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The carriage ride would had been rather lonely if it were not for the lady in waiting Queen Penelope had brought with her on the trip. Her husband, the king of Wessex, had decided at last moment not to come on the trip. Her daughter Alissa had ridden with her friends rather than with her as planned. She worried slightly for her daughter as she stared out of the window taking the scenery. Recently she had noticed her daughter had changing the subject of her married when it was brought up. 

Penelope sighed deep her own thoughts. She understood what her daughter was feeling that more than she probably realized. [B]“Is something wrong My Lady?”[/b] The soft voice across the carriage brought her attention back from her thoughts at she frowned towards her lady in waiting. The Queen opened her mouth to answer, yet after a second thought shook her head. [color=bc8dbf]“I’m quite alright, it has just been awhile since I’ve been here without my husband.”[/color] She said her voice slinky smooth before her gaze returned to the window.

It seemed only moments before the carriage came to a stop, though perhaps that was because once again she had became lost in her thoughts as her lady in waiting had chattered on. As her eyes wandered, looking at the crowd that had came to see her daughter's arrival. She caught Alissa’s eyes and gave her a soft smile giving the same gesture. She couldn't help but notice Sebastian, or lack of his presence more like. Well, at least something hadn't changed about the boy.

Penelope watched her daughter greet the king and queen with a proud smile, barely noticing the prince sneaking in as Alissa talked. As Alissa introduced her, Penelope stepped forward still smiling proudly. She gave a small bow and curtsy. [color=bc8dbf]“It is most pleasant to see you again.”[/color] She said before standing straight again. [color=bc8dbf]“My husband sends his rejects he could not make the trip. He will be sure to make the wedding.[/color][/indent][/indent]


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The castle though quiet had been to busy over the last few weeks. This small place just outside of the gardens had been the only spot he had to clear his mind, the quiet stillness in the air refreshing. All of his life he had spent waiting for the coming weeks, yet even still it felt as if it had come too soon. Prince Sebastian could remember as a child when this was something that seemed so easy. To be king, it seemed as if people would flock around he, doing as he said, he would have wealth and power. What child doesn't dream of such things? However, over the years he had come to see how important the throne was. Was he really ready for this? He had kept fooling himself that he had more time.

[B]“My Prince, the carriages shall be arriving soon.”[/b] The uneasy voice ruined the quiet surroundings around him, before Sebastian opened his caramel eyes and looked at the servant before nodding. [color=00746b] “Alright.”[/color] He spoke lightly his mind still unsure of itself as he walked quietly through the halls towards his room to clean himself up and look presentable. He wondered to himself about Princess Alissa, had she changed as much as he had? For he hadn't seen her since they were children, even then she had been fairly quiet and perhaps a little more put together than he. Sebastian had liked her though, he had even once pulled her away from their parents to the gardens because she had said she liked them.

Almost too soon it seemed a messenger came to announce that his father demanded that the others were ready for him. Sebastian quickly finished up his own bath and got dressed, before heading out of his room. Only to speed up as he heard the fanfare that announced his mother and father. What hopes he had of catching up before his lateness was noticed, to be ruined as he ran into the servant his mother had sent to gather him.

Sebastian’s only hope was to not be noticed as he worked his way through the crowd watching the arrival of the Princess and Queen of Wessex. Coming to a stop to stand beside his father as Princess Alissa was in the middle of thanking his parents for welcoming them back to the castle. He felt rather winded and flashed a smile to Alissa as she spoke, and her mother as well. His eyes careful to not glance towards his mother who surely giving him a look.

Once she was done he turned his attention back to Alissa. [color=00746b]“It is always a pleasure to have you both within our walls. Princess Alissa.”[/color] He said giving small bow to her as he reached forward and placed a kiss to the back of her hand. He let go of her hand and offered a bow to Queen Penelope. [color=00746b]“My Queen.”[/color] Seeing that the king wasn't there he returned his eyes Alissa with a charming smile as he waited for her to continue or father to invite them inside.[/indent][/indent]