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[umitvar]

𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: PAÇO IMPERIAL PALACE, CAFÉ DO PAÇO 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌: PRINCE LIANTSOA RATSIFI 𝐓𝐎: PRINCESS ZELANA ROSI ( @selenitenoble )

it has been a taxing few days, and lia does not doubt the tensions will only rise as the month passes by. however, there are always little pockets of joy to be found within, despite the paranoia that he tries to keep off his countenance. the newly found café that specializes in cocoa seems to be one of those corners untouched by tragedy, which he begins to frequent more often these days. as he walks to the small seating area, with a hand wrapped around a cup of cocoa, the familiar face makes him smile. "priestess zelana, hello —" the prince begins, tilting his head in greeting. "is that seat taken? and would you like me to bring you something as well? these things are deliciously addicting, i'm afraid."

[flcralhaze]

closed starter ›› any muse , @selenitenoble. anica dragovic , @gildedreign. leanor de guzman , @monarhrh where: the betrothal celebration.

a critical  eye  took  in  the  decor, noting how the two cultures were thoughtfully woven together in the show of grandeur. having never attended any event hosted by either nation, expectations hadn't been high even as she'd walked to the ballroom, but now a smile adorned mackenzie's features. she hummed along to the music - a japanese song, she believed.   ❝ impressive, ❞   she mused, half to herself and half to the person beside her,   ❝ competition truly brings out the best. ❞

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+ 4 Wanted Connections Added!

ODETTE VASINA, our EMMA D'ARCY, from SPAIN ( RUSSIA ), is looking for their RIGHT HAND. This is a PLATONIC connection that looks like VIGGO MORTENSEN, ANNA SHAFFER, HENRY GOLDING, KARLA CROME, LUKE EVANS, KATIE FINDLAY or UTP . They are 35+ years old. Everything else you need to know is under the cut! Please DON’T ( BUT CAN IF NEEDED ) contact the writer @CITRINENOBLE. [ ever since becoming the royal advisor to the bonaparte queen, this person has been by odette's side. doing their dirty work, finding information they desired and now — they're a part of odette's quest to seek vengeance for their queens death. they are odette's closest confidant and all they have left after the loss of their queen, who was also their best friend. has the potential to be a romantic connection too! ]

KAI-MING QING, our ESTHER YU, from CHINA / JAPAN, is looking for their LADIES. This is a PLATONIC connection that looks like UTP. They are UTP years old. Everything else you need to know is under the cut! Please DON’T ( BUT CAN IF NEEDED ) contact the writer @RUBYNOBLE. [ one of these ladies followed kai-ming from china to japan, choosing exile with their princess in order to stay by her side, so that kai-ming would not navigate the world alone. the other is someone kai-ming met in japan, growing close to the exiled princess and forming a new bond as they helped kai-ming navigate japanese court. they are very loyal to kai-ming and are her closest friends and confidants. ] 2 out of 2 roles available 

ZELENIA ROSI, our DOVE CAMERON, from ATHENS, is looking for their EX/FLING. This is a NEGATIVE connection that looks like EWAN MITCHELL, FABIEN FRANKEL, TOBY REGBO, ZHANG CHENXIAO, SEBASTIAN AMORUSO or UTP  They are 25 - 30 years old. Everything else you need to know is under the cut! Please DON’T ( BUT CAN IF NEEDED ) contact the writer @SELENITENOBLE. [ someone zelenia was involved with before she became the priestess of the temple of athena. after she broke up with them to maintain her maiden image, they would meet in secret behind closed doors — they are one of few who know zelenia is not the cold woman she projects on the outside, but zelenia holds no desire to have a relationship with them again. she uses them for lonely nights, and it's up to you if your muse is okay with that or not! ]

ISADORA OLDENBURG, our TRIPTI DIMRI, from NORWAY, is looking for their BEST FRIEND/NEGATIVE INFLUENCE. This is a PLATONIC/NEGATIVE connection that looks like UTP. They are 25+ years old. Everything else you need to know is under the cut! Please DON’T ( BUT CAN IF NEEDED ) contact the writer @SAPPHIRENOBLE. [ someone who got isadora into the rebellious, party lifestyle that she has. maybe they’ve fed into her fears of her responsibilities and encourage her to slack of her royal duties in favor of having fun. someone who’s always steering her the wrong way! ]

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@sapphirenoble (isadora)

[umitvar]

it's a difficult question, one impossible to answer in a few sentences. "it is... undeniably burdensome at times." and it would be a lie to say lia has never thought of a world he wasn't born as the prince. who would he be, if he was simply a resident of madagascar, without the weight of the crown? "i have wondered about it, in length, when i was younger." what it meant to hold this position of power, to represent a nation's best interest, even if sometimes it felt impossible to do so. "then i realized- that would not be me, but someone else entirely." lia believes it's the experiences he has gone through, the good and the bad, that makes him who he is. "makes it a... futile endeavor, to imagine that." he can only agree with her words, thumb rubbing the sides of the cup absent-mindedly. simply thinking of the sorrow and the grief, makes it frightening - the thought it could happen to his family one day. "it is terrifying." to lose someone, to be helpless to stop it from happening again. "if they have- it is their right."

