Leopold waited a few moments for a response from the princess, but when he received none, he let out a quiet sigh, before rising as he heard a knock on his -their- door. He knew that it couldn't be his parents since they always left as soon as possible to help make the parting easier for the two of them. "I will let you handle that." Leopold murmured, rising from his bed and moving toward his closet, which was across the large bedroom. Entering the room, he closed the door behind him, quickly changing out of his formal garb into something a bit more comfortable. I doubt this princess will care too much if were to change into something else. He thought before stepping out of the smaller room, into the main bedroom. "Eleanora, would you mind if I went out for a little bit?" He asked, though he doubted that she would, after all, she didn't like him all that much, so it ought to be alright.
Eleanora groaned a stood up reluctantly. She headed over to the door but before she could open it, Leo spoke to her. "I don't care what you do."
She opened the door to reveal Francois.
(I'm not sure who would have been at the door nor what they want 😅)
((I kinda figured you might wanna decide, would you like me to play Francois for you?))
Leopold rolled his eyes at her, before stopping when he saw the princess' manservant, what would he refer to him as? "Well, excuse me, I'll be back, my princess." He said sarcastically, walking past the man in the doorway before going out and down the hall.
(It’s ok, I can do it. We can share, just make him a beau real character if you want.)
“Your father has requested that you make a good impression on the prince’s family. There will be consequences if you don’t.”
Eleanora rolled her eyes.
“Thanks, I’ll make sure of it.”
Stupid, typical father not even telling me what to do face to face.
Eleanora laid on her bed and thought to herself. Was she really stuck in this alliance marriage? Surely there was away out of it. She didn’t want to be tied to someone she didn’t like.
She sighed and started reading her book, eventually falling asleep.
((Soooooo, timeskip? Orrr?)
(We could, yeah. I was think the reason that Leo’s family is at Eleanora kingdom is because of a ball or something. Like a big event)
((That could work? Would it be after a bit of time or later that day?))
(I’d say a bit of time, like in a few days and the palace is prepping for it.)
(Ooh I had an idea. Maybe at the ball, Eleanora finds this handsome prince from another kingdom and thinks he’s hot and goes off with him but he turns out to be a baddie and Leo comes to Dave her or something. And then they are ✨bonding✨)
((OOh, I could see that happening!))
((Would you want to do time leading up? Or just start at the ball? Also, who would start that?))
(Why don’t we have the ball the next day, probably afternoon/evening. And it doesn’t really matter who. You can if you want)
((If I do, it'll be a while before it gets up? Could you possibly?))
(I’ll try once I get home and have my laptop. Is soo Much easier to write on that plus I’ma little busy atm. But I can’t don’t worry)
Eleanora woke to the sounds of birds. She looked around in a sleepy haze.
I think I must have fallen asleep. Eleanora guessed as she noticed she was still in yesterday's clothes. She looked over to Leo who was sleeping peacefully in his bed.
He looks so content when asleep, it's rather adorable. Eleanora thought before widening her eyes. She did not just think that to herself. She got out of her bed and headed to her wardrobe to find some clothes to change into. She groaned to herself when noticing the ball gown sitting on a mannequin, ready for the ball that was this evening. The whole reason that Leo's family had come to her kingdom. She picked out a breathable pink dress and changed into it before walking int o the main bedroom, wondering if leo was awake.
(Also just wondering, what does Leo look like? Eleanora has wavy light brown hair that reaches her lower back when straightened and she has hazel eyes, that sometimes look green in the right lighting. She's about average height too.)
(This is kinda what I imagine him to look like
https://i.pinimg.com/564x/58/b5/b3/58b5b3926c6c93dff77b59290b3815f6.jpg https://i.pinimg.com/236x/78/44/05/78440532ea31816b6e5e58a1c30cf03a.jpg
https://i.pinimg.com/236x/7e/b2/85/7eb285eda20be2aa33bb16605dfb9734.jpg He's a bit taller than average, I would say about maybe 6'4?)
