Payments Due

[Taiylor Wallace]

The people had cheered louder than she'd ever heard at her announcement, and before they danced, all manner of people thanked and congradulated Rogal. Marcellus stood stiffly by Miranos, trying not to quake with fear as Miranos stood expressionless, fuming with rage inside. Lenny enjoyed the attention from all the ladies who just thought he was the cutest thing in the world. Brammond kept close to Timur and Ben, introducing them to everyone he could so they might be more comfortable with the idea of werecreatures. Witches were already in with Brammond and Rogal, but the others would need work.
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Rogal came to take Amelia's hand, kissing it like a gentleman. "Princess," he smiled as he bowed. "May I have this dance?" He could be a gentleman for sure. But, being a Prince, of course he could. Even so, this was a real gentleman, not just a fake, icy-hearted fraud like Marcellus or Miranos.

[Rose Swan]

Amelia smiled at his request. "Why of course, Prince." she said with a curtsy. Despite her sassy and fiery demeanor, she could be a lady as well. She got into the proper form with Rogal and began dancing as the music started. "They love you already. And Miranos is raging mad. Sadly, they're both on my dance card and I do not look forward to them. Marcellus may try something. I don't know. He's actually next. I don't think he'll try anything ridiculous though because he's surrounded by people. Jesus, I'm rambling again. I'm sorry." she said with a sigh. This was the more interesting but least fun part of the night. She'll have to deal with the wrath of a king and a certain threat of war.

[Taiylor Wallace]

"They love me because they love my father and you. They trust you. As for Miranos and Marcellus... I'm dead sure Miranos will try to blackmail you or scare you into marrying Marcellus instead... But I'll protect you from anything he might try." He drew her closer as he made glaring eye contact with Miranos, and he shot a deadly gaze back, gracefully stepping away in time with Amelia. The man could dance like nobody's business. Everyone was watching them, of course, hoping to see whether or not the couple was actually in love.

[Rose Swan]

Amelia knew what he was glaring at, she saw it out of the corner of her eye. She gave a brilliant smile now, hoping that would please everyone. She wasn't quite in love yet. She still barely knew him. And here they were, getting married. It was all happening so quickly, and she hadn't quite caught up even though she was the head of it all. "Thank you. You've been such a trooper through all of this. I feel like I've dragged you through Hell already, and here you are ready to take an arrow for me. It's crazy. I still feel like I owe you something." she said with another sigh. She noticed Marcellus glaring at them both out of the corner of her, and she finally pressed her lips against Rogal's. This would probably send the point home for everyone in the room.

[Taiylor Wallace]

Rogal froze in his tracks as her lips met his, his eyes left wide with surprise. But as his mind kicked back in and he realized what she was doing, he drew her even closer and leaned into the kiss. Marcellus, seeing this, glanced nervously at his father, and went completely white to see Miranos smiling. Whatever the King was smiling about, it wasn't good for anyone.
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Rogal pulled back slowly from Amelia and chuckled. "Thanks for the warning." As the song came to an end, Marcellus came forward. He was practically required to dance with Amelia, being her now-former Regent. He looked scared, and she knew it was because of his father and what the ruthless king might do to not only everyone else, but his own son.
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"Your majesty," Marcellus muttered, bowing to Amelia. Rogal kissed Amelia's hand once more before stepping back.

[Rose Swan]

Amelia smiled slyly at his joke, but the song ended before she could say anything more. That and Miranos' smile scared her speechless. She smiled brilliantly at Marcellus as he greeted her. "Hello, Prince Marcellus." she said before taking form again for the next song. She could practically feel Rogal's eyes on them, just making sure he didn't dare harm her. "I trust you'll be departing with your father and your things by the end of the week?" she asked with perched eyebrow.[/color]

[Taiylor Wallace]

"Uhm... T-Tomorrow, actually..." Marcellus stuttered. He was terrified, and he he finally met her eyes near the end of the song, "Amelia, for God's sake, don't marry the witch, please-"
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"My turn, son," Miranos stepped up, and it took all the courage Marcellus had not to flee in terror from him and just allow himself to be shoved aside. Miranos smiled ever so sweetly to Amelia. "You look lovely, your ladyship. I'd like to speak with you later if I may, in private. I'm sorry for my son's constant badgering of you to marry him. I've heard tell that he said I want him to marry you, but that's just not true. I'm not that kind of man."

[Rose Swan]

Amelia maintained a brilliant smile with the King. "I think this is private enough, your highness. I still stand firm in my refusal for your son, no matter his motives. My manner of ruling is very different than his, and I very strongly disprove of his method. Apologies, your highness. Now, what is it you'd like to discuss? I'd rather not upset my fiancé. He's very protective of me." she warned.

[Taiylor Wallace]

"My dear, of course not. No, my son was mistaken. He said he would destroy your witch and dragon if you didn't marry him, if I heard correctly. No, what was meant to happen is for you to marryme. And my threat is much harsher and very real unlike his spineless approach. There are fourty cannons aimed at this castle right now, and an army of my men outside ready to raid the city. And your dear witch has been poisoned. You might've noticed he's been acting odd. And he doesn't possess the power to help himself, nor does his father. I do my homework. And I'll sweeten the deal a little bit and not kill Marcellus like I was planning to do after these pleasantries. I've disowned him already, he is nothing but my slave now."
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He chuckled as the song ended, "And your brother... don't expect to see him again if you tell anyone." He kissed her hand with a smile, and next came Brammond.

[Rose Swan]

Amelia's glowing smile faltered after his threat. No, she couldn't allow this. As Brammond came in to save her from Miranos, she forced herself to smile again. "Smile and act like everything is normal, your highness. No matter how angry you get, do not stop smiling. Rogal was poisoned by Miranos. Forty cannons at the castle. Army outside the city. He's threatened Lenny. It's not Marcellus he wants me to marry. It's him. It's like he was expecting this. What do we do?" she said through her teeth. She sounded scared and worried. Her eyes wouldn't leave Rogal, simply fearing the poison finally doing its work. "I can't marry Miranos, that's utterly disgusting. And... I actually did want to marry Rogal. Not out of the plan, but that was my genuine desire. I don't think I let him know that and I'm afraid I never will." And despite her best attempt, her smile faltered. Tears were stinging her eyes. It looked more than anything like she was reminded of her father again.