Aewin

Palm Beach Royals: Class Reunion

Willow hadn't realised when the time had passed by. Upon arriving into her room and noting (much to her dread) how expensive everything looked. She was situated on the first floor of the resort, which suited her just fine. Some part of her actively preferred being away from most of the faces she still wasn't quite ready to see, but there wasn't much time left before Willow would have to face her fears.

During the few hours she spent holed up in her room, Willow had taken her ring back out to fiddle with. The band was neat and the gem small, nothing that was extravagant. She'd asked both Teddy and Grace what to do with the ring, but no matter what they said, Willow just never got rid of it. She made excuses: she was busy or, the shops were closed, but she always found a way to keep the band hidden away in a small pocket within her purse.

When it was time to get ready, Willow had to drag herself out of bed. Every process took twice as long, from choosing the dress to brushing her midlength hair. She teetered between two options: a cheeky blue number (which she would certainly button up the moment her foot entered the elevator) and a safer, classy option. After showing both options to her older sister on Facetime, Willow finally settled on the cheeky blue with her help.

"Don't you dare button it up, Wills. I have Grace's phone number. She'll tell me if you're being a bore." Summer's voice filtered through the room. Willow's phone was perched on a table, angled high enough to show her body up till her knees. "Just belt it up and you'll be good to go. I'd show you how but I don't think my belt is big enough."

Willow laughed absentmindedly as she searched through her small makeup bag. Her sister's pregnancy excited her, