forum Royal Affairs (O/O Closed)

Started May 08, 2023 by @LolaBug

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Ophelia knows that her husband isn't fond of public displays of affection so she tries to keep them small and to a minimum. It's just a slight challenge for her since she's is a very affectionate person. Regardless of her own wants, she respects Kaillas' boundaries and won't push them.

"That sounds good," She comments with a smile, nodding her head at his choice of soup. It's a little too hot out in her opinion for soup but she certainly won't stop him from getting it. She may steal a small bite of it, though, just to test it out. Of course, she's happy to let him try out her food as well. She's sure that it'll be amazing.

Her smile widens as she notices the subtle change in the waitress's demeanor upon her return. It seems that she is growing more comfortable with their presence, and Ophelia is glad for that. She understands that it must be nerve-wracking to serve royalty. Glancing over to the sugar and honey, she perks up a bit. With her sweet-tooth, she'll certainly be adding a spoonful or two of sugar to her tea.

She glances at the menu one last time before looking up at the young woman. "I'll have the cucumber sandwich, thank you," She says politely. With her order placed, she turns to look at Kaillas so he can put in his request.

Kaillas took the menus and handed them to the waitress. He didn't need it to order. He had known what he was going to order when he had planned this trip. Helped, plan was the better word for it. He took a sip of his tea, trying not to grimace at the taste, as Ophelia ordered.

"I'll have the bisque soup, please." The waitress nodded her head, writing down their orders before taking the menus. She dipped into a small curtsy for then again. Kailass had half a mind to tell her she didn't need to do that but decided otherwise.

"I'll get that right in for you both." She dipped into one last curtsy before scurrying off. She was not prepared for this. He didn't like she hadn't been prepared. If he felt comfortable causing a scene he'd say something to the owner. But he wouldn't. She was still doing a good job and he wouldn't embarrass her.

He really he'd back across the table to take her hand once she had left. It shouldn't take too long for their food to be prepared. They were the only patrons in building.

Ophelia makes sure to thank the waitress again before she leaves. Although the girl's confidence seems to be building, it's still not fair of the owners of this place to put her in this position to begin with. "She doesn't need to curtsy so much….." She comments softly after they're alone in the room once again. "I know she's trying to be polite but I feel bad for being so inconveniencing."

She scoops some sugar out of the bowl and adds it to her cup. Picking up the spoon, she stirs the sugar into the tea, enjoying the minty smell. Once satisfied that it's mixed up properly, she takes a sip of the drink. It tastes just as wonderful as it smells.

"What are we doing after we eat?" She asks him curiously, wanting to know what the plan is. Everything so far has been a lot of fun but she's curious to know what the next few activities are. She likes to stick to a schedule so as fun as surprises are, she'd like to have an idea of what to expect.

She knows that they're the only two customers in the building so the service will be quick and efficient. The food should be arriving at any minute so she's mindful to keep the conversation basic so it's nothing important that's getting interrupted.

Kaillas debated for half a second on whether or not to add sugar to his tea. But he was a man and he would take it as was. He let his grimace show the next time he took a sip of his tea. Nope, it wasn't better the second time. He should not have gotten tea and just stuck with the water. It was too late now. He was going to finish it.

"We'll tip her well and everything will be alright. The restaurant has already been paid in advance for the inconvenience of shutting them down." He felt another stab of guilt as he thought about the whole town being shut down just for them. Even if he argued for them to be let to go about their day, ut wouks be ignored. When it came to his safety, everything was on the table.

He set the teacup down on the saucer. "Well, the theater is putting on a performance this evening so we'll be going to that. It's at seven, so we can decide on an early or late dinner instead. We still need to find a gift for Catalina so we'll do that first. Afterwards, we'll take your donations to the orphanage."

He had seen the way she perked up at donating to the orphanage and theater. He woukd have Catalina draw up a lost of charities for her to set up regular donations and perhaps visit should they be close to the palace. He didn't want her traveling far. At least not without him.

