What lurks in the night
Starter for @ladyem-s-grimoire
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Arthur took a deep breath as he walked through the grounds of his family. The Greymane household remained strong despite the passing of his father. He looked arround, the modest yet well kept victorian mannor stood the pass of time. He sighed while taking a look arround him, the aide were busy moving suitcases as they loaded a carriage for the upcoming trip.
Arhtur made his way arround the main entrance, heading towards the backyard where the garden remained. The playful voices of young ladies made him feel at ease as he approached a table full of gossiping young girls. The table, surrounded by the well kept blue and white flowers paled in beauty to the hostess and her friends.
The long and black duster coat of Arhtur and coevered the few shades of white and grey of his shirt and pants. The colour was deep enough to constrast his already greyish hair. A common trait of his family among male, even at young stages, their hair would always turn greyish. His combed hair and tail resting on his left shoulder, the green eyes focused on the pink cheeks of a lady.
“A lot of beautiful flowers are gathered, right Judith?” Arhur smiled as he leaned towards one of the ladies on the table. The rest simply smile and start whispering among them as the male bowed his head and greeted the ladies before him.
One in particular replied instantly, the red locks of hair, the same green eyes a short nose and bright pink lips glared at the man. “If you are here to interrupt us brother, I suggest you to go back packing.. Elder brother has been looking for you”
Arthur smiled as he slowly pulled a small box from the pocket within his coat, he left it on top of the table and bowed his head once more. “My apologies ladies..I didnt want to interrupt you on my sister’s birthday.. by the way Judith, Happy birthday” He smiled as the ginger glared only to go to the box, hoping for a good gift.
“I can oversee this.. as long as it’s a good gift.. now go”- the ginger raised her head, trying to contain herself to open the gift and looking to the side. Her futile attempt to hide her glee in front of her brother only amused him more.
“I shall get goin sister.. ladies..” Arthur moved on as he took a step back, letting the young ones enjoy the rest of the afternoon. He made his way inside the studio, the old room had an octagonal shape, full of shelves, and bookcases, pictures and maps of the region and a large painting behind the main and cramped desk. The painint depicting a group of knights arround a table always caught his eyes no matter how many times he came. Even with the shelves full of skulls and other devices of his family. Arthur walked closer to the painting but he was interrupted by a voice behind him.
“You are late, and you didnt pack yet..but I asume you finished what I asked”- Mathew, the older and heir of the Greymane passed by him, dropping a book on the large and cramped desk, full of papers and gadgets. The Elder one, Mathew almost the same height as his brother, at simple glance they could be both confused, if it werent for the grey eyes and lose of Mathew.
“yes yes.. I got carried away.. “ Arthur dropped a small pouch on the desk, the sound of something rattling inside could be heard with ease. “Took us a few days.. but we dealt with the wolves.. that aside.. umh..” Arhtur walks towards the window , aiming at the tea party of his sister.
“She looks like mother.. are you sure is a good Idea I go first for her debut? you know I am not.. that good in those areas.. and I may.. or may not get on her way”Arthur muttered as he looked at the window. She was already 16, it was time for her to leave the house and find herself a suitable partner.
“I am busy here and I will join you as soon as I can.. and true you may lack some..”Mathew eyes his brother “lets say finesse.. I trust your nose.. enough to keep vultures out of the way of our little flower” Mathew stands next to Arthur by the window, looking down at the garden.
“Preparations are done, the mansion in London should be good enough. I already made contact for her to show at a few events.. a few minors between the counts and with luck the Duke and what not” Mathew looked at Arthur “Keep an eye on her.”
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October 16
Dear brother,
We have already arrived at London, the place is comfortable. I can’t say I like the fashion trends here, but our sister seems to be more than thrilled to be here. tonight we have a small event, it should be her first debut along several other ladies. nothing else to report, let us know when you are coming.
“Are you ready sister?” Arhtur asks one more time to the ginger by his arm, the two of them standing at the door of the Claridge’s ballroom. A well known and famous place for these kind of events. Wearing a more clean and elaborated long duster coat, Arhtur’s look was quite sober for the ocassion. Since he was not trying to steal the thunder of his sister, he opted for the common suits of the current trends of the London nowadays.
“I-I am ready.. how about y-you? you are ready? we can go home if you want”- The girl stuttered as she looked up to her brother. The usual show from before vanished as she tried her best to keep her posture. The ginger locks made a conrast with her green dressed, it was plain in the fabir with enough details on the sleeves, chest and neck but not saturated enough
“Remember what mother used to say?”The man asked with a playful tone
“always look forward and smile?- Judith replied almost instantly.
“and that is our cue” Arhtur replied back at her, making sign to the man holding the door in order to make the anouncement.
“From Sommerset, the Greymane household” The anouncer raised his voice as the door was held open. The couple took their first step as many eyes already gazed towards them. It didnt take long before Judith became a center of atention for the rest of the night.













