[center][img]http://ekladata.com/GU2Dnc8WGgtF7KAcqOmPjwJK4nc@500x297.jpg[/img][/center][indent][indent][sub][h3][color=bc8dbf][b]Q[/b][/color]ueen [color=bc8dbf][b]P[/b][/color]enelope // 40[/h3][hr][/sub]Penelope hadn't missed the slight gasp that had come from King Elias when her daughter introduced her. Her eyes going to Elias has her smile widened ever so slightly before she bowed and greeted them. Her explanation that her King was unable to come as well seemed to be taken well. Or perhaps he just didn't have anything to say about it his eyes went over her in such a way that made her heart skip a beat faster than normal? The years truly had been kind to Elias. Had the crowd’s eyes not been on her and Alissa there might have been more to look him over.

She saw Sebastian place a kiss upon Alissa’s hand and frowned slightly and placed a protective hand on the back of her daughter's arm as she took a step back towards her. Only to see the look of the same boy who clearly knew he was in trouble on his face. Then the King finally spoke and her smile returned, though at as brightly as it had been before, as he said he was looking forward to seeing her King. Yes, she was too, as he had bowed out right before they left and she had been forced to ride by herself. 

She gave a slight nod at the mention of a meal and glanced towards her daughter. When Alissa said nothing she spoke. [color=bc8dbf]“Thank you, your grace.”[/color] Once he turned at walk away she used the moment to look him over with a thoughtful look, before Alissa looped her arm through hers. Penelope looked to her daughter with a smile, and patted her arm softly. [color=bc8dbf]“It is nothing daughter, I take it as a compliment.”[/color] She answered trying to brush the question off as if it was nothing. Though part of her quietly hoped it was not the truth. As they entered the castle she saw Elias and his queen heading into the throne room. Sebastian trailing behind them walking a bit slowly. 

She glanced at her daughter as she sighed, giving her arm another gentle pat. She had been rather proud of her daughter taking control. Soon Alissa was sending her ladies-in-waiting off, she saw her own stop and look at her before she nodded, her lady following them as well. The look Alissa gave her as she asked the question, she had gotten it from her father for sure. Penelope sighed a little as she lowered her voice. [color=bc8dbf]”Truthfully I do know Alissa, it has been years since we have seen each other. Perhaps he was simply happy to see me. Or surprised I was without your father it is not often I have a carriage to myself. We grew up together after all. It isn't something to worry yourself about.”[/color] She said, she didn't want to get into this talk with her daughter as and they continued she quickly changed the subject. 

[color=bc8dbf]”I was very proud of how well you handled yourself in front of everyone. Despite Sebastian’s lateness.”[/color] Penelope said smiling at her daughter as she patted her arm as they following the servants still carrying their belongings in. She had been expecting to have to be the one introducing Alissa instead of the other way around. [color=bc8dbf]”Even if your husband-to-be was late upon your arrival.”[/color] She said with a slight sigh as she shook her head. 
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[Center][img]http://37.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljg3mtwnvz1qziwdro1_500.gif[/img][/center][indent][indent][sub][h3][color=00746b][b]P[/b][/color]rince [color=00746b][b]S[/b][/color]ebastian // 22[/h3][hr][/sub]Sebastian frowned a moment at Alissa’s reaction to the kiss on the hand. A look of shock and hurt. He took a step back as his father stepped forward,masking his feelings with a small fake smile. He wasn't sure if the mutters had been because of his actions or the princesses reaction. However, by the quick look Queen Penelope had given him, he guessed it was his actions. The thought it was inappropriate had not dawned up him. 

He had been far too busy trying to fix the fact he was late. Yet seemed to only dig himself into a bigger hole. He reminded quiet letting himself look over Alissa quickly. She had changed over the years, but not in a bad way. She truly was beautiful. His smile turned genuine before his eyes snapped back to his father as he snapped his fingers. Sebastian started to open his mouth to say something before he looked as his father, the angry tone making him frown as he followed into the castle. Though once inside the castle he slowed his walk still following his father. He wasn't looking forward to this in the last bit.

Once they were inside the throne room, Sebastian felt his mother pat his shoulder and gave a small smile still faked smile before she left and his eyes turned to his father. He wasn't even given a chance to answer the first question, gesturing to the door and opening his mouth before his father continued. The next words felt like a knife to heart and his pride, and he actually hung his head a bit. [color=00746b]“I’m sorry father. I didn't mean to disappoint you.”[/color]

Sebastian felt his father's hands on his face. He looked at his father he asked what was wrong. There was so much that he wanted to say. [color=00746b][i]Can we not put the wedding off for another year? Let me get to know my wife again? I’m not really to be king yet. It's too much responsibly. I don't want to disappoint you.[/i][/color] He wanted to tell his father the truth, but he had already disappointed him once today. Those things would only disappoint him again. He was always saying he was proud he was taking over. 

Instead of saying what was really wrong he shook his head trying to pull the same fake smile. It didn't stay on his face however, he sighed. [color=00746b]“My nerves are just starting to get to me father. I have not seen Alissa in years. She has changed very much. I’m unsure how to act towards her as my bride-to-be. And I truly did try to get there in time to greet her. When I was late I panicked.”[/color]
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