[center][color=#C84808][h1]Askel Camila[/h1][/color][/center]
Location: Grand Ballroom 
Attire: [url=https://imgur.com/pIXFlLx]Starry Night Attire[/url]
Interactions [@Lava Alckon] Farim [@Infinite Cosmos] Munir [@AuthenticTomb] Aslam [@Tae] Rayna
Mentions:[@princess] Hafiz
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It was a good thing that Hafiz had made that announcement as soon as he was out of arms reach of the prince; the Grand Vizier would have become profoundly knowledgeable of what his own back looked like. Of course, when the snake had been shown that his idle threats wouldn't scare him and when physical retaliation was not an option he would resort to such petty actions before retreating. The rage in Askel's eyes was evident though it had only given way when Hafiz had walked away, pure murderous rage. 

That heat in his eyes was quenched by the sudden presence of another man, handsome and in pink with a kind, yet apologetic smile. Either this man was just as much of a snake as his father or he really was cut from a different cloth entirely. Askel had decided that it was most likely the latter, but if that was the case then the apple fell as far from the tree as possible. 

Askel returned the smile and said, [color=#C84808]"Askel Camila, Prince of Varian and knight of the kingdom. I could only wish we'd have met better under better circumstances."[/color] He reached out and grabbed Farim's hand for a firm, yet cordial. This Shehzade gave him a good feeling about, someone that he felt like was going to be on his side in this conflict between Hafiz and himself. The man was warm not just to him as if he was trying to keep the relationship between Alidasht and Varian in order, but to his own cousins that stood by the prince. 

[color=#C84808]"Don't apologize Shehzade Farim. You are not responsible for your father's behavior."[/color] Askel patted Farim's shoulder though from behind the Shehzade he could see someone approach them, someone with fire in her eyes. His beloved rushed to his side, bruised and with eyes fresh with tears from before. It all made his stomach twist in a knot with unyielding anger though she ease it. Ranya claimed his hand as a firm proclamation that he was hers and demanded her brothers' assessment who in varying degrees gave their support to the couple. 

[color=#C84808]"I only had an idea though you are right, understanding is a very different thing. Now that I've got a good look at him, well, I have a better picture of what I am working with."[/color] He turned his head to look at Ranya and smiled adoringly. [color=#C84808]"But it'll be worth it. She's worth it."[/color]

Askel lifted her entwined hand and gently pressed a kiss upon it. He didn't care who saw or what rumors they would whisper. This was his own declaration.  [color=#C84808]"Ranya al Kadir, Hafiz may have stolen our moment to reveal our relationship on our terms, but he hasn't stolen the night."[/color] His arm linked with hers and he turned to her family with a cheeky grin. [color=#C84808]"My apologies gentleman, but I am going to steal her away for a song or two."[/color]