Drabble:44
POV:Third Person

The day Queen Vasilisa was to visit the Guardian HQ, every guardian in Court showed up, wearing their best (and ironed) clothes. No one was in casual or gym-wear, like on any normal day, and every single desk was cleaned and messes concealed. The walkways were devoid of gossiping guardians and people actually sat on their chairs, for once. Gone was the normally lighthearted atmosphere of the place, replaced by an uneasy air of stiff formality. No one knew what to expect from the new monarch-if she was haughty and cold or casual and friendly-which put them all at edge, and left them fiddling with their squeaky clean shoes or collar buttons. They peeked at one-another occasionally, then at the door, awaiting Queen Vasilisa's grand entrance.
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Lissa walked between the lines of bowing guardians, followed by her entourage of Royal Guards and Moroi delegates, nodding and smiling at everyone as she made her way down the line. She presented a pretty picture of effortless elegance, with a tiara atop her sleek hairdo, and her full skirt swishing after her. It wasn't till she came near the end of the line that she stopped-in front of a far-too-familiar figure.
Shocking everyone in the near vicinity, she thwacked the guardian over the head, causing him to straighten up in shock.
"Edison Castile, if I ever catch you bowing to me again, I'll sic Rose on you.", she threatened, gesturing to her best friend, who was only a few paces behind Lissa. "The same goes for you, Meredith, Shane and Lionel. So not cool!" She glared at each of her former classmates, arms folded across her chest.
"You're just lucky you're too far away for me to hit you. Am I clear?"
As Lissa named them, the three newbie guardians straightened up from their low bows, and then, exchanging looks with each other and Eddie, nodded furiously at her, in unison.
Lissa primly smiled at them, then clasped her hands demurely in front of her again. Once again the image of regal queen, she continued gliding down the line, nodding her head at each passing guardian.

Once Lissa vacated the building, the others relaxed and flopped onto nearby chairs and couches, and voices buzzed in the building again. Shoes were discarded, ties undone and jackets unbuttoned. And older guardians converged around the four newbies singled out by Lissa, asking about the teenage monarch. They were so immersed in their chatting-sessions that they failed to notice said monarch return with her entourage. Well, they missed her re-entry till she came and stopped right in front of Eddie's cubicle. As guardians noticed her, a hush fell over the hall. Lissa cleared her throat and announced, "I'd much rather prefer if you'll be less-formal around me in future. I'm 18. It weirds me out. And Eddie, come by Christian's for dinner tonight, okay?"

With that, she hastened out of the building, leaving everyone staring after her-again. Then, as one, they turned to look at Eddie, who just shrugged and replied, "Well that's Lissa for you. She'll be perfect princess, oh sorry, Queen one moment, and a total buddy the next. She's always been so. Now, if you'll all excuse me, I gotta get to work before Hans skins my hide".

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