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[color=DDB775]Time:[/color] 12pm 
[color=a187be]Location:[/color] Edin Theater
[color=DDB775]Interaction:[/color] [@Helo] Callum [@Silverpaw] Wulfric 
[color=a187be]Mention:[/color] [@FunnyGuy] Lorenzo [@Lava Alckon] Drake/Farim [@Samreaper] Kazumin [@JJ Doe] Fritz
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The applause still rang through the theater, yet Edin lounged in his chair like a king already bored of his court's adoration. His smirk stretched lazily across his face, as though the ovation were meant for him alone. Then Fritz addressed him and he shifted, wearing the kind of grin that didn’t quite reach his eyes. 

[color=DDB775]“Ah, yes… the performances.”[/color] he drawled, voice thick with feigned nostalgia, like he was recalling some grand epic.

[color=DDB775]“Hmm… let’s see. There was the intriguing ostrich show...A daring choice. But I was certainly surprised ostriches could be so intelligent. I enjoyed it. ”[/color] He gave an appreciative nod. [color=DDB775]“Then the piano…”[/color] His hand flapped dismissively as if brushing away dust.

His smile widened as he proclaimed. [color=DDB775]“And, of course, Duke Vikena’s vulgar poetry. Charming, truly.”[/color] He chuckled under his breath.

Then, his entire demeanor shifted again as though struck by sudden inspiration. [color=DDB775]“Ah! But then there was Mr. Kazumin Nagasa!”[/color] Edin clapped once loudly and deliberately. [color=DDB775]“Sheer brilliance! My guards have already sent for him. I simply must meet the man behind such… raw talent.”[/color]

Meanwhile Queen Alibeth's gaze briefly swept over Count Hendrix with faint curiosity. [color=a187be][i]One wonders why you were so eager to question us upon our opinion. [/i][/color]

She raised her glass and politely said, [color=a187be]“A well-done performance by all.”[/color] 

The applause reignited like a flame as the monarchs finished giving their thoughts and Edin soaked it in as if it were the very air he breathed. He stood, arms spread wide, every much the king who thought himself a god among insects. 

[color=DDB775]“And let us not forget,”[/color] he announced, voice booming, [color=DDB775]“All the proceeds from this marvelous evening will go to charity!”[/color] The applause roared up again momentarily.

As a silence followed for Callum and Wulfric to give their opinions, Alibeth rose from her seat.

[color=a187be]“I will take my leave,”[/color] she announced simply, not bothering to make it a request.
Without another glance toward the stage or the lingering crowd, she turned and stepped away, her gown trailing behind her. A few of the guards instinctively fell into step beside her.

Edin, watching her go, let out a low, exaggerated sigh before shaking his head with an amused smirk. [color=DDB775]“Ah, there she goes! My dear wife, always the first to leave a good time.”[/color] He spread his hands in mock lament before chuckling to himself. [color=DDB775]“Well! I suppose not all of us have the stamina to enjoy an evening properly.”[/color] His smile widened at his own jest, eyes flicking toward the remaining members of the royal family.
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