[center][color=seagreen][h1]Drake[/h1]
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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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[color=Burlywood]"Oh how lovely! You both are simply getting along fantastically!"[/color] Duke Gideon rejoiced in the success of his son, and was relieved that at least one of the Edwards was enjoying themselves this fine morning. With a cursory glance he could see the veins practically popping out of his wife's head from afar as she interacted with Prince Callum. The sight of him barefoot and enjoying some pastries alongside the Duchess made Gideon shudder to think how this would all repricate back at the homestead. [color=Burlywood][i]That girl is truly her mother's worst nightmare...[/i][/color] He thought to himself, knowing only one person in all of Sorian who simply loved to get in touch with the earth and walk in her bare shoes in such a way.

His attention turned back to the pair for the time being, wanting to properly close off any interaction before running to soothe his dear wife as best he could. [color=Burlywood]"I thank you for your kind words Princess. It seems the tales of your cheery attitude and the way your carry yourself are mere shells compared to the actual person. And as for my son..."[/color] The man paused before patting on Drake's shoulder. [color=Burlywood]"The boy has done plenty on his own to earn his keep. Many nights he kept to his studies and stayed out of trouble. Some would say he was stuck up, I simply say dedicated."[/color] Drake, at this point, could barely hold in the embarassment of having his father and the Princess he adored chatting in such casual cadence. It was enough to make him cringe entirely, but Drake settled for a mildly anxious smile at his father. After a slow inhale, Gideon nodded and straightened his posture, giving a formal bow to Sadie. [color=Burlywood]"It was so grand to meet you, Princess Camilia. I am afraid I have other matters to attend but I shall look forward to seeing you more often! Perhaps a family dinner by week's end? I think you would rather enjoy the Edwards Estate."[/color]

Drake stood up and gave his father a gentle, but firm, pat on his back with a slightly forced smile that curled into a more professional "smile". [color=greenyellow]"And I agree that it was certainly lovely having you here, Father. Perhaps such plans can be discussed at a later time?"[/color] Drake leaned in for a slight whisper. [color=greenyellow]"I think I can see Mother foaming at the mouth..."[/color] Gideon turned around and began to worry that if he did not intervene his wife may end up causing a scene. But his heart sank when he saw her conversing with the King himself. [color=Burlywood][i]Lords have mercy on me...[/i][/color] He finished his bow and looked to the both of them. [color=Burlywood]"Farewell! May the day be blessed with good fortune."[/color] He gave a brief farewell before hustling off into the distance, stopping a waiter for Victoria's favorite tea and an extra pastry to help calm her nerves.

Drake let out a sigh and looked with an embarassed smirk towards the princess. [color=greenyellow]...Sorry he is a rather social creature.[/color] He had noticed a few nervous ticks coming from her, and although his father did not put out an overbearing presence, sometimes all it took as some fancy name to show up for any and all nerves to begin firing off left and right. He walked to Sadie's side of the table and held out a hand for her. [color=greenyellow]"If it isn't too much trouble, perhaps we could get some...fresher air? A walk could do us both some good to remove ourselves from this increasingly stuffy event. But if you'd like to stay, I would not mind that either."[/color] He did not wish to coddle her all day but he would certainly milk the time he had with her. He felt that maybe getting her out of this party might help ease any anxiety she may be feeling. Drake could barely discern her actual inner thoughts, but he figured she would share anything if it became too much.

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