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Post  David Sun Dec 18, 2011 4:08 pm

Crown Prince Llyr's quarters make up three floors in one tower of Castle Rebma. Guards stand outside the doors, in rigid attention in their bone armor.

Within is the main chamber, taking up two-thirds of this level. Staircases wind to the upper levels on on either side. Forward are the arches revealing the balcony. All around the chamber are exquisite glass lamps, each a piece of sculputure filled with tiny glowing sea life. Most are positioned near mirrors which flood the room with light.

Llyr sits in the sunken area in the center of the room, surrounded by four pillars. There he seems playing a game of chess. Opposite him is a quite lovely young lady, about the height of Fiona (i.e. short) from what anyone can tell. Her long, dark golden hair is caught in a fine net of silver, gold and simple white pearls. For Rebma, her clothes are very conservative--black, white and green, with a tight cuffs at the wrists and a weighted skirt. Pearl-laden chains between her belt and a necklace.

You don't recognize her.

Whoever arrives first will find the two of them bent over the chess board, speaking in low voices. After a moment, Llyr will look up and respond to your arrival.
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Post  Xenon Sun Dec 18, 2011 5:41 pm

Alexander arrives a couple of minutes early, knocking before he enters. He is clad in two shades of blue, a lighter blue dress shirt under a darker blue vest, with dark blue pants. the buttons, cuff links, and belt buckle are silver. it is of a conservative cut. under his arm he carries a small box wrapped with a bow.

"Hello cousin, and happy birthday."


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Post  David Sun Dec 18, 2011 8:50 pm

Llyr rises politely. As usual, his clothes are simple--trousers, boots, vest--but cut superbly. He wears no shirt, but does have a circlet around his brow.

"Alexander, good of you to come. Thanks."
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Post  Triton Sun Dec 18, 2011 9:24 pm

Triton arrives fashionably late and clearly moving at his own pace, as is his way. He saunters in and looks the room over. Wearing a blue/green open vest and pants, a long string of black pearls covering his left forearm, he yawns as he enters the room. Triton gives a nod to his cousin Alexander before speaking to his brother.

Triton looks down at the chess board before meeting Llyr's gaze, "Chess brother? You always did know how to party," he laughs, "And who is this exquisite creature with you?" Triton asks making slow strides towards the woman.
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Post  David Sun Dec 18, 2011 9:45 pm

The young woman stands and a medallion shows clearly on her chest--religious in nature. The silver unicorn on green.

"Mircalla," Llyr introduces her. "Daughter of the King of Uberwald and Holy Sister of the Unicorn."

"And you would be Prince Triton?" she says looking up at Triton. "His Highness speaks very highly of both of you," her gaze including Alexander.
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Post  Triton Mon Dec 19, 2011 1:54 pm

"His highness is too kind," Triton says as he continues to move towards Mircalla.

Triton takes her hand in his, and gently kisses the back of it. He pulls her hand slowly from his lips, a devilish smile upon his face, "A Holy Sister of the Unicorn huh? If you would be so kind to remind me Sister, what vows does your order take?"
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Post  David Mon Dec 19, 2011 2:28 pm

"The usual," she replies promptly. "Piety, humility--and chastity." She smiles at this last. Llyr almost chuckles at this as well. Almost. She glances at him for the slightest possible moment as he does. "Your brother has been kind enough to be my escort in your realm. I'm sorry not to have met you two until this evening."

"I didn't want a mob tonight," said Llyr. "Just a few friends."

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Post  Xenon Mon Dec 19, 2011 6:42 pm

"A pleasure to make your acquaintance, holy sister. I do hope you enjoy your stay here in Rebma."

Alex turns, and offers the small wrapped box to his cousin Llry. "I have brought an early birthday present for you. open it whenever you like."

