Holding a stack of papers close to my chest I glared at my associate who just gave me a smile, clearly finding my frustration funny in some way. "Okay why am I doing all of the work, carrying these files as one example, when you aren't doing anything?" I complained and Refia just shrugged, throwing her blue hair over one shoulder. Which made me wonder why I even bothered complaining in the first place...
"It's 'why am I not doing anything', Serla. Besides you were asked by Hanna to take these important files to Emissary Leovold, not me. Anyway I have more important tasks to complete so have fun." Refia grinned, turning on her heel and by the time I managed to think of a convincing reason for her to help she had disappeared around the corner. Muttering a few choice words under my breath I shifted the stack of papers until I had a firm grip on them before I headed for Leovold's office, silently hoping he wasn't there for once and that I could drop the files there without having to talk to him.
I hadn't met the elf since he had arrived in Trest a few months prior but from the rumors floating around he seemed nice enough, spending time getting to know the higher ups in the city but something didn't feel right to me. Once I reached his door I hesitated, moving the papers enough to free my left hand but as I raised my hand to give the door a light knock I heard a man's voice on the other side. "You may enter."
Quickly grabbing the papers before they ended up on the floor I kept a firm grip on them as I turned the doorknob, opening the door to find someone sitting at the desk on the opposite the door. Closing the door quietly behind me I turned full around to find a male elf sitting at the table. "Are you Emissary Leovold?" I asked, immediately cringing when he raised an eyebrow at me.
"If I wasn't what possible reason would I have to be sitting at his desk?" Leovold replied, waving his hand to the chair in front of the oak desk. Still feeling a little stupid at not realizing who he was I sat somewhat heavily, nearly upsetting the files in my lap.
"These are from Hanna. She needs them signed before they're returned." I explained, setting the files down on the desk about to rise before Leovold raised a hand. "What is the problem?" I sighed and he shook his head, taking the very top file from the stack.
"I need you to wait here until I'm sure everything is in order." Leovold told me and I bit back a groan, sitting back as he started to read. At first I stayed put dividing my attention between Leovold, who didn't even acknowledge my presence, and my watch.
As time passed I grew bored and so my attention wandered, my eyes checking the office out. From the gold coins scattered in a pile on the desk to the silver candlestick neatly placed on the bookshelf gave me the impression he had money and influence. That and the small chest on the desk made me silghtly curious as to just how powerful he was. It wasn't until I heard a cough that I looked up to find the diplomat staring at me, his left eyebrow raised at me.
"I was just admiring your office." I quickly explained and he nodded, his lips curled into a smile.
"If you are willing to make the effort you can gain anything you want in this world. Now you may take these files back to Hanna." Leovold said and I frowned, not even a hint of gratitude in his voice. Noticing me staring at him he tilted his head at me. "Is there something else that needs my attention? If not, you may leave now." He added and I bit back a growl, rising before I took the files from the desk. I left in a hurry slightly annoyed at the lack of a thank you from the elf.
I had only just closed the door when I heard someone moving down the hallway and I turned around to see Hanna heading my way, her arms crossed. With a sigh I headed her way even as she frowned at me, her dark brown eyes narrowed at me.
"I asked you to take those files to Emissary Leovold hours ago, Miss Serla. Not to waste my time wandering the halls instead." Hanna told me, taking the files from my arms and with a toss of her long blond hair she stormed off in the direction of her office.
Gritting my teeth I started back for my room hoping no one else asked for my assistance today...unless they appreciated my help.