“Are you sure, master?”
He smiled brightly, “But of course! It makes sense, does it not?”
I nodded meekly and took the dress and mask. I was about to close his door when Claude walked up.
“A butterfly. How fitting.”
I frowned at him, “The master wants you, and Hannah.”
He nodded, “They you better go get her.”
I nodded and went down the stairs until I nearly ran into the lilac haired maid.
“Hannah. I’m worried.”
“What is it?” she asked kindly.
“It’s about the master.”
She stiffened then, “Yes?”
I sighed, “I don’t trust Claude. I think he’s planning something. Everyone but the master knows that you are by far much more loyal to him.”
She nodded.
“Please, protect him.”
“Of course, little one.”
I sighed, “He wishes to see you as well. He and Claude are in his chambers.”
She smiled softly and nodded before rushing to our master.
I went down stairs to my room to change.
Tonight was the costume ball and I would have another chance to prove myself to my master.
I undid my dress and took it off carefully. I slipped on the blue dress I had been given and laced up the back. I put the mask on carefully before slipping on satin wings that spread above my head before they flowed down the back of the dress.
I walked out of my room and returned to my master. He wore Hannah’s clothing and a long blonde wig.
I had to cover my mouth to keep from giggling but I couldn’t help it.
“What are you laughing at?”
I looked down at the ground. “I’m sorry sir. You just … look rather pretty as a girl.”
He rolled his eyes, “Your flattery will get you nowhere.”
I bow my head, “Of course.”
“Those wings don’t suit you at all, either.”
