forum Five Half-Princes and Their Quest for A Kingdom

Started January 24, 2019 by @Bandito

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Catori bit her lip in an attempt to keep from laughing, and nodded in understanding.

“Who are we targeting first?” Damian whispered, usually mischievous now that he had a partner in crime. “All of my brothers are equally stupid.” His eyes flashed to Kai. “Try Kai?” He was admittedly angered that his brother had tried hitting up Catori earlier. Screwing with him would honestly make the prince feel more secure at the moment.

"How so? He was polite earlier, so I'd rather not upset him too much." She said, her voice low and quiet. "Although I too believe I may have made him feel bad on accident."

(Wait what is she gonna do to me?)

Mistranslate what the bird is saying to you.))

“It’s up to you, Princess. I’ve afraid he’ll recognize my schemes too easily.” Damian replied quietly, sizing Kai up from where he stood. “He’s not the brightest of the bunch, that’s for sure. How’d you upset him earlier?”

(Well thanks bro! That’s a very brotherly thing to say isn’t it!)

Kai saw Damian and Catori whispering and he started to get a sucking feeling in his stomach.

"Oh, he asked if I knew who I was planning to go with." Catori tucked her hair behind her ear, watching Kai. "I told him I had some idea, mostly of who I'd like to go with. It wasn't the answer he was hoping for, I know that."

“Does that someone happen to be me?” Damian smiled warmly, praying that he had secured himself a bride. “I don’t mean to put you on the spot, I know you are still deciding.” He dipped his head respectfully.

She laughed lightly, waving a hand. "No, don't worry. I actually was leaning towards you, yes. I just wanted to ask your thoughts on that decision."

“I would adore your company. I’ll inform you on the details of our— Er… my destination first, so you can decide based on that as well.” Damian put on the most bashful smile he could muster. This was a huge deal. He was allocating 1,000 of his 5,000 crowns to his bride. For her personal expenses along with the wedding. She was important. And having a princess he actually liked was completely unexpected.

"I hadn't even thought about the destination." She admitted. "I just enjoyed your company."

“I enjoyed your company as well.” Damian assured her quickly. “I’m unsure if my father told you this upon your arrival, but part of our requirements is to marry the one of the princesses he chose. We have six months to do this, and I understand you’d likely be apart of an arranged marriage sooner or later, but I believe you shouldn’t be caught off guard by this information later on.”

Marriage, huh? Catori nodded gratefully. "I wasn't actually quite sure why I was here. To be honest, I came because I was bored." She chuckled. "We seem to get along well, I'm excited to see how this journey affects us."

Damian smiled in visible, and legitimately honest, relief. “The kingdom I am going to is Sana, in the south. It is the center of our agriculture industry. There are lots of farms, meadows, and I believe a forest. I hope it is where I will be most helpful.”

”I will come!” Copper squawked instantly, and Damian glared at the small magpie.

"Is it alright if she does? I think I've become quite attached to her." Catori smiled brightly at Copper as she stroked her feathers.

((birds

“Of course.” Damian ignored the triumphant look Copper was giving him. “There should be lots of birds to talk to. Never a dull moment. They like to gossip, don’t they?” He softly scratched Copper’s head with his finger, smiling as she stretched out her wings.

"I don't think I've ever met a bird who didn't like to. I guess nobody ever questions seeing them, and don't think twice about spilling secrets in front of them."

“You should hear what the horses say to each other. It’s rather crass.” Damian genuinely smiled, bright and warm in nature, his eyes lighting up. “It’ll be nice to have someone around that doesn’t think I’m mumbling to myself like some bumbling village idiot.”

Catori smiled in response. "I think it's a rather lucky gift, and must come in handy from time to time."

Damian nodded. “It does, but it also comes back to bite me, quite literally, most of the time. I’m afraid the animals have realized I’m rather easy to bully.” He smiled sheepishly, scratching the back of his neck.

(( @thighhighcrocs just so you know you have full control of Copper too in case you’d like her to do or say something!))