#{ Vanystéa } imperial verse

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"Jinx, go easy on him! He's harmless!"

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Passing by. "Make time for what?"

"For you to make us dinner!"

He chuckles. "I'm a little busy right now....but I'll do it if you say please~"

"Do it now, or I'll kill you."

Laughs. "Jinx, are you going to let her talk to me like that~?"

@soraeia replied to your post:

Chia: I order you to MAKE the time >:D!!! As your princess!

"That's just so unfair... I'm being taken advantage of!" He's whining. "Fine, I can make a little time, I guess. And then nothing will happen, and then I'll be right back to my duties. Count on it!"

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Fragmented .1

"Mother..." Wrenn called softly, balancing a tray in his hand as he opened and closed the door behind him. Takes care to spit his cigarette out in the bin nearby and wave the smoke away before he approaches any further.

He finds her at the windowsill, seemingly hypnotized by the clouds. She doesn't notice him set the tray on the small table beside her, nor does she seem to feel him pull the book from her limp hands.

"Mother, I brought something to eat. I cooked the fish myself, just how you like it."

No response.

"I made enough for the both of us, so I'll eat with you."

He waits again, but receives no answer. With a sigh, Wrenn gently reaches over to touch his mother's face and it's only then that she finally takes in his presence.

"Oh--! Darling, I'm sorry. When did you come in? I was lost in the clouds again..."

A chuckle, as he prepares a cup of tea, though the sound of it is more sad than amused. "One day, I fear you'll never return...~"

"I fear I'm slowly going mad..." She takes the cup handed to her. "Thank you, my love...you don't have to do all this, the maids come and go. I know you're busy..."

Wrenn shakes his head as he sits down. "Please, eat."

He does this every once in a while, when he can. If it's not him, then it's his uncle Avelan. Or Souji, on occasion. Wrenn thought about inviting Chercia a handful of times and he always decides against it, fearing a crack appears in his mother's heart each time the girl calls her "auntie". And his grandmother is rarely invited. He learned the hard way the lack of help she is.

Wrenn makes sure his mother sees him eat. She was a social person, by nature. Or by his grandfather's creation. Either way, habit makes her mirror the person she's with. So it isn't long before she's cutting into her own food and taking bites.

She hasn't quite been the same since she was locked in that tower. When he finally saw her again, it was clear that a part of her had died. Aiden took pieces of her when he came back. More left when Yukaine was taken away. And fragments of her fade away still.

"Every day, I wonder what it would have been like if we'd been able to leave that day..." she says, as though she'd been reading his mind.

"Every day I wonder what it'd be like to wring his neck." Would it snap as easily as a pigeons? Bird bones were hollow. Were Ahnians part bird?

"Ssshh...they'll think you're talking about your uncle, if anyone hears."

"Him, too." Wrenn says a little louder. "Mother, your caplets?"

"Oh, I'd forgotten..." Allisae looks around, though Wrenn seems to be well on his way to retrieve her medicine box before she could point it out. "I left it on the---oh, yes..."

".....Honey, really. Once I've had some tea and taken my medicine, I'm alright."

"I have good news." He pauses to watch his mother follow her pills with a few sips of tea. "When the Aegis docks, we're receiving visitors. From Namodia." She looks at him. "Grandfather says one of them is Yukaine."

"Oh---oh, that's wonderful!" Allisae springs from her chair, at her son's side immediately to grab his cheeks and pepper his face in kisses.

"Oh, it's true? Really, it's true?"

"..."

Wrenn nods, and allows the relief to loosen the tension in his shoulder. He was hoping the news would cheer her some. They hadn't seen Yukaine since he was taken to Namodia, a little over decade ago. "More negotiations, with the new king this time. Harold, or whatever."

"I believe it was....Hatius...?" She tilts her head. "What a peculiar name..."

"Sounds prickly."

"Prickly or not...." Allisae hums. "...we have to gather things to prepare for your brother's homecoming. Get all his favourite foods ready, his old room..."

"You should get yourself a new dress, you can't forget about the docking party."

Allisae waves her hand, dismissing the idea. "How can I give that any thought? My baby's coming home!"

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Laughs.

"Wrenn, I told you to stop messing with my stuff!"

"Too late. I have already messed with it."

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"Father! When will the Aegis dock again? The season's already turned, and I need new dresses!"

Pets her head. "We will not dock for another week or so, little dove. But don't fret~ I'll have some seamstresses fly to us with all the latest fashions you want."

"Perfect! I'll got tell Lydia!" Turns around to leave, but bumps into Allisae. "Oh, sorry, auntie!"

"It's alright, my love. Go on..." Watches her leave, her expression growing more crestfallen as her footsteps grow quieter in the distance.

