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Cormac smiled and nodded at the former high lady. He always respected her and his father used to remind him that just because those who used to role were no longer in charge, they were still worthy of his respect and praise. Cormac tried to take that with him when he could. "I believe I have." He said jokingly, adjusting his jacket. "I don't like a day over a hundred and you... You don't look a day over a hundred and ten, m'lady." The lord smiled brightly at her. "And your daughter, she looks just as lovely." He said with a wink. Cormac laughed. "She is handling Winter with grace, I swear it." The lord placed a hand over his heart before he leaned back again. He chuckled and nodded. "It seems like we should, even though I'm unsure of what that means for the rest of us." Cormac shrugged. "This isn't a solution... We are still unable to return to our home courts. Nor is our power returned." The lord sighed. "I long for my ability to break whatever curse they've put on us." He admitted.

it   was   odd   to   amethyst   to   see   all   of   those   who   she   watched   grow   up,   or   knew   of   in   neighboring   courts,   all   grown   up   now.   it   made   the   fae   feel   old   and   she   rarely   felt   her   age.   "it   is   good   to   see   you   again,   comac,"   she   returned,   a   pleasant   smile   on   her   lips.   "i   believe   you   have   grown   five   inches   since   i   last   saw   you."

amethyst   chuckled,   shaking   her   head.   "always   the   charmer,"   she   replied.   "i   can   see   why   you   would   be   trying   not   to   freak   out.   but   .   .   .   its   been   legend   for   centuries,   i   suppose   we   should   take   fairytales   more   seriously,   hm?"

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@jadedblud / emilios & your choice!

The high lord smiled brightly before extending his arms. "Ah! There you are! I've been looking everywhere for you." He chuckled as he reached them. "This is incredible. I thought this place was lost years ago." He explained. "My mother used to tell me stories about and here we are." The high lord of spring said happily. "It's incredible." Emilios nodded quickly. "I'd love to walk around, see everything. Are you busy, why don't you join me?" He asked. Emilios let out a light laugh. "Can you believe it? Dragons, too..." he shook his head and his eyes widened. "I didnt believe it until I saw one flying right over me." He explained.

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@stxrslisten / emilios & your choice!

Emilios rolled his eyes and pulled his jacket from the nearest servant. "You were supposed to get this smoothed out. You know how important it is for me to make a good impression here. This could be exactly what the Spring court needs." He muttered quickly before slipping the jacket back on. "Return to your room and be ready when I call you." The high lord stated coldly.

He glanced up at the slight noise and frowned. "Can I help you with something?" He asked the other. "I didn't think I had a meeting with you, did I?" Emilios continued, crossing his arms behind his back. "Nonetheless, come in. I am about to head out soon so it must be quick." The high lord stated.

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@jadedblud / tillie & your choice!

Tillie had been spent most of her time since arriving trying to collect her thoughts and all of her findings so she could present them to her inner circle. She didn't even notice the person that passed her. Although, she did notice what they dropped. The blonde rose quickly and bent down to pick up the item before running to catch up with them. "Hello! My apologies, you dropped this!" Tillie exclaimed to them with small smile. "I know I always hate losing my things, too." She rambled on before she closed her hands over the front of herself after handing them back their item. It looked valuable, important even... Tillie would be furious if something similar happened to her and no one even tried to return it.

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@sparkledleaves / tillie & your choice!

Tillie had realized that the dusk court probably had a library... A collection untouched by any of the other courts for years. The excitement was enough to send her speeding towards it. She needed directions first. That would definitely help, plus she was also hungry and she could smell the faint aroma of an item she didn't recognize. She wondered about the food and the customs in the dusk court. All she had read about the court was limited and the possibility of learning more made her want to jump for joy.

"Oh. Hello." She said to someone passing by. "Could you possibly point me in the direction of that amazing smell?" The blonde asked. "Also... Do you happen to know where I could find the library? If there is a public one that citizens can attend?" She asked politely. "I appreciate it... So much."

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@stxrslisten / malik & your choice!

Malik had enough of sitting around and waiting for the inner circle to tell him his tasks, it's not like they would truly trust him with anything. He grabbed his jacket and headed towards the main street. Eventually, he would have to befriend the locals so why not start now. He smiled brightly at them as he walked through the streets. "Oh wow, this is great." He stated. Malik was a natural talker and always knew how to make anyone feel comfortable. "This is a great shop you got!" He called out as he left. As he walked out, he saw a face he recognized. "Oh, I see the confusion wore off. Come, join me. I'm getting to know all the amazing citizens here." He said to them with a bright smile.

