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Cecil was eased a bit when the perceived female didn't cringe back or turn around and leave. Cecil was in no position to haul someone into the castle and he glanced Irulan when he seemed completely unfazed. "I would hope you've heard of him" he joked mildly, it was a poor attempt to ease himself back into being relaxed and at ease. "Yes, yes he does" the man said as they entered the castle and he gestured for Irulan to stay close. If they were going to get to Valter's chambers with little to no trouble they would have to move quickly. "I don't see why he wouldn't. The man could have me killed for looking at him the wrong way-" he smiled uneasily as he added "But what else is knew? I'm lucky to be here. I could still be in the slums" he admitted with another sheepish smile and a helpless shrug. Life for Cecil could be a lot worse and he was grateful he hadn't crossed the royalty like some of his friends. He was lucky that he was normally only summoned to run small errands when he wasn't patrolling. As if on cue Watchdog emerged ahead of them in the hallway, the old tom sat and groomed a paw, his glossy eyes narrowed in a normal glare.

Cecil slowed a bit when he realized he might have been moving a bit to quickly for Irulan. "Sorry-" he apologized at once, blushing a bit, he slowed down even more and rubbed the back of his neck. "He doesn't prefer for more then a single person to bring him entertainment" he sounded apologetic but he understood that having a single trusted person was better then having gossiping maids or guards spreading rumors about inviting strangers into the castle. If there was anyone he feared over Valter it would be the emperor himself. "We can slow down. I'm almost certain he's visiting his siblings, he has been away for a while" it wouldn't matter if Valter was waiting in his room or not, he would just be pleased to have such a pretty woman in his presence, Cecil was certain of this. "Oh, Watchdog?" he said mildly as he glanced at the old tomcat who yawned and shook his head. "Yup, I thought it was clever. I met him a couple of years back. Made the mistake of giving him a nibble of my supper. He's been following me around ever since." there was a hint of warmth and pride in his voice as he added "Not that he's the prettiest cat but he's a good mouser and I've seen him chase drunk men down the street before" he laughed, a warm laugh, but he stopped it as soon as it started and glanced at Irulan as he asked if they were almost there "Certainly." he said confidently. "Just up these stairs and down the hallway." he had slowed to a causal walk as he guided Irulan up the stairs.

(exiting- Crown prince's chamber)

The golden phoenix came from the sky swiftly and landed just inside the castle walls, wrapping its wings about itself as it slowly changed into human form, showing a roughly five foot six inch tall women with purplish-black hair dressed in a light green kimono styled dress with a western twist of having a loose skirt the farther down it ran.

She looked around and saw two people at the entrance to the castle as well and she raised an eyebrow. She felt slightly out of place despite the fact that they both seemed to be dressed in about the same way, however the pregnant one seemed to be dressed in far better clothing, which made Chusi believe she was of higher rank.

Chusi looked at them and then looked back at the castle for a moment, she was supposed to be the new lady in waiting to her highness the Empress, but the woman here kind of looked like she might be the empress, which confused her...why would the empress be outside? Chusi kept still, not sure weather to walk inside or to ask if the woman was whom she thought she was.

Mood: Stressed | With: Strangers | Money: $150EC