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 Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:47 pm
Gavran sat huddled in a corner of the lavish chamber she and several other peasants shared. She stared out the window, calculating the time of day according to the position of the sun. Her thoughts were not on Prince YunHo, as every other girls' thoughts were in the room. They were instead fixed upon a way to get out of this room. She stroked the sleek, black feathers of Kaja, her raven. "We're getting out of here, Kaja," she mumbled to the bird.
She arose slowly and agilely, making her way to the door unnoticed by the others. They were allowed time each day to stroll around the castle, but could not leave. She opened the large, ornate doors and stepped out into the hallway, wandering in hopes of finding an exit.
JaeJoong sat outside underneath a cherry tree in full bloom. It was as though he'd been sent to the heavens as the ripe blossoms floated silently to the ground and the whispers of the wind through the trees blessed his ears. It was truly bliss, and he dare not give this up to study.
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:55 pm
The dragon knight was not exactly amused. Half the day spent and already, his old wound was festering once more. "Oh what I'd do for some normal antidote for this blasted pain..." He cursed quietly to himself, leaning onto the stone walls for support. "Why did this have to happen to me?" He grumbled quietly before forcing himself to stand back up and continue walking.
He couldn't show weakness, not at a time like this, not in a place such as this. There was his dignity on the line and that was more important that the constant throb at his side. His leather boots clacked rhythmically against the paved floors of the castle, the knight turned down the hallway and noticed a face that he had never seen before. What's more, he saw the face with what seemed to be a... raven?
"Hey!" He called out from where he stood. "You new here? Lost? Confused?" Junsu raised an eyebrow at the girl. She wasn't exactly what he would call, subtle, and her 'pet'... if one could call it that, well, that was an interesting choice to say the least.
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:47 pm
Asvel looked at his prince with not unkind eyes. Doing something few would dare, he reached out, clapping a friendly hand on Yunho's shoulder. "Cheer up, Majesty. Oh, and you have some pie right here...." He pointed at the corner of his own mouth, mirroring where the red smudge was on Yunho's cheek.
Adamaris straightened slowly, happy with the finished masterpiece. The gryphon stables, and seven of the gryphons, stood proudly on a platter in front of her. She picked it up, heading out of the kitchen, shouting back to one of the other workers. "I am gonna deliver this real quick!!" She made her way out of the kitchen, slipping into one of the servant's passages to make her way up four floors, towards the rooms she KNEW belonged to the prince. She could not suppress a snicker of malicious joy.
Axelle blinked, frowning slightly. She had never heard the name before. She gave a huff and chucked the dirt clod at him, hitting him smack in the middle of the chest. She gave a satisfied smirk at the smear of mud left behind.
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:13 pm
Light footsteps can be heard down the hallway near the sleeping quarters of the court, a lone woman dressed in a male's garment wandered freely in the castle. It had only been the second day since she arrived and the woman still seemed to be in awe with the all the fine decorations and furniture in the castle. Her long wavy hair was tied in a bun trying her best to still look masculine even though her figure and facial features clearly gave away that she's a female. Pandora poked her head in one of the rooms and found the library, Oh my goodness, books! she said in a rather ecstatic way and ran inside the library. Her dark blue eyes wandered about searching for the magic section, unfortunately the library is far too large and had no idea where to start looking so she began to search for the keeper of the books. As she was walking by each aisle, she caught a glimpse of a man practically buried in books, hm maybe he knows where the magic and potion section is she thought as she quietly approached the man. "Ahem, excuse me sir but if it's not too much trouble could you direct me to the location of the magic and potions section?"
A large bird-like creature gracefully landed on the training grounds, it squawked loudly in triumph as its rider caressed the side of its face. The knight riding the gryphon jumped off the gryphon and took it back to the stables, "you did great as always Apollo" the knight said to his precious gryphon. While carrying his large lance, he removed his helmet and started walking towards the castle. As he made his way towards the entrance, he saw a rose that had newly bloomed. The knight reached down and pulled it from the soil, his lips curved to reveal a smile "I believe a certain someone wouldn't mind receiving a rose" he said aloud to himself. Yoochun made his way inside the castle towards the sleeping quarters, once he arrived he stopped at a certain door that was located towards the end of the hallway. He knew that the person that inhabits the room is still outside on the training grounds, so he left the rose on the ground near the door and walked away.
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:46 pm
"Oh? I do?" Yunho straightened up slightly and wiped away the bit of pie on his cheek. "Ah... Cheering up... how that would work... if only I could get these girls what they want and then send them back..." The prince pouted slightly. "I really don't see why Soren even sees it necessary that I have to go and court any of them. Seriously, he could have paired me up with one of the servants for all I care." Through his years as a war lord, the prince was still quite the pampered brat. "Would've at least helped if they were given some nicer clothes..." He grumbled and then noticed the dinner bell ringing. "Dinner time!" He exclaimed happily. "Come Asvel! Let's go eat!" Yunho cheered and clasped his arm around Asvel to lead him towards the dining hall.
