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[color=seagreen][h1]Drake[/h1][/color]

[color=greenyellow][b]Time:[/b] Evening of Ignis 10[/color] 
[color=greenyellow][b]Location:[/b] Danrose Castle[/color]
[color=greenyellow][b]Mentions:[/b] Gideon [@princess] and Nolan [@Remram][/color]

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[color=greenyellow]”Always good to see you, Father. Do take care and know that as you said, we always persevere. Even in the darkest of hours.”[/color] His words were an allusion not just to tonight, but to the grim night at the tavern. A part of him certainly changed that day, but the lord would not let it define him or ruin his typical good nature.

Drake smiled and politely waved as his father made his departure. He did have a way with words that made him feel better about everything. Drake said a silent prayer for whatever it is his mother would be dragging the poor man into before looking at Nolan.

[color=greenyellow]”And what’s so astrologically shattering that I managed to finally work up the nerve to pursue Lady Thea?”[/color] Drake smirked before giving Nolan’s shoulder a reassuring pat that melded into a firm grip on his shoulder. [color=greenyellow]”Always good to know my savior is right here judging my romantic antics.”[/color] He said sarcastically.

Drake eyed the room – taking in the attendees, parties, who was with who, and what each person did as they entered. [color=greenyellow]”So is tonight another wallflower kind of night or is a certain someone going to work up their own courage to court tonight? There are some lovely ladies present and I’m sure they keep very pleasant company. If nothing else perhaps you can find yourself a new companion amidst the sea of foreign delegates.”[/color] 

His initial instinct told him Nolan would rather chew glass than actively pursue romance. But a gentle shove in the right way never hurt anyone. Plus, appealing to that logical side of him might get him to at least [i]try[/i]. 

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