[center][U][h2][i]EVENT RECAPS (COURTESY OF THE [/I]MERENIA DAILY[I])[/I][/H2][/U][/CENTER]
[CENTER][i]The [/i]Merenia Daily[i] is a tabloid based in the Aciran capital city and widely regarded as the most notorious tabloid in Merenia, if not all of Aciras. The paper can boast a widespread social media/online presence, steady sales, and all the hottest headlines...even if their stories are not always the most, ah, [/i]accurate[i]. The daily gossip column is brought to you by Christina Li (check NPC section of character tab for more information). Assume that all articles are published the day after the event occurs.[/i][/CENTER]

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​​​[b]LET THE GAMES BEGIN: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY[/B]

[i]Princess Vivian's invitees have just gotten to Aciras, but the drama has already begun. Forget celeb Twitter fights - nobody can scheme and back-stab better than these pretty princes and princesses. Here are some of the highlights from last night's welcome ball:

[U][b]BAD:[/b][/U] While everyone else was drinking bougie champagne (or, if you're #HurriKate, Raven, or Cassandra O'Brien, bougie vodka) and twirling across the dance floor, Prince Asher Alcott of Notia was most[/i] definitely[i] flirting with Princess Marcela Castillo of Aragonia, which is problematic because not only was the ball Marcela's first public appearance since her fiancé died a month before their wedding day (like, bro, give her some space!), but also....Asher is kinda sorta betrothed to Princess Leonor of Nevarrea??? 

If I were you, Leonor, I'd break off the engagement already. He might be a prince, but he apparently has the manners of a straight white frat boy. Dump his sorry ass and marry someone who's actually worth your time!

[u][b]GOOD:[/b][/U] ​​Although no event is complete without at least a couple minor malfunctions, overall, the fashion at the welcome ball was spot-on. From Prince Raiden's[/i] gorgeous[i] OI suit to Princess Han Nguyen's smokin' hot tattoos on full display and Princess Genevieve Anders' pretty purple lipstick, the colorful mix of gowns and tuxes was definitely a sight to see. You can check out the full slideshow on our website, www.themereniadaily.com.

[u][b]UGLY:[/b][/u] ​​Unsurprisingly, most of these people need about five dozen chill pills - in fact, we already have a catfight in the making. As I'm sure most of you are aware of, Prince Erik Bel Auster of Austerund and Princess Arabelle Almore of Arcenia have been engaged since they were kids. The thing is, they've also been sworn enemies for roughly the same amount of time. Maybe their parents want to get them together, but Erik and Arabelle themselves seem like they'd rather jump off a cliff than marry each other - and that became[/i] immediately [i]obvious with their little spat in the middle of the ballroom! 

So, since their rivalry is about as stupid and immature as a[/i] Twilight[i] fan war, what's it gonna be? #TeamErik or #TeamAra? Pick a side, folks; royalty or not, things are about to get ugly.

For further inquiries, please contact Christina Li at 571-123-4567 or by email, christina.li@themereniadaily.com.[/i]

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(Characters mentioned/referenced: Raven and Asher [@HaleyTheRandom], Cat [@NeoAJ], Cass [@Cerces22], Han [@Bee], Gen [@lady horatio], Marcy [@Dirty Pretty Lies], Leonor [@Pyxis], Erik [@Melo], Arabelle [@Aewin])
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