#muse: roswell kroon

[prismaticmuses]

At some point....

"We've been called back."

"By whom?"

"By the Queen."

"What Queen?"

"… The Queen that's called us back."

"Ah, that queen. … Why?"

"Why does it matter?"

"Does it matter why?"

"I would assume that's why she's called us."

"Ah, to tell us why!"

"Exactly."

"Precisely. … What have we been doing that we needed to be called back? We must have been doing something."

"Of course! I'm sure we were doing things…."

"What were they?"

"What were what?"

"The things we were doing?"

"When?"

"Just now!"

"Well, we've been called back by the Queen."

"Ah, yes! Shall we go, then?"

"I'm sure we'll be there when we're needed. Let's not worry for now."

"Quite right. No point in worrying about things we can't control."

[prismaticmuses]

Rocket sleigh visit part 2!

Honey receives a kimono made by a renowned designer in Kwailai, traditional and rarely seen anymore. The box also includes a long pink fluffy coat with a white faux fur inside. It has a large hood. Down the back of it are several pink bows. She also receives a katana that used to belong to her father, it's been repaired and is as good as new. Another traditionally made piece. Linnaeus receives the matching katana to the one given to his sister. They both act as a set. He also receives a set of extremely high-tech headphones not even on the market yet. The box also contains a journal of sorts designed for writing poetry. Tendo despite not being on the list strangely receives a Cheshire Hounds championship jersey with Rosalind's last name on the back. Sunny gets a set of new sparring gear, and a brand new Wing Chun training dummy. Sunsplosion! receive an invite for an Apricus/Kwailai/Calere tour next year. Everything like wardrobe is included. Speaking of clothing R+G will be receiving some new designer clothing, seems Miss Andrasta has pitched in. They will even be able to design one of the outfits each should they desire. The fashion gifts continue as Koko receives a designer pair of red bottom stilettos made in Réunion and customized specifically for her. Her box also contains an invitation for a meeting in Calere about possibly opening one of her hotels in their capitol city. The meeting will take place next year.

"Oh, wow.... This is gorgeous~!"

"The dress?"

"The sword~! Well.. and the dress, too, yes. Ooh, we should spar with these later~!"

"Hm? What's that? Sorry, I can't hear you over this amazing sound."

------

"Huh. ... I wonder if this means anything.... Kinda weird, right, Dagger?"

No thoughts behind these puppy eyes.

---

"Whoa~! Fuck yeah~! Ha, aw, dude, this is gonna be lit~!"

---

"'WAHAHAHA! Our power groooows!' As Neptune told me to say."

---

"Huh. That one looks good on you."

"Does it? I'd say that one looks good on you."

"Well... what if we switch?"

"Who could tell?"

"Who indeed."

---

"Oh, my. Calere. I'd hardly expect- oh, this will be an interesting opportunity, indeed~. Hmmmm," she inspects the shoes. "Well, now. Far be it from me to turn down such a personalized gift~! I'd never considered shoes like this for myself. But they do give off a certain aura of power, don't they~? Lovely~."

[prismaticmuses]

@apricusnights​

Puck takes a seat to watch the fashion show. “I’m kinda surprised. Things have been going pretty well for me tonight. I haven’t gotten drunk yet, I didn’t fuck up the set, and I haven’t seen Koko all d-”

“Here, Miss Yukon, I’ve got a better seat for you.”

“Oh, lovely~!” Koko and her two companions situate themselves in the row in front of him. 

“Fuck. ... It was going well,” he mumbles. At least they hadn’t turned around and he hoped they didn’t notice him at all. Even still, he could see her, and the wavy white hair done up was hard to ignore, despite him being able to still clearly see the runway. He tried to keep focused on the show but in his sudden distress, he reached for Sunil’s hand and subconsciously squeezed it in a vice grip. 

[prismaticmuses]

“Never a dull moment in Apricus, is there?”

“There’s always something.”

“I suppose it’s not much different than Fae.”

“How do you mean?”

“There’s always something.”

“Ah. ... Like what?”

“Like whatever the Queen commands.”

“It’s always something.... What will we do about it?”

“We? Do?”

“Do we?”

“Why should we?”

“... You’re not trying to trick me into playing ‘questions’ again, are you?”

“....” 

[prismaticmuses]

In the ship’s gym, starting a little badminton match.

“Do you ever wonder if we’re real?”

“How do you mean?”

“Do we exist for more than just acting as Koko’s servants?”

“Is there else you’d prefer?”

“How should I know?”

“Would you feel more real if you had aught else to do?”

“Have you tried it?”

“Have I tried what?”

“To do something else.”

“Statement~ One-love~.”

*sigh* “Have you ever done anything else prior to assisting Koko?”

“How should I know?”

“Ha! Repetition. One-one.”

“... What do you remember of life in Fae?”

“You mean besides the obvious?”

“Is there anything truly obvious about it?”

“... Do you at least know your name?”

“What makes you think I don’t know my own name?”

“Well, then, what’s your name?”

“What’s yours?”

“I asked you first.”

“Statement. Two-one~”

“What’s. Your. Name?”

“Repetition. Three-one, game and match~!”

“You’re impossible.”

[prismaticmuses]

“Remind me again why we’re here?”

“We were hired to help.”

“When?”

“Whenever they need us.”

“No, when were we hired?”

“Well... if the world around us is anything to go by, I would say about a year ago.”

“Funny, it only seems like a couple weeks had passed.... What happened this year?”

“I... Huh. I’m not sure. Maybe we... weren’t needed?”

“Or maybe we were but we don’t remember helping.”

“So then, if they act as though we helped, we act as though we knew that all along.���

“I do find that fascinating.”

“It is quite curious.”

“I wonder if everything around us is reality and we’re merely props.”