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Post  David Mon Dec 19, 2011 6:58 pm

Llyr actually beams, taking the box from Alexander. "Thank you!" He indicates a collection of glass globe/goblets containing a golden liquid. "The best plum wine from Uberwald--another gift as it happens, and I thought you might enjoy it." The globe goblets were designed for drinking underwater. There are five of them. "Sister Mircalla introduced me to it, and I'll admit to becoming slightly addicted."
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Post  Triton Tue Dec 20, 2011 12:53 am

Triton laughs as Mircala says chastity, "Alas, the Unicorn always gets the good ones," he says with a sweeping bow of respect. Triton then gradually releases the ladies hand and makes his way over to Llyr.

"Brother," Triton starts, shaking his brother's hand, "May the currents wash away your worries and bring you joy and merriment on your birthday," he says in a serious tone. Continuing before his brother can respond, "And as always, I bring you the gift of my company on your birthday. Use it wisely," Triton jokes.

Growing up Llyr and Triton, as the princes of the realm, never wanted for anything. So as was their tradition, instead of actual gifts or trinkets on their birthdays, they always promised to attend each others celebrations. No matter how busy they might be or whatever else should come up, on their birthdays they were brothers. Due to Llyr's busy schedule and Triton's constant running about, it was normally one of the few times a year they actually got to talk to one another and catch up. Although Triton prided himself on his carefree attitude, even he was happy to have time to converse with Llyr, one of the only people who understood what it was like to grow up as Rebman royalty.

Triton then watches as his brother graciously accepts Alexanders gift and beams about the gifts of the Holy Sister. Looking the sister over again, Triton decides to strike up a bit of friendly conversation.

"So Sister, what brings you to our realm? Just a tour?"
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Post  David Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:46 am

"Something like that," she says. "The Holy Sisters help my father reign, in fact make up the bulk of the royal bureaucracy. As a member of my order, as well as my father's child, a certain amount of travel is encouraged. Contact with Blessed Amber even more so. We haven't had a visit from a member of the Blessed Royals in over a generation, and we're frankly hoping to encourage such. I will admit to hoping Prince Llyr might one day make the journey."
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Post  Triton Tue Dec 20, 2011 12:52 pm

"Most of the bureaucracy you say? We can only hope that there aren't too many women with your beauty that we have lost to chastity," Triton says with a wink, "As for my brother, Llyr always did excel at doing the right thing. I am sure that when his schedule permits, he will be happy to visit you. Isn't that right brother?"

Triton pats his brother on the shoulder when he says it and smiles. He knows that his brother's sense of honor will take the statement and turn it into an obligation to visit. Triton waits patiently for his brother to give him the look. The look that one brother gives another when it's clear that they will get you back.
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Post  David Tue Dec 20, 2011 1:26 pm

Llyr does indeed give The Look, but this one has rather more layers than Triton is used to seeing.

"Alexander brought me a gift" he says, lifting a box. "I find myself eager to learn what it might be."

With that he places the box next to the chess set and pushes open the lid. He reaches in and takes out the contents--a dagger.
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Post  Xenon Tue Dec 20, 2011 9:36 pm

"I expect that I shall make port at Uberwald reasonably soon. I've been traveling about the Golden Circle by ship recently, and visiting quite a number of places."

The knife Llyr holds is of excellent craftsmanship, and an emerald adorns the hilt.
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Post  David Tue Dec 20, 2011 9:41 pm

"I hope, when you do," says Mircalla, "that you will allow me to show you the Shrine, the waterfall where the Unicorn blessed the water and gave a prophecy to the founder of my Order. Every day people go there to find healing."

"Something," says Llyr, "we might all pray for." He hold up the dagger, examining its edge and the emerald. Then he lifts an eyebrow in Alexander's direction. "Not a warning I trust?" he asks with a smile.
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Post  Xenon Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:04 pm

Alexander grins "Just a useful tool, and I hope you never actually need it for violence. But its better to be prepared."

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Post  David Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:37 pm

Llyr takes a moment or two to make a few martial art swipes in the air. As befits his training, pretty much every move is perfect. He stops abruptly, with a glance at Mircalla. "Thank you again," he says quietly. Then clears his throat. "Hope none of you mind, but Nimue pretty much invited herself. She'll arrive--well, whenever she chooses I suppose."
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Post  Triton Wed Dec 21, 2011 8:53 pm

Triton can't help but smirk when his brother gives him the look. The additional layers seem to confirm what he was thinking, Llyr likes this girl. Triton wanders off and looks the chess board over while his brother opens his gift. Seeing the moves on the board Triton attempts to gauge the skill level of the Holy Sister against his brother.

