forum Red Queen, Blue Kingdom (closed)

Started March 30, 2018 by @blue_topaz

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He wasn't sure how to respond, so he continued to smile as he leaned back in the chair.

(How! I have no idea)

Scarlet looked away from Cade, not trusting herself enough to be able to handle his smile.

*heyo!

Willow stared, mouth agape as the council placed the crown over her head.
"We're announcing it now. With you. Come." one of the council members grabbed her hand and led her to the dressing room. "You need to look acceptable."

"Is the ball over? You should probably head back to the castle."

Her face betrayed her sadness for a split second before she quickly masked it. See? He doesn’t want you around. “Yeah.” She got up. “Tell Harper where I went, and also that she and Quinn are welcome to rooms in the palace.” Unless you want to come with me.

(Hi @Topaz)
Harper sat in her sister's room, listening to another sisterly lecture. "……….and on top of all this, you have to tell Scarlet."
"No! How do I even tell her?"
"You'll figure it out."
"I don't even know if I CAN do this!"
"The leaders of the rebellion–"
"Are leaders of the rebellion. We, as REBELS, do not have any say in political affairs! Even if we're royals!"

“I’ll wait for you.”

Willow stepped into the dressing room and three woman immediately rushed over, measuring, touching and talking to her. They retreated to the back room and came up with a dress.

(I imagine this is what it looks like)

"Well we should leave them a note. I'm going to the castle with you."

Willow stepped into the dressing room and three woman immediately rushed over, measuring, touching and talking to her. They retreated to the back room and came up with a dress.

(I imagine this is what it looks like)

(……wow)

(Whoah that’s gorgeous!)

Scarlet’s hopes rose. “You— you don’t have to.” Please come.

"Yes I do. You're not going alone, and I don't know where everyone else went." He looked around as he stood up. "Let's go." Cade walked over and grabbed his suit jacket from the floor where he had dropped it. Hope I still look presentable…

Harper got up off the bed. "I guess I should go talk to Scarlet now…" She said grudgingly.

Scarlet submitted, slipping on a dark blue cloak. “Let’s go.”

He opened the door. "Lead the way. I have no clue how to get there."

Willow stared at herself in the mirror, admiring the royal blue dress that flowed all around her. The women led her out of the room, and towards a podium, handing her some note cards.
"Later, you will be expected to write your own speeches, for now, we write it for you."

Scarlet slipped out into the dark with Cade following her, careful not to let her cloak snag on brambles.

Cade hoped that without the makeup he'd look different than how he looked at the ball. He shoved his hands in his pockets as he walked alongside Scarlet.

“Woooow Willow! You look great!” Chelsea gushed, appearing next to Willow.

She cast a sideways look to him, her eyes flickering to his lips very briefly before looking straight ahead. Her apprehension rose as she saw the tallest parapet of the castle.

Cade tried to relax. Don't worry, no one will kill you. You're with the future Queen. It's fine… "Do you think people will recognize me from the ball?" He asked Scarlet quietly.

“No, you had makeup on then. Even if they did, you’re with me.”, she reassured him, wanting more than anything to take his hand.