Kyrisse

More Than A Lifetime (Kyrisse x Neno 1445)

Adrian stopped. It was annoying that she needed to ask. But it was more annoying that she was there when he really didn't need her at all. While he wanted nothing more than to send her back to her family or wherever it is she came from, he was not a cruel man. There's always a reason why these people serve us. Mostly it's to earn enough to feed their families. If these servants have as much as we do, they wouldn't choose to endure a lifetime of servitude, Adam had once said. While he didn't really care about any of their reasons, he had to admit that it was true.

"I don't need anything," he started. "...At least, for now," he added. "Take the time to get to know the castle so that you don't get lost. It'll be annoying to have to send someone to look for you." And with that, he continued walking, not bothering to turn back.

More Than A Lifetime (Kyrisse x Neno 1445)

Adrian looked at both his mother and his brother. Adam had started conversing pleasantly with Emily. The Queen had also started talking with Amelie. She introduced her new handmaiden to her old one and asked Amelie to be oriented by Alisa regarding her preferences.

At least, she's prettier than the two, Adrian thought idly as he finished his tea. He had no plans of chatting with her the way the queen and Adam did with their own handmaidens. What he wanted done will be commanded, there was no need to talk in between. He stood up, excused himself and made his way out of the balcony and into the castle's hallway.

More Than A Lifetime (Kyrisse x Neno 1445)

The queen looked at each girl as they spoke, a thoughtful look on her face as she observed how each spoke and what their mannerisms are. She was a good judge of character and had already decided as soon as each spoke their names. After a few seconds of silence, she spoke up once again. "Amelie would be my handmaiden." She looked towards Adrian. "Alessandra would be your handmaiden, my first born."

Adrian was tight lipped as he looked at his mother then at Alessandra. He didn't say anything.

"And finally, Emily to my second born," the queen finished. She looked at both Alessanda and Emily. "You shall both attend to my sons..."

"Surely you don't mean for her to wait on me while I bathe," Adrian interjected dryly, earning him a chuckle from his brother. But they both fell to silence when their mother turned her stern stare at them.

"Fine," Adrian sighed.

More Than A Lifetime (Kyrisse x Neno 1445)

All three royals were laughing when the guard announced the arrival of the handmaidens. Queen Anne dabbed at her eyes from laughing so hard. She raised her hand and waved it, signaling the guard to let the women come closer to them. As soon as she composed herself, she turned slightly in her chair and looked the girls over, a kind smile on her face. "I am pleased to have you three arrive here safely," she greeted.

Adam looked at the girls with an openly friendly smile on his lips while Adrian sat back on his chair. His expression was aloof despite the lazy smile that was still on his lips. Why his mother needed three handmaidens was beyond him. We have so many servants that they will eventually overrun this castle, was what he always said. "Why are there three? I thought only Alisa was leaving?" Adrian asked straightforwardly.

"Why, one would be serving me and the other two would serve you and Adam, of course," the queen replied as-a-matter-of-factly.

Both Princes sat up. Adam's friendly look didn't change despite his obvious protest. Adrian's smile completely disappeared and was replaced by a frown and he was the one who spoke up first. "Mother, that is not necessary. Both Adam and I can take care of ourselves just fine. There are many servants in the castle. We would ask if we needed help. Why bother having someone wait on us?"

"I agree with Adrian," contributed the younger of the two.

Queen Anne turned to her two boys and flashed them a tolerating smile. She opened her mouth and dished out a statement that meant that she would hear no more protests or arguments. "Because I said so," her voice was stern and there was a tone in it that was final. She turned back to the three women with the same kind smile on her lips. "Now, tell me what your names are, my dears."

More Than A Lifetime (Kyrisse x Neno 1445)

@Neno 1445 Time for you to make you graaaand entrance.

More Than A Lifetime (Kyrisse x Neno 1445)

Chapter 1: WhiteHaven

It was one of those quiet days when Queen Anne could spend tea time with his two boys. Alisa, the queen's handmaiden poured the three royalties tea, careful not to look in the direction of the crown prince, especially with the topic of conversation.

"Servants are servants. They are there to serve the nobles and the royalty. It is why they exist. It's not slavery. It's just their status in life," Adrian said as he leaned back on his chair.

"You should not dismiss them as unimportant, brother. These servants are our subjects. And without them there would be no one to tend the crops, to make us food, to weave our clothing... They are as important as me and you," the younger prince, Adam retorted back.

"As important as us? You've spent too much time immersing yourself in town that you think they are all on equal standing with us," Adrian huffed as he turned his eyes on Adam.

