Cainhurst was cold. It wasn’t a situational observation, it was just fact. Valencia hadn’t been home in quite some time, and feeling this harsh wind nip at her pale skin, she realized just how much she’d missed it. The white snow glistened under the moonlight, bats prowling outside the castle grounds. Taking a moment to carefully pet one, she smiled. They were normally extremely hostile, but once you knew how to tickle them the right way, they allowed a little touch. But, she wasn’t her to make friends with woodland creatures.
Her heels clacked loudly through the castle, past the vast bookshelves and tables, fine decor drawing her eye every few steps. Such a beautiful castle. After what seemed like an age, Valencia reached her destination. She’d intended on visiting her Queen. It had been a while, and it was always a good idea to show respect when you had free time.
Approaching the throne room, she could tell something was off. Her steps became more hurried, trying to get there as quick as she could. Bad move, she found out. The sight that greeted her was... disgusting. Blood... so much blood. A substance that seemed like... jelly? But she could tell. She could tell it was remains. Remains of the Queen she was so loyal to. The room stank. The sheer amount of red liquid was almost too much for her to take in, sinking to her knees in front of the throne. Tears stung her eyes, hands grasping at the remains. They slipped through her fingers, Valencia trying to ignore the burning pain in her chest.
But then... then he caught her eye. Standing in the room, covered in blood and holding that blasted wheel. Hatred boiled inside her at the sight of him. Even under that damned golden cone, she knew who it was.
“Alfred... Alfred you... disgusting creature! Vile beAST!”