The look on his face as he drinks the tea nearly has her laughing. "I take it that you're not a fan?" She teases him lightly. She wasn't expecting to see such a sour look on his face over tea. Granted, tea can be a little bitter but that's why sugar and honey are offered when tea is served. "Add some sugar if you don't like it. You don't need to suffer." It's obvious that she finds this whole situation amusing.

She nods a bit, happy to hear him say that they'll be tipping well. It's deserved. "I do feel bad that everything has to be shut down for us. It must be frustrating for both the shop owners and the townspeople." While she wouldn't mind having everything be normal in town, she knows that they don't have an option. It would be much harder to keep them safe with so many people wandering around.

Listening to the plan, she considers it all. "I look forward to seeing the theater," She comments, genuinely excited. "Any ideas for Catalina's gift yet?" Right now she has no idea so she's hoping that Kaillas has something in mind. She perks up when the children are mentioned. "Oh, I can't wait to go."

Her love for children is strong so she's greatly looking forward to visiting the orphanage and seeing all of the children. "We should bring them some toys," She suggests, wanting to brighten their lives a little more. The money they donate will go to necessities which is wonderful but she also thinks it's important to let the children be children. They need to play and have fun.

Kaillas made a face at Ophelie. He knew he coukd add sugar to it but he woukd take it like this. He doubted sugar would make it taste any better for him anyways. He wasn't a big fan of tea. He only really drank it if he was having problems sleeping.

"It is frustrating. I promise the shops we do visit have been paid well. This restaurant included. Unfortunately, it's the way it has to be. But the theater will be packed tonight for the performance. It won't be just us." But they woukd be in a box secluded on a balcony.

Kaillas tilted his head as he thought. He still hadn't thought of the right thing for Catalina. She wouldn't want a new dress or shoes. She didn't want anything fancy. She had refused the diamond necklace he had bought her once. He ended up having to give it to his sister. It likely sat somewhere at the bottom of her jewelry box.

"Perhaps we could fund her a nice amulet or medallion necklace. She would appreciate something simple and thoughtful." Something that had meaning to it. She didn't want something that meant nothing but something pretty around her neck.

Kaillas was feeling wary about visiting the orphanage. Children never seemed to like him. His scar was too terrifying for most children. They would cry or scream or hide from him. Those that were old enough to know who he was would stare at him. He hated the staring. It might be worse than the crying.

"What kind of toys would you like to bring?" He didn't mention his displeasure of the kids. She would find out soon enough how much children did not like him.

Ophelia actually does laugh at his expression this time. "Why did you order tea if you don't like it? It's not as though anyone will force it down your throat," She teases him lightly. They're perfect opposites in this respective. While he doesn't seem to care for tea, she rather enjoys it. Peppermint is her favorite but she'll drink just about any flavor offered to her.

She's glad that the shops are being paid for today. She can only hope that it'll be enough to make up for any profits they may have lost out on because of their presence. It would be terrible if someone suffered because of them.

As he shares his thoughts on their plans for Catalina's gift, she nods in agreement. "An amulet or medallion necklace sounds perfect. Something meaningful and understated." She doubts that Catalina would appreciate anything flashy so they'll have to pick something simple if there's any hopes of getting the woman to actually wear it.

"We can bring a variety of toys that cater to different ages and interests," She suggests. "There are usually classic toys like dolls, stuffed animals, puzzles, and board games that children of all ages can enjoy. A few books for the older children would be nice as well. We can also inquire with the orphanage staff to see if there are any specific needs or requests."

While Kaillas may not be exactly looking forward to their visit to the orphanage, that will likely be her favorite part of the day. She loves children and they seem to love her in return. It just comes easy to her. Interacting with the little ones is such fun due to their wild imaginations and the older ones always have the most wonderful conversations with her.

Her laugh was addicting. Kaillas could do nothing to prevent himself from returning it. He let lose a quiet chuckle, shaking his head in amusement. "They're known for their tea here. I can't not have a cup." He braved one more sip, draining the cup before setting it down and pushing it away from him. "It just gets worse each sip I take."

