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 Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 5:31 pm
 "Damn princess, you took a bit of a dark turn all of a sudden." he said looking at her. He then patted her on the head gently. "Princess i'm sure that your not stupid enough to judge a book by it's cover. I'm sure there are a lot of guys that are like the characters in your books. All I can say is that it takes time for a relationship to get anywhere. Who knows, you might find a guy and you have the same interests and might fall in love right then and there or it may take time to forge your relationship." he said in a rather serious tone of voice. "All i'm saying is, don't give up. You are a beautiful young woman who still has her whole life ahead of her. Sometimes you gotta take risks. That's all I can pretty much say on that topic." he said as he looked back up to the ceiling.
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Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 6:20 pm
Vivian Smith
✦ "Why does everyone speak as if I need to find a husband. What if I am perfectly fine with running the kingdom on my own? And what if the one I end up falling in love with doesn't want me? That is reason enough to give up Jonathan. But you are right. I did make the mood kind of dark didn't i? I am sorry about that." She apologized, forcing herself to calm down and not snap. She saw really getting tired of everyone telling her to go out and fall in love, it made her want to swear herself to a life of celibacy. "Well there is still the issue of you being a traitor to our kingdom, but after today I do t think there will be many arguments when I tell my court that I plan on pardoning you. You're a free man when you decide to leave here Jonathan... Though you are more than willing to stay. I owe you my life, and the kingdom owes you so much more even if you won't acknowledge this. In a backwards sort of way, if you hadn't of kidnapped me this kingdom would still be undermined father's reign and those creatures would have taken over. So thank you." She said, smiling sincerely as she held his left hand in both of hers. ✦
Talking - #ccaa99 / Thinking - #bbaacc
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Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 6:29 pm
Jonathan blushed when she held his hand. "Th-Thank you princess. You truly are too kind." he said simply, not really looking at her. After a few minutes he then stretched both his arms. "Well princess, sorry to keep you from your work and I know you have a lot to do so I will let you continue on your work. Don't worry about me I will be fine." he said smiling at her, the blush still slightly on his face.
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Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 6:46 pm
Vivian Smith
✦ Vivian sigh deafenedly as he dismissed her company. "You are throwing me to the wolves Jonathan, how cruel! Well I don't suppose I'll be able to slip away and check up on you for the next few days. So I will see you at the festivities! And you better save me a dance or I will not be a happy princess." She teased as she patted the top of his head, a friendly gesture that she learned from her handmaid. "Rest up Jonathan and take it easy for the both of us, gods know that I won't be able to for a while. I will see you later." And with a wake good bye she was out the door once more where Maria practically tackled her, only to drag her off to meet with even more of her advisors. She would make sure to talk to some of the servants as well about the ball before she turned in for the night. ✦
Talking - #ccaa99 / Thinking - #bbaacc
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Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 7:03 pm
Jonathan laughed when she mentioned the dancing. "Hey with this leg i'm not sure if I will be able to dance, but we will see." he said as he waved goodbye to her as well. As she got out of the room, he let out a deep sigh. Not even five minutes later does the door open again, only to find that it's one of Vivian's advisors. "Hello sir. What can I help you with?" he asked calmly as the advisor slowly walked up to Jonathan. "Listen, I know that the princess was here, and I know you two were talking. You two have gotten recognizingly close. Has she ever mentioned the party?" the advisor asked. Jonathan nodded. "Yeah she mentioned it to me." Jonathan confessed. "Good, then I am here to tell you that you are not to be her date." the advisor bluntly said. Jonathan gave a confused look. "Why not?""Because this is going to be a professional party. There will be suitors for the princess as well, meaning that she must be shown as avaliable. If they see you with her, and since you are not of royal blood, they will see this as a mockery on her part, and she will be ridiculed by the other kingdoms. Do you have any interest in becoming king?" the advisor asked sternly. Jonathan gulped. "No...not really...but what does that have to do with-" he was interuppted by the advisor once more. "Then you are not to have anything to do with the princess during the party. I'm not saying that you can't be friends, i'm just saying that it's not appropriate for someone of your title should be with someone like the princess. There are others who are much more qualified and able to fufill her needs. You don't want to embarress the princess do you?" the advisor asked. Jonathan was now devestated. He looked down at his hands and let out a sigh. "No sir..." he said disappointingly. The advisor then smiled as he made his way for the door. "Good, then we have an understanding. You have a good night." he said as he opened the door and closed it behind him. "You too...." Jonathan said quietly, now not being able to go to sleep.
