Mischief times two (For Cleverfox)
 

Cristian let out a soft sigh. He knew it was going to be hard work being a guardian to the king but what he didn't know was that he was actually guardian to the kings children. In particular he was in charge of Ashe. One of the kings identical twin sons. Sneaky foxes they were. Running a hand through his grey hair the wolf stayed where he was sitting in the dressing area as the boys were being fitted for new outfits for a ball that was coming up that they had to attend. You could say at least one of them wasn't happy about it and he had no problem letting the whole world know.

Alexander wouldn't stay still while they were measuring him. He shot a nasty glare at the tailor. "Watch where you put your hands you pervert or I'll tell my father!" He snapped to the man who just looked confused since he wasn't doing anything wrong. The tailor quickly apologized and that made the fox grin. " Yeah you should be sorry. I could have your shop closed down just like that." He snapped his fingers as his bushy tail swept behind him. He was only in a white tank top. knickers and socks as he was being fitted for the new clothes. He wanted this to be over. Alex was so incredibly bored. He pushed at his twin a bit then tugged on one of Ashe's ears and brought him closer to whisper to him. "Wanna have a little fun with the tailor?" He teased. It was always fun messing with people and even more fun when he got to do it with his brother. He just made sure the two wolves couldn't hear him.

Seth had been more than well aware of just what this assignment entailed but since he was a seasoned soldier he didn't let the fact that he found the position of glorified babysitter beneath him. His green eyes had a calm look held within but at the same time his ears flicked as he heard the unhappy prince issuing his threats. He wasn't quite sure if that was his charge or that of his colleague, the fact that the boys were identical twins making that task a bit difficult. "I don't know which of you is making that fuss but you need to cut it out," Seth called out with a bit of a growl. While the tailor was completely at the mercy of the young princes the wolves at least had the authority to take them to task for any mischief or outright bad behavior.

Ashe was fidgeting himself but not being as vocal as his brother since he was more soft spoken than his twin. His blue eyes shifted toward Alex as the other fox kit issued his threat and then grabbed his ears, that getting him to playfully snap at his brother before looking interested when Alex asked his question. "What kind of fun did you have in mind?" he questioned, not sure what his brother was planning but he was usually up for following the other into mischief. He was dressed the same as his brother right now and just as over this whole fitting, Ashe not the least bit interested in this ball that his parents were holding and that the twins were being forced to attend. He already had plans for that, he just had not as of yet shared said plans with his twin.

Cristian glanced to the other wolf. He was in fact newer to this whole thing and not as seasoned of a soldier as Seth was but he knew it wasn't good news when it took two people, including someone as good as Seth was, to handle two little teenagers. He watched Seth curiously to just get an idea of how to better handle the twins. " How long have you been serving the king?" He asked since he had only recently himself come to be a babysitter of the twins. To be honest Seth intimidated him a bit but he tried to not let on to that. He was a soldier after all! Or well, was one. He was now as the other would have put it. A glorified babysitter.

Alex heard Seth and just smirked. He enjoyed messing with Seth as well but for now his eyes were on the tailor. " Yes Seth!" He called out to let him know he heard him before bringing his attention back to his more meek sidekick. " Just follow what I do." He whispered with a sly grin on his face then looked to the poor tailor who was just trying to dress them.

" You know what Mister. I don't like any of these outfits you designed. They are utter rubbish." He said in a snarky tone knowing this was the tailors way of living.. He grabbed hold of the fabrics and hopped down from where he was standing and ran to where the tailor had left a pair of scissors and just started snipping away at the newly made clothes. Weeks or work. Ruined.

"My clothes!!" The tailor called in distress.

Seth glanced over at his companion when Cristian asked how long he had been serving the King. "I have been in His Majesty's service since I was little older than the young princes," he replied since he had started out as a squire and had moved his way up in the ranks. Seth had been quite good at his job which just made him all the more curious as to what had prompted the King to choose him for this particular job.

Ashe looked at his brother when Alex told him to just follow his lead. He wasn't quite so sure what it was that his brother was going to be doing but he did watch what the other prince was up to as he turned his attention to the unfortunate tailor.

"Alex..." Ashe said in confusion before watching as his brother grabbed a pair of scissors and then started to mutilate the fabric. His ears twitched as he heard the cries of the tailor but before he could do more than grab a pair of scissors himself this entire scene was interrupted.

Hearing the distressed cries of the tailor Seth jumped to his feet and rushed back to the dressing area, which had been cordoned off by a sheet for privacy. Reaching out he grasped the young prince's hand, the one that held the scissors, and pulled it away from the clothes before he could do more damage. The garment itself was ruined but perhaps the cloth might still be salvaged. "Just what do you think you're doing?" Seth asked in a stern tone, the grip that he had on the prince's wrist remaining firm but not hard since he wasn't actually trying to hurt the boy.

Still his ears were pinned back and it was clear that he was not happy with this behavior.

Cristian was amazed to hear how long he had been in it but that was soon cut short by the cries of the poor tailor. He just followed after Seth to see what the distress was. His eyes widening when he saw what had been done. "Alexander..." He said in a hushed tone but went over to Ashe who hadn't moved. When he was there looking at them he could tell them apart. Alexander was much more 'brave' and daring you could say. The one who usually caused the trouble and seemed to just drag Ashe along with him. " Ashe... Ah... Mister Andrews while ah.... Seth takes care of Alexander, the young Ashe will behave just fine to let you dress him." He said. "I also assure you you will not lose any money for this happening."