When Llyr mentions Nimue's name, Triton can't help but laugh.

"She always did have a mind of her own. Her presence is always welcomed."
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Post  David Tue Dec 27, 2011 2:04 pm

A knock on the door interrupts any further words. In moments the door opens and Queen Moire herself enters the room. Before anyone can say anything, she speaks "I do hope I'm not interrupting anything?"

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Post  Triton Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:37 pm

Triton smiles at his mother.

"Of course not mother, it's always good to see you. Did your second-favorite son," Triton says with a smile towards his brother, "Invite you or is this a surprise visit?"
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Post  David Fri Dec 30, 2011 1:12 am

"Llyr did invite me, as a matter of fact, but part of my gift to him is not to remain too long," Moire answers. She leans over and kisses first Llyr and then Triton on the cheeks.

"Alexander! How pleasant to see you," she says to him. "And how delightful to see you once more, Sister," she nods to Sister Mircalla with a polite smile. She looks the girl up and down for a moment. "Far more practical than your robes, yes?"

"You know," says the Queen as she sinks into one of the chairs, "I've actually been thinking of giving you three some...well, practical experience. Several important errands are coming up, and I was thinking each of you might do well for one of them. For example, a small delegation will be leaving soon on my behalf for Uberwald. A few courtiers to formalize certain matters between that realm and our own. Tell me truly, each of you--which of you might be best suited for such a mission? Speak up, please, I genuinely want to know."
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Post  Xenon Fri Dec 30, 2011 1:39 pm

"And its nice to see you again too, Aunt." Alexander smiles.

"I have been meaning to travel to Uberwald soon. I could go with the delegation if you would like."
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Post  David Fri Dec 30, 2011 1:53 pm

Llyr has wandered so he is just out of his mother's eyesight, but Alexander can see him easily--and certainly sees a flash of murderous rage in the Crown Prince's eyes. It only lasts for a moment, but in that moment his rage clearly aims itself. Twice. Llyr gazes for one split second at his mother with a seething fury. Then at Alexander--but longer, almost a full second. But that look is even more enraged, more dangerous. For that short moment in time, Alexander can actually feel his cousin hate him.

Then the social mask slips back into place. Alexander knows Llyr as a very self-controlled young man, one almost passive in his relations. True, as a very young child they say he had a vicious temper, but never once has Alexander seen that much emotion in his cousin. Certainly nothing so negative, much less aimed at Alexander himself!

But Triton knows Llyr better, knows the deep volcano of temper his brother keeps under control, realizes that has a lot to do with why he both so enjoys Triton's company and envies him the younger's son's life. Still, this looks extreme. That Llyr feels that right this moment, with a dagger in his hand, actually qualifies as "frightening."
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Post  Triton Sat Dec 31, 2011 1:52 am

Triton can't help but smile at the anger his brother is showing. Then, towards the end as it turns to something dangerous, Triton can't help but be taken aback. Although he knows his brother has a temper, it is rare to see it slip past his Princely mask. Triton can't help but wonder just how much his brother feels for the sister.


Looking at the queen, "Oh mother, you know very well that Llyr is by far the best of us suited for such a endeavor. Although I would hate to get in the way of Alexander's hopes to visit Uberwald. Perhaps they should go together, a chance to get closer, as family," Triton smiles, "but alas I am afraid that I am too busy to go with them. Because as you know, I have that thing to attend to," Triton finishes with a wave of his hand, pretending that he actually does have a thing. "Unless of course the other errands you mention are worthy of my time," he smiles.
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Post  David Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:02 am

Moire looks as if she might be ready to wink at Triton. She doesn't, though. "I also need someone to escort some newly found nieces and nephews of King Random for their first visit to Rebma. Well, two nephews and one niece. It seems several grandchildren of Oberon have been discovered of late."
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