Chapter 158: Adorabella Greengrass!
{Guest Landing, Greengrass Manor, Somewhere in England}
{30th Oct 1991}
{3rd Person POV}
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Rigel stumbled as the sense of weightlessness and compression that frequently came with the side-along apparition overwhelmed him. His grip on her small waist tightened momentarily as he got his bearings right. His eyes took in the room they had arrived in.
It was a large room with an open entrance. He looked around and noticed that he was standing on a polished marble floor a few feet away from the entrance to the grand foyer of the Greengrass mansion. The room is expansive, with high, vaulted ceilings adorned with intricate frescoes depicting serene woodland scenes, likely enchanted to show the passage of the seasons. Crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling, casting a warm, inviting glow that reflects off the marble and illuminates the room in a soft, golden light.
The walls were lined with portraits of the people, likely the Greengrass ancestors, each elegantly framed and enchanted to nod or smile at passersby occasionally. Rich, deep green draperies framed tall, arched windows that offered glimpses of the beautifully manicured gardens outside. The scent of fresh flowers and a hint of magical incense permeated the air, creating a sense of tranquility.
In the center of the foyer stands a grand staircase with ornately carved wooden banisters that sweep gracefully upwards to the upper floors. The steps are covered with a lush, emerald-green carpet that muffles your footsteps, adding to the serene atmosphere.
On the other side of the foyer, a corridor leads to other parts of the mansion, each doorway hinting at further rooms and the promise of more magical wonders within the Greengrass estate. The overall ambiance is one of sophisticated charm and timeless elegance, with every detail meticulously maintained to reflect the noble heritage of the Greengrass family.