"Very well." He left the room dragging his tail behind him.
"You sure?" Mr Portman asked. "I know Charlie Boydsworth would make a fine tour guide. He knows this place like the back of his hand."
"That leads to my bed chambers and personal study. I prefer privacy in those areas."
(I figured I'd attempt to make my beast a bit smarter. At least tell her half the truth.)
"No no no! That's not what I meant at all." He would have blushed if he could. "I thought it would be better to entertain you while you stayed. Would you like to see the library?"
"No. She knew knitting. Her best friend was Leila." He sat back reminiscing. "She was amazing with paint, dancing, and singing. No instrument was foreign to her, even at thirteen years old."
He shook his head. "My sister had hands like yours." He looked away awkwardly. "It's odd having a human in the castle. I think it's been two years since the curse was cast."
He picked up his food with his hands. "Also, forgive my lack of manners, but I can't tell the difference between my servants and the real dishes. So I don't use them. The table is regularly cleaned though."
He took a bite and swallowed it whole. "I also can't chew."
They made it to the banquet hall and were greeted by the same teapot as last night.
" bon appetit, lord and madam." He said.
(I just realised how fucked up it is that the dishes were originally people. I will never see Beauty and the Beast the same way again.)