Alexander thought this was the funniest thing ever and he would have kept going until Seth grabbed him. The young kit growled. his ears pinning back. " Are you forgetting who you're talking to Seth?? I am the future king! Unhand me at once!!!" Like that was going to work. he was just a 15 year old brat.

Seth arched a brow when the boy had the nerve to speak to him in such a manner and then order him around as though he had any real authority. "I believe that it is you who is forgetting some things young prince. One you are forgetting that you have a twin, two you are forgetting that I answer to your father and not to you and three you are forgetting that I was given the authority to discipline you," Seth said, speaking calmly and yet with a stern edge to his voice to show that he was not the least bit happy with the boy's behavior. "Discipline that you are clearly very sorely in need of." As he said this he looked around and then glanced at the tailor. "Sir, is there perhaps a back room where I might have a bit of privacy with the young prince?" his asked, his tone polite but his words ominous to say the least.

Ashe had been too shocked to react to his brother's antics, nevermind join him, but he did shift his gaze to Cristian when the man entered and then started to speak. "I don't recall saying that. I've had more than enough of this, thank you very much," Ashe said, showing that he was far from a meek little thing. While it was true that he wasn't quite as outspoken as his brother that didn't mean that he was going to just meekly go along with what the other wanted. "You aren't my boss," he felt the need to add, even though it wasn't the truth.

Mr Andrews seemed to be fretting. Brand new fabric just for the princes...destroyed... What would he put them in now? He looked to Seth. Ah.... a back room? He looked around and then nodded. [b]" Ah yes. There is a room you may use. He reached into his pocket and pulled a key out. Trusting the bodyguards of the Princes to not use it for anything inappropriate. He was hoping that brat would get what's coming to him but he would never say that out loud. " It's just over there." He pointed to a closed off door in the distance. Mr Andrews then brought his attention back to Ashe and Cristian. " Ah, my young prince. Your father wished me to dress you in the finest of clothing." He said. and Cristian nodded in agreement.

"My prince I do believe you know where sir Seth is taking your brother. Unless you wish to join him it would be best if you behave. I won't ask you again. Stay still and let Mr.Andrews dress you." He had a stern edge to his voice. Showing he wasn't happy with how he was acting.

Alexander was jerking as hard as he could against Seth's grip but that was just not working. No matter how many times he did it he was stuck in the others hand. "I said let me go!!! You'll be sorry!!!" He said trying to threaten his guardian. He could remember the first day Seth started watching him and his brother. Threatening him just wasn't going to work.

Reaching out a hand Seth took the key that was being handed to him by the tailor, his other hand still grasping the wrist of the errant young prince that he was in charge of. "Thank you sir, I will return the key the moment I no longer have use of the room," Seth said with a slight inclination of his head before he looked down at the little fox who was still protesting this. "Oh really? And what did your father tell you the last time you tried to make me pay Your Highness?" Seth questioned, actually having to fight against the urge to smirk as he posed that question to the struggling young prince. He wasn't the least bit concerned with the threats as he had the blessing of the King himself and so after asking that question he proceeded to the back room, pulling the young prince along with him and using the key to unlock the door. "You are in for a lesson you won't soon forget my young prince," Seth scolded as he led the way into the backroom. "Destroying that fabric was completely out of line."

Ashe looked at Cristian when he heard what his guardian was saying, the little silver haired fox pinning his ears and narrowing his blue eyes. "I have done nothing save for suffer through this boredom for entirely too long," he said, sounding more than a little bit disgruntled. His gaze went to the tailor for a brief moment but he disregarded the man soon after. "I tire of this and I am ready to leave now," he said, waving a dismissive hand at Cristian.

Alexander glared darkly at that little comment. He remembered just what his father had said: 'Alexander my son. I have given Seth full guardianship of you. You shall treat him as if his word is mine because I give him my blessing. He is allowed to punish you if you are out of line. It will be best if you remember who is in charge.'. He groaned just thinking about it. How his father could allow some brute to punish him like this. He couldn't get away no matter how hard he tried and once they were in the room he knew what was coming. "You wouldn't dare...." He hissed and tried to jerk his arm away.

Cristian frowned. " You both only just arrived. After you get this fitting done you'll be free of it and we can go around town like we were going to do afterwards." He hoped hearing that they could go on an outing around town would bring the young highness to agree to have this done. He knew the boys were in the castle for longer than anyone would want to be so a trip out was always fun. [b]" Now hold still. This is my last warning. If you will not agree then you will leave me no other choice but to make you see it my way."

Seth was well aware of the King's words as he had been present for that little discussion with the twin princes and so he just looked at Alexander and attempted to keep himself from smirking as the little prince seemed to realize the situation that he was in currently. "Oh you think not Your Majesty? Well I think it's time I proved to you just what I am willing to do and first and foremost I am willing to keep you from behaving like a brat and to teach you to be the gentleman I know you're capable of being," Seth said as he sat down on a large crate and then unceremoniously hauled the young prince over his lap. "For the record someone who behaves in the manner you just did would make for a poor King."

The fact that they had only just arrived was not something that Ashe really wished to have pointed out to him and he issued a faint growl when he heard Cristian's words. His ears pinned back slightly and he sort of glared at his guardian. "Well it's felt like ages, that's how boring this is," Ashe said though the mention of being able to go out and explore around town was actually something that got his attention, his ears perking up ever so slightly. He didn't want to stand around and be fitted for clothes that he didn't want to wear in the first place but at the same time he did want to actually be able to go on an outing and maybe have some fun.