Beasts Of Pennsylvania - | The Nature of the Beast |

6.

Davina sat in the guest bedroom for the remainder of the day. She had a bathroom in her room that she could use. Tea sat on the coffee table in the seating area of the room so she wouldn't be thirsty. And she hardly ate much as it was so that wasn't an issue for her either. She sighed tiredly. She wanted to be at her own place; a one bedroom apartment Victor paid for. When she arrived in Pennsylvania, she didn't like the idea of staying in the family home with everybody else. She didn't mind getting to know them, but she preferred being by herself. So, Victor graciously offered to pay for one. It was small, but perfect for her. She was comfortable there, but it wasn't home to her. She hadn't felt at home in a long time, and accepted a long time ago that it's likely she never would again. It didn't bother her like it used to. A faint knock was heard at the door. Davina sat up in her bed, scooting further down to get a better view of the door.

"Come in." Davina said. After a moment, the door opened to reveal Eloise. She stood at the door frame, her hands folded in front of her.

"You've been requested to join the king and a few others for dinner in the dining hall." Eloise said. Davina frowned, wondering why she had been requested to join.

"The king asked that you dress accordingly." Eloise said before Davina stood up from the bed.

"I changed out of the short maids uniform. What I'm wearing is an improvement, I'd say." Davina said as she approached her. Eloise looked down, examining her outfit. She wore leggings and a baggy, worn out sweatshirt that hung off her shoulder. Eloise looked up at her with an unsure look on her face. She shook her head and sighed before entering the room. She walked over to the closet, pulling the double doors open and looking inside. She pushed a few outfits out of the way before finding a certain one. She pulled it out and set it down on the bed. Davina walked over, looking down at what laid in front of her. Davina turned to her with an unsure look on her face as she eyed the satin green gown. She hadn't realized it was that kind of event. Davina had no problem with dressing up, she just never had to wear something so elegant before. She sighed as she picked up the dress, taking it off of the hanger. She went to the bathroom, changing into the gown before stepping out. Eloise gasped as Davina came into sight.

"It's a little snug, but it's beautiful. Compliments your hips." Eloise said. The dress had a slit running up the leg, leading up her upper thigh. The dress did indeed compliment her hips. Her curves were much more apparent in the dress. The tightness of the dress also did a nice job at accentuating her large chest. Davina curled her lip up, feeling a little uncomfortable. It was way out of her comfort zone, but she couldn't deny that Eloise did a nice job at picking out a dress. Eloise reached behind, taking her hair out of it's ponytail. She pulled the hair forward, wincing as she saw. She ran over to the vanity, pulling out a hairbrush.

"We'll have to do this quickly. Come sit." Eloise said. Davina hesitantly went and allowed Eloise to sit her down in the chair. Eloise pulled out a hair dryer as well and began to work her magic. Eloise remembered what it was like in her time. She remembered getting her hair done this way, not knowing how to work curlers or an iron. She preferred it much more considering it gave her thin hair volume. Eloise finished in less than five minutes. She pulled a bag out of the drawer, pouring out the contents. Davina turned in her chair, seeing what had been in the bag. She groaned when she realized it was makeup. She wondered for a moment why Dean included such stuff in a guest bedroom. Eloise quickly applied some blush, mascara, and a nude lipstick before pulling her out of her seat and turning her to face the mirror. Davina examined herself, feeling rather impressed with Eloise's skills. She turned, forgetting Eloise was there to see how she looked from the back. Her jaw dropped as she saw how she looked. Eloise giggled, gaining the attention of Davina.

"My, I remember what it was like having something to look at back there. It's just depressing doing so now." Eloise said, making the both of them laugh.