Sequel: A King and A Girl

A Hidden Kindness

A Loaded Smile (an empty glass)

630 words

“Worm,” a gravelly voice from behind Finn startled him. The crystal wine glass he was holding slipped through his fingers to the ground with a sharp clatter. “I trust you have good news for me.” Finn snapped his fingers and a servant rushed over to clean up the mess.

“Follow me; We should talk somewhere more… private.” Finn left the drawing room and led Gideon into the library. He walked over to a bookshelf and selected a title. The bookshelf to swing open and reveal a private study behind it. Gideon stepped inside and Finn closed the doors behind them.

“Rabia’s father was grateful after I saved her from the horse and invited me to celebrate New Year’s with them. Rabia gets… handsy with the mage when I’m around, and I can see his resentment growing. He thinks he has feelings for her, and is becoming bitter about being used. Especially after she kissed him. He will crack soon. Rabia’s father invited me to her birthday, the first Saturday of February. I think that will be the perfect time to reveal her.”

“You’ve surprised me, worm,” Gideon growled. “We’ve received some assistance from outside parties. Specifically, the Gerudo, Nabooru, though she doesn’t know it. She told Rabia some things about her beloved that widened the rift forged between them by her friends. The hoodrat did not propose to Rabia before she left the valley back in December, though he still carries the ring. Make the mage crack, and then report back to me. Do NOT fail,” Gideon growled. He slunk into the shadows of the room and vanished.

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Lord Vaati walked through castle town quickly, clutching a messenger bag full of potions to his chest. Lately he had been dabbling more in potions and magics beyond the realm of prenatal care and often stopped by the potion shop to sell his creations. He was heading to the potion shop when a familiar voice stopped him in his tracks.

“Lord Vaati, a moment, please!” the voice called. Vaati turned to see Finn running over. He stepped to the side so other people could pass while he waited for Finn to catch up.

“Finn, what can I do for you?” Vaati asked as he slung the messenger bag over his shoulder.

“I was just wondering if I would be seeing you on Saturday,” Finn asked. “I’m assuming, as Rabia’s ‘boyfriend’, you’ll be attending her party?”

“Ah. Yes, of course,” Vaati said. Finn nodded.

“Covering for her again? That’s rough. That New Year’s kiss was brutal to watch. Have you told her you have feelings for her?” Finn asked. He patted Vaati’s shoulder sympathetically. Vaati sighed.

“Can I do something for you?”

“Oh! Right, sorry. I just thought, you know, as her boyfriend you should give her something special on her birthday.” Finn handed him a velvet box. Vaati looked at him curiously, then opened it. A necklace with a dark blue stone enveloped in a silver crescent moon rested inside. Vaati stared at the stone, hypnotized for a moment, then snapped the box shut.

“I… I think I’d rather get her something myself,” Vaati said, trying to hand back the box.

“Don’t worry, it’s no trouble!” Finn said. “It’s not worth more than 60 rupees, it hardly matters to me,” he shrugged. “Besides, she’ll love it, and it’d seem weird coming from me, wouldn’t it?”

“... You really think she’ll love it?” Vaati asked. Finn nodded. After a moment, Vaati pocketed the box and fished out some money from his pocket, handing it to Finn. “I’d rather purchase it myself, but um… thanks.”

“Anytime. See you Saturday,” Finn said, waving Vaati off. The mage nodded, and scurried away towards the potion shop. Finn grinned to himself before turning in the opposite direction.
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OCs: Finn (Rabia's ex, Gideon's minion, overall awful guy), Gideon (demon, main antagonist)

necklace: http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/lvMAAMXQDK1Ruq-S/s-l300.jpg