The knights burst out laughing.
Chubby rolled dramatically across the floor.
Raya facepalmed from under the table.
I continued. "And then Belle finds the Beast—who is NOT actually bad. I mean he had anger issues, but honestly he was dealing with a curse, trauma, and no access to therapy."
Knight #14 raised a hand. "So… he was hairy?"
"Yes."
"Very?"
I raised a brow and replied, "Very."
"Like… full beast?"
"Yes! THAT'S THE POINT!"
Milabuella sighed dreamily. "I want to be Belle."
I choked. "You—what? Why?"
"Because Belle is beautiful and loved. And she finds a prince. And she is kind to everyone…"
She stared at me with the sweetest smile she had ever worn.
It sent chills down my spine. Princess Milabuella being nice to me? Something was wrong. Terribly wrong.
"Are you sure you're feeling well?" I asked cautiously.
"Yes," she said. "I just want to be friends."
Friends.
FRIENDS?! This was the same girl who used to glare at me like I was stealing her future screen time.