Albel quirked an eyebrow and decided that it would be best to leave her as she was. It was her own fault that she was burned the way she was. Taking in a deep breath and figuring that her death shouldn't be on his conscience he picked up his shirt that he had discarded earlier and took his leave from the gardens, the supper bell notifying him that his 'punishment' was over. "And in good time too..." He grumbled to himself. "Would've had eaten her well done in about a few minutes..."
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:02 pm
Adamaris had just set the chocolate scuplture down in Yunho's rooms, leaving a nice little note: "Hey Prince. Look in the stable. Look CLOSELY." When the supper bell rang. She cursed and ran back down to the kitchens, sprinting over to one of the large rooms where frozen foods were kept and pulling out a magnificent chocolate and spun-sugar sculpture of the castle and grounds. There were more potential wives for the Prince at dinner, and Soren had requested a special dessert.
Asvel chuckled and let himself be pulled along by Yunho. "Well, it IS necessary that you marry soon, Prince. And I am warning you now, Soren has some of the girls coming for dinner.
Axelle glared at the man's back before she stood up, wincing as she pushed off of the ground on her badly burned hands. She looked at them, flexing and wincing at hte pain it caused. She knew she should go see a healer but after her mother and father.....She shook of that train of thought, quickly dipping her hands into a nearby pond to soothe them a bit before turning, heading up to the castle for dinner. She would just suffer through the burns. Not like she hadn't felt pain before.
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:09 pm
Gavran's head whipped around towards the voice. She saw a young man, not much older than she. At his belt hung a sword and his garb told her he was in the army.
I'm trying to escape, actually... she thought bitterly. Afraid she would get in trouble and sent back to the room, she said simply, "No. I am merely taking a stroll as I wait, as do all the peasant girls in the land, to court Prince YunHo. She tried to hide her disgust at the thought of living in such a place. She much preferred the forest.
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:14 pm
Shizuka stared out at the landscape, through the palace windows. She was lost in thought, thinking about her fallen comrade. Not only that, but worried about what would come out of this day. "Why... why am I shaking?" she whispered, staring at her trembling hands. "M..must be the nerves..." she assured herself. She got up and walked around, trying to stay calm.
How did I get here, anyway...? her mind wandered as she wandered aimlessly around the halls and passages in the castle.
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:22 pm
The prince nearly choked on the bite of pie that he had in his mouth at that moment. "He's having them have dinner with us?! HO s**t!" Yunho cursed and made a mad dash towards the castle so that he could change from his modest riding clothes to something more suitable. They may be peasants, however, knowing Soren and his strict ways with how tradition worked, guests were guests and if he was in anything less than his best, he knew his a** would be on the line with his top adviser.
Albel sighed and looked at himself. "Great... Gotta clean up now..." He grumbled and hurried to his room to wash off the balls of mud that was starting to dry in little clumps in his hair. "Damned girl... the moment I find out who the hell she is I swear I'm going to burn her up to the point of well done and eat her..." The dragon knight threatened to the air all the while splashing water onto himself and finding something more presentable from his closet.
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:30 pm
Asvel simply laughed, following after Prince Yunho. "Well of course!!! Why do you think I am dressed up, hmm?" He gestured to the more formal pants and long jacket he was wearing. Normally he would not be caught dead in formal wear, but when faced with Soren's wrath....
Letting the dessert masterpiece thaw, Adamaris rushed about the kitchen, lending a hand here or there where it was needed. She pushed a stray lock of hair out of her eyes, adding a smudge of flour to the smear of chocolate on her cheek.
Axelle hurried to her room, changing out of her now dirty dress to put on a deep red one. Gerta, the maid who had brought her to the castle, had taken her before one of the top advisors in the castle earlier, and he had told her she was invited to dinner. Holding back a hiss, she quickly brushed out her ragged short hair. Looking at her hands, she wrinkled her nose and looked around, her eyes lighting upon a roll of bandage. Biting her lip to keep from yelping, she put a haphazard bandaging on each hand and then made her way to the dining hall, looking around, a bit lost.
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:36 pm
Junsu was almost expecting this response. "Ahh..." he began. But the pain in his side made him cut off.
Gah! It still throbs...
"Ah... Sorry about that..." he apologized. "Well, just be sure not to stray too far..." he winked at Gavran, and started off.
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:52 pm
"Wait..." Gavran called after him, catching the flash of pain in his eyes. She handed him a small leather pouch with a special powdered herb. "Mix this with a little water and put it on your wounds. It will numb them for a bit while it heals."
I should be getting back... She turned and headed back to the room, not wanting to stay out too long.