He nodded his head as Ophelia agreed with him. He was glad that he could finally think of something. He felt ashamed that it had taken him so long to think of something. But she was just one of those people who was hard to shop for. He was happy the finally decided on a gift for her.

He nodded his head. "Alright. After we get Catalina her gift, we'll go to the toy store and pick up some toys before we go to the orphanage." He grabbed his water and took a large gulp of it, washing down the taste of tea.

The door opened and the waitress walked back in. She holding their dishes. She placed the sandwiches in front of Ophelia and the soup in front of Kaillas. There were two slices of toast that went with the soup.

"Do you need anything else at this time?" She was still looking at the table, refusing to make eye contact with the two royals.

“You are a strange man, husband,” Ophelia informs him, her tone playful. She thinks it’s hilarious that he picked a place known for their tea when he dislikes tea. While she’s certain that he did this for her, she would have been happy eating anywhere so his suffering was avoidable.

Now that they know what they’re getting Catalina, she feels much better. “I think I saw the perfect shop to find her gift in. It’s next to a cobbler, I believe.” The shop in question, from what she can tell, specializes in jewelry so they’re bound to find something for her there.

“The children will be so excited to have some toys to play with.” She can’t wait to go pick out some things for them. The looks on their sweet little faces will be wonderful. When they return from their honeymoon she wants to invest some time in a special project that will help the children out even more.

Turning to look at the waitress, she offers a friendly smile, hoping to ease her nerves some. “Everything looks wonderful,” She informs her to show that they won’t be giving her any problems. “This will be all for now, thank you.”

All of the food looks delicious and she has everything she needs at the table. There’s no need to hold the waitress hostage when she’s clearly not comfortable around them.

"Judge me all you want, wife, but they have good soup here." It had been the only reason Kaillas had chosen this place. Their food was delicious, as simple as it was. It was worth braving the tea if it meant he got to eat the food.

He nodded his head. "We'll go right after we're finished eating then. I'm sure we'll find the perfect necklace for her." He was excited to find soemthung for her now. It was about time he bought something to show his appreciation for her. From both of them now. And this would be something that she woukd finally accept.

He did not share the same enthusiasm for seeing the children as Ophelia did but he wouldn't damper her spirits. His smile never diminished even jf it no longer reached his eyes. "I know they'll love whatever you bring for them." Laillas was content being a faceless donator. It was easier than facing children who were terrified of the way he looked.

Thankfully the waitress cut off any more talk of the children. Kaillas nodded his head. "We're alright, thank you." The young girl beamed and quijcly scurried out, leaving them to their food.

Kaillas looked delighted as he looked down at his soup. He had been dreaming of eating here. Figuratively of course, not literally. He had the cooks try to remake the recipe but it was just never as good as it was here. Bit as much as he was salivating to eat his food, he would wait until Ophelia took the first bite.

Ophelia will take his word for it about the soup. It must be amazing if he’s willing to come to a restaurant specializing in tea, which he doesn’t like, just in order to get it. Now she’s almost wishing that she would have ordered the soup but those sandwiches still sound amazing.

“Wonderful! I’m sure we’ll find something perfect for her.” She knows that Catalina does a lot for them so she wants to find a magnificent gift in order to show proper appreciation. Finding a gift was harder than she expected but Kaillas’ suggestion is a good one. She just hopes that they’ll be able to find one that conveys their thoughts and appreciation properly.

Once the waitress has left, she turns her attention towards the food. However, she’s quickly distracted by Kaillas. The man is practically drooling over his food right now. She laughs quietly but doesn’t comment since she doesn’t want to embarrass him.

She picks up her sandwich and takes a bit. “Oh, this is delicious,” She praises, very happy with the choice she made. The cucumbers are fresh and crunchy. All of the seasonings and the cream cheese work together perfectly to create a very yummy sandwich.

