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[color=greenyellow][b]Attire:[/b][/color] [url=https://imgur.com/a/aLiBxYr]Coat/Shirt[/url], [url=https://imgur.com/a/8JUuw40]Pants[/url], and [url=https://imgur.com/a/898CsoK]Shoes[/url]
[color=greenyellow][b]Time:[/b][/color] Morning of 23rd
[color=greenyellow][b]Location:[/b][/color] Castle Gardens
[color=greenyellow][b]Mentions:[/b][/color] Sadie [@Potter]

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The conversation between himself and Sadie seemed to be hitting quite the depth to it before he heard an all too familiar voice chime into the mix. He turned and with a slightly surprised expression stood up and gave a bow to his father, his hand slipping from Sadie's for a moment as he knew just what Duke Edwards would have to say to such a thing. Before he could let the man embarass him he would offer his own reply to the question at had, despite it's intended recipient being his heartfelt crush standing across from him.

[color=greenyellow]"Very much so, father. I see you and Mother have found yourself at this fine event this morning. How are things back at the estate?"[/color] His question was double-sided of course. To Sadie it would seem like an ordinary question, but to Duke Edwards he knew the hidden meaning behind it. Drake was asking about Ariella, and how things were proceeding. But it did not phase the man as he casually addressed Drake.

[color=Burlywood]"Oh the estate is in order. Since your mother and I are out here there is not much to tend to in the office, so it is a rather ordinary day for the butlers and maids running around. I am sure they are enjoying having the house to themselves if not for a few hours!"[/color] A slight puff of air escaped him as he thought of their servants acting far more brash and natural when not in their Lord's and Lady's presence. Drake took this answer at face value, assuming nothing further happened between them and Ariella. He still was slightly concerned about how his mother would react to her not being present, but for now Drake decided it was better to address that headache when it arrived.

[color=greenyellow]"Well that is certainly good news. Allow me to properly introduce you two."[/color] He said, turning to Sadie while still standing. [color=greenyellow]"Princess Camilia please meet my dear Father Duke Edwards. He is a fine man who has taught me everything I know about proper etiquette and how to handle myself. Father, this is Princess Camilia, of Breoven. She and I have been having quite the lovely conversation this morning, as well as a fine outing the other day at the beach."[/color]

Drake's father couldn't help but swell his chest slightly in pride as his son managed to gain an audience with [b]the[/b] Princess Camilia of the land of Varian. He took a courteous bow to the Princess and continued his greeting from earlier. [color=Burlywood]"Well, it seems you two are enjoying each other's company quite a bit! I hope I am not intruding, and shall only stay for a moment longer. With all this talk of outings and events, I don't suppose either of you have heard of the recent Masquerade that is being held this evening at the Damien estate? If you both don't have any plans, that would be a fine place to spend the evening!"[/color] Still the ever-helpful father, Gideon wanted to help this budding romance as much as he could. He read the many drafts of the fated letter he delivered to the Princess, as well as overheard his many musings for the woman. He only hoped his son would not put himself too high on airs for fear of falling back down into a crushing pit of rejection and dejection. Still despite all this inner dialogue, he kept that cheery smile adorned on his face while looking to the Princess for her input.

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