part 9: Interactions

Kai would wake about a day later, stretching out. "I see you're awake." A voice said, making him jump before he found a pair of sparkling eyes watching him. "Oh sh-" he cut himself off, quickly bowing. She giggled at his embarrassment. "No need for formalities, at least not right now. Apologies for startling you, I just came to check up on you since you were sleeping for a day, to be honest I checked on ya every few hours, making sure there were no adverse effects, well, after those living in the castle walls itself were calmed of course." She grinned.

"That bolt, what happened? And those guards, are they okay?" Kai would ask the question burning at the forefront of his mind. "They're fine, a little bruising and minor sprains, nothing serious." The princess answered. Only just now did Kai realize she was lying down this entire time, facing him, looking rather amused. He was curious but didn't question, she's royalty, she can do as she pleases. She herself was rather intrigued by this innocent little dragon. Wished to learn more about him, whether through interaction or observations. "Not much happens around here. It gets boring, and my father not listening also tends to get annoying. I tell him we should hunt down that witch before any danger befalls us, but does he listen? Though I get why, she's too powerful, but with you, she can be defeated, granted you need training, lots of training, of course training with our strongest guards, the elders, or even me won't give you all the strength you will need to control your abilities without them flaring up out of nowhere and control and doing more harm to yourself and others than anything else." She'd explained, getting to the point after realizing she was about to rant about her frustrations.

"What do you suggest?" Kai asked her. "First you train with our guards, after that I will train you personally, see where your powers lie on the surface and what you can do with them, the training with my top guards and warriors will be to gain strategy and strength as well as build up your speed. Your parents decided it better to give you space, considering you're age, so they chose to let you stay in the castle while they live in the town, of course they intend to check on you from time to time." Moon explained, trying to get everything out in a timely manner, "now let's get to the dining hall, I'm sure you're pretty hungry." She stated. The castle building was nothing like village houses, made of ice crystal a kind of object that can be quite dense and has the same kind of texture as smooth marble, not only that but it also can't melt, this kind of thing was accomplished by multiple dragons using their different elements to essentially sculpt out the building.

Moon got up and headed out the door, Kai, who was desperately trying to keep his stomach from growling so as not to embarrass himself, followed after her. As Moon pushed open the double doors the loud buzzing of those gathered in the dining room for breakfast---consisting of guards, special guests, and those living in the castle itself---seemed to end abruptly as Moon walked in with her head held high, her stance showing pride, slight intimidation and determination, majestic. Kai followed her nervously and sheepishly as eyes watched them, some gawking, whispers going around the room. "Is that the one?" One asked, "Look at him. Is that small fry really the one we're supposed to put our hope in?" Another whispered. No matter how hard he tried to avoid listening, his attempt only made overhearing easier. While some knew some of what was going on thanks to rumors. But the ones that didn't had worse things to say.

"Who does this guy think he is? Standing so close to the princess. Has he no shame?" Another whisper. "Does this little brat think he's gonna get something out of her, or her parents?" Another. "Is he responsible for that bolt a moon ago? He's far too dangerous. Why is he not in shackles, at least?" And so one and so forth. He'd slow a bit as he glanced around. "What are you idiots gawking at? A performance? Get back to whatever it is you were doing." Moon demanded, seeming irritated. "Don't mind the whispers or rumors. Some might not like the idea of some stranger getting special privileges, while others are merely cautious of you." She informed in a sweet tone before snickering and whispering in his ear.

"Others are infatuated and think they have a chance to get with the beautiful princess, between you and me my family has tried to set up arranged marriages for me a few times but every single time the guy that tried to make a move on me, well, let's just say they each went half insane so they gave up after the fifth one nearely fell all the way from above the clouds to the ground." Her eyes glowed a moment so he'd understand how she caused such things, making Kai snickered himself. "Some idiots don't understand how relations work." He said, relaxing a little bit especially with the normal chatter resuming but a bit quieter rather than blasting out one's eardrums. "Since there is usually a large crowd here I've devised a system to ensure all get food if they wish to have it rather than get it themselves, we've sort of copied humans in a few ways they do things from cooking all assortments of dishes to food distribution." She continued as she stopped at a table, letting him take a seat before taking one herself across from him, judging by the design of the table---more like a crystallized pedestal in the shape of a table---and the seats, this was one where the more important ones in the castle sat, guests invited by the royal family, elders, and the royal family of the region or other royal families that may be visiting.

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