re: THE CASTLE

[appleofhiseye]

"Well you're speaking to a prince. You should bow."

Re: THE CASTLE

[pitching]

Whooooooa, Apple knew some top-class people.

[takes a formal bow]

S'been a while since I've seen a proper prince, I think.

Re: THE CASTLE

[appleofhiseye]

"Hmph, there aren't many proper princes around." He inclines his head in acknowledgement. "And you are?"

Re: THE CASTLE

[pitching]

Hitachiin Hikaru or Dragonfly works. My family is well known for my mother's fashion line though I doubt you've heard of it. I'm here looking for a friend.

Re: THE CASTLE

[appleofhiseye]

"Friend...which friend? I might know them."

Re: THE CASTLE

[pitching]

Her name's Apple. Uhh, pretty, red hair? Short. Green eyes.

Re: THE CASTLE

[appleofhiseye]

He gets a little flustered.

"Lady Shirayuki. I know her. Should I take you to where she is?"

Re: THE CASTLE

[pitching]

[jiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 'w']

[makes another bow]

I would be most honored if you would . . .

Re: THE CASTLE

[appleofhiseye]

"Then I'll lead the way!"

He puts the book down and heads back into the grand foyer.

Re: THE CASTLE

[pitching]

[gosh, prince, what is that sinister aura behind you]

Re: THE CASTLE

[appleofhiseye]

Sinister...he turns around to look at you.

"What is it?"

Re: THE CASTLE

[pitching]

[sparkle!]

Nothing?

Re: THE CASTLE

[appleofhiseye]

Suspicious...but huffs and heads down the hallway.

"Very well then."

Re: THE CASTLE

[pitching]

[lol he so has a crush]

Re: THE CASTLE

[appleofhiseye]

He's heading into a door on the right.

"Let's see, it might be in here..."

Re: THE CASTLE

[pitching]

['^' follows and waiiiiiiiits]

Really . . .

Re: THE CASTLE

[appleofhiseye]

"What! I'm sure she's normally in here."

Re: THE CASTLE

[pitching]

[goes to open the door to check . . . ]

Re: THE CASTLE

[appleofhiseye]

It’s a small study, with a desk, a few chairs, and a bookshelf. Papers and are piled on top of the desk neatly, and a window to the left shows a nice view of a greenhouse. There is a door on the opposite side of the room. No one is here.

Re: THE CASTLE

[pitching]

[ . . . ]

[ just walks towards the door ]

Re: THE CASTLE

[appleofhiseye]

It is a small nap room. The light is on and the bed looks like it’s never been slept in.

The prince follows you in. "No, not here, she's always in the study."

Re: THE CASTLE

[pitching]

I see . . .

['_']

Except she's not in the study.

Re: THE CASTLE

[appleofhiseye]

"Maybe she's hiding." He goes back into the study and starts looking around.

Re: THE CASTLE

[pitching]

[ . . . looks out the window]

Re: THE CASTLE

[appleofhiseye]

You see the greenhouse. He follows your look and huffs. "She's not there, it's too late in the day! That's for mornings. If she's not here then she's upstairs."