Queen Anne chuckled. "Adam's word is wise, Adrian. We should not think so lowly of them. While it's true that they may not be in the same standing as us, they do provide the labor in the kingdom. Without them we won't enjoy the comforts that we are enjoying now." She looked at her handmaiden and smiled. "I appreciate all the help you provide for me, Alisa. And I am greatly saddened that you need to leave us."

The queen's handmaiden smiled shyly and bowed her head. "I am honored that you think so highly of my services, you Highness. I will only be gone for a year or two to tend to my sick mother. I shall always be ready to come back to serve you."

Queen Anne shook her head. "Don't worry your head about me, my dear Alisa. You need only think of your ailing mother. She now needs you more than I."

Adrian huffed but nodded anyway to what his mother said. He looked at Alisa for a while and then turned his attention back to his tea. "Speaking of handmaidens, when will your new one arrive, mother?"

Anne looked thoughtfully at his son. "I believe she'll be here later today."

Fiasco! at Magic Academy

I'm thinking maybe have my character be in love with @Psyga315's character since the start of the school year, maybe since their first year in school. Wait, what year will our characters be, @Mae?

Also, I'm thinking maybe have my character not know about your plans, @Mae. Maybe yours will be asking mine for help with opening the portal in exchange for tips on how to win over the apple of her eye without resorting to any spells. ^_^ What do you think?

When Royalty Collides ~Closed~

Nikolai Johanssen

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Interacting with: @Lady Amalthea & @alexfangtalon

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Niko chuckled at Leon's words. "A secret? Well, that would prove to be interesting. I suppose your parents have their reasons for keeping you in the dark for now. I wish you luck all the same," he said. He looked towards Elizaveta the same time she looked at him and their eyes met for a brief second. He smiled. He had no qualms about his bethrotal to her and have high hopes that they would get along well in the next three months. He liked that she had been thoughtful enough to give him something he would appreciate. To him, it was far more valuable than any expensive memento. While he didn't actually expect to be given a gift, it was a good start for him.

His thoughts strayed back a few weeks prior to this event. While he had studied all the dossier provided for each royal, it did not cross his mind to choose who his future wife would be. He was sure his parents did, his father particularly. Caterina of Svearike would probably be one of his choices since she was, after all, from a neighboring kingdom. A permanent alliance through their marriage would prove useful for both kingdoms. Niko actually half expected it since King Alessandro once brought up the idea after the peace treaty has been signed. Elizaveta and Feora would probably fit as his mother's choices, if she had indeed casted her vote. It would have been entertaining to have witnessed that debate between his parents. He made a mental note to ask the Queen the next chance he got.

He turned his attention back to Leon then at Bartram. The smirk on Leon's face didn't escape Niko's keen sense of observation. The man being introduced really was a close friend. It was the same attitude he showed his own best friend, Prince Alistair Valefour, crown prince of Vale. If Alis weren't already married, it would have been amusing to have him attend this event. He acknowledged Leon's friend with a small bow of his head and a polite smile. "It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance as well, Bartram.

The Greenbriar Miracles

Kassidy MacGrath

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@JackalopeLove

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Susan looked down at the wooden table and at the hand shaped splintered area, her brows furrowed. She reached out and touched the splinters and then began inspecting the rest of the table. "Hmmm."

Kassidy's mood was plummeting by the second. Her mom didn't look mad but she was sure that the damages she had shown her just added to the problems she already had. She watched as Susan tried leaning against the table the way she had the night before, expecting the wood to splinter under her mom's weight. But nothing happened.

"Do what you did last night," Susan instructed as she patted the area just beside the damaged part.

Kass complied. She put her hands on the table and leaned forward to look out the window, the exact same thing she did the night before. Nothing happened. "Strange. I don't think it's termites. But I can be wrong. I'll have to call pest control later for inspection," Susan said.

"Hey Kassidy!" came a cheerful voice.

Kass turned around and saw a familiar face. Leo Reagan. She was a nice girl and one of the few that she actually often conversed with when they were still in school. She excused herself from her mom, who was still puzzling over the hand shaped damage, and headed to the freckled girl. "Hey Leo. What's up?" she smiled and greeted back. She blinked when she noticed the sudden change in her expression. She went behind the counter and got the girl the water she asked for. "Here you go," she laid the glass of water on the table and slid it towards Leo. "Are you okay?"

project//Godslayer

Errr... I didn't post my character here for approval, sorry. But thanks @Sarcelle Renard for approving