As Victor went over to open the door for Muriel, Atlas, and the friend they brought to help, I got up and went over to my bed to put the brush by my trunk of a suitcase.
"Hello you two!" Muriel exclaimed, smiling and waving as she walked in, Atlas and the sorceress behind her.
"Greetings, Dame Aysu, Sir Clyyford, and…" I replied as i turned around to greet them, stopping to examine the sorceress.
Before the lady could answer, Victor shut the door behind the four of them and locked it, making sure no one could barge in. Then, the sorceress took of the hood to her cloak.
"It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, my name is Eveleen. I've heard that your lordship is in dire need of assistance, so, I have come to fill that gap," She smiled mischievously, giving me a curtsy as she introduced herself.
For a moment I was blown away, even as a gay man there where still people of the opposite sex that even I found attractive, and Madam Eveleen most certainly fit the bill.
Eveleen had strawberry blonde hair pulled back into two dutch braids, then put together to create a braided bun, her bangs and hair framed her face perfectly, making her fox-like olive colored eyes even more noticeable.
Her porcelain colored skin made all of her features standout even more, with the pink tint to her skin, her rose colored lips were even more eye catching than her long lashes. She had an hour glass figure, which was complemented, but also hidden by her white and teal colored chiton dress, which reminded me of something straight out of ancient greece.
'I suppose the clothing is what you would expect from a place based off of Atlantis and France.'
She wore see-through white tights with delicate lace flower patterns on it, matching the ones on her gloves, though the tights cut off at her feet, except for a gold ring holding them to her bare feet on her middle toes. She had a coral hair piece, and was wearing a sort of corset belt that matched her bronze neck piece.
'If I didn't like getting dick shoved up my ass, I would definitely have fallen for her at first sight.'
"Please, the pleasure is all mine," I replied, taking one of her hands that she clasped in front of her and kissing it, "Is it all right for me to refer to you as Madam Eveleen?"
"Hahahaha! You are most certainly quite charming! Yes, please refer to me however you see fit," Eveleen laughed, covering her mouth and smiling.
"Well, i am glad the two of you are getting along!" Muriel commented, patting us both on the shoulder, "I was worried for a second that you two might but heads!"
"Hahahaah! With this well mannered gettleman? How could I? I mean look at this handsome face, if I wasn't only into woman, and given the situation, I would definitely try my luck!" Eveleen exclaimed, laughing and pointing at my face.
The five of us all laughed, Atlas especially, which actually surprised me. For most of the novel, he was a straight face, guilt driven hero, and he rarely laughed even around his party members.
'Huh, so the cold hearted bastard can laugh, after all?'
"Haaaa, as much as I appreciate a good laugh, can we please focus on the task at hand. Our utmost priority is getting the Viscount out here as soon as possible while being unnoticed," Atlas reminded, immediately straightening himself out as he cleared his throat.
"...As cold as that was, Sir Clyyford is right, we need to get going as soon as we can," Victor added, closing the suit case and turning towards us.
"Yes, you are both right. I have Araluen standing outside the doors right now to alert us is Llyr makes his way over here, but if demands to be let in there is nothing she can do to stop him," Muriel reminded, her tone getting more serious compared to her bold playfulness earlier.
I nodded to what she said, then went over to the bedside drawer and pulled out a pile of clothes and accessories, then handed them to Victor.
"Here, go change into these in the bathroom," I ordered, which made the rest of them look at me with puzzled expressions, "Sorry, but there has been a change of plans."
"What kind of change?" Atlas questioned, folding his arms and frowning. Then looking at Victor as he went into the bathroom and closed the door behind him.
"Heh, one where I would hope that Madam Eveleen doesn't have anything planned for the next few weeks.
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"Pfft, let me guess, you want Victor to stay here in my place disguised as you. Then, you want me to accompany you till you get to the Silversun Kingdom, am I right?" Eveleen raised her eyebrow and gave a fox like smile, knowing the answer before I even mentioned it.
"Heh, right on the money." I confirmed, smiling and nodding, then giving them an apologetic smile, "I hope you don't mind me making these adjustments, It's just that I have some tasks for Victor to complete that he wouldn't be able to if he came with me."
"HAHAHA! It is no biggie at all. In fact, I had actually cleared my schedule for the entire month, just in case I was thrown in jail," Eveleen chimed, clutching her stomach as she laughed, "Though, Sir Gwyneira is aware of this, yes?"
"Of course, I wouldn't decide on these kinds of things without consulting him first. He is my personal butler and aide after all," I smiled and shook my head, crossing my arms.
"Heh, that is a good thing. Seeing as of how you two are so close, your bond makes me tear up a little," Muriel joked, wiping a fake tear from her eye.
"Heh," Atlas chuckled a bit from her gesture, invoking a playful grin from the Dame.
"Alright then, i'm glad the two of you talked this out first! I suppose those clothes are the ones you prepared for him," Eveleen asked, and I nodded in confirmation, "Hehe, then I suppose all I will need to do is cast an enchantment of illusion on the two of you?"
"Yes…though I didn't exactly talk to Araluen about this before hand, but could you also convince her to let you cast an illusion on her to make her appear as Victor? It'll be easier to fool everyone that way," I assured the trio, making Muriel roll her eyes and Atlas message his temples.
Eveleen paused for a moment, perhaps thinking of a way to convince me her to do the job.
"Okay, think of it as already done!" She sang, confusing me for a moment before she finished, "I'm sure she will jump at the opportunity to act as a Butler capable to talking down to King Llyr!"
