Damian slowed Quintus down as they reached the marketplace, not wanting to trample his subjects. He looked around, staying on his horse and quietly observing. He was a fan of people watching. So many lives buzzing around, only a few noticing his own presence.
(ShadeStar cool!! But she seems really powerful and I'm trying to make everyone equal here so could you pleeeaaase pick 2 of the ones you have??)
Victor walked slowly out the courtyard door, but once he was out of sight he broke into a sprint. I need to calm down. He aimed for the palace doors, jaw clenched.
Pine glanced around subtly before opening the door to Victor's room. Messy as always. He picked through the clothes, books, and other garbage thrown around and opened the top drawer of Victor's desk. The stone inside gleamed like gold, but it was only amber. Pine still did not know why Victor kept it, he was only certain that it was important to him. His brother had run away before he stopped to think, giving Pine a chance to take this from him. He reached for the amber pendant and placed it in a pocket on the inside of his jacket, then slipped out the door and made his way down the stairs toward his waiting carriage.
(Oh sure, She just has illusions and telekinesis.)
(cool!)
(Yep!)
Lotus spotted some royal looking sir on a horse. She couldn't figure out why he would be here, but at the very least he wouldn't notice her. She was far to plain looking for any royal to take notice of.
Alexia blex out a breath before opening the doors to the palace, seeing a young man racing towards the doors.(Victor, he is going to the doors right?) She wasn't even phased by the person coming towards her, but she didn't move out of the way either.
Victor barely saw the girl in time, he staggered to a halt in front of her, almost falling over. He bristled, looking up. She had white hair and was wearing a beautiful dress - he had never seen her before. He straightened his shirt, frowning. "Who are you…"
Catori ignored the man on the horse and made her way through the throng of people towards a side street, trying to get out of the crowd.
”Get me a carrot.” Quintus whinnied, turning his head too look at the prince on his back. Damian rolled his eyes.
“You’ve hardly done anything.” He replied, hoping the commoners around him wouldn’t sign him off as insane. “Not now. Later, after we start our journey.” He continued softly, looking around.
She finally reached an alley and sighed in relief. She wasn't used to this many people, all loud and buzzing with energy.
Lotus looked at him strangely, who was that guy talking to. Was he a crazy prince? Eh not her deal, she made her way out of the market place. Her pockets a bit heavier then when she entered.
"I'm Alexia Frost, one of the princesses sent here. And you re/' She did her best to look like she belonged, her face expressionless and regal.
After receiving a few stares from people on the street, Damian slid off of Quintus’s back. He grabbed the reins, ignoring the complaints of the horse as he lead Quintus through the marketplace. ”Can’t we go into the gardens instead?
“No. I can grow flowers anytime. I need a legitimate gift to win over a princess.” He replied quietly, roaming around the stalls. “I don’t suppose you know what princesses like?”
Lotus glanced up to the palace, she was supposed to be heading there. That's the instructions she was given at the very least. She reached to the edge of the palace wall before weaving her illusion around herself. Plumper lips, a bigger bodice, a beautiful dress. She took a deep breath before she walked in fixing her posture and everything, the guards let her in once she told them her name and she walked up the steps.
(Cool, but one problem….knights and princesses didn't usually wear hoodies or practice parkour XD)
(….shittt. Srry!)
Catori stuck to back alleys as she made her way to the castle, the hood of her cloak pulled up to hide her face.
”Princesses like carrots.” Quintus replied. Damian shot the horse a glare, and stumbled as the stallion nuzzled him.
“Jewelry seems far too basic. I could summon a flower anytime I want, so there’s nothing worthy about that.” The prince mumbled, scanning through the the different wares. “Having a bride seems unecessary, I might add. I ought have an extra advisor instead.”
”Something shiny!” Damian rolled his eyes as a new voice entered the conversation. A rather chubby magpie had perched itself nearby. Its suggestion wasn’t a bad one, even Damian had to admit that.
“Perhaps you’re right. I suppose appealing to affections doesn’t work well when you don’t know anything about your target.” The prince sighed, ending up buying bracelets, each in a different color. One a light blue, one red, one green, one purple, and one black as night. “Now time to go make excuses as to why we’re late.” He sighed, getting back in the saddle.
Specifically you.” Quintus added, as unhelpful as usual as they began the cantor back to the castle, the bracelets tucked safely into Damain’s satchel.
Victor cleared his throat. "I am Prince Victor Marcuse." He turned to look around for anyone else. Seeing no one, he leaned closer and whispered, "If you could give me any tips, it would be really helpful."
Pine paused to lean on the carriage as he waited for the rest of his brothers to arrive. Victor was speaking to a girl who must be one of the princesses his father mentioned. Pine hid himself as Victor glanced around and leaned forward. He listened silently and fiddled with the miniature crown he was carving.
Catori hurried up towards the castle, stopping to gaze up at it in slight apprehension. "Oh wow."
Damian sped back to the castle, his feathery hair now a mess. He slowed Quintus now that the entrance was in sight. From what he could see, the princesses had begun to arrive and Victor had already started sleazing his way around them. Damian rolled his eyes, disgusted with his brother. He stopped Quintus next to Jasper and his supplies. “Get Quintus Some carrots, please. He’s already started whining.” He ordered, smoothing out his hair.
”Don’t I get a gift for helping?” The magpie had perched itself on Damian’s shoulder, causing the prince to startle. “No! They’re going to think I’m a witch if you keep following me!” He whispered furiously through gritted teeth, trying to shoo the bird off his shoulder. He had yet to acknowledge his brothers or greet anyone.
Pine smirked just faintly as he saw Damian arrive. Late. And talking to himself as usual. He pushed off the carriage and approached his brothers as someone, probably another princess, came up the palace stairs.
Catori's focus was drawn to Damian, and she hid a smile behind her hand as he tried to shoo away the magpie.
Lotus was extremely relaxed despite the ginormous palace. She spotted what she assumed to be another princess, along with two princes. Oh 'Rah, what have I gotten myself into?
The magpie flew about a foot, landing on Quintus. ”Not even a coin? You gotta have something shiny!” It squawked at the prince, who was just about ready to throw hands with a bird in front of a bunch of princesses. He took a deep breath and turned away, choosing to ignore his spoiled horse and the insolent magpie. He scanned his surroundings, spotting Pine who appeared to be coming towards him.
This was an encounter Damian could not be less in the mood for. Dealing with any of his brothers was a nightmare of its own accord. The last thing he needed was for a fight to break out on one of the most important days of their lives. His gaze landed on Catori, who appeared to have been watching him. He was ever so slightly unnerved by her bright, amber eyes. Her clothing confused him, but he dared not ridicule, or even question, such an important guest.
Alexia nodded and gave him a light smile "Tips on what?" She asked, putting a hand on her hip and watching him carefully, not completely sure of what the prince wanted.