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[sub]A collab featuring Asher [@HaleyTheRandom], Leonor [@Pyxis], and Chris [@Jetipster].[/sub]
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[indent][indent][indent]Chris was thoroughly enjoying their standard game of ‘Toot or Boot’ - discussing the various outfits around the room from their vantage point - but was stopped short when a certain Notian prince entered the room. Just as handsome as he remembered from the last time they’d met - not that he could remember much - Asher had drunk him under the table. He’d woken up completely undressed in the Notian suite he was temporarily residing in for a long weekend conference on technology in conservation. Asher assures him nothing happened but that characteristic glint in his eye was there and Chris could still not help but wonder what may or may not have happened between them that night. 

The tanned prince promptly finished his champagne and quickly reached out to swipe another two flutes from a passing server, thrusting one at his friend. [color=FFD700][i] “You’ve got this babe.” [/i][/color] he quickly whispered, his hand leaving its protective placement on the small of her back - she was her own woman.

[color=00d0ff]"Princess Leonor,"[/color] he said, giving her a charming smile. [color=00d0ff]"Lovely to see you again. You look absolutely gorgeous."[/color]

"I've got this," Leo repeated Chris' encouraging words confidence. Leo had this; she didn't mess up. Leo never messed up because then she would have to cry about it to Chris, and he had enough on his plate to deal with her- she downed the rest of her drink. No time to overthink.

"Asher, just Leo, please." She smiled and turned to greet him with a kiss on each cheek like they were old friends. There was no need for titles between them now, besides she hated being called Leonor. "It's good to see you too, you look very handsome yourself." Her eyes wandered down curiously before returning to his face with another smile.

Asher smiled at the pair, slightly nodding in head in response to Leonor. [color=00D0FF]"Leo it is then. A pleasure to see you again as well, Chris. How are you two enjoying the ball so far? Did I miss anything interesting?"[/color]

[i]'Very handsome yourself' huh? Get it girl.[/i] Chris returned the other prince's greeting with a glittering smile and a slight raise of his glass. [color=FFD700][i]“Likewise,” [/i][/color]he returned the compliment. [color=FFD700][i] “We've not long arrived, so no drama yet...” [/i][/color] he replied as he scanned the room noting the newly arrived selection of young royalty. He noted the various new arrivals and his heart-rate jumped at the realisation of how many people here he'd seen naked... But he had no time to mull over that with Leo's betrothed here. [color=FFD700][i] “But I doubt it'll take long...” [/i][/color] nodding toward Alejandro approaching Han and then at the Dredalan contingent.[color=FFD700][i] “How was your journey Asher?” [/i][/color]

[color=00D0FF]"Oh you know. Long. Boring. I never really cared much for planes, but I suppose they're convenient. I actually quite miss Pangaea,"[/color] he replied, taking a small sip of his drink as he scanned the room himself. A few royals had arrived after him as well. Some of the faces he recognized, others he thought he may know the names. [color=00d0ff]"How was the trip for you two?"[/color]
"Our flight was fine, for me at least." Leo shot Chris a known smile. "This one over here was still recovering from all the drinks my country has to offer." She gave him a wink before turning her attention back to Asher.

"You should come visit my country sometime soon- after the wedding of course. Vivian's wedding, I mean." Not theirs. Leo still had no idea what was going to happen to [i]their[/i] wedding. "Besides, my siblings do wish to meet you." Leo gave Asher an easy smile to hide how much of an idiot she felt after that.

The green eyes rolled and stomach roiled at Leo's reminder of his hangover, but he took another gulp of champagne in defiance. But it was nearly snorted out at Leo's awkwardness. Oh girl. [color=FFD700][i] “Leo, Asher already knows how precious I am the day after. He's been responsible."[/i][/color], he quickly interjected. [color=FFD700][i]"And I'd love to host you both in Hellenica sometime soon"[/i][/color], he added with a hand on Asher's arm to show that he meant it. [i]Damn that bicep.[/i] [color=FFD700][i]“You can pick up your wedding present while you're there.”[/i][/color] With the Hellenicans renown for their nautical prowess, Chris had already commissioned a luxury yacht from the Royal Dockyard for the couple, taking care to combine both Notian timber and technology with traditional Teoko materials and designs. He had held off on construction for as long as possible but the last few weeks spent with Leo had made him realize that she was definitely going ahead and so he'd given his friends back home the go ahead to start the fitting.

[color=FFD700][i]"Anywho, I better go mingle and leave you two to talk."[/i][/color] He gave Leo's hand a squeeze and Asher a smile. [color=FFD700][i]"See you both in a bit yeah?"[/i][/color] He used chasing a passing server for another glass as his excuse to duck out and wove his way through the throng of rich, famous and royalty.

[color=00d0ff]"Chris hasn't really ever been able to get away without a dreaded hang over has he?"[/color] Asher said with a smirk. [color=00d0ff]"But yes, I'd be more than happy to visit both of your Kingdoms. From what I've heard, your family is quite great Leo, and your kingdom one of many colors and festivities. I've always wanted to spend more than a few hours in Nevarrea. It seems as I'll have the best tour guide."[/color] Once he had nodded in response to Chris's parting, Asher proceeded to keep talking to Leo as he moved to stand beside her. [color=00d0ff]"I'm sorry that Notia is such a cold part of the world. Maybe you'll be able to help bring some life into the barren land that it is. Perhaps I could talk to some of our lab technicians and have them engineer a rose bush that will grow there."[/color]

Leo smiled at Chris as he left before turning her attention to Asher. [color=CD5C5C]"Notia is a beautiful country as it is now. I'm sure your country will grow on me- who knows, I might end up enjoying the cold from time to time."[/color] She brought her flute of champagne up to her lips to take a small sip. [color=CD5C5C]"Though, a rose bush that could grow in such a cold place does sound lovely."[/color] She looked at Asher briefly before looking at little scene happening not too far from them.

Arabell and Erik. While it was surprising to see them talking, it wasn't surprising to see the expressions they wore in their faces. Even from her spot, Leo could see that neither of them were remotely happy to see one another. It made her feel glad that Notia and Nevarrea had no bad blood between each other. No bad blood between her and Asher. There was nothing, and Leo needed something. 

[color=CD5C5C]"I'm looking forward to the next two months."[/color] Leo said, keeping her eyes on Arabell and Erik. They would make a cute couple if they got past their countries history. [color=CD5C5C]"A two-month celebration for a wedding-"[/color] she chuckled [color=CD5C5C]"Not even my country would be able to go for that long."[/color]

[color=00d0ff]"Honestly I don't think mine could either,"[/color] Asher responded. [color=00d0ff]"Seems a bit 'extra' doesn't it?"[/color] He took a moment to finish off the rest of his drink. [color=00d0ff]"Would you like to walk around with me? There's a few people I'd like to introduce you to."[/color]

[color=CD5C5C]"I think extra is the right word for it. As much as I love to party, this just seems too much. I rather enjoy smaller events. I like the intimacy you get from those."[/color] Leo downed the rest of her drink and handed it to a passing server. [color=CD5C5C]"Lead the way."[/color] She gave the man next to her a smile and offered her arm to him. [color=CD5C5C]"Your Highness."[/color]

[color=00d0ff]”My Queen,”[/color] Asher said as he returned her smile, taking Leonor's arm in his own.[/indent][/indent][/indent]