"....."

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"Is that any way to speak to an imperial princess, young man?"

"Father, he's alright! I think he's just a little uncomfortable..."

@soraeia said: Chia: …*tilts head*…What’s wrong? Was I being rude…? I’m sorry…

"N-no--" Meaner. "Um, I mean, yes. Who asked you to stare?"

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The Aegis - Docking Parties

The first full day the Aegis docks in Sarisval, a party is thrown in the grand hall of The Aegis. It welcomes all the nobility currently present within the city, whether they reside in Sarisval permanently or are simply visiting.

Nobles from afar often take advantage of this day because it's the easiest time to get an audience with the Emperor.

*Security is also much stricter whenever the Aegis is docked.

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The Aegis - the privileges to leave

The floating palace of Vanystéa floats across the skies of the Empire year-round, and only docks back into its original resting place within the city of Sarisval three times a year (for about a week) to restock major supplies.

The imperial children are not allowed off the Aegis until they reach the age of 15, but it is only when the palace is docked in Sarisval. They are also forbidden from leaving The Circle.

It's not until they are "older" do they get the privileges of a personal airship to come and go whenever and wherever the empire they please. Although, "older" is less of a milestone of age and more based on how much Charidynn trusts the child.

Members of the imperial family who have their own airship:

Charidynn Tristan Lilithain Edmund (he proudly built his own) Ranlyn Avelan Riliane Wrenn

Although they have their own airship, none of the children have been permitted to live elsewhere thus far save for Yukaine.

For those with children of their own, such as Tristan or Avelan, they must make a special request to Charidynn for permission to take their children anywhere outside the The Circle.

*Small note: Allisae had her privileges completely revoked

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@fatestouch , @soulsxng replied to your post “Brain: When Charidynn ordered Tristan to claim...”:

"It was a jest!" No it wasn't. "I was only tormenting my sister."

[soraeia]

A few things people find suspicious concerning Tristan and Chercia:

- Chercia does Not have immediately visible Cython facial markings (they only become visibl when they glow) or Cython horns, despite Tristan being Pureblood. If she were a halfbreed, then she would normally have either.

- Tristan never answers questions about Chercia’s mother, even when Chercia asks

- They don’t look much alike aside from the blonde hair, but Chercia does have some resemblance to her "aunt".

- Adelaide, Chercia’s supposed grandmother, doesn’t seem to like Chercia.

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"Clear the way--" Picks up random person who was in his way carries them away as something in his workshop explodes---

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@fatestouch replied to your post “"Jinx, go easy on him! He's harmless!"”:

Jinx: It's my job, Your Imperial Highness~. It's fine though; he's not any kind of threat. Just be careful, okay?

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"I think you worry too much, Jinxie~ He doesn't feel like a bad guy to me." She whispers. "Maybe just a little jumpy, is all..."

[soraeia]

The handmaiden is here to spend time with the prettiest little princess of all time!! He has tea and sweets for Lily too!!

@akumanoken

Lily looks up from her colouring, sees Souji, and immediately stands go greet him. Hugs his legs first before excited reaching for a snack.

{ Uncle, I drew all these things for mommy. Do you think she will like it? She was making the sad face today, so I want to help her feel better! }

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"Yay! I'm gonna bring my boyfriend~!"

Spits out coffee. "Boywhat---"

"Again? He just doesn't quit, does he? Well, it would make things difficult if you didn't go, but... you have my permission to sabotage it however you like. Get your brothers in on it, be creative!"

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"It's alright, no need for apologies, duckling. Look after my little dove, now." Gently sets a hand on Allisae's shoulder.

"I will. Thank you, Jinx. You two take care..."

"Jinx, come on! You're being slow~!"

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Tristan: You worry too much, Jinx~ My sister's just feeling ill, is all. As always.

"Oh--I apologize, Your Imperial Highness, I didn't mean to overstep by worrying..." He ducks his head a bit, before nodding politely to Allisae. "I hope you feel better soon, Princess Allisae," he says, offering a smile before leaving.

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Chercia blinks, taken back by Jinx's sudden change in demeanor. Though for the moment she simply stays quiet, and watches the rest of the exchange in worry...

Wrenn takes pause as well, but only briefly before he's just grinning in amusement. "Good boy...~" He chuckles, and gives the knight a pet on his lower back, before popping a cigarette from his tin.

"Dinner coming right up..."

"Me??" He starts a little, not expecting to be addressed. And, for as collected as Jinx normally carried himself, he becomes decided flustered under Wrenn's attention.

"W-well, I mean... if he's offering, Chia then, er..." Dammit, his face is so red, and there was no way that neither royal wouldn't notice. The knight looks away for a moment, and then back to Wrenn.

"...Please...?"