[center][h1][b][color=9e0b0f]Sir Alden Drake Plannington[/color] & [color=DDB775]King Edin Danrose[/color][/b][/h1]

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[color=DDB775]Time:[/color]11am
[color=9e0b0f]Location:[/color] Ballroom
[color=DDB775]Interactions:[/color] [@Helo] Callum, [@Inertia] Auguste, [@Silverpaw] Wulfric [@SausagePat] Ruby [@Apex Sunburn] Wasun [@Potter] Layla [@Rodiak] Zarai 
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King Edin was not surprised that none of the princes were interested in the woman Alden had suggested. She had not been ideal at all. He waved his hand to motion to the guards to escort her out of the room. The next ten in line were thus brought in.  The first girl that walked in was rather young looking but interesting all the same with her different colored vibrant eyes. She had a plain but acceptable enough brown dress. He was uncertain what his sons would think of her. The next woman was the Shehzadi, the daughter of the Sultan. He hoped his sons knew better than to reject her publicly. Lady Zarai Lesdesman was the next. Edin was pleased to see her make an appearance once more, though she was only as well looking as she could be with all those bruises.

It was the fourth person that made the rest of the women a blur to Edin. It was a man who seemed to hail from Kisoma possibly. Not only was it strange that he was a man here, but he was also completely ill-dressed and even armed. He could not believe he had been let in! [color=DDB775] “What is that?”[/color] He hissed under his breath then looked at Alden. [color=DDB775] “Do you see that odd man? Albert, what do you advise?”[/color] 

[color=9e0b0f] [i] A man? At a courting session for the princes? And well-armed as well… interesting. [/i] [/color] Alden observed the man for a second, and he was no ordinary man. He was well prepared, with eagerness to his face. A mercenary perhaps? And why exactly did the guards allow him here with royalty surrounding us? If he was here to kill the King, he certainly had his shot the moment he was allowed in. But even then, it could also be a trap. And he would end up in the crossfire if something were to occur. As much as he wanted the king to be filled with lead, this was not the place and time. He needed to advise carefully, and even try to protect him for his own sake… at least for now.

[color=9e0b0f] “Your majesty. As you can see this man is heavily armed, his physic resembles that of a trained mercenary. He could either be here for important matters, or for something more sinister. It is best to hear him out, but request the guards to remove his belongings. It's clear to see he has weapons on him, we wouldn’t want to risk anything. And best to address him later… in private.” [/color]


[color=DDB775] “Hmm.”[/color] King Edin stared down the man as Alden spoke. He suddenly and very theatrically slammed his hands on the sides of his chair. Then he stood up. [color=DDB775] “You there! If you are here to speak to me, you will allow my guards to confiscate your weapons, for the time being, then let them escort you to speak to my advisor and I privately. If you are here to seek out my sons or intend to speak to me while armed, then you must leave.”[/color] He recalled that in the case this was someone important, he should hold some degree of respect in his speech, thus he added on, [color=DDB775] “And thank you.”[/color]

He then looked to his sons, [color=DDB775] “If you are interested in any of these ladies, speak now. “[/color] He tried to subtly nod towards Layla to hint her importance. Edin then addressed the room, [color=DDB775] “I will have the first three women that came in each move down and speak to my sons unless they reject them. My sons can select from you as well if they have an interest. This is how the process will proceed going forward. Ladies, simply move up to a prince. If my son does not want you, proceed forward to the next table. If you are too unsightly for any of them, then you must leave the room. Keep the conversation to five minutes unless they want you to stay longer.”[/color]

Alden considered the ladies that were in front of them. Overall an interesting group. There was even a representative of the Alidasht kingdom amongst them. He thought it over with himself. [color=9e0b0f] [i] It would be an awful shame if she got rejected here. Hmmm. [/i][/color] Then there was that scene with the mercenary. He considered his options for a second, then spoke to King Edin. [color=9e0b0f] “If I may, there seems to be quite a good amount of high-quality candidates here, and it may take a while before they would finish their conversations” [/color] then his tones appeared serious. [color=9e0b0f] “While our princes are busy conversing, we should deal with the strange man from earlier. I am unsure what will transpire, but it is an issue we must deal with at once. An armed man into our castle, this is a serious notion in deed” [/color]

[color=DDB775] “Indeed, we shall. Let’s see if he willingly puts away his toys like a good boy. I will not let him near me until that is finished.”[/color] The guards were already moving towards Wasun, allowing him time to put his weapons down before they made sudden movements.

[color=9e0b0f] “Very good. I will join you shortly, just need to give a word to the boys really quick. After all, we have a really important member among the women who is with the Allidasht. I want to make sure everything is convened smoothly.” [/color]

[color=DDB775][i] He’s so thorough and helpful. Like an Uncle to my sons. Uncle Albert. [/i][/color]

[color=9e0b0f][i]You will be utterly ruined.[/i][/color]

Alden proceeded to walk past Callum and carefully whispered in his ear. [color=9e0b0f] “You are doing well here, just going to give you some well warning of advice. You need to do your best to impress that woman from the Alidasht. I hear she is just your type. You will be thoroughly impressed…” [/color] 

Alden then proceeded to walk to Wulfric. [color=9e0b0f] “It is good to see you doing well my boy. It has been far too long. I’ll tell you all about my travels later. For your best interest, interact with that woman in the brown dress. She may have the mindset ideal for the next king.” [/color]

Finally, he met Auguste. [color=9e0b0f] “It has been far too long since we have spoken, we must follow-up once this show is over. It is best to be open about possible prospects, you never know who may be the opportune lover for you. Even if her stature isn’t perfect, try the one in the wheelchair.  She’s a pretty one, most likely you will get along with her the best. Never hurts to try” [/color]

After spreading his words of destruction, Alden then smiled as he returned to the king. [color=9e0b0f] “We have much to discuss with this man.” [/color]