The beast was surprised at this young woman. Obviously she was afraid -after all, who wouldn't be afraid of a massive, 8 foot monster such as him?- but she didn't wail or beg for her life. He could hear her soft sobs, though he didn't try to comfort her. If he were to get so much as a foot closer to her, she might become even more distressed. He jerked his head to the side, looking back when he heard her fall. He simply exhaled, white breath coming from his nostrils, and he continued on without a word.<br/><br/>A large, towering castle soon came into view. The beast shoved the doors open and entered. "Jaques!" he shouted, the stone walls echoing with his thundering voice as he shut the doors behind Belle once she had entered. Down the steps came a man in his mid twenties, hurrying to heed his master's call. "Yes m-" At the bottom of the steps he paused, seeing Belle. The boy could only blink in shock; what on earth had his master done?? The beast didn't seem to notice his hesitation, or at least didn't seem to care, "Jaques, show.... HER to her room" The beast left that instant, heading up the steps to his own room. Jaques gave Belle a smile, then gestured to follow him. "I'm sure you're cold. Let's get you warmed up and comfortable."