The Emperor is Strange (Pafp) (BxB)

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    Theodore nodded frowning as he listened to her schold him. He felt like an idiot for all that he had done so far. He perked up a little when she said she would have to teach him. "I'll take whatever knowledge you have to give me. I want to be good at my job while I'm here" he responded. He had no idea what she had in store for him or that she was planning to make a fool of him. "Are you going to bring me to the banquet? I want to try and make a better impression with the emperor than what happened this afternoon"

    Rosaline was rather pleased with his trust and cooperation. It would be a rather shame to lose such a gullible and good looking servant, but it would be more displeasing to keep him and risk another thing like today."Alright, then you better listen closely since we have little time before the banquet" She held in a grin as she began talking of what to do, which was really the worst things to do.


    Look him straight in the eye, to show you are not ignoring him

    Sip a drink in front of him before handing over the drink, this shows that it is safe for him to consume

    While kneeling take a hold of his hand and kiss the back of it, showing loyalty to the kingdom.

    Put a special flower in his hair, it is very important if you want to get on his good side as it declares your obedience and will to serve.


    All of these of course were the worst things to do. Eye contact, touching him, sipping from same glass when but a servant. It was all very rude things to do and higher ups were very aware of that. After she listed others that either had to do with touching, speaking or approaching the emperor, all which were bad, she stopped and finished that it was all he needed to know. She hid a dark smile as she then made her way back to her room to get ready.


    (Time skip to banquet)

    Their were many people in the room. Other concubines lined up and sitting at separate tables lines up along the side of the red carpet which led to two throne like chairs and a table. Their were extra seats filled with nobles and the room hummed with noise.


    Rosaline sat at one of the tables, wondering how this would go. She glanced at her servant, would he do as she told him? Well she would just wait and see.


    Everything fell quiet when Lucian entered the room. He wore lavish clothing and jewels. A long cape and crown upon his head. He would pause at each table, greeting each who came as well as the concubines. Soon he got to their table, his eyes first looking upon Rosaline as he greeted her and thanked her for coming before he glanced at the familiar face along side her. Theodore...



    Theodore listened to her advice taking in all that she had told him. He was a bit confused by some of them thinking that they were the opposite of his instructions of what he was told involving Rosaline. He wanted to question it, but instead chose to ignore the warning thoughts in his mind. Besides, why would she want to do harm to his position? He had faith that she had his best interest at heart.


    At the banquet, he sat by her side holding a small bouquet of special flowers in his hand as he waited for the emperor to enter. He was ready to make a better impression on the man. He saw him enter and couldn't help, but stare. He looked so regal and commanded the attention of the room. He saw him approach their table and he stood up to near him . As he came close, he knelt down and kissed his hand like Rosaline had told him and handed him the flowers looking back at Rosaline to see if he did well.

    Lucian was about to ask Rosaline something but lost his train of thought when he noticed Theodore approach him with a bouquet of flowers in his hands. He turned his attention fully to him and was rather shocked when the young servant reached out and kissed the back of his hand after kneeling. Lucian felt rather speechless when Theodore went on to hand him the bouquet of flowers. Rosaline smirked at Theodore when he looked over at her.


    Silence fell in the room from those who were looking over while the actions took place. Rosaline held in her smile while Lucian looked down at the flowers in his hands that he had taken during his shock. This was something usually only those who would ask to serve and be apart of the palace of flowers, which was usually respectful. This being from a male and someone of low status was a very disrespectful thing almost an insult. "Oh my! I am so sorry your majesty for my servant being so disrespectful!" she spoke in a surprised and apologetic tone. Her hand over her lips where a small grin was spread out on her face.


    Usually Lucian would have been upset and sent the servant away for punishment but he felt...rather flustered. For some reason, he found himself preferring this over how he had first met Theodore. He remained silent while people whispered to one another. He was fine with forgiving him but he could not show mercy to someone when this many people were around. Perhaps he could take this as a chance to..


