[center][h2][color=a2d39c]Raven Aster Willow [/color][/h2][h3]
[color=ed1c24]Princess of Aciras[/color][/h3]
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No sooner than when she took her place at the entrance to the royal palace did the guests start to arrive. First was Isobel Martinez, one whom she respected for her charity work, though never understand how she could pull of such a hair color, and that dress was something else. [color=a2d39c]“The pleasure is mine, Isobel,[/color] she responded. Next was none other than the sophisticated, elegant Elizaveta Romanova, one who Raven had looked forward to meeting for ages. Seeing the Faberge Egg, Raven could feel her eyes widen. The gift was beautiful, and the princess had the urge to take it from the royal guard who was now holding it before Veta finished her greeting. [color=a2d39c] “And I the same, Elizaveta.[/color]

And the cycle went on. Henry Peterson, keeping it short and sweet, which Raven responded to with a nod of the head and a half smile, then Sade whose hand she shook in greeting. [color=a2d39c] “It’s a pleasure to meet you as well.[/color] Then there was Mai, dressed to kill. Raven had to applaud her on her use of the color red. Cara O’brien, simply dashing in the green dress of hers. Raven responded to her smile with one of her own. Princess Feora with her gift of the half-sword that Niklas was bound to enjoy. And then there was Nikolai, who Raven couldn’t help but to stare at, even if only for a second before forcing her eyes away. The gold watch and necklace that was given to her parents she could tell by the look on their faces was greatly appreciated. As Nikolai opened the box that held her gift at last, Raven let out a small gasp before recollecting herself. One thing was for sure: the young man had excellent taste. [color=a2d39c] “The pleasure is all our, Nikolai. I hope you enjoy your stay.[/color] Next, John Drake, the young woman's betrothed. She smiled lightly at his compliment. [color=a2d39c]”Thank you, John.”[/color] 

It was a vicious cycle, the arrivals. Raven would offer the guest a small smile, accept the gift, and on there way they would be. Upon hearing Caterinas words, Raven would once again smile before placing her other hand on top of the one that contained hers. [color=a2d39c]“And I the same, Caterina.”[/color] Then Livianna, Edwin, Serafina clad in black, -something Raven had a small problem with. Then there was Fareeha, with her hawk, which Raven thought was marvelous. But who in their right mind would [i]ever[/i] bring a snake with them to a royal gathering, much less have a snake on their person at all. Raven could feel the look of disgust and fear on her face. Shawn and Zach, two whom she had not really looked forward to meeting. No telling what hell they were about to cause in these upcoming months. Leon with his books that Raven accepted graciously, not having time to look at the titles. And then there was Caismir, with his kind gift. [color=a2d39c] “I, myself, would be happy to accept such a gift. Thank you, Caismir.[/color] And last, but not least, Talya with Ravens second favorite gift of her wolfdogs. They were stunning. With arrivals just about over, Raven turned to Niklas. 

[color=a2d39c]”Ready,”[/color] she asked quietly, walking through the double doors to see the scene before her. Everyone seemed to be getting along nicely. She cleared her throat before speaking. [color=a2d39c]”Greetings, my fellow princes and princesses,”[/color] she began. [color=a2d39c]”Welcome to the Kingdom of Aciras. It is on behalf of my parents and I, as well as our ally, Königreich der Welten, that I should welcome you here. We offer you full reign of the Castle grounds.
For the next three months, this is your home, and you are free to use it as you see fit. Upstairs you can find your bedrooms. Here we have added a few… decorations from your kingdoms to make you feel more at home. Once again, I hope you enjoy your stay.[/color]