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 2:00 pm
"Ah, than--" he called after her, but she was already a while down the hall.
I guess I should go do what she said... he thought, as he walked slowly back to his quarters.
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 2:05 pm
"Well what do you think?! I was out riding, HUNTING for the dinner tonight?" He twitched slightly at the thought of Soren's wrath. That man... the things that ticked him off were some of the oddest to say the least. "Ah... Think you could go ahead and tell them to start without me? I'll be late at this rate..." He asked Asvel and retreated to his room to find the chocolate sculpture there. "... Argh... not now..." He grumbled and walked past the statue and the note to rummage throughout his vast closet for something that would be 'suitable' other than the garb he had on at the moment. He finally submitted himself to put on a finer pair of pants and a lavishly embroidered dark blue overcoat. Underneath that he chose to put on a cream colored silk shirt. "Ugh... I hate tradition..." he grumbled and quickly changed his boots before dashing out of his room and towards the dining hall.
The raven haired strategist was not amused. He was sure he had told the prince that the girls would be having dinner tonight with them. He was sure that he had informed the prince that he would need him to be on his best behavior. He was so sure of it. To hear the news that the prince would be late from the whispers of the people already there could not have embarrassed Soren any more than he already was. "... I'm getting too old for this... " he grumbled to himself and buried his face into his hand. "I'm just getting too old for this..." He had sent for a servant to get the girls from their quarters and to have themselves ready within the hour. "I just hope this is right..." He muttered, wondering if he was going insane.
Albel made his way through the crowds in the dining hall towards his seat next to Lord Junsu... wherever he was at the moment. "... Looks like everyone's late..." he grumbled pawing at the high collar of his black suit. As finely wrought and as beautiful it looked on the knight, he despised how uncomfortably hot it made him feel. "this thing is going to come off the moment I step out this door..." He grumbled, tempted to undo the collar to allow some breathing room, but restrained seeing how stressed Soren looked. Or... maybe I'll be good for tonight... I'd rather not have my head on a platter from that guy... He thought wisely staring at the strategist and wondering where the hell the prince was.
The mage knight looked up from his book and squinted slightly in the dim light to see the girl before him. "Ah... the magic and potions section..." He murmured quietly setting his book aside and standing up. "Allow me to show that to you." He nodded slightly and motioned for her to follow him. Leading the girl along the rows upon rows of the books he stopped at the near back. "The books are all right here. ... though I suggest you get a lamp to see it a bit better after dinner." he suggested. "It's normally not frequented, but it's got all you need.... I hope." He explained before bowing slightly to the stranger and shuffling out to the call of dinner.
Saryelena sighed slightly when she heard the bell for dinner ring. She was in the middle of a page at quite a good part, heaving another sigh she suddenly remembered how important tonight's dinner was. "Oh crap... I'm going to be late..." She squeaked and quickly ran off towards her chambers with her book clutched closely to her chest. She needed to change from her training clothes to something more formal and fast. "Ohcrapohcrapohcrapohcraaap..." Her voice echoed along the corridors as she ran with her eyes nearly closed to prevent tears. In her rush she nearly ran over Lord Yoochun who happened to be in the same corridor. "I'm sorry!" She exclaimed, a bright red flush of embarrassment coloring her faces before she dashed into her room and quickly changed to a free flowing gown of dark red from the desert. "... I'm gonna be yelled at but what the hell..." She muttered and was about to leave her room when she noticed the rose at her doorstep. "... Now who would have dropped this..." the knight murmured picking it up and tucking it in her hair after a moment of admiration. "... CRAP! I'm still late!" She squealed and once again made a mad dash towards the dining hall.
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 2:12 pm
Adamaris was rushing around the kitchen feverishly before Takkun, the head cook pulled her to the side. "You are going to present the main course and the dessert dish tonight. Go change." Adamaris froze, looking at him. "............WHAT?!?!" Takkun just sighed, turning her around and pushing her out of the kitchen. "Go clean up!!" Adamaris gulped, but rushed towards her rooms, peeling off her cook's coat as she went. She had little time. Already the appetizers were being served.
Asvel nodded and left the prince to his fretting, making his way to the dining hall. He stopped outside the door, taking a deep breath. Facing Soren was NOT something he was looking forward to. He stepped inside and headed over towards Soren. "Ah....Soren.....the Prince is going to be....er....late...." He cringed.
Axelle swallowed softly, licking her lips out of nervousness. She had not been around this many people since her parents had been killed. It was very overwhelming, all the people rushign every which way. She felt her eyes begin to fill with tears. "Axelle! Hun, come this way." Axelle whipped her head to see Gerta rushing towards her. She heaved a sigh of relief and nodded, following the maid as she was led to a much less busy portion of the table, near one of the ends. Axelle sat down, gratefully smiling at Gerta as she did so, not noticing the man sitting just a few chairs down from her.
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