"Come in," Kaye called out, double checking that she was decent. A young dwarf woman entered, bowing slightly before looking at Kaye.
"Hello, Miss. I was sent to prepare you for the brunch with the king." She said with a smile. Kaye's mouth fell open as she stared at the red-headed woman.
"King? You mean Jareth is..."
The dwarf started to laugh at the flustered human.
"You did not know Miss?"
Kaye shook her head.
"Well, this is just a dream so..."
The dwarf moved across the room to the wardrobe.
"This is no dream, Miss. You are in the Underground at the castle beyond the goblin city. You made a wish, did you not?" She asked, taking out a white gown then a pale blue corset.
"I did but I thought..." Kaye mumbled, looking down at Draco who had gone back to sleep.
"You'd gone mad Miss?" She asked smiling, removing the blanket from her. Kaye quickly apologized and got off the bed.
"What's your name? Mine is Kaye Sawyer."
Kaye held her hand out to the surprised woman.
"Miss. Sawyer, you can't be doing that. The fae women are already going to be picking you apart. If you start introducing your self to the servants, you're done for."
"So let them. I will not be rude on their behalf." Kaye said, wrinkling her nose at the thought. The woman pondered for a bit before nodding.
"Daisy. My name is Daisy Miss."
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"Don't worry Miss. You could almost pass as a fae woman." Daisy said, smiling as she watched the young woman look her self over in the mirror. The medieval styled dress was of light fabric because of the heat and flowed nicely, the long sleeves were slit up the sides, exposing her pale arms. It flowed down to the floor just above her pale blue slipper-ed feet that matched the corset.
"Almost?" Kaye asked, surprised at how small her waist really was in the corset. Daisy chuckled as she ran the brush through Kaye's dirty blond hair till it shinned.
"Your face is far too kind, it gives you away." She explained before stepping back. "Shall we go? I'm sure he's waiting for you."
Fear filled Kaye's face.
"Oh, gods. How do I get there? I lost track of time. I-"
"Whoa! Miss! Calm down. There's nothing to fear." Daisy said, shocked at the sudden change. Kaye started to wring her hands, she heard what Daisy had said, and knew Jared wasn't Alex, but fear still filled her. Alex would wait until she had the table made for them both, not saying a work until she finished and sat down. He would then pick up her plate and throw it at her. She quickly learned not to duck, for things would be worse if she did.
"Come along Miss," Daisy said calmly, opening the door for her. Kaye followed, Draco silently padding along behind her. Daisy would glance back to be sure she didn't have another fit before they arrived at the dining hall.
"We are here Miss. Don't fret, everything will be fine." Daisy said, motioning to the table. Jareth currently sat at the head of the table, looking over papers as other fae men stood around him, talking amongst themselves or making a remark on the papers. Kaye took a deep breath before walking forward. The other men grew quite at the sight of her, causing Jareth to look up as well. She stopped walking a few paces away from the table the moment he stood, her blue eyes locking on the floor. Jareth gathered all the papers and handed them off to the closest man.
"Leave us." He spoke, not looking away from the woman in front of him. He walked towards her until they were just a foot apart, placing his finger under her chin he lifted her face. Pain and sadness filled him as he looked into her fear filled eyes but did his best not to show it.
"I will not harm you. Come, sit." He said, placing his hand on the small of her back, guiding her to her chair. He pulled it out for her before going back to his own. Draco curled up on the floor next to her chair once she sat down.
"I-I'm sorry I'm late." Kaye stumbled as Jareth snapped his fingers, goblins flooded in with plates and pitchers. He waved a hand at her apology.
"I did not give you a time restraint." He said absently, watching the goblin that was pouring him a new glass of water.
"Whatcha want ta drink lady?" The small goblin next to Kaye asked, giving her a large, gap-toothed, grin. Jareth's head snapped over at them, anger flashing across his face as Kaye tried not to giggle. Unaware of Jareth.
"Snot-brain! Did you forget how to speak properly? Would a trip to the bog refresh you're the memory?" Jareth asked, causing the goblin to cower.
"No! Please, pardon him, sire." Kaye cried out, leaning forward, her voice and face desperate. Jareth blinked in surprise.
"You do nothing for your self, yet you are quick to defend others. Why?" He asked, forgetting the goblin.
"I'm nothing, no one would miss me other than Draco here. But he's but a child. I think..." Kaye said, glancing down at the goblin who was currently staring at her wide-eyed.
"I'm sure he has a family that would miss him if he was sent away."
Jareth started to laugh at this, the goblins in the room quickly joining in, their laughs confused and uncertain in comparison.
"I knew you to be kindhearted but not to this point. If only you could turn that into some backbone you might be the perfect woman." He said, still laughing. Kaye felt her face flush at his teasing as she glanced down. The young goblin pulled on her sleeve lightly, causing her to look over at him.
"Thank ya, Miss." He said softly, bowing to her.
"You're welcome." She said with a smile at him, happiness filling her. She hadn't noticed that Jareth had stopped laughing and was watching the two interact. Kaye looked up at this point, locking eyes with Jareth.
"Such a strange young human." He said thoughtfully before turning to his food. Kaye blinked a few times before she herself turned to eat. At any time she needed something the young goblin would be quick to take care of it for her. Even bringing out food for Draco to eat at one point. Once Jareth was finished he watched Kaye slowly eat her food, smiling at any of the goblins that came near her, answering any of their questions politely as if they were equals.
"So, how do you like your room?" Jareth asked as she put down her fork after finishing.
"Oh it's quite nice, thank you. I do believe that Miss. Kamar wishes to be in there though. If there is any trouble I wouldn't be bothered to move."
Jareth felt his temper rising again but quickly stamped it down, he needed to keep his anger in check around this woman.
"No, it would be a trouble to me if you were to be moved. You will stay in the room you are at."
"Yes, sire." Kaye said with a slight nod of the head. Jareth sighed as he placed his elbow up on the table then his head in his hand.
"I told you my name is Jareth. Don't call me sire. You aren't one of my people." He said, watching her.
"Jareth then," Kaye said with a soft smile, liking the feel of his name on her tongue.
"Oh dear! I forgot to introduce my self! I'm-"
"I know. Kaye Sawyer. Age 24." He said matter-of-factually. Kaye looked at him in surprise.
"How do you know that?'
He smiled at this, no one ever questioned him, it was nice for a change.
"I have been watching you for the past 3 months. I was unable to do anything in your life of course until you made that wish. You sure did cut it close there by the way." He said before standing up. Kaye quickly followed suit even though she had no idea what to do afterward.
"I have matters to attend to. You can go on a walk about the garden if you would like. I'm sure one of the goblins would show you if you were to only ask."
Jareths mouth twitched into a slight smile as he left the dining hall as Kaye was left behind with a bright blush on her face.
"Why does he tease me so much?" She mumbled, pouting slightly. She turned and looked behind her as she felt a slight tug on her dress. All the goblins from before stood behind her, some looking slightly afraid, others curious. The young goblin that she had protected stood holding her dress.
"Would ya want ta see the garden Misses?" He asked, grinning up at her. Kaye smiled back down at him, curiosity grabbing a hold of her.
"Oh yes please!" She said happily, causing the goblins to start talking loudly and happily.