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Tillie had already dealt with all of her books all over her room and not being able to understand what had happened with everyone. She was finally able to explore but the noise from the barn. The blonde frown and came face-to-face with Rhys. "Oh. Rhys. Are you alright?" She asked cautiously as she reached out for him. "Did you hit your head?" Tillie asked him with wide eyes. "I can look at it... Come over here, let's get you sat somewhere." She grabbed onto his hand and pulled him towards a bench. He could have a concussion but Tillie didn't have a lot of medical experience, only things she's read in book. Tillie smiled at him and reached up towards his head. She pulled her hands away. "I'm so sorry... I didn't mean to inspect your head without asking. I just want to make sure there isn't any bigger issues that we might miss." She said as she smiled softly at him.

waking  in  a  place  that  was  not  where  he  recalled  resting  his  head  wasn’t  entirely  unheard  of  for  the  emissary,  but  he’d  been  on  his  best  behavior  and  swore  he’d  done  nothing  to  cause  this  loss  of  memory.  slowly  as  his  eyes  began  to  focus,  it  became  abundantly  clear  that  there  was  far  more  at  play  than  an  abuse  of  substances.  shock  slips  across  his  features  when  he  realizes  he’s  in  a  barn.  groaning,  the  fae  lord  rolls  out  of  the  dirt  he’s  found  himself  in  and  brushes  everything  off,  glancing  wearily  at  the  animals  nearby  and  inching  himself  out  of  the  place.  confusion  riddles  his  mind,  the  more  he  takes  in  the  less  he’s  certain  of.  his  stumbling  likely  looks  like  mad  man,  but  in  truth  this  is  the  most  out  of  sorts  he’s  ever  been.  struggling  to  reign  in  his  feelings,  rhys  makes  an  effort  to  seek  a  familiar  face,  if  there  even  are  any.  some  force  must  smile  upon  him  then,  because  despite  his  disheveled  appearance,  he’s  relieved  to  spot  the  blonde  fae  from  autumn.  “  tillie  ?  ”  stars,  he  hopes  so. // @ofdieus

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Emilios was looking for Luka and despite everything, his brothers wellbeing was important to him. He sighed deeply before pulling Luka into a hug. This was not normal, he thought immediately but he let go after a moment. "There you are." He exclaimed. "We have to talk." He said plainly. Emilios pulled away, giving his brother some space. Emilios cleared his throat and placed his hands behind his back. "I need us all together to discuss our next moves." He explained. "If you need to go check on... Iseul, that's fine. I need you back here with the rest of the inner circle. We need to plan on what we're going to do now that the dusk court has presented themselves to the rest of us. Spring must land on top." He said in a low voice.

to  say  luka  had  been  avoiding  his  brother  was  an  understatement,  and  he  knew  it  would  be  noticed  soon  enough.  when  he  laid  his  head  to  rest  the  prior  night  the  spring  lord  had  intended  to  find  the  other,  but  it  seemed  the  mother  had  other  plans.  awaking  half  in  a  fountain,  luka  cursed  everything  he  knew  as  he  bound,  half  wet,  through  strange  lands  earning  strange  looks.  his  mind  is  a  chaos  storm  of  turmoil,  and  he  has  no  idea  who  to  seek  first.  it  seems  whatever  sent  them  here  was  not  yet  done  with  the  fox,  for  he  turns  a  corner  and  finds  his  brother  immediately.  “  brother.  ”  relief  lines  his  voice,  as  well  as  worry.  // @ofdieus

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The seamstress was trying to mask her fear. She had went to bed with a headache and even with her powers diluted, she knew something was off. When she woke up the next morning with her trunks of clothes flung across her room, she knew something was off. She had dusted herself off and collected herself before leaving her room. She recongized the red haired fae, Lux, who had spoke before Deyanira had the chance to. "Oh, I have no idea, m'dear." She said honestly. "I woke up with all my clothes outside of their trunks... It will be a mess to organize but that's a problem for later in the day." She explained, waving it off. She smiled politely. "Are you alright?" Deyanira asked, taking a step closer and took a quick glance at the other fae. "Did you get hurt at all?"

like  the  day  she’d  been  brought  to  the  fae  realm,  lux’s  senses  were  overwhelmed  and  she  was  alone.  fear  was  no  stranger  to  the  former  human,  but  stars  was  it  simmering  out  of  her  at  a  pace  she  wasn’t  even  sure  how  to  manage.  the  fates  must  have  had  the  smallest  pity  on  her,  she  woke  in  a  bed  that  was  not  her  own  but  at  least  she  were  not  outside.  slowly,  the  newly  made  fae  her  way  out  of  the  room,  and  her  senses  determined  she  were  within  a  new  palace.  confusion  climbed  alongside  her  fear,  and  when  she  heard  movement  it  was  lucky  her  fire  had  not  returned  in  full  force.  gasping,  turning,  lux  places  her  hand  over  her  heart  to  still  the  rhythm.  “  what  is  this  place  ?  ” // @ofcourtfablesarchive

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Kragen had come out to survey the lands.. To see if he could find a way for his court to escape but instead, he found some fae perched on the wall like a bird. He scoffed and shook his head. The general let out a laugh. "I can be wherever I want, you don't have any control over me. Not even in this so called dusk court." He stated. The general didn't really think first so his words probably came off a little aggressive but he didn't care. He didn't know who any of these fae were... Nor did he have any idea how they got here. "I'm not really one for words so if you are going to kill me for being here, at least make it quick." He joked, offering her a smirk.