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Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 7:20 pm
Vivian Smith
✦ "Princess! All of you guests are starting to arrive, don't you think that you should go in?" Maria murmured gently from behind the princess who looked as if she were looking for someone. "But I... Oh alright. But he better show up or I'm going to hunt him down and skin him. I swear I'll do it!" Vivian grumbled as she followed the grinning handmaid into the ballroom. Maria immediately lead her up to the front where she waited for everyone to arrive before stepping up to the podium. "If I could please have everyone's attention." She spoke into the microphone that carried her voice through the ballroom, the crowd slowly calming down when she spoke. "I know that our kingdom has gone through some hard times, even before this past week. But, tonight I ask you to forget about all of your problems and help me celebrate our victory against an enemy greater than any that we have faced so far, as well as the reign of a new leader! So without further ado, I would like to start tonight's festivities! I hope everyone has a great time tonight!" Some of the crowd cheered as she ended her short speech before the music started up, signaling the beginning of the party. ✦
Talking - #ccaa99 / Thinking - #bbaacc
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Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 7:58 pm
Jonathan still trying to get used to his new leg, he was one of the last people to show up. Not really having anything formal to wear, he showed up wearing a black dress shirt, a pair of dark jeans and boots. Also because he was still getting used to his leg, he has to use a cane for balance. He barely makes it to where Vivian was giving her speech before the party began. He took a good look at Vivian and had a bit of a blush on his face. She's beautiful... he thought to himself as the party was now commenced.
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Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 8:11 pm
Vivian Smith
✦ "Princess, isn't that who you were looking for earlier?" Maria asked as she pointed towards where Jonathan was at the back of the ballroom. Vivian almost didn't see him back there behind all of her other guests, but once she did her face lit up with pure joy as she waved over towards him. Seeing him looking at her even from all the way back there filled her chest with butterflies that she wished would calm down. "I have to go see him! Go have fun without me Maria!" She giggled uncontrolablly as she dashed off the stage, her focus targeted on only one person. Sadly a group of four men who were obviously suitors had different plans. ✦
Talking - #ccaa99 / Thinking - #bbaacc
✦ It seemed like they had her there for hours as they talked about the resources that their respective countries had, and she had to admit that they were all relatively attractive. They just weren't who she wanted. "Princess Vivian, I know that it is important for you to settle down now and run your kingdom so I think you would be best if you were to-" The handsome prince didn't even get to finish his sentence before Vivian snapped at him. "Excuse me? I don't have to settle down to rule my country, nor do I necessarily want to. And to be honest I am quite tired of listening to you four bigots brag about your countries resources. Now leave me alone before I decide to hurt someone, I have a date waiting for me so I will be going now!" She snapped at the group, running off before any of them could stop her. She got to where she believed that she had seen Jonathan only to find that he was no longer there, her face falling as she looked around for him. ✦
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Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 8:25 pm
As Jonathan saw Vivian, he smiled as he waved back. However, he stopped when she got stopped by several suitors. Remembering what the advisor told him several days ago, he let out a deep sigh as he walked over to one of the patios. He looked around for a bit and finally saw that there was alcohol. He grabbed a glass and took a sip. "Ugh...wine...oh well...." he said as he chugged it down, only to grab a few more glasses and started chugging those down as well. It wasn't long before he started noticing a few familiar faces, such as those that were in his strike group, including Patricia. However, he was feeling a little bit tipsy to get noticed, and decided to keep his back on everyone.
