Well, this is kind of a short filler chapter. Another character is introduced here! You don't have to like them all, that's okay! There is no Elmont in here, but there will be in the next one! I promise :)

Sitting on the couch hidden in warm blankets with rain gently tapping on the windows next to me. Warm tea and cookies. Knitted scarves and a bath with bubbles. The feeling of grass between toes and the smell of the earth after the rain. Snowflakes dancing through the air and Friday mornings.

The dreams I had were about the things I loved dearly. Simple things, but they somehow made me better rested until my mother decided to shake my shoulder.

'gowayomimtillleepy' I grumbled while snuggling deeper into my pillows. Which smelt like blueberries for some reason.

Another shake, slightly more inpatient.

'Sweet lord mum, let me sleep.' I said as I swatted the hand away.

'Lady Pitsman. Please wake up.'

I groaned as I turned around. 'You sound peculiar today ma..' sleepy blinking 'Did you take helium instead of coffee this morni-'. I looked into the bright green eyes of a woman with bright blond hair.

…

…

Oh.

'Good morning Lady Pitsman, I am Alemandrina. ' Say what? 'King Brahmwell has assigned me as your maid during your stay here. '. She was beautiful and slender but her voice was tight and very high. She fitted this room better than I did. It felt like I was sleeping in her room or something.

'U-huh. And uh.. what time is it?' I muttered while sitting up, still not completely sure where I was. God I was hungry. Why was I this hungry?

'The sun has been up for a while, so in all probability it is little over 8 o'clock on the third day you've been here. '

I looked at her wide-eyed and blinked.

'Come again?'

'The sun has been up for-'

'No not that! The third day?'

Ale-something looked a little bothered, as if being my maid was the worst job in the world.

'Yes milady, you have been asleep for 2 nights and one day since your arrival in Cloister. We did try to wake you.' She said while taking me in.

My, if that was true I must've been a sight for sour eyes. I probably looked more like crap then ever.

'Now, I have put some hot water on. Would you like me to run you a bath Lady Pitsman?'And as expected she scrunched up her nose in a way that said : because you sure as hell need one you smelly pig.

'…Uh. Yes please.' I muttered, nodding in thanks while I shook off the covers.

Ale-… Shall we just call her Aladdin? It's easier. Aladdin strode out of the room I was staying in with such grace that even Grace Kelly couldn't pull off. Thankfully, the room was now empty. So now I could look at myself in a mirror without tall and beautiful Aladdin looking over my shoulder. Stepping out of bed I began my search for a mirror. I found it. And. Oh man. Words cannot describe the way I had looked, so let's just skip that part. Partially because I too jumped away from the mirror as soon as I saw my reflection.

Aladdin came back in with a couple of other girls who carried buckets of hot water, and dumped them into the tub at my feet.. Maids apparently.

Great. More people to see smelly Addy.

The last maid came in with some towels with a questioning look, Aladdin pointed to the edge of the bed. The towels were placed on the bed and my bath was full.

It smelled like flowers, how nice. On me it would smell horrible. I'd smell like a little baby prostitute~

'Your bath is ready Lady Pitsman. If you would hand me your clothes while you undress behind the dressing screen, I will clean them for you.' Aladdin spoke, while she dismissed the other maids. 'Is there anything else I may assist you in?' She continued.

No Grumpy, thanks.

'No thanks Al- .. Ale-'

She left without correcting me.

Who pissed in her corn flakes?

Well, ladies and gentleman. Let me tell you, there were days were I forgot to shower in London (only for one day, I promise). But I didn't shower for more than 3 days here, so upon ridding myself of my dirty clothes (except for Jack's jacket which I put apart with the towels) and sinking into the water…

Words could not describe the feeling man. I almost began sobbing. Really. I went down 3 times, scrubbing my face and my skin raw. Hell, I didn't even stop when I heard Aladdin come in to fetch my clothes.

Of course she too held up my bra in confusion, which made me snort as I just waved it off as nothing. After she was gone I re-did the whole process until my skin saw red. Scrubbing my head with the soap next to me (which also smelt like bloody flowers.) I ducked my head beneath the water again, noticing that the water was getting cooler. And clouded with the dirt I had dragged with me since I landed into shit-ville up in the sky.

I sat back into the tub, thinking how I should shave my legs and armpits. It was okay now, but within a few days I would be hairier than Chewbacca.

Hey! It's a normal thing! Don't judge me.

Maybe I could nick Howard's blade or something. Ha. Shaving my legs with a machete would look pretty cool too. Could be a scene in a Tarantino movie or something! Right?

Looking around first, I stepped out of the tub, walked over to the bed (NAKED) and grabbed a towel before jumping back behind the big pink and frilly dressing screen. Just in time too, because Aladdin came back. And I didn't fancy showing my butt in front of a goddess today. Throwing 3 dresses over the screen, she walked back towards the door.

'U-uhm hey!' I said while sticking my head from behind the dressing screen, trying to stop her. She turned around with eyebrows raised.

'Do you only have dresses? Could I maybe get some pants and a shirt or something?'

'D-Do you mean slacks lady Pitsman?' She said, shock clear on her angelic face. God she was like the Barbie-doll I never had. 'I am afraid not miss, it is accustomed that ladies wear dresses. But if you prefer I could find you a dress easier to move around in. Would that be to your liking lady Pitsman?' she asked as she started for the pleated, pretty, laced and fancy dresses. I would look horrible in them.

