[Gaston was so occupied keeping an eye on the castle door, as well as keeping an eye out for very large, furry beasts who may inhabit the castle, that he absolutely failed to notice this smol girl approach him from behind. When his shoulder's tapped, he doesn't just turn; he whirls around on the spot, evidently alarmed and reaching for his pistol with one hand.]
AAAH!
[Aaand then he realizes it's nothing more than a girl. That's when he relaxes his stance again.]
I mean... Aah, what a surprise! What are you... doing here? Should you not be at the party?
So sorry for the delay!
AAAH!
[Aaand then he realizes it's nothing more than a girl. That's when he relaxes his stance again.]
I mean... Aah, what a surprise! What are you... doing here? Should you not be at the party?