Kaillas has no doubt that they'll be able to find aoemthung for Catalina. Ophelia had an eye for spitting beautiful things and Kaillas, well he knew Cat enough to know whether or not she would like it. And that was the most important part.

He felt like Ophelia was deliberately taking forever to take a bite out of her sandwich. It may be juvenile, but he was almost glaring at her as he told her to hurry with his eyes. He was ready to eat his soup but he couldn't do so until she had taken her first bite. But then it finally came and he practically shoved a spoonful of soup in his mouth. He almost moaned as the flavors exploded on his tongue. Almost.

He looked up at Oohelia, smiling as he used his napkin to clean his face. "And this is why I wanted us to come here." It had been Katya who had pointed out this restaurant on one if their first times here together. She had dragged them to this little restaurant and ever since then they'd been going here. He couldn't not stop here.

He ate a few more spoonfuls, alternating between dipping his bread. He paused for a sip if water, taking the moment to admire Ophelia.

Ophelia nearly chokes on her food from laughing so hard at Kaillas. The way he shovels the soup into his mouth like he’s been starving is killing her. She wasn’t expecting him to have such a strong reaction to the food. It takes her a good minute to compose herself from this.

“Is it good?” She teases him, not even trying to hide the amused grin on her face. Nothing could have prepared her for this but she’s so glad that she’s able to witness it. She has to admit that the food is rather delicious. She doesn’t know if she’s willing to shove it down her throat like he is though. Still as pleased as the cat that ate the canary, she takes another small bite of her sandwich. “I prefer to actually taste my food,” She informs him, clearly having fun with this.

They’ll have to come to this restaurant again the next time they’re in town. The food is delicious, the place is adorable, and their waitress has been very nice. She doesn’t have really any complaints

She contently eats her food and drinks her tea, alternating between the two and making sure to take sips of water so the flavors don’t overlap and get weird. “I am glad that you suggested coming here. Everything has been wonderful so far.”

Kaillas rolled his eyes playfully. He had slown down in eating his food, but, well, it was good. And he was hungry. Breakfast hadn't fully satisfied him. And he was hungry every few hours. All thanks to his vigours training he put himself through. It wasn't necessary anymore now that he was king. If he wanted to, he could get fat and lazy. But he refused to let that happen to himself. And he refused to let his guard down. He protect his family with his life. He needed to be prepared for that.

"It is good," he said as he finally gave himself a break from eating. "And I'm hungry." He said it almost like a whining child complaining there was nothing in the fridge when there certainly was. He gave Ophelia a wink before straightening his back. "I am hungry, though. It takes a lot to satisfy me. I burn through a lot of calories a day. I need to keep my energy up."

He had thought about making an inappropriate jest but he decided otherwise. He had teased her enough and there was the risk of the waitress walking in on them. He didn't want to risk that embarrament for either of them.

"I'm glad you like it," he said sincerely. He had been a little nervous to bring her here. Not only because he worried she wouldn't like the sand jf the beach, but because this was his sanctuary. Somewhere to escape from to get away from the palace life. Somewhere he could breathe. He had taken a leap of faith bringing her and he wasn't disappointed.

Ophelia smiles at Kaillas, finding his playful eye roll endearing. She enjoys watching him enjoy his meal, appreciating his voracious appetite. She knows that he is very dedicated to his training, even if it isn’t exactly necessary for his role as king. She doubts that the kingdom would expect him to actually fight if something went down.

"I'm glad you're enjoying it," she replies, pleased that he’s liking the meal. "You work so hard, it's only fair that you indulge yourself." She’s seen him work out so she doesn’t doubt that he would be absolutely starving afterwards. It seems like he burns a lot of energy doing so.

"It means a lot to me that you brought me here," She says lightly, her voice filled with sincerity. "I can understand why this place is special to you and your family. It's beautiful, serene, and a perfect escape from the demands of palace life. Thank you for sharing it with me."

As she speaks, she reaches across the table and gently places her hand on top of his, giving it a light squeeze. She’ll keep the touching to a minimum so she doesn’t make him uncomfortable.

