princessSir Alden Drake Plannington
Time:Evening
Location:Caesonia Ballroom
Interaction: @FunnyGuy Lorenzo
After all this time, it appears that very little has changed.
Alden appeared in front of the castle walls, returning from his trip from across Eromora. As he looks upon the castle that drapes over the night sky, he begun reminiscing about the adventure he was returning from that King Edin had sent him on many years ago. Though the original purpose of this task was to gather information about the economic standings of other countries and the potential to better improve the image of Caesonia, Alden also returned with better knowledge and new skillsets that could certainly benefit his current position and goals. He smiled at the very thought of it. I'll be a bearer of great change.
As he approached the doors of the castle, he quickly took notice of the unusual high amount of carriages that were nearby. Certainly not all owned by his kingdom, he suspected that some sort of event was being held in place. Then he remembered the time of year it was. The gathering of courts must be in session. Alden briefly contemplated whether or not to postpone his reintroduction. After all, all the nobles were probably present, and he didn't desire to make an utter fool of himself arriving late to the occasion and unannounced. He simply laughed at the thought of anyone making that kind of mistake. However, this was also the perfect opportunity to mingle and get to know the other patrons that were present and understand any new relations that might have developed during his absence.
I suppose it is as good at time as ever. I wonder what possibilities are in store now? Alden left his horse outside and gathered his belongings. He felt it was important to at least return to his quarters first and prepare for the occasion. With little issue passing guards whom have remembered him well, Alden walked up to his room, and looked around his surroundings to see if anyone was nearby. From out of under his cufflink, he pulls out a odd shaped key and opened the door. A sense of familiarity had hit him, and upon observing the portrait of himself, he smirked and walked in, closing and locking the door behind him.
In fresh new clothes and a polished new look, Alden proceeded down the main halls. He carefully peers through the grand doors, to observe exactly which portion of the celebration is being enacted. He notices that people are settling down, perhaps they have just finished dancing? Upon observation, he noticed most of the nobles, particularly the King, from across the room. He briefly glared at his direction as he quickly regained his composure as someone may have spotted him. Then from the center, he saw Princess Anastasia with one of the prince's watchdogs. Alden could not help but to think how much both of them have grown, and only imagine how the prince's have faired as well.
Then from the corner of his eye, there was a pair present that he was seemingly interested in yet never interacted with personally. He recognized Duke Lorenzo from years ago, yet he seems to appear distraught in thought this time around, while the other must be young Lady Charlotte. He looked back at the king and thought "Our talk could wait just a little while longer, don't you agree, your majesty?" Alden had reset his composure, and during the commotion walked through the doors, bringing little to no attention to himself. He proceeded to walk towards Lorenzo, who was caught off guard due to the Alden's random occurrence.
"My apologies for the interruption. My name is Sir Alden D. Plannington, Royal Advisor to King Edin himself. Pleasure to make your acquantance, Duke Vikena."
