forum Royalty Roleplay (OPEN REBOOT)

Started May 19, 2019 by @Fraust

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She has a beautiful voice, Marcus thought. He didn't say it out loud, of course, for Georgiana had asked him not to. Instead, he hummed the bass section. It vibrated his chest softly.

"Twenty." He was sure she was going to demand the engagement been annulled. Who would want to marry someone that much older than themselves. Although it wasn't uncommon in this day and age. "Sorry, I tried telling my parents to send my brother, but they insisted I go. It probably has to do with me having more experience in leading a kingdom." The song ended and he let go of Savannah almost immediately.

"Ugh, I feel useless," Georgiana complained. "Maybe I should go help in the kitchens. Or I could serve food. Are we allowed to go outside?"

“No, it’s alright.” Savannah smiled reassuringly. “You’re the heir; the firstborn. Why shouldn’t they send you? Four years isn’t all that much, anyways.” (My sister’s husband is actually five years older oof) “I believe the wedding is next weekend. I do wish we had a bit more time to prepare and get to know each other better, but it is what it is, I suppose.”

Marcus, seeing how restless Georgiana was, stopped dancing and let go of her.
"I think we're allowed outside."

"Come on, then," she said abruptly, taking his hand and dragging him along with her.

The guards moved away from the crowd as the next song started up, and people began to take up the floor again, still keeping distance from the prince and princess. "Do you think they're okay?" Lillian asked her husband, who took her hand in his and kissed the back of it. "They'll be fine."
Lillian smiled, but still… "What if…Caspian, what if moved the wedding back a few days?"
Caspian's head turned sharply to look at her. "What?" He said rather sharply, and the nearest maid flinched. "Postpone the wedding? Lillian-"
"I know, I know, but just hear me out? Look at them. Look at our daughter, our little baby girl. She is 16, and in just a few days, she's going to be married a man whom she barely knows. You remember how she reacted to the news of having to marry so soon, don't you? Now, I know and respect the tradition, but can't we give them just a little more time to get to know each other? To get…used to each other?"
Caspian released her hand and rubbed his head as he looking down at the young royals. He was the king, but even a king shouldn't mess with tradition. Still…everything was different when it was your own daughter. "I…I will think about it. It is not my place, and I will have to get the opinion of the other kingdom, but…I'll think about it."

Suprised, Marcus let Georgiana lead him away. One of his colleagues raised an eyebrow. He shrugged.

"I never feel like I have an obligation to work when I leave the castle," explained Georgiana.

"It's pretty stuffy in here. Would you like to go outside?" He held his hand and smiled. He made sure not to touch her without her consent. "Its a nice night." His smiled turned to a sly grin. "We could get away and gor one night not act like royals, but a normal girl and a normal guy, getting to know each other. What do you say?"

Marcus nodded. He knew the feeling. He quietly followed behind, enjoying this.

Georgiana found a bench and sat down on it. "You're allowed to compliment me now," she teased, not really meaning it.

Savannah smiled. “I’d like that very much. Where would you like to go?” She gently took his hand and walked out the door past the guards, who noted her leaving. She knew that they were aware she was leaving, which meant her parents wouldn’t worry.

A guard approached the pedestal, informing the king and queen that the princess was going outside with the prince. "What- where are they going?" Caspian asked, raising his hand to signal another guard over, but Lillian stopped him before he could order that guard to follow the duo. "Let them go, Caspian. They'll be okay." Caspian groaned quietly, but lowered his hand as his wife smiled at the guard. "You may return to your post." The guard did at told, and Lillian called over one of the maids. "Casey, please go find Lady Georgiana and ask her to keep an eye on the prince and princess. Make sure she knows that she doesn't have to leave her friend or anything, just watch my daughter for a bit. And apologize for my interrupting her time. Thank you."

"First, we'll need a change of clothes." Damian was aware of party going on in town as well. They had loud festive music, delicious food, and people who actually cared for each other. "To the town we go!" He pointed off into the distance and took her hand leading the way. Once they got into town Damian took her to his favorite shop. He picked out a white Tshirt and some tan pants. He messed up his hair. Completely loosing up.

Georgiana frowned slightly at being told she was to watch the prince and princess. This is going to be SO awkward, she thought. "Er, I suppose I'd better find them, then… you could come with, if you like," she told Marcus.

Savannah got a casual dress and changed into it. (https://www.bing.com/th?id=OIP.ET44ctsHT3nU5u0Y6tet3gHaJQ&pid=Api) "What do you think?" She asked, spinning around in the dress. The pink went well with her auburn hair, which she had let down at this point.

Riverpaw had watched the prince and princess leave the castle, hoping they'd be okay by themselves. It wasn't that she thought they couldn't protect themselves, but they were royalty, and they did just come from a ball that surely everyone knew they'd be at. There was bound to be some commotion if anyone were to recognize them.

"You look beautiful." He said with a smile. Then right outside the drums went off and shouting came from the streets. "Its starting." He set money on the counter to pay for the clothes. When they walked out the town square was crowds of people dancing. But no waltz or ballroom, no just crazy whatever you wanted to do dances. People waved flags and threw colorful confetti. This was Damian's kind of party. "What do you want to do first? Eat, dance meet new people, play games? There so much to do. His eyes lit up as he watched the people's faces full of delight and happiness.

“We should talk to some people! I never really get to talk to the locals, you know? My parents don’t like me going out into the square very often.” Savannah grinned and walked over to the party, pulling Damian along with her. “Hey, guys! What’s going on?”

"I think that is a good idea." Marcus stood and held his hand out to help Georgiana up.
"We should hurry before we lose them in the crowd."

Georgians smiled, taking his hand. She quickly walked over towards the ptince and princess.

Marcus looked down at his uniform.
"I'll be right back…" He quickly ducked away, changing into a simple shirt and pants. He paid for the clothes and walked back. He still had a knife at his side.

A group of teens about Savannah's age looked up. One boy had a turkey leg shoved in his mouth as the others just laughed at him. The a girl with extremely bright red curly hair stood. "Hi, I haven't seen you around. Are you new to town." Then she looked over to Damian. "I do know you though. Why haven't you been at the inn, I needed some of your soup." She playfully scolded him and hit his shoulder. All Damian could do was laugh. Unlike Savannah, he knows the locals very well. "I'm Sierra."

Georgiana unfcertainly looked down at her maid's uniform. "Should I change as well?" She asked, ambivalent.