The air was dry and musty making me gag and my skin itched and ached. As much that I loved my uncle Jushtin, I did not love visiting him. As a result of marrying in to the Spiderbite family, he had to live in their kingdom. My uncle did not even receive any form of compensation that would benefit the Butterfly family besides having to live in this spider infested land. The Lucitor's and Johansen's were humble enough to provide the Butterfly family with resources for our alliance, unlike the stingey Spiderbites. I feel like their lack of generosity might be fueled by the fact my uncle had the throne taken away by my mother. He was not an unfit "Boy Queen", the throne just belonged to the first female born in the Butterfly line. What did people expect? A baby still in her diaper crying to rule over the people of Mewni? Grandma Skywynne had to sit on the throne again until mother became of age. I know ancient customs written by who knows who cannot be rewritten or broken, but I wish these customs were not so clutched so tightly. I am not saying Mother has not done a lot of good during her reign, just that my uncle should not have been so casted down. Despite this, my uncle does look very happy with Duchess Recluza. I may not like the kingdom, but I do like seeing my uncle happy.
"Clipsy, you haven't drunk any of your tea, is something wrong?" Uncle Jushtin asked as he set his down.
"Oh Uncle, the fact the tea bag is a spider does not mean I would not like to drink it." I answered sarcastically scooting the teacup away.
"I'm sorry, I should have bought some tea when I visited Mewni a few days ago. These tea spiders are just easier to obtain here. They just up and walk right into your tea, in fact there's even some more flavors up on the wall." He chuckled as he pointed to the spider webs that scattered across the ceiling.
"Haha, how convenient." I fibbed uncomfortably trying to ignore the spiders crawling overhead.
"Well, you know I enjoy our visits, besides seeing you we get to also catch up with each other." He began as he shooed the spiders away from the table. "How have you been, do you have anything going on?"
"Just the usual, hanging out with friends and slumber parties. Were your friends as excited as mine for sleepovers at the Butterfly castle?"
"What? Of course! Who wouldn't like to spend the night in a luxurious castle" he laughed as he fell back in his seat.
"It doesn't seem that luxurious here." I pointed out as I picked off a spider on my dress showing it to him.
"It's just as nice here, customs are just different." He said as Recluza entered the room and placed her arm around him to give him a peck on the cheek.
"Besides, the people are great here." He said as he kissed Recluza.
"I suppose so." I replied as I turned away.
"Is something the matter? Recluza asked with her stern voice.
"Nothings wrong, I'm enjoying my time here. I like that somehow spiders got under my stockings and I have bites all over my legs." I snapped.
"That's alright, we have a special ointment for that." She responded as she pulled the top off a jar that sat on the tea table that revealed a gooey green cream.
Later that night after getting home, I slumped into my bed and held the pillow over my head. I hated how tired I'd be after visiting my uncle and the days it took for the bites to heal.
"Eclipsa!" my mom shouted as she knocked rapidly on the door. "Is everything all right? You did not tell me how your visit was."
"It was fine, I just want to go sleep." I answered as I walked towards a painting. "I'll be going to sleep now. Good night mother." I said as I moved the painting to enter one of the secret passageways.
As I walked through took every twist and turn I tried ignoring my aching legs that burned from the bites. I know they were supposed to air out to heal, but I hated having to wait until they no longer hurt. I then saw a shadowy figure in the distance standing and shrink in size.
"Not to be rude, but you might want to change sizes before someone catches you." I said rudely.
"Your criticism is welcomed, not your snarky remarks." Answered the figure who changed size again to reveal Globgor.
"Uh, I think I'm allowed to be snarky."
"Yes, but I can just leave." He snapped.
"Okay, I apologize for my rudeness, I just had a bad day today."
"Are you still upset about the Lizard Man? I told you, they can't be trusted." He stammered so nonchalantly.
"Even then, that was for me to find out, not for you to rub in." I said in between tears.
"No wait calm down. I didn't mean to make you cry." He jolted towards me offering a tissue and embracing me.
"I'm just going through a lot, that's all. I just need a friend, that's all."
"I'm your friend, and I'm here for you, that's why I waited for you here."
"Thank you for that." I responded as I wiped away my tears and blew my nose.
"Well, let me know how your day was."
"It was okay, just got bit by spiders, that's all."
"They sure do treat spiders better than they treat everyone else." He commented jokily.
"Yeah, they don't even provide the kingdom with anything." I answered spitefully.
"Some people don't give anything unless they give something in return. They keep their best interests in front and ignore everything else. I mean, I would rather get what I want first before I think of anyone."
"Is that why you're my friend? Because you get something out of it?" I asked curiously.
"I mean, I'd like to think I get to have your friendship. You mean a lot to me." He answered between chuckles.
"Thank you." I said as I smiled back.
For the remainder of the night we continued talking and recalled some nostalgia. How we pranked some farmers and even scared some friends. Sometimes one person's selfishness can really hurt and make you forget the kindness you receive from others. I don't think my opinion of the Spiderbites will ever change, but I do know my friendships make me happy.