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[h2][color=9e0b0f]░[̲̅L][/color]𝔞𝔡𝔶 [color=9e0b0f] ░[̲̅A][/color]𝔩𝔦𝔠𝔢[/h2][hr][center][color=9e0b0f][b]Location;[/b][/color] The Kingdom of Abhainn
[color=9e0b0f][b]Interacting With;[/b][/color] King Maddox Auclair([@Scarlet Loup]) & Future Queen Julianna Hardin([@HushedWhispers])[/center][hr]

Large curtains drape charmingly in front of the many windows of the large room. The walls are decorated with well-drawn paintings, many of which being images of roses or scenery. Vases, antique woodwork, candles, and furniture are arranged nicely to make the room more comforting and relaxing. The bed is made, topped with beautifully embroidered pillows and well-knitted blankets and a dying fire sparks in the hearth in which was used to warm up the room from the morning chill, yet still gives a small sum of heat to the room as Alice prepares for the day. 

"You've changed your mind about going to see the arrival of the future queen, m'lady?" A timid, female voice could be heard from behind Alice as the woman brushes through her hair, adorning it with a beautiful clip, accented with small, red flowers, shiny pearls, and glitters of gold.

[color=9e0b0f]"You've convinced me,"[/color] Alice told her well-acquainted maid while she gazes into the mirror of her extensive, antique vanity,[color=9e0b0f]"I assumed that it'd be wise to get a good look at her appearance. Plus, what would they think of me if I didn't show?"[/color]

Alice's maid nodded, adjusting her hair so it waved nicely, framing her face well,"There!"

Alice smiled,[color=9e0b0f]"Beautiful, as always. I do love this hairpiece you've added, perhaps it's the cherry on top to showing the new queen who the real beauty of this court is.[/color]" Alice spoke conceitedly, her vanity really becoming apparent from her bottled up frustration.

Alice stood, brushing off speckles of makeup from her dress and proceeded to put her earrings in that matched the hair clip. She stood with great posture, turning to look at the larger mirror that laid against the wall to examine her finished look. Alice approached the mirror, speaking to her maid as she fidgeted with the gold, ruby ring on her finger,[color=9e0b0f]"I heard she's pretty,"[/color] she paused,[color=9e0b0f]"Do you think King Maddox will admire her so?"[/color] Alice's maid hesitated before answering, probably scared to give the wrong answer. Alice spoke up as she turned to look at the maid's young complexion, wrinkly attire, and long, brown hair,[color=9e0b0f]"You can answer truthfully, I promise I won't be mad."[/color]

"Well," the maid thought for a moment,"I believe he's going to try his best to, being that she's going to be his new wife. But -- his attraction to her could be limited to just her looks if she ends up to be an awful person." It was clear that she tried to end with a hopeful scenario.

Alice moved to sit on the chaise that was angled in front of the small fire,[color=9e0b0f]"I feel as if I'm competing already, and I haven't even seen her yet."[/color]

The maid, being familiar with the venting of Alice, remained in her position, folding her hands in front of her,"Perhaps seeing her will make the feeling go away, or at least make it subdued."

[color=9e0b0f]"I hope that will be so,"[/color] Alice replied with doubt. [color=9e0b0f]"But maybe the competition will be good for me. It'll keep me challenged and growing,"[/color] Alice added optimistically,[color=9e0b0f]"See to it that the practice grounds are ready for me -- I want to get some swordplay in today to hopefully release some frustration."[/color]
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Alice made her way through the long halls of the castle, greeting those she passed by and making small talk with fellow lords or other servants of the court. Nervous feelings filled the pit of Alice's stomach since the day has finally arrived where King Maddox awaits at the gates for the grand entrance of his new queen, a title that Alice dreamed of when she was a little girl, and sometimes still does from time to time. Regardless of the inconsistent feeling, Alice let go of that dream because it seemed far-fetched, her romantic feelings for the King seeming to only be one-sided since he only treats her as a friend and a lady of the court.

Alice made her way to the gates just in time for the carriage to come to a halt and present the future queen. She turned to look at King Maddox waiting for her, a small smile forming on her face just from his mere presence, but the smile remained short-lived as the future queen exited the carriage. Many people and noble-folk around her began to mutter as Alice whispered loudly,[color=9e0b0f]"[i]Pshhhh[/i], I need to hear what she sounds like!"[/color] It was no use, the distance eliminated any and all audible talking, so Alice got closer and pushed her way through the crowd.

Her gut was right, the woman was as beautiful as ever: long, golden hair, captivating emerald eyes, tall, slender body, the only thing left to add to the look is the fine crown bestowed upon the Queen of Abhainn -- which was soon to be her. [color=9e0b0f][i]"Argh!"[/i][/color] Alice couldn't help but let out a grunt of annoyance, some around her eyed her odd reaction to the future queen. Alice fixed her posture and continued to watch the scene.