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[indent][sup][color=#EEDC5B]Attire:[/color] [url=https://i.imgur.com/0PRzDDS.png]Ballroom Garment[/url]
[color=#EEDC5B]Interaction(s):[/color] Callum Danrose [@Helo], Beatrice Camilia [@baraquiel], Beatrice Camilia [@baraquiel], 
Thea Smithwood [@Tae], Leo Smithwood [@Helo], Felix Camilia [@Mole].
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[indent]Auguste stayed silent through the King and Sultan's conversation. He was well aware of his father's shifting tone and attitude when other important figures were present. 

As soon as the Sultan departed, their father continued his piece. Auguste's eyes landed on Lady Mina as he spoke, one of the more prominent nobles of their sister kingdom. From the information Wystan had gathered; an independent sort, with a somber background. Much like other Varian nobles, smart and well-read, unlikely to be subservient to others. A quality his father utterly loathes. Auguste simply ignored the unnecessary and superfluous comments his father made.

The conversation would switch to the Princess of the Varian Kingdom, Princess Beatrice Camilia. A promising figure that aspires to live up to the ideals of her mother- Queen Rosa Camilia. She also wasn't one to mince words, speaking her mind as she saw fit. Something many of the nobility in Caesonia disliked, preferring women to be silent supporters. It was a quality that Auguste he liked and admired about her, though he wasn't entirely sure why. Perhaps it was the quality to speak back to your perceived betters, something he lacked, or perhaps it was something else.

[color=#EEDC5B]"I will at least greet Princess Beatrice and the Varian royalty, father."[/color] Auguste said simply.

Auguste had simply never registered marrying for love. In his view, it was something to tie together kingdoms and improve relations. Not something done with free will and love, no matter how much one would want to. This twisted view likely stems from his desire to fulfill his familial obligation and his duty to Caesonia and her people.

Next their father began talking about Lady Thea, Lady Violet, and Lady Charlotte. All Caesonian nobility. Although his words were rather unflattering and demeaning towards his own countrymen, causing Auguste to breeze past, nod through, and ignore his words.

Soon a familiar figure snaked his way into their conversation. Count Calbert Damien. While he was acquainted with Lady Violet, he knows Calbert well. As per usual, Calbert showered their father with empty flattery and praise. It was a weakness of sorts for Edin. The gesturing and applause was a bit much, even for Auguste.

While Auguste was not aware of the full breadth of Calbert's plan, he felt that it was likely not good for their family. He clenched his jaw, a barely visible vein popped on his neck. Soon he and Callum were dismissed.

[color=#EEDC5B]"Of course, father,"[/color] Auguste replied, [color=#EEDC5B]"I hope you and mother have a fair and swell night."[/color]

Auguste was enraptured in his thoughts before his brother's words snapped him out it. [color=#EEDC5B]"Ah yes, you too Callum,"[/color] He called out, his brother already heading for the winery table, [color=#EEDC5B]"You enjoy what you can from this night."[/color]

Auguste let out a sigh to compose himself. It was time to perform his duties as a Caesonian Prince. He scanned the surroundings and found Princess Beatrice with her brother- Prince Felix, Lady Thea, and Lord Leo. A rather conspicuous gathering of Varian nobility who stood out like a sore thumb, even amongst other nobility.

[color=#EEDC5B]"Prince Felix Camilia, Princess Beatrice Camilia, Lady Thea Smithwood, Lord Leo Smithwood."[/color] Auguste bowed to the quartet, a warm smile on his face as he rose, [color=#EEDC5B]"This greeting is well past overdue. I hope that the situation earlier had not doured the rest of the night."[/color]
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