Chapter 7: The Visit:
Grigori's POV:
I walked into the kitchen as Donkeyskin was cleaning. "And how are you," I asked.
"Oh, I'm fine," says Donkeyskin.
"So... why don't you ever take that cloak off," I asked.
"I... just prefer not to," says Donkeyskin.
"Alright then," I said.
I then stepped out.
. . .
I was greeted by Grafov. "You have a visitor," says Grafov, "he's waiting for you in the throne room."
. . .
"I am Tsar Mukhin of the Slattuigia Kingdom."
"It is a pleasure to meet you," I said, "I am Grand Duke Grigori, and this is my wife, Grand Duchess Varushkina."
"How do you do," asks Varushkina.
"Good evening," says Tsar Mukhin, "I have a problem. My betrothed is missing, and I was wondering if you have seen her."
"I'm afraid not," I said, "but we will keep an eye out."
"In the meantime, I'd like to show you around the castle," says Varushkina.
"I'd appreciate that," says Tsar Mukhin.
Mukhin's POV:
I was given a tour of the castle. "Much bigger than the last one I was in," I said.
"We also got a new servant," says Varushkina, "with a ridiculous name."
"So, anything else you'd like to show me," I asked.
"Well, have you seen my room," asks Varushkina.
"No, I don't believe I have."
That's where we went next.
To Be Continued
In the next chapter, the palace holds the first ball.