Kaillas watched as she reached her hand across the table to place it on his. He turned his hand, palm up, to grasp her hand. He returned the small squeeze, offering a smile. He appreciated that she was respecting that he didn't like public affections all the much. Even with just the guards present.

He pulled his hand back so he coukd take another bite of his soup and bread. "This is your place now too. You can come here anytime you would like." Kaillas just wouldn't be able to follow each time. He would, however, send a plethora of guards with her to ensure her safety. And his sisters would likely accompany her so she wouldn't be alone.

A couple more bites and Kaillas was done with his food. He set it to the side, sacking his teacup so it woukd be easier for their waitress to come and take it. He leaned back in his seat, a gentle smile on his face as he watched Ophelia.

Ophelia pulls her hand back as well, wanting to finish eating her meal. They still have some walking to do and she doesn’t want to have to carry around leftovers as they shop. With a hum, she goes back to enjoying her sandwich. It only takes her another minute or two to finish it off.

“That sounds nice,” She comments with a light smile. She would love to come back. “Perhaps your sisters and I can come here together on a short trip?” It would be nice to spend some more time with them to get to know them better. Coming here seems like a great way to do it.

She sets her plate down and then moves Kaillas’ empty bowl to set on top to it. Once her tea is done, she stacks the cup as well. There’s no need to make things difficult for their poor waitress after all. The girl already seems so stressed.

Kaillas nodded his head. "They would like that. It's been a couple of years since they've been here. Things at the palace have just been…busy." He knew he wouldn't be able to go. There was going to be too much to do when he got back from this trip. But it might be nice for the girls to have a trip by themselves.

He worried about how much he would be able to focus on Ophelia when they returned. There were… there was a lot to do. He worried he might not be able to see her until night came. He had a feeling he woukd be taking several meals in his office or on the training field. He also knew there was going to be travel in his near future. He needed to see to the harvest personally as they came up on the season. And he needed to visit some of the bigger army camps and check to their trainings.

The door opened once more. The waitress slicked back in and grabbed the empty dishes off the table. "Is there anything else I can get for you, Your Majesties? Perhaps I can interest you in dessert?"

If they were on a time crunch, he would have said yes. They had a wonderful chocolate cake. But they had things to do and so little time. "The check will be all. Thank you." She placed their check on the table and left with the dishes. He looked at the check and placed more than enough coin on the table. A high tip indeed.

He pushed back from the chair and rose. He walked to Ophelia's side, offering her his hand. "Come, we have things to do yes?"

Ophelia knows that things will be busy and intense upon their return and it worries her. She knows that she can't spend every second of the day will Kaillas but she hopes that they won't have to struggle and fight just to get a moment alone. It'll be hard on their marriage if they can't actually spend any time together. With a soft sigh she shakes her head and clears her thoughts. Right now she doesn't want to worry about that. They still have most of a week together and she doesn't want to ruin things by stressing out. She'll have to take what she can get.

Turning her head, she offers a friendly smile to the waitress upon her return. As nice as dessert sounds, they still have much to do. Perhaps they can come back later in the week and try some. For now, they really should head out. "Thank you," She says lightly, hoping the the waitress knows that she did a good job. She stands up and takes a second to stretch. She notices the pile of coins on the table and is pleasantly surprised. It certainly is a high tip. "That's very generous of you," She comments softly.

She takes his hand and gives it a light squeeze. "Let's go," She agrees with a soft smile. "We need to get the pendent for Catalina and maybe some seeds for Kayta." That's all they need shopping wise. They've been pretty successful so far. "Oh, and the toys for the children!" She exclaims after a moment, not wanting to forget about that. She knows that he's not as enthusiastic about it as she is but it should still be fun. She's hoping to convince him to pick out a few toys on his own so he can be properly involved.

"Where to first?" She asks, wanting to know what the plan is. She knows that they still have a few things to do. It's the order of which that she's not so certain about. As long asa they get it all done, she doesn't really mind what they do first.