" it's terribly burdensome, sometimes, isn't it? " the oracle mused, her voice wistful and wandering. " the responsibilities of the positions we have, either given or chosen. do you ever wonder, what a life without such is like? " zelenia, despite all her burdens, did not. she did not know a life without her duties as a princess, then as the oracle. it would be boring, she thought. so dull and unfulfilling. however, she knew there had to be royals out there who did not want to shoulder the burden they were given no choice of. perhaps that was where they differed — she had chosen her duties as an member of the temple; though not the role of oracle itself.

zelena nodded, wondering how the murder of the spanish queen could have possibly taken place under everyone's noses. right there, on a ship. " it's unsettling, even to me, that the killer is probably roaming free among us now. " she said softly, not wanting to stir up fear — but it was the truth. " how her family does not go mad wanting justice, i do not understand. "

[umitvar]

he returns her smile, though it is sadder, in agreement with what she is saying. "that is the responsibility of your position, i understand." their positions, and moreso for hers, meant oftentimes to carry the burden of a nation upon your shoulders. for your own people, you had to make the right decisions, say the right words. you had to reflect them as a whole, and be careful of every action. lia often worried about the effects this weight would have on his brother. "that, it is." save for earthquakes, though that is far too rare, and often found as an omen for something worse to come. the mention of the tragedy that befell a particular ship, tightens his expression, eyes dropping to the liquid in his mug, lips pursed. "we did. it's terrible- what happened. and that was someone from inside the ship. safety has become a precious commodity these days."

zelenia gave lia a soft smile. it was kind of them, to hope her troubles were resolved. " i fear the oracle will never cease to have troubles. " she said softly, " — everyone's troubles are my own. " her favorite thing about her life was how she helped others, how she helped them shoulder their burdens with reassuring words — but that did not make it any less taxing. it did not ease her load, but only added to it.

" a steady ground is far more trustworthy then the sea, calm or raging. " the princess commented with a slight smirk. " — but i am glad to hear you did not suffer any sickness. it seems it has taken some people days to recover from the traveling. " zelenia fell silent for a moment, " and it seems we faired better then some of the other ships. "

[umitvar]

warm milk with a drop of honey used to be a remedy given to them when they were children. adding some cinnamon and other gentler spices, it worked as a great way to put an energetic child to sleep. still, some days, lia would treat himself to a glass, and it would aid in sleepless nights. "i, too, hope it will work." his words are genuine, and even if he isn't foolish enough to believe in these wishes, he means them nonetheless. "more importantly, i hope what's causing you trouble gets resolved soon." "sea travel is quite challenging." even without surprise assassinations and a crowd of other nations on your ship. "i also enjoy the travel, though i'd prefer to have a steady ground underneath my feet as well." and at the mention of seasickness, the prince shakes his head. "thankfully not. we have a few remedies that help with nausea, i took them preemptively, and the journey was as pleasant as it could be."

the oracle nodded her head, " i think i will have to try that, perhaps tonight. " she mused, as if she knew she would have troubles sleeping. it was inventible, really. it felt like more often then not, her nights were sleepless and troubled. zelenia's worries and woes of her people weighted on her shoulders, greater then she imaged they weighted on others. she held a different sort of expectation from them.

zelenia sighed, shrugging her shoulders. " it was . . . decent. i must say, i do not think i am made for traveling. " she admitted, " far too long, confided on a ship. i love the sea, but perhaps not for weeks. how were yours? i hope you did not get sick, "

[umitvar]

a nod of his head at the gesture, lia takes the last few steps toward the table. "thank you. and oh, it wouldn't be a trouble at all." a light-hearted smile on his face, he slips into the seat opposite to the princess, humming his understanding. "would most likely work tremendously with milk in it as well." there were more complicated maladies for insomnia, though sometimes, simple ones worked the best. some milk and honey could ease most nights of trouble, if said troubles were not terrible. lately, it would most likely be the latter. a sip of his drink, he sets the mug back on the table before continuing. "how were your travels? not too taxing, i hope."

she had been quietly watching people, enjoying the fresh air and the sunshine of brazil. it was different then greece, but zelenia welcomed the fresh change. when she was approached by the prince, she offered a kind but short smile and a nod of her head to the familiar individual. it was nice, truthfully, that some faces around were people she knew. " prince lia — by all means, please. " the princess said as she gestured towards the empty seat for him to take it. " oh, i could never ask you to fetch me a drink but it is a kind offer, thank you. " the priestess uncrossed her legs to lean towards the prince. " i think rather save my first taste for when i need something warm in my belly to help me sleep. " sleepless nights were common for the oracle, and it was nice to have a new remedy to sooth her when she needed it.