for those of you who are wondering, I don't intend to solely dwell on Obi's past- I'll dabble in the current timeframe and maybe the future too. just a heads up!
Theme~ #11: Ladies of the Court
Obi had never been so bored in his life. Shifting slowly, he leaned back more comfortably onto the smooth tile of the wall, stifling another yawn. It was taking an incredible amount of restraint not to dash away and jump out one of the surrounding windows. Currently, they were leaking warm summer sunlight and the sound of rustling leaves most invitingly. Obi sighed for the umpteenth time, pulling at his dress shirt's constricting collar.
He didn't see why he had to be the one doing this. Frowning, he looked back at the objects of his "protection," busy fanning themselves and adjusting their starched dresses. Considering his previous means of entertainment had exhausted themselves some time ago (tossing pastry crumbs into piles of stiffly arranged curls had been rather short-lived), he hadn't much choice but to listen to their boring talk.
"Yes, well in Llerounge, the summer blight nearly wiped out the palace gardens," an elderly woman was saying.
"No freshly cut flowers for months? I hope Clarines won't-"
A loud yawn escaped his mouth and several painted faces swiveled to glower at him. Sheepishly, he flashed his most winning smile, earning some blushes and titters.
"Excuse me," a voice said. "The blight won't spread to Clarines. You ladies of the court need not worry."
He watched the slight girl with apple-red hair and a determined expression turn away, arms laden with plants and thick books. Moments later, he wordlessly took a few volumes from her load before walking beside her.
this drabble was originally 369 words, and I had to cut out quite a bit of Obi being cute :( still, I hope this piece was still satisfactory for you all!