“Props? That’s a grim thought. I feel a bit more useful than a prop.”

“What if time only moves when it matters?”

“What are you on about? Time is always moving.”

“But does it matter?”

“... Maybe we should take a break.”

“Were we working?”

“I... don’t know. I think a break would be best, regardless.”

“A break could do us good.”

“To rest.”

“Yes. .... What a curious world we live in....”

[prismaticmuses]

“Did you hear?”

“Hear what?”

“What Miss Ciar said.”

“Of course I heard, I’m not deaf.”

“Then you know what this means?”

“That my hearing is unafflicted.”

“That’s what that means. I mean, what this means. The situation we’ve found ourselves in.”

“Ah. ... That... we’ve been re-employed?”

“That’s what it sounded like.”

“Yes, I think I heard that, too. ... Have you spoken to the Queen?”

“I assumed you would.”

“Would I? ... Erm... just to be clear... we... are not both royal guards... correct?”

“Right, I suppose it would be the guard’s duty to inform the Queen.”

“Right, a royal duty.”

“Right. ... So, then, will you speak with her?”

“Not if I’m not the one with the royal duty.”

“That’s fair. ... So then, will I speak with her?”

“Are you the royal guard?”

“... Better call to be sure.”

----

“Well? What did she say?”

“Nothing, really.... Just to continue our duties here in Apricus as the Ciars see fit.”

“And glean the whereabouts of her son.”

“Exactly. Serve the Ciars and find the prince.”

“Precisely. Good! I’m glad that’s settled.”

“What is?”

“Well, now we know which one of us is the royal guard, don’t we?”

“Ah, yes! You must be right. I can’t believe I could forget my own position.”

“It happens to the best of us, Rossss.... Howww...?”

“Yes, to the best of us.”

[prismaticmuses]

“This place is impressive.”

“There’s so much to see.... So many buildings....”

“Yes.... Now my question is, where would I put it...? I’ll have to secure a meeting with whoever’s in charge in Lucelentus. Can you two find where to go for that?”

“Of course, Miss Yukon.”

“If you trust us, I suppose.”

[prismaticmuses]

“Ooh, how luxurious~! This is simply marvelous~! Roz, Howie, may I ask you two to try and find Mister Ligarius? I’d love to speak with him on an individual level.”

“Of course, miss Yukon. We’d be happy to help.”

“Ecstatic.”

“As duty demands. We’ll do our utmost to get you an audience with mister Ligarius.”

“A shame we can’t just enjoy the trip. But we’ll do our best. After all, we’re here for you, Koko.”

“Excellent~! Oh, and please be mindful of my luggage? I’ll be in our suite~.”

[prismaticmuses]

“Roz. Howie. Could I speak with you both a moment? I hope you are both aware that a Mister Ligarius is offering a limited few to be able to travel with him to Kwailai to visit the cities along with some University students. I very much would like to be on that trip. Would you two mind taking a little trip to Solis Heights for me?”

“I wouldn’t mind, per se.”

“I would. Remember last we spoke with a representative in her stead?”

“Ah, yes. They didn’t wish to speak with us but to Miss Yukon directly.”

“Exactly. It seems a tedious task, when they will more than likely request an audience with her again.”

“Ah. You have a point. That is a likely outcome.”

*sigh* “Well, should that happen, we can still call, can’t we? As we did before. Of course I want my presence to be known, but I am not a fool. You both were brought along for precisely this reason; to act as both my protection and my proxies. Let me know when you’ve arrived in Solis Heights. Remember, we’re only requesting to join their trip, nothing else. Don’t say anything rash.”

“A tall task for one of us.”

“Or short for both?”

“... My point stands.”

“Tall or short?”

“How tall do you stand, again?”

“Ugh, again with your silly banter. I’m trusting you with this task. Now, I have other things to attend to. Be on your way, if you please- No, sorry, just go. I won’t give you the option to wriggle your way out with wordplay.”

[prismaticmuses]

4F Linnaeus, 10D Ru, 3C&D for Roz & Gou

The boyz

[prismaticmuses]

“Ah, yes, finally- the main event~.”

“Is it?”

“Is what?”

He glanced to Koko, then more quietly asked, “Is that the main event?”

“Well, how should I know? If she says it is, then it must be.”

“Yes, yes of course. ... And... erm.... What... was the event again?”

“A talent show.”

“Fashion show,” Koko barked. “And would you please, PLEASE, keep quiet during it? I would really love to just enjoy the show and relax a bit. For once....”

One zipped his lips, the other nodded.

“Good. Glad that’s settled. Now, let’s go find some good seats~!”

[prismaticmuses]

“That’s quite a tower.”

“As the title would suggest.”

“And we won’t be seeing most of it.”

“We’ll see whatever Miss Yukon sees.”

“Yes, we’ll see to that.”

“Are you two quite finished bantering? If I could, I’d tape your mouths shut. Honestly, if either of you ruin this night for me, there will be hell to pay.”

[prismaticmuses]

“So. We’re going to the Ciar Gala this time, are we?”

“Are we?”

“I believe so.”

“Then what shall we do?”

“Go to the gala.”

“Right. ... But then what?”

“Whatever Miss Yukon asks of us.”

“Well, I’m not guarding any more taco stands.”

“Fair enough. Still, we should prepare for Miss Yukon to need us. We are escorting her.”

“Being her escorts.”

“Precisely.”

“Right. ... I’m not going to confront any more suspicious-looking persons.”

“We shouldn’t have to. But should we have to-”

“I haven’t the slightest.”

“I’ll handle it. You just focus on your cousin. Don’t get side-tracked.”

“Yes. ... But what if-?”

“If, then....”

“Yes, what then?”

“We’ve yet to see, so I cannot say. The answer will come soon enough.”