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Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 8:44 pm
Vivian Smith
✦ "Jonathan! Oh Jonathan!" Vivian called out, squeezing between people as she looked for the man. She spotted Patricia ahead of her and immediately called out to her. color=#ccaa99]"Patricia! Have you seen Jonathan yet? I sW him over this way earlier but it like he just up and disappeared. I wanted to at least see him even if he couldn't dance." The white haired pilot gave her a slight shake of her head. "No I haven't. Sorry princess, but he'll show up. After all, there is still a complication he has to sort out from the looks of it." She smirked slyly, the princess's face lighting up as the other spoke. She bid the girl farewell before continuing her search. ✦
Talking - #ccaa99 / Thinking - #bbaacc
✦ Meanwhile Maria had seen Jonathan slip away when Vivian was stopped by the suitors. It didn't take her long to decide on going after the man that was avoiding her princess. "You know, she isn't going to give up. I have been with the princess for years. Once she has her sights set on something she won't let go of it so easily." The maid hummed quietly as she came up behind the male who had quite the collection of glasses beside him. "Why do you hide from Vivian? I saw the way you were looking at her from up on stage, and you would have to be a fool to not see that she has feelings for you. So why?" She asked calmly, her voice taking on the gentle motherly tone that she used with Vivian. ✦
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Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 8:58 pm
Jonathan jumped when he heard another female voice coming from behind him. He was surprised to see that it was Vivian's hand maiden. After listening to her he let out a deep sigh. "It's not that I don't have feelings for her...I do...but..." he said quietly as he again let out a deep sigh. "What good would I be for the princess? In reality, i'm really a nobody, and before you say anything, I know that people say i'm a hero because I saved them. Well congratulations to me! I got my fifteen minutes of fame." he said as he chugged down another glass of wine. "So what good would I be for the princess? Yes, I do care and have feelings for her, but...she said it herself...she gave up when it comes to falling in love...nothing I can do about that..." he said as he then started remembering when she kissed him when he landed in the hangar bay after their victory. He let out another sigh. "Nothing I can do or say will change her mind, nor do I intend to. She's free to live her life as she sees fit. Besides, who would approve of us being together? I kidnapped her, and put her life in danger multiple times. There is no way anyone would want us to be together." he said as he took another swig of wine. "Sorry...I tend to ramble when I had a little bit too much to drink..." he said quietly as he placed the glass down.
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Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 9:23 pm
Vivian Smith
✦ Maria sighed as she went to go lean against the railing next to the man. "My Vivian would not give up on love. She always dreamed of the man that would come and show her an adventure, a man who was brave and didn't care about her status. She does not want to find true love at a ball where everyone tries to win her favor with land, and riches." The maid said calmly, looking back at the party behind them. "You know the entire time I was helping her get ready she talked about nothing but you. She didn't even fight me when I tried putting make-up on her, that's never happened before. I can see where you are coming from. Why should you even try when you have nothing in your name to offer her? It's pointless right?" She asked him before flicking him in the ear. "Well you're wrong. The princess doesn't want anyone's wealth. She wants their genuine emotions. Those are worth more to her than any amount of currency... I really think that you should let the princess decide for herself before you go and decide that she doesn't need you, because I have never seen the princess this happy before." She moved away from the railing and began heading back in to the party only to turn and face him one last time. "Inknow that this is the first time that we are meeting, but please do me a favor and at least go talk to her. Knowing her she is probably harassing all of the guests while looking for you." And with that she went back in to the dancing crowd. ✦
Talking - #ccaa99 / Thinking - #bbaacc
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Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 9:34 pm
Jonathan listened to Maria until she left. He wasn't sure how to react to her advice and watched as she disappeared into the crowd. He again let out a sigh, now debating whether or not he should tell her anything. Him being a bit tipsy might be a good alibi in case things go wrong. "Let her decide for herself eh? Alright, I guess I can accept that." he said as he then decided to go look for Vivian, slowly but surely. "Besides, I did promise her a dance..." he said again quietly.
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Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 9:48 pm
Vivian Smith
✦ Vivian had gone to everyone who knew Jonathan and yet there had still been no sign of him. She was beginning to think that he had left without even saying goodbye when a familiar voice popped up behind her. "Turn around and start walking towards the balcony princess." Maria chipuckled as the girl didn't even hesitate in taking off in search of the man, the maid's heart filling with pride as she watched her princess chase after what she wanted. Towards the balcony... Towards the balcony... She thought her mind concentrating on one thing only as she made her way through the crowd, squealing excitedly when she saw Jonathan walk back into the ballroom. "Jonathan!" She called out to the man before running at him, this time though she slowed down before colliding into him, not wanting to knock the make down in her excitement. "I've been looking all over for you but no one knew where you were, and then when I couldn't find you I thought you had left without even coming to see me first which made me think I did something wrong. And, if I did do something wrong please tell me so that I can fix it!" She was panting by the end of her little rant, but she still smiled as she looked up at the man with her arms wrapped around his middle. ✦
Talking - #ccaa99 / Thinking - #bbaacc
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Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 9:56 pm
"Whoa princess, easy. You say everything at once and you'll pass out from lack of oxygen." he said laughing as he hugged her back. He looked down the ball room to see that the advisor that spoke to him appeared to be glaring at him. Jonathan quickly looked away, not wanting to look at him. "And don't worry princess, you didn't do anything wrong, I promise." he said smiling at her. "And besides, I promised you a dance tonight. What could of person would I be if I went back on my promises?" he asked as he gently patted her head.
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