forum Cinderella AU // OxO // Closed

Started April 17, 2020 by @ElderGod-Icefire

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He nodded slightly, and headed to the prince's room. He found the crutches, and came back.

Lloyd was still sitting quietly on the ground when Ellis returned, seeming mildly annoyed, but otherwise alright.

Ellis crouched, holding out the crutches.

"Thanks, Ellis…" Lloyd sighed again and accepted the crutches, carefully hoisting himself back up onto his feet.

Ellis nodded. "Of course." He replied.

Lloyd took a few seconds to gather himself before looking up at Ellis again. "Sorry I'm such a dumbass…"

Ellis shrugged. "It's fine."

"I just really hate the crutches…" He sighed.

"I know, I know. But you'll heal up." Ellis replied with another shrug.

Lloyd nodded. "I don't even remember where I was going…" He laughed weakly. "Just didn't want to be stuck in my room anymore…"

Ellis laughed a little. "Hm. You could go out to the gardens?"

"That'd be nice… care to join me, Ellis?" Lloyd offered, raising an eyebrow questioningly.

Ellis blinked. "Oh– I…I have chores to do." he looked away. "I can't."

"Ah… I'm not sure I'm allowed to go outside alone, but I can try…" Lloyd hummed thoughtfully. "I don't know if the guards would try to stop me."

Ellis shrugged slightly. "Ah. Sorry."

"Well, I… I'll see you later, Ellis." Lloyd smiled weakly and headed off down the hall.

Ellis waved. "Yeah. See you." he replied.

Lloyd headed out to the gardens and sat down with a sigh. He was soon joined by two guards, who simply stood silently at either side of him.

(Gtg soon)

Ellis went back to his work, letting out a breath and shaking his head.

Lloyd glanced up to see the end of a rifle looking through the bushes. He jumped up and shouted quickly to the guards. They jumped to cover him, and Lloyd jumped as he heard a gunshot. "Phillip!" He cried as the guard fell to the ground. The other one quickly ushered him inside, keeping him covered the whole time.