'Yes please Al-… Ala-'

Aaaand she was gone with the dresses. Maybe she even thought her name was awful.

I dried myself but having no underwear or anything, I just waited for Aladdin to come back. Finally the door opened as 2 maids came in, shutting the door softly behind them. One was carrying a simple and straight blue dress. Nothing fancy. Just a dress.

Well I could bore you to death with all the details, but they tried to help me getting the dress on. Which really wasn't necessary, I am not a toddler! They insisted but I am a tough cookie. So started a war between the maids and miss Addy. And so the commotion was heard by a person currently wandering down the hallway. The sound of uproar disturbed the poor individual, and he decided to knock on the door. He was greeted by two angry maids leaving the room, grumbling and mumbling among themselves.

'What are you doing behind there?'.

'Fighting dinosaurs.' I grumbled, throwing the dress over my head after I put my underwear on (thank god they gave me my own panties back, and not one of those bloomers.).

'What's up Howard my boy?' I said while I jumped from behind the dressing screen. 'Pretty sexy huh. I could totally dazzle your ass!' I said in a low voice as I took a pose. Howard had a wry smile on his lips, 'Are you always this odd miss Addy?'.

Not bothering to answer that question, I looked at him expectantly. He didn't seem to get my 'What-do-you-want?' gaze. Cute little bugger.

After hobbling from one foot to another, he finally got it. 'Oh! Right. Miss Addy, I am your assigned guardian!'.

I huffed.

'Wow. That king must not like me at all. Do I really look that incompetent?'

'It was not the kings orders, miss.'

I lifted an eyebrow at that.

'Really?'

He stayed silent. Still shuffling.

'Well, who was it?'

'That son of a cracker!' I swore as I trudged towards the infirmary, Howard at my side.

'I-I promise you, sir Elmont has the best intentions.' Howard puffed, a little out of breath because of the angry strides I had taken.

I halted. 'So you just take me from my room to the infirmary, is that it?'. Howard stopped too, looking at me expectantly. 'Yes madam. But also to the banquet tonight! It will be a great feast in the square in honor of Jack!'. He almost glowed with happiness. Seriously, I would not be surprised if he started to soar to the sky. The parties must be wild here.

A slight pause.

'Oh, Howard don't smile like that my dear. If an innocent girl saw you on the streets where I'm from smiling like that.. Well, she'd throw her panties at you without a second glance!'

That certainly put him off track. 'They do that in Bellham?'. Oh right.

I shrugged 'I'm kidding. Most of the time they simply-', I stopped in my tracks. Gazing at the site behind him with utter horror.

'Miss Addy? Wha-'.

It was an old and cheap trick. I admit. And I honestly did not think it would work. But this was Howard and this was Cloister. This was the place where people didn't know the tricks of the future. So I am allowed to cheat. Simply put: I disappeared before the poor boy could turn back to me. I said it once, and I will say it again: I do not need a babysitter. Elmont is not my mommy.

Not really knowing where I was going, I simple ran in random direction. Finally fleeing inside a barn which smelt like hay and mud.

I bolted the door and tried to catch my breath until I heard whinnying. Scared the living crap out of me, so I gave a very loud yelp. They kept horses in here? The sound I gave caught the attention of the other human being in the barn that I hadn't noticed before.

…

We shared a moment.

Not the kind of moment with Celine Dion music in the background either. That's just weird. Knock it off.

'What are you doing Addy?' Jack smiled while he continued to pet the horse next to him. Not in the least surprised of me barging into places I had no business. He knew me already… we're connecting~

'Hiding.' I breathed, not having caught my breath yet. 'You?'.

'Same.' He exhaled. He stepped towards me, only now noticing my new wardrobe. 'Nice.' He chuckled as I sent him a look. 'Right back at you.' I replied at seeing his attire.

'So. Who are you hiding from Jackie? New fans? You're pretty famous now, aren't ya?' I said as I sat on a stool nearby. Jack leaned on the door, looking thoughtful. 'You tell me something, I tell you something Addy.'.

Heh. I liked his style. 'I'm running from my babysitter. Elmont's gonna whoop my ass when he finds out. And you?'.

'From cooks, tailor, performers.. and just..' He never finished that sentence though, but I could guess. '..from Isabelle? Trouble in paradise?' I questioned, swinging back and forth on the stool. 'No! Of course not, she's an angel! She is!' I raised a brow. 'But.. planning an event is not my best quality, I admit.' He added quietly while staring at the hay covered floor.

'Jackie, sweetheart. It's fine. From what I know,' I stood up at this point 'Isabelle is an understanding young lady and everything. Just tell her.. Don't go planning it… if.. if ya don't want to. But you should tell her. Because otherwise.. you'll just be…me.'.

'Escaping the wrath of your babysitter?'.

'Yes.' I deadpanned, playing with a few strands of hay between my fingers. I suddenly laughed out loud 'But they'll never catch me! I'll seduce Howard and Elmont with my awkwardness ~'.

Jack let out a chuckle, although I knew he didn't fully understand most of what I was saying.

'You go out first.'

'What? I was here first Addy.'

'So? That is not a valid argument sir.'

'What, if I may ask miss Pitsman, is yours?' Another voice brought in.

Oh crap.

Jack laughed while I bolted in the other direction. I noticed it was a dead-end and I turned around, putting the biggest smile I could manage on my face.

'Now now boys. Surely you will not threaten a lady in the presence of the giant-slayer?' I chuckled nervously while Howard and another knight I haven't seen before approached me.

But I have been wrong before.