Kaillas merely shrugged his shoulders. The young girl deserved it. He understood that today had been a big day for her and she hadn't been entirely prepared. She had done well, even if she had been a little too formal.

With her hand in his, he led her outside the restaurant. He only smiled at her as she spoke, nodding his head. They had a checklist they needed to finish. "There's a gardening shop on the way to the jeweler. We can stop there and find something for Katya."

It was the toy store that they would have to go a little out of their way for. It was on the opposite side of the merchant town. The Orphanage was near the center. They would have to walk a little more today but Kaillas could handle it. He only hoped that Ophelia would and that her shoes were comfortable enough.

The little shop was just down the road. The bell rang as he opened the door and let Oohelia in first. An onslaught of different herbal scents caught him off guard. It was thicker than he had been expecting. This shop was ever cottagecore dream. Greenery and plants everywhere. There was a wall in the back devoted to seeds and the rest if store had plants from the beginning of life to full bloom. Katya would love it there.

Kaillas guided her to the back of the shop, looking at the wall of seeds. "What do you think we should get? We need something that can still grow in our environment. Warm, sunny, good for soil. Perhaps something that can be planted in the winter since it's arriving faster than she would have time to plant and bloom the seeds."

Ophelia isn't sure where anything in the town is so she's more than happy to let him follow the lead. There are so many shops and things to do. It's a little overwhelming.

She follows Kaillas into the enchanting gardening shop, her eyes widening with delight as she takes in the abundance of greenery and the pleasant aroma of herbs that fills the air. The atmosphere feels whimsical and comforting, reminding her of the simple joys found in nature. Unfortunately, she would kill anything in here if she tried to care for it.

As they reaches the wall of seeds, Ophelia examines the various options, considering the characteristics that would make the perfect gift for Katya. She wants to find something that would bring color and life to the garden, even during the winter months. Despite her horrible lack of a green thumb, she has a lot of knowledge on different plants and which ones thrive in what climate.

"Considering our environment, I believe some purple passionflowers would be a wonderful choice," She suggests after considering all of the different options. "They thrive in warm, sunny conditions and are known for their vibrant and unique purple blooms. I think Katya would love them. They're beautiful and I know that she doesn't already have them in the garden." She's walked through the garden at least half a dozen times so she's pretty familiar with what they have.

She picks up a package of the seeds and shows them to Kaillas. "What do you think?" She asks, wanting to see if he has an opinion on the matter.

Kaillas admitted that he was watching Ophelia more than he was looming at the wall of seeds. He found her fascination with everything adoring. He could watch her all day and never bore. But her fascination also reminded him how sheltered she was, how kept from the world. He would rectify that as well as he could.

There was always a lingering fear of death, perhaps more so than most royals. His family had experienced it first hand. He would show her the world as safe as he could. But what was life without a little risk? It was control that he would need to learn to loosen. Perhaps he could do that for her. She needed to be allowed to live before she was tied down by the life of a queen. He hoped to give her a better life.

Kaillas had not been listening to a word she said. Not until the end when she had asked what he thought of it. He didn't really know what to think because he hadn't heard a thing she said. He cleared his throat, hoping she wouldn't notice that he hadn't listened.

"I think Katya will like them just fine." And to seal the deal, he went as far as kissing the top of her head. He hoped that would distract her from realizing he hadn't a clue what she was talking about. "Are you ready to check out?"

For most of her childhood, she was locked up in her room. Her parents never wanted to see her, especially after her brother met his untimely demise. Such seclusion means that she's not as well versed on the ways of the world as she ought to be. Her maids taught her basic information until it was time for her to take lessons on being a lady. Those lessons only helped so much since most information was considered taboo. Now she's finally getting her first real taste of the world and she loves it.

Ophelia turns to look at him when she notices the prolonged silence before he actually answers her question. Just as her worry starts to begin, he kisses her forehead. The distraction works. She's pleasantly caught off guard. Usually she expects a little hand holding in public but never little kisses. She knows that he doesn't like to be affectionate in front of others so that makes this moment all the more special.

