Channelknight Fadran Posted July 27, 2021 Posted July 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, Zephrun's Imperium said: Nicolae's face fell. "Now why's that, yer 'ighness?" "I have many titles, Nicolae, but 'father' is not one I'd use for myself."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 27, 2021 Author Posted July 27, 2021 Just now, Channelknight Fadran said: "I have many titles, Nicolae, but 'father' is not one I'd use for myself." "Then you's selling yourself short, sir." He smiled. "Thanks for everything."
Channelknight Fadran Posted July 27, 2021 Posted July 27, 2021 "Please, Kimby. Don't pretend like I've been a good man to you." What in mal am I saying? "I'd... prefer forgiveness over gratitude."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 27, 2021 Author Posted July 27, 2021 "I... I still doesn't understand why, sir."
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 27, 2021 Posted July 27, 2021 20 minutes ago, Zephrun's Imperium said: "I don't want to dance with anyone else," Riva asserted, stamping a heeled foot. "You're like a child, trying to get your way even though there's obviously a better one." He gestured to the numerous dashing young noblemen who surrounded them, "you'll have a far better time dancing with literally anyone else, I guarantee it."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 27, 2021 Author Posted July 27, 2021 “anyone else you asked would piss thier pants and run away,” Riva said.
Channelknight Fadran Posted July 27, 2021 Posted July 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Zephrun's Imperium said: "I... I still doesn't understand why, sir." Ivian was quiet for a moment, then said, "I wasn't exactly... fatherlike to you."
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 27, 2021 Posted July 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Zephrun's Imperium said: “anyone else you asked would piss thier pants and run away,” Riva said. "I'm sure I could find someone . . ."
Channelknight Fadran Posted July 27, 2021 Posted July 27, 2021 "Oh... mal. Look at me, rambling like a sentimental person." Ivian waved at Nicolae dismissively. "Go enjoy the party, Kimby. I can serve my own wine, despite popular belief." He put on a sly smile. "Isn't there a certain waitress that you need to ask for a dance?"
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 27, 2021 Author Posted July 27, 2021 50 minutes ago, The Ward's Guard said: "I'm sure I could find someone . . ." Riva sighed and took Caden’s hand, walking away with him. “Look, the truth is…. I’ve never danced before either. So you’ll not be alone in your… tripping over me.” 45 minutes ago, Channelknight Fadran said: "Oh... mal. Look at me, rambling like a sentimental person." Ivian waved at Nicolae dismissively. "Go enjoy the party, Kimby. I can serve my own wine, despite popular belief." He put on a sly smile. "Isn't there a certain waitress that you need to ask for a dance?" “Wha… You knows ‘bout Wendy?”
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 27, 2021 Posted July 27, 2021 45 minutes ago, Zephrun's Imperium said: Riva sighed and took Caden’s hand, walking away with him. “Look, the truth is…. I’ve never danced before either. So you’ll not be alone in your… tripping over me.” Caden resisted at first, but slowly relented. "Is this another one of those things where the only way to get you to stop is by letting it happen?"
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 27, 2021 Author Posted July 27, 2021 "I'd never forgive you if I went home without a dance, so... Yes. It is one of those things." She took his hand. "And look, they're starting a new song, so..." Riva came in close. "Caden Praetorium. May I have this dance?"
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 27, 2021 Posted July 27, 2021 Caden sighed deeply, "only if you must, Riva Praetorium, the Raveness."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 27, 2021 Author Posted July 27, 2021 With a smile too child-like for the Raveness, Riva pulled Caden out onto the dance floor, coming in close for the waltz. Other couples closed in beside them. "Ready?"
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 27, 2021 Posted July 27, 2021 "Absolutely not," Caden reaffirmed, "but I doubt that will stop you."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 27, 2021 Author Posted July 27, 2021 The music started and Riva soon found herself leading instead of Caden. It would have been too much to ask the poor man to take over, so she refrained. If she'd thought coming up to the castle had been magical, this was pure heaven. Long had she watched beautiful women dance with handsome men but never had she joined them until now. She twirled in her long ball gown and it splayed out around her. For a moment, she was a bird in flight and then she was reeled back into her husband's strong arms, his golden eyes on hers. There, chest-to-chest with a man who had at first made her fear for her life, Riva began to cry silently with joy.
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 27, 2021 Posted July 27, 2021 Caden stared intently towards the floor despite Riva being so close to him, trying to keep his mind on the tempo. Each step they took had to be in time with the music, right? His chest rumbled as he growled with uncertainty, he tried to push it out of his mind and follow Riva's steps, since it appeared she had a better idea at what they were doing. "Are you . . . alright?" Caden asked as he looked up to see her silent tears.
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 27, 2021 Author Posted July 27, 2021 "I... I'm... I'm..." Her mouth worked for a moment and then she rested her head on Caden's chest, closing her eyes. Twin tears ran down her cheeks, hidden behind her mask. "I'm wonderful." She sobbed quietly, letting the music take over.
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 27, 2021 Posted July 27, 2021 Caden lifted his head up, taken aback by how liberally she had leaned into him. Even though she had been insisting on doing just that over and over again since they had met, this time felt different somehow. His mind slowly drifted away from the music as he continued to have Riva so close to him, his chest growing warmer the longer she was on him. He found himself smiling while his head lowered until it was near Riva's, the warmth that the small and frail woman feeling welcome despite it truly being the first time that he experienced it. He closed his eyes as he swayed assumedly to the music, or as best he could without actively trying, letting the warm moment consume him. 1
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 27, 2021 Author Posted July 27, 2021 Riva swayed with her husband, smiling warmly from ear to ear. He was holding her, by the Stars, and it felt more wonderful than anything she'd ever experienced. "And you said you didn't dance..." she mumbled, rubbing her hand on his back.
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 27, 2021 Posted July 27, 2021 "I don't, and I don't like this," Caden lied on that last part, but he had to keep up appearances.
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 27, 2021 Author Posted July 27, 2021 "You liar." Riva poked her fingers into a nerve junction on his back. "There, that should relieve some tension."
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 27, 2021 Posted July 27, 2021 Caden's back straightened up at the abrupt pressure, but he soon relaxed back into the swaying motions easier than the first time. "Thank you," he mumbled, barely audible.
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 27, 2021 Author Posted July 27, 2021 "Aww, you're so very welcome, my darling. Even if you're a prideful little liar."
The Ward's Guard he/him Posted July 27, 2021 Posted July 27, 2021 "I'm-" He shook his head, "do you want to dance, or shall we keep talking?"
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