"Pfft- HAHAHA! I'm sure we all would!" I chirped, tearing up a bit at the thought of her small stature trying to intimidate Llyr while she was pretending to be Victor.
The rest of them laughed as well, then the sound of the bathroom door opening was heard and we all stopped laughing upon seeing the creature that came out.
Victor was standing there in a white button-up with bishop sleeves that had gold cuff links with the Andraste crest on them, a dark magenta suit-vest with the same gold buttons and a pocket watch. Then black pants that had ruffles sewn into a section on the bottom side of each leg, complementing the black leather-healed loafers. And all brought together was a Long coat-like black blazer and a pair of dark magenta gloves and pink tourmaline earrings.
'Omg, my heart! Good job me!'
"Oh my!" Muriel gasped, covering her mouth with her hands before she walked over to the stunning butler to get a closer look, "People really are right when they say the clothes make the man. You look stunning Sir Gwyneira!"
"Y-you really think so?" Victor asked, his ears and face reddening from embarrassment as he looked towards me for a moment then back to Muriel.
"Does she think so? Oh, she knows so!" Eveleen added, clasping her hands together, "I must say, you really out did yourself, Viscount!"
"Of course I did, he is playing the part of me after all, so I had to make sure he looked good while doing so!" I smiled, placing my hand on my chest in a prideful gesture.
"I agree, in fact, if I had to admit it, I would say that even I find him a bit attractive," Atlas added, nodding his head.
"Indeed, indeed!" Eveleen sang, though paused as she remembered something, "Though, while Your Lordship is wearing heels, Sir Gwyneira is still a bit taller than you…Not like thats a problem tough! I can just cover it up with the illusion"
"That is what I was hoping for! Here, would this broach work as a suitable host for it?" I asked, bringing a broach out of pocket made of the same gold and crystals as his buttons and earings, though with a bat wing design.
"That is more than suitable, it's perfect in the sense of not being suspected by bringing the outfit together! Now, lets see…Perfect!" Eveleen exclaimed, taking it from my hands and placing it on his tie.
"Now he is even more handsome!" Muriel chickled, making Victor open his mouth a bit and his ears turn into pointed tomatoes.
"Of course he is, he is my butler after all!" I huffed, walking over to Victor and placing a hand on his shoulder while leaning on him as if he were my master piece of a sculpture.
"Thank you all for the complements," Victor added, straightening his face upon me touching him.
"No problem! Though it feels a little disapointing now that I have to place the illusion on him!" Eveleen expressed, before placing her fingers on the borach, "Oh well, i suppose we will have more chances later…at least the Viscount and I will!"
Then, as she filtered her energy into the broach, I removed my hand from his should and watched as his form blurred, then turned into that of Lev's.
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"...Not going to lie, it's at little unsettiling to another me," I joked, crossing my arms.
"Totally unerstandable, the last time i saw someone looking like me, I freak out and ended up punching it in in the face…Though it turned out to be a skinwalker, so it was fine," Atlas added, making me look at him with a werid look.
"Please don't say things like that, It feaks me out," I commented, shivering, then turning back to Victor, "How do you feel, anything out of the ordinary?"
"...Nope, all is good," He looked at himself and sighed, then looked back at me, "...I suppose this is it then?"
"Yup, all we need to do now is put Lev in a cloak, make him look like a knight underneath, grab his luggage and go," Eveleen concluded.
"Alright, we should go ahead and do so then," Atlas decided, clearly wanting to not see more than one of me and get out the room as soon as possible.
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The four of use were now walking down the hall that was closest to the palace's dock area, Victor staying behind in my quarters there, and the rest of the heroes' party on the boat.
Eveleen used an illusion to make her clothes look like a maids uniform, and changed her features, giving her brown hair and freckles. I now also looked a lot more different, my clothes looked like a heavy knights armor, my hair an light blue color and my elvish ears a bit shorter like a water spirits.
I carried my suit case and one of Atlas', while Eveleen carried a trunk similar to mine, but carrying her stuff. Muriel walked with us to act as our guard and representative as permission to let Atlas and his party to leave the port and kingdom.
While i offered to carry Atlas' trunk for him, he refused and insisted he carry it himself, which I was actually greatfull for. After all, who know what weird divine hero shit he carried in there.
As we approached the ship, which looked impeccable by the way, with all of the wood and inlaid gold on it, we were stopped by a guard. It was clearly his first day on the job, as he didn't seem to recognize Muriel.
"Halt! State your name and business!" He commanded, slamming down his spear and standing to attention.
"I am Dame Aysu, of the King's guard, And this is the Hero Atlas Clyyford. The Maid and Knight here are to accompany him and his party to the mainland. Now let us through," Muriel ordered, wearing an expression that clearly scared the new guard.
"M-My apologies Dame Aysu! Please go on ahead and take all the time you need!" He stuttered, immediately stepping aside and bowing.
Muriel walked past him, leading the rest of us to the ship, then Eveleen and Atlas walked up the gangway and onto the ship. As I was about to follow, I was stopped by Muriel.
"Wait," She said, grabbing my arm and making me turn to face her, then smiling, "Good luck Viscount, I pray that the next time we see each other are due to a much better situation."
"Heh, thank you Dame, and so do i," I replied, taking her hand and shaking it, then turning around and walking onto the ship with the others as she stood back and watched to make sure I was safely on.
"All accounted for?!" Evangeline called, then everyone responded with a yes, "Then lets get going!"
And just a few moments later, I was sitting on the deck, illusion removed and hood up, looking a the islands slowly fading in the distance, feeling much better than I ever had in the past few weeks.