"I'm ready," She confirms, having found something pretty perfect for Kata. She hopes that her sister-in-law will enjoy planting the seeds and watching the flowers grow. They should bring a fun splash of color to the garden during the cold winter days. It won't be long until the warm days are over. She loves the warm sun but there's good things about winter weather as well. She quite enjoys the snow when its freshly fallen.

She steps over to the counter and politely greets the shopkeeper. After listening to some basic care instructions for the seeds, she thanks the man and pays him for their purchase. As lovely as this shop is, they still have much to do so there's no time to linger.

Kaillas slipped Ophelia the money for the seeds as she went to buy them. He didn't want this coming out if the money he gave to her. That was to be spent only on herself… And then she would donate the rest of it. Everything else on this trip was being paid by him. He had more than enough funds for it. If anything, he was just giving the people their tax dollars back.

"We can return another day this week if you would like, my darling." While he had a couple things planned, it didn't mean things couldn't change or moved around so they could make another trip. He took the small bag from her and held her hand with his free hand.

"Come on, the jeweler isn't to far from here." He hoped that he would be able to convince her to get something for herself. While the palace had a cache of jewelry that had been worn through the generations, that didn't mean she couldn't have something new for herself. Something that wasn't worn by a dead grandmother or other.

It was just another block down before they reached the jeweler. The shop door was already open for them, waiting for their arrival. He always took a visit here. Whether it wad brining in old jewelry to be fixed or purchasing a new piece, he and his family always made a point to visit on their trips.

"Ah, Emerson, wonderful to see you again," he said as they stepped into the shop. The older man gave him a big smile before bowing at the waist.

"My king, you look well. Marriage suits you. I always knew it would." He stayed behind the counter but he was every bit of welcoming. "What are you in for? I just got a new shipment of jewels. I've crafted a few tiaras in anticipation for your arrival. I've got a few new necklaces and bracelets from this collection as well."

Kaillas glanced down at Ophelia, silently praying that she would at least take a look at them. And if she didn't, he may just buy then for her and gift them as a present later on. Perhaps as part of her birthday gift. Of course he would give her more than just that. He would gift her something more personal.

"We were wanting to take a look at some of your medallions. We're trying to find a gift for Catalina. And you know her, she will accept nothing extravagant or expensive."

Ophelia doesn't even try to protest when Kaillas gives her the money to pay for the seeds. She should have known that he wouldn't let her use the money she's meant to use on herself. With a soft hum, she hands the coins over to the shopkeepers. Once the purchase has been completed, she offers a thanks before following Kaillas out of the shop.

"Another visit would be fun but I worry that I may accidentally kill some of those plants," She says with a weak chuckle. She's only half joking. As much as she likes being around plant life, plant life doesn't like to be around her. She can't even keep a cactus alive. With a light smile, she takes his hand when its offered. She's glad for the sweet gesture.

Seeing as she spent much more than anticipated at the first shop, she doesn't plan on making any purchases at the jewelry shop. While she doesn't doubt that they'll have some beautiful things, she doesn't want to spend more money. She has her own lovely collection of fine jewelry and now she has access to the royal collection as well. Besides, she doesn't doubt that most of the products in the shops are going to be expensive. She doesn't want to spend a large amount of money on herself. It feels wrong.

She steps into the shop and offers a friendly smile to the owner. It only takes her half of a second to learn the man's name. It seems as though the shop owner and Kaillas are familiar with each other. She's glad for it.

The look her husband is giving her isn't lost on her. She knows that he's hoping she'll buy something. While she can't promise that she will, she'll take a look at everything to at least be polite. She glances towards the display cases curiously to get an idea of what there is to offer before shifting her attention to Emerson.

"Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated," She says lightly, hoping that he'll be able to help them pick something out for Catalina. She feels clueless when it comes to buying a present for the other woman.