Open starter for anyone ( @ofcourtfablesarchive ) who happens to exit the high ceilings of the palace and into an open courtyard in the Dusk Court.

Perched on the ancient stone wall of the open courtyard, Vesparia exuded an aura of predatory grace. Her lithe form seemed to meld with the shadows, her piercing eyes scanning the newcomer with a mix of curiosity and challenge. Her flowing white hair cascaded like a waterfall down her back as she balanced effortlessly, like a panther ready to pounce, her presence both commanding and enigmatic. A soft breeze whispered through the courtyard, but Vesparia remained still, a living embodiment of the Dusk Court's fierce, untamed spirit, eagerly anticipating the arrival of those who had breached her domain. "You shouldn't be here," Vesparia said, her voice smooth and unwavering, eyes gleaming with curiosity. "Nevertheless, welcome to the Dusk Court."

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DANIELA NIEVES in VAMPIRE ACADEMY

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Finan

The Last Kingdom / Seven Kings Must Die

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Cormac chuckled and offered the lady of winter a smile. "Ah, Amethyst. It's lovely to see you here. Of course, I'll join you." The lord of day walked over to where she was sitting. It would be nice to watch the horizon. "Tell me. How is your family? Are they handling the transition as the rest of us are?" He asked. "I mean... I'm currently trying not to freak out over a hidden court but I would never tell anyone else that." He told her with a wink. He crossed his legs and leaned back. "Now tell me, do you think they'll hold some sort of high leaders only meeting that we could sneak into?" Cormac asked jokingly.

@ofdieus @merxxki @stxrfclls ... amethyst & open.

the   former   high   lady   of   winter   sat   upon   a   balcony,   much   like   she   had   the   night   before   at   the   capital,   overlooking   the   scenery.   in   her   600   years   it   was   hard   to   find   things   she   had   never   seen   before.   she   could   say   this   place   was   something   she   had   never   seen   before   or   heard   of   in   centuries.   she   was   sure   it   was   the   dusk   court,   surprise   was   still   edvident   as   she   looked   upon   the   horizon   with   both   awe   and   amazement.   she   knew   so   many   would   be   running   about   but   she   was   taking   time   to   look.   "come   sit,"   she   said,   and   while   her   powers   were   not   to   their   fullest,   her   hearing   was   still   inacted.   "watch   the   horizon   with   me."

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@wvrtrn / malik & carden

Malik tapped lightly on the generals door until he heard sounds on the other side. "Open up, general. It's time we go find out the mysteries that await us here." He said, shaking his head. "I also don't wanna stand out here alone, talking to myself..." He continued as he waited for the door to open.

"If you don't let me in... I'm gonna start spilling all of our little night court secrets.... The colour of our meeting room is purple.... The stars shine brighter in -" He stopped when he heard the door open. "Ah, thank you." Malik smiled at his friend. "Glad you decided to open it up before I continued. I was going to tell the hall about that night we got too drunk and I almost died dancing on a table while you did nothing to save me." Malik chuckled before pushing past him into the room.

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Malik heard her laugh first then a frown crept upon his face. He must have missed her in the capital but now, there was no denying the familiarity of the sound. The lord of night sighed before turning the corner and when he heard her speak, her shook his head. "Ah, you must have... Because there's no way you're laughing that hard, I wasn't even telling you a joke yet." He flashed her a wink and extended his arms. "Come on, it's good to see you Juju." He smiled brightly. "Even though the circumstances are ... less than great. At least you get to see me." He said with a smile.

open starter for julissa dragomir; an outdoor area of the dusk court.

Julissa was the wildest card in any deck, in any court, and in any territory. it was why the moment she had puzzled at least where she had woken up that morning, which was miles away from where she had passed out the night prior. at first she had gapped at what the by passer had said, dusk court, the court of legends that were almost forgotten. then she had began to laugh first there had been small giggles as she still gapped, then it had turned into a laughter, then loudly she had passed and alternated her hands crossed over her head to her side unable of of fully register what was happening. "i must hit my head last night, oh for all the faiths." she muses.

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@sparkledleaves / cormac & your choice!

Cormac glanced up at the sky and let out a chuckle. "At least we're out of the capital." He joked to the person sitting next to him. "It seems silly but I... I was starting to give up, on myself mostly." He shrugged. "Being a cursebreaker isn't all its cut out to be.. Especially when you can't find the one answer that's right in front of your face." He rolled his eyes. "Sorry. I'll stop the pity party eventually." Cormac continued. He stood up. "Well, we should find something to eat around here. Maybe see what they could want with all of us." He sighed. "Maybe even find out what the hell dragons are doing around here."

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@stxrfclls / cormac & kerim

Cormac flipped through his book rapidly, trying to find some sort of answers. He wished he had a drink or a cigar to keep himself company. He scribbled down a few notes before glancing up. Someone was standing in the way of the dim light he was using to write in his book. "Would you mind?" He asked. "Out of the light please." He waved them away. "Unless you're here to discuss what you think we're doing here and how they've magically got us from the capital to here... Remove your huge frame from the small source of light I have." He spoke to the stranger in front of him.