Leopold -who was actually preferred to get to bed early- was still fast asleep in his bed. He was still getting used to sharing a bedroom with this princess, and that meant that he would have to sort of change his bedroom attire. Snuggled up underneath his blankets he grew more and more comfortable, until he heard footsteps in their bedroom. He was a light sleeper to begin with, so he slowly sat up in his bed, rubbing his eyes tiredly. I wonder where Eleanora might have gone? He thought, before frowning when he saw the ball gown in the bedroom. That probably is not for me… But I suppose that means that I have to get ready elsewhere for this ball.
“Morning sleepyhead,” Eleanora smirked as she walked into the main part of the bedroom. “We’ve got that stupid ball tonight hense… this.” She waved her hands at the gown.
"Ah, yes, I suppose that does make sense as to why there is a hideously large ballgown in our bedroom." He said before smoothing down his blonde hair. "And good morning princess."
Eleanora sat on her bed and picked up her book. She couldn’t help but notice that Leo looked cute with his messy bed hair and morning voice, but she quickly shoved those thoughts out of her head. She wouldn’t admit that she was attracted to him, his looks at least. His personality was a whole different thing. Plus she wanted to her dream romance instead of it being arranged by her parents.
“I’m heading down to breakfast soon. If you wish to join me, then you better get dressed. We should make some sort of impression on our parents.” Eleanora recalled the message she had received from Francois yesterday.
The prince stayed quiet as he adjusted himself in bed, stretching a little bit. I suppose I need to get ready for the day, then later get prepared for the ball, after all, I do not believe that it will take me as long as it would take Eleanora to prepare for it. "I'll be ready shortly princess, if you prefer to have privacy while you prepare for the day, I could go out to the balcony and wait for you?"
“I’m all sorted. You were sleeping.” Eleanora looked up from her book. “I think you are the one who might want privacy.
"Ah, well then, if you would like, I can meet you at the breakfast hall once I am dressed? Would that work well for you, princess?" He asked, standing up and beginning to move over towards his closet, plucking some articles of clothing that would be appropriate for the day, then moving to the bathroom to get dressed.
"Sure, whatever." Eleanora stood from her bed and headed to the breakfast hall. She noticed servants tidying the palace and setting up decorations. Eleanora sighed. She didn't want to have this ball. She didn't want to get married to Leo. The good thing about him was his looks that Eleanora found rather attractive, but she would never admit that to herself and got rid of any thoughts of the sort. Maybe I can find someone else at this ball who I'll fall in love with and maybe it'll change the minds of my parents. Eleanora hoped for that outcome as she made it to the breakfast hall.
"Good morning." She greeted her parents and Leo's parents as she took a seat at the large table.
"Hello, Eleanora. How are you? I'm sorry we missed you yesterday." Leo's mother greeted her.
"It's ok, I had an afternoon nap."
"Are you excited for the ball this evening?" Leo's mother questioned.
"I am. I cannot wait." Eleanora eyed her father who was giving her a stern look, making sure she would answer correctly, "Leopold will be down shortly."
The moment Eleanora left the bedroom Leopold practically leapt out of his bed and hurried to the closet, grabbing the closest and cleanest clothes for the day, before going to his bathroom to get ready. He knew that the families were waiting on him, so he hurried up his daily routine -skipping out on shaving- and hurriedly pulled on his clothes. As the prince hurried down the halls to the dining room he pulled on his shoes, and regained his breath before entering the room. He smiled brightly, pushing the doors open and greeting the two royal families. "Good morning everyone." He said brightly, taking his seat next to Eleanora, gently taking her hand as he did so.
(Sorry. I just needed to take a few days rest.)
Eleanora smiled as Leopold took her hand, keeping up the appearances for her parents and his.
"Are you two excited for the ball tonight?" Eleanora's mother asked.
Waiters started exiting the kitchen with tray's of food, and placed them in front of the royals.
"I'm sure it'll be wonderful." Eleanora replied to her mother's question.
