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[color=DDB775]Interactions:[/color] [@Inertia] Auguste [@Helo] Callum
[color=CE944E]Mentions:[/color] Mayet [@13org] Wulfric[@Silverpaw] Violet [@Tpartywithzombi] Beatrice [@baraquiel] Felix [@Mole] [/center]

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[color=DDB775]”Of course. Sharing customs is a beautiful but gradual process.”[/color]King Edin told the Sultan with a humble smile. [color=DDB775]” I am well-known for my forgiving nature.”[/color]He looked to his wife who nodded hastily with a smile. Their gazes followed the Sultan’s as they looked upon Wulfric and Mayet. King Edin had to put a lot of effort into stretching his smile, sweat dripping down his brow as he replied, [color=DDB775]”Yes… Yes Indeed. Wouldn’t that be a treat?”[/color]

As soon the Sultan departed, King Edin dropped his smile as if he had been holding up a heavy weight and exhaled air. The Queen dropped her smile too, just less dramatically, rolling her eyes when her husband wasn’t looking. 

The King clapped his hands together, [color=DDB775] “Now then!”[/color]He turned to his sons,[color=DDB775] “Where was I… Oh yes… So let’s see.” [/color]He first pointed at Lady Mina Blackwood. [color=DDB775]“Lady Mina will not do, no, no, the girl is most definitely more interested in her uncle than other men… Shameful and blasphemous. She has a lot of men in and out of her home, I am sure she’s a prostitute.”[/color] He made a noise of disgust as he grimaced at the thought, [color=DDB775]“Red-heads tend to be much too enthusiastic and feisty nonetheless. If you must, a single night and then never speak to her again.”[/color] Queen Alibeth was staring at him as he spoke in utter astonishment. 

[color=DDB775]”If you’re going to delve into the Varian Kingdom, Princess Beatrice is your best choice. Elegant, beautiful, and well-developed in the right areas. If we could keep our relationship in good standing with the Varian Kingdom, it will be to our advantage… Hm, yes I rephrase. One of you must court Princess Beatrice… Auguste! You are far more suited to charming the Princess than your younger brother would be. This is a very important job; do not let me down. ”[/color]

Queen Alibeth put her face in her hands.

King Edin, of course, did not stop there. He kept scoping the room, rubbing his chin, [color=DDB775]”Hmm yes, Lady Thea doesn’t seem too thrilled with Prince Felix. If all fails with Beatrice or if Callum you come to your wits about your responsibility, maybe one of you could easily seduce her from that bland man. But then there are our own Caesonian women. Lady Violet Damien is an acceptable choice. Quiet and knows her place. A fine man such as Calbert would not raise a woman that was subpar. She’s also quite blessed in physical aspects. Though Lady Charlotte is a beauty, I will not have that mentally ill girl in any relation to me. Anyone living with that Vikena thing must be corrupted beyond damnation. That man’s foolishness is surely contagious. Probably murdered her mother to get close to Lorenzo out of some sort of Stockholm syndrome. Did you see the way she begged for his life? Twisted…”[/color]

As if on cue, Count Calbert moved in front of them from what seemed out of nowhere. Or King Edin had simply been too busy rambling to notice him eavesdropping from the side and slowly inching closer.  King Edin finally noticed him and glanced his way as the man bowed and gave a charming smile, [color=rosybrown]”Your Highness. I am enjoying this fine occasion. As always, you put your best foot forward.”[/color] King Edin smiled at the compliment as he was easily buttered up, [color=rosybrown]” So hard-working… And does anyone ever even thank you enough for everything you do?”[/color] Calbert’s tone was ever so genuine and his expression sympathetic.  

[color=DDB775]” Not nearly enough. If it weren’t for me, this Kingdom would never be as great as it is now.  I hold no shame in my feeling about it as it is my life’s work and I am proud of it! You understand, yes, good man?”[/color]

Calbert smiled,  [color=rosybrown]”Yes! If one puts their all into something, they have no business being humble about it, do they? You deserve to show the fruits of your effort with pride and the Kingdom loves you for all you do and who you are!”[/color]He raised his voice and threw his arms in the air as he spoke, garnering some attention from nearby guests. With a wink and smile towards them, they all began to applaud. King Edin looked like a child on Christmas morning as he waved to them.

[color=DDB775]”Now, now… Count Calbert… Surely you did not just come up here to butter me up like a biscuit, did you?”[/color] King Edin said with a bit of a blush to his cheeks. He always got a little flustered when it came to talking about how great he was. The truth was like music to his ears. [color=DDB775]” What can I do for you, good man?”[/color]

[color=rosybrown]” It is indeed courting season and our children are all coming to that age… That beautiful, delicate age where they fall in step with their parents as adults and need to find their own life partners, however, they are quite inexperienced and need guidance. You see, my beautiful and darling Violet, I want only the best for her as I am sure you do your own. You can understand that right? Not only do we love our children, but…. We want them to reflect well upon us as well. I do not think I can think of any suitor better than your humble and polite sons.”[/color]

King Edin glanced at Callum, raising a brow to him questioningly then glanced at Count Calbert, [color=DDB775]”Well. We can discuss it certainly. “[/color] He looked at Callum and Auguste, [color=DDB775]” Boys, you’re dismissed. Go flutter about and enjoy the party. I’m tired of all your jabbering.”[/color]