    Lucian looked to the flowers before at Theodore. "This..is unexpected." He started slowly, voice filling the silence. "But, this is rather interesting. So I will allow it." At these words Rosaline paled. What! Instead of punishment he was actually going to take the low born servant into the harem? Last time someone just shook his hand he had the hand chopped off! She never expected the Emperor to show more then mercy to this..this....

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    While Rosaline got filled with anger Lucian whispered something to a near by servant. As the servant returned he took something from her then took a step over to Theodore. He reached out and grabbed Theodore's wrist lightly before clipping a bracelet onto it. It was a bronze colored bracelet with a symbol on the inside of it. After placing the bracelet on Theodore he dropped his wrist and motioned for another servant to come over. He whispered to the servant. The servant then walked over to Theodore while Lucian went back to the banquet, chatting up at the next table. The servants gave him a bow and asked him to follow her.

    Theodore noticed the sudden silence and started to feel as though he had made a grave mistake. He stood up from his kneeling position and could hear the soft whispers all around the room while Rosaline apologized for his behavior. He dipped his head down in shaming already feeling like he was going to be punished for his wrongdoing.


    I should've just listened to the warnings in my head he thought glancing back at Rosaline as she seemed pleased at his mistake. He was starting to realize that she fed him false information just so she could have a moment just like this happen at the banquet.


    He was ready to face punishment when he heard the emperor's words. Allow what? he thought as he looked up to see Lucian clasp a bronze bracelet that seemed similar to the one Rosaline had. He followed after the servant still confused. "Um, what did I just do exactly and why did the emperor allow it?" he asked once they were out of earshot of the banquet

    "You don't know??" The maid looked at him with surprise. The maid stopped walking and looked around. No one seemed to be in the hallway, most likely since most were at the banquet. "Pardon me but, you seriously did something like that on accident?Your have no idea how lucky your are that you are alive!" She placed a hand on her head before taking a calming breath.


    "Okay well, what you just did was ask to serve his majesty in the harem. In other words become apart of the harem and serve as comfort. " The maid pointed to the bracelet on his wrist. "That bracelet there marks you as a low level concubine." she stated before dropping her hand. "I'm not sure why the emperor allowed it; but whatever the reason you are now a concubine." She then looked to him with a serious look. "I would advise not speaking of his to anyone else, you were lucky to avoid punishment but god knows what will happen if you say it was a mistake. " She told him then went back to walking.


    "Now, follow me. I am to take you to your room. " She led him to the flower palace and into a room. It was smaller then Concubine Rosalines but extravagant compared to the servants courters. "I hope it is to your liking. I am going to arrange for some new clothing and such for you to change into. If you require anything ring the bell there." Her head was slightly bowed the entire time. Even if it was a mistake, he was still her superior in this situation.

    Theodore had a panicked look on his face when the maid started to freak out about him having no idea about what he had done. "I could've died?...oh gosh. I-i was just following what Concubine Rosaline told me that was appropriate. She almost had me killed" he whispered. He started to grow a bit angry at Rosaline, but also fearful because she might try something worse since he had been spared from punishment.


    He listened as she explained and stared down at the bracelet. "So I have a job like Rosaline?....does this mean that the emperor will...want me for a 'special evening'?" he asked flustering about it. He hadn't imagine that something like that would happen, but the thought did bring up some fantasies he wouldn't dare speak aloud.


    He walked into his new room and had to admit that it was better than he ever expected to see. He looked back at the maid as she spoke. "New clothing?" he asked

    The maid herself couldn't help the heat to her own face when he asked if he would be wanted for a special evening. "Maybe..I don't think-" she thought to how the Emperor never seemed to have much interest in any of his current concubines. "I don't think you will at least. I mean, it seemed perhaps he did it for amusement." Though it would be quite something if the Emperor took great interest in the young man.


    At his questioning of new clothing she held in a small amused smile. "Well, I doubt you want to wear a dress. Your clothes of now will simply not due for this position, you need something that is better. " She stated. She then began to wonder what he would look like in a dress. "But...if you would prefer to where a dress I can go and get one" Perhaps because he did not have the intimidating air as those she usually served it was easier to relax and joke around like this. Though she would be in trouble if he was not a fan of her friendly attitude.

    Theodore nodded and couldn't help, but let out a chuckle. He had never wore a dress before, but the idea did seem to be an interesting image. "How about this? You get me one dress and see if it works for me. If it does, we can stick with dresses. If not, then I'll wear whatever outfits you thought that would be good for me to wear as a part of my new job title" he explained.


    He had to admit that he enjoyed the company of this maid and wanted to be around her. She seemed like she would be a good friend to have around her. "Do we have a deal?"

    "Really?!" Her eyes lit up and the maid gave a nod. "Okay! Lets do that then" Yes, a chance to see him in a dress! She couldn't pass this up. So she gave a quick bow, stating she would be right back then left. When she returned she actually did have a dress and she made sure to shut the door before handing it to him. "Need any help getting it on?" it was a pretty simple dress but had soft expensive fabric. She wasn't sure his size so she made a guess.


    She did already make an order for male clothing though, due to no matter how amusing him wearing a dress around may be if he did decide to wear a dress out in public. It would be best to have a back up for important events.

    Theodore looked at the dress and felt a hand over the fabric enjoying its touch. "I believe you might need to help me. I'm not sure how to put this on exactly" he admitted. He handed her the dress back and undressed before climbing into the dress. He looked back at her as she went to tighten up the dress. As she finished, he started to move around to see if he liked the feeling of it.


    He twirled a little in it. He had to admit that he liked the dress, but he wasn't sure that he would want to wear it all the time. "You know I wouldn't mind wearing these every so often. What do you think?"

    "Wow, you look actually pretty good" The maid said with a bit of surprise in her tone. She had expected it to be more humorous but it wasn't that bad. She looked him over and gave a small laugh. "You could probably pull off as a girl if enough effort was put in."


    She glanced to the door when she heard footsteps approaching. "Ah, that is probably the seamstress here for your measurements" She spoke out for the person standing behind the door to wait a moment before going around behind him to help take the dress off. Once off she quickly folded it and hid it under a pillow. She then made sure he was once again dressed in his previous outfit before opening the door and greeting the seamstress respectively.


    She stood off to the side while a tall women came in while what seemed like her assistant or servant carried her things. She looked over at him then approached him. She gave a bow of her head in greeting as well as respect for the higher status then circled him as she took in his figure. She was a rather professional seamstress, the best in the kingdom. She could make the best outfits for any kind of person.


    She gave a small nod to herself before pointing at his clothes. "You manage to pull of clothes such as that, I can't help but wonder how you will be in my clothing." She smiled to herself before waving to her assistant. The both of them then bowed to him before leaving the room.


    "I wonder what she will make" The maid had been so quiet while the seamstress was here it would seem like she came from no where with her sudden words. She looked over to him then smiled. "Come on! Lets get you washed up and into some pajamas. Tomorrow is gonna be a long day of lessons and people working on you" Meaning he would be getting his hair and such done in the morning along with lessons on proper manners and such so he didn't end up making another mistake in the future.


    She led him to a exclusive bath which was large and had rose petals floating around. It was exclusively for those of the flower palace. It was in the section for the concubines while consort get a higher graded one while the empress would use the same bath as the emperor. The maid went to grab him a towel and clothes for after the bath leaving him to himself in the empty room.


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    His personal maid.

    Theodore couldn't help, but cluster at the compliment. "Perhaps I could with a little from you" he suggested. He was about to go look at himself in the mirror when he heard the knock at the door. He looked over at his maid as she explained who it was. He went over to her as she helped him undress and redress in his original clothes.


    He watched as the seamstress examined him and took in his figure. He had to admit it felt strange that he was getting so much attention. He never had before, but then again he had never had the rank he did now.


    "Whatever she has in store, I hope it's good" he admitted. He listened to her explain that he had a long day tomorrow. He was curious what it had in store. He followed behind her to the bath staring at it for a moment. He turned back to his maid before she left. "Wait...may I ask your name?" he asked.


    Once she was gone, he laid in the bath enjoying it. He thought over all that had happened that day. From being a servant to Rosaline to becoming a Concubine himself, it seemed almost unbelievable. Wait till I tell mother he thought remembering that he promised to go write to her

    “Ah, my name is Marie” she had told him before leaving. It was rare to have her name asked for since most of the upper class never cared for the name of a servent unless they did something bad or really good. She felt that serving him would be the best person she had served in a long while.


    She returned half an hour later with a towel and some pajamas. “Finished bathing yet?” She called out while setting the pajamas down before walking over with the towel.


    Once he was ready to come out she wrapped the towel around him and let him dry himself off before walking with him back to the room where she helped him into the soft pajamas with muiltiple buttons.


    She then picked up the discarded towel to dry his hair properly then pointed to a chair. “Sit down. Gotta brush your hair” she told him. This sure seeemed it would be easier then brushing the long locks of the other concubines hair.


    She picked up a brush with a fancy design on the back then got to brushing.


    “ By the way, what may your name be? His majesty never mentioned it during all that.” She asked him curiously while gently brushing his hair. She found it rather soft which was nice. She began to wonder why though, that the emperor allowed a man to become a concubine. No one could do much about it sinc she was the ruler but it was quite odd. Well whatever the reason she wasn’t happy since she got to serve him. Plus if the emperor did swing that way...her cheeks reddened as an image went through her head.


    “So, what do you think of his majesty on first impression?” She couldn’t help but asked as she walked around him to get a better an angle to brush.

    "Marie, I like it" Theodore called as she left. He really did like her company and he hoped that they would be friends as long as he was working here. He finished as she called him out and dried himself off before walking back outside.


    He was surprised by the pajamas she helped him in since he never had anything quite as nice before, but he must get used to it because it was going to become his norm. He sat down where she motioned him to as she began to brush his hair. Her hands were soft and gentle as she moved the brush through his hair in swish motioned. He was surprised when she asked his name. "It's Theodore, but if you want you can call me Teddy. That's what my friends used to call me. That or Theo. You can choose" he explained


    He flustered at the mention of the emperor. "Well I did meet him this afternoon earlier and I didn't act as boldly as I did this evening. From what I've seen, he seem...like a surprise. You're not sure what he'll do. Is that accurate?"

    She wondered what nickname she should use. Well, she would figure out what she preferred to call him by tomorow.


    “ Your pretty spot on there. The emperor is a rather unpredictable person. “ she couldn’t even count how many strange things he has done so far. “He once brought in over a hundred cats to the castle and trained them all before declaring them as royal cats. Those cats now are all in a place to the south were people take care of them and visit. Their are still some cats in the castle now I think. Their was also a time he took in a wolf and managed to train it. “ animals weren’t the only things he had been apart of.


    “ Another time he suddenly went missing for a month then suddenly returned with a whole bunch of food from around the country! I’ve never seen a royal even look at something a commoner made, let alone go around eating it all.” She continued as she brushed one final time before setting down the brush. She tested with her fingers for any stray nots before leading him to the bed. “ Wel enough for today. Sleep well, if you need anything just call.” She told him before tucking him in.

    Theodore listened to her stories about the emperor and he happened to let out a chuckle since they seemed too ridiculous to be true even though they really were true. He felt through his hair as she finished noticing how it had no tangles to be found. She did a fine job he thought following after her to his bed. "I will see you in the morning Marie. Sleep well" he called


    Ooc: timeskip to morning?

    OOC: Time skip awayyy


    Time Skip


    The next morning Marie came in with a basket of food. Which consisted of fruits, water, and some nuts for this mornings breakfast. She set the basket down and approached the bed before lightly shaking him awake. "Wakey wakey, its time to get up and eat before we get started for the day!" she stated. Once she managed to wake him up she went over for a bed tray and set the food on it before placing it on his lap. It was rather large compared to a commoners meal and had food as extravagant and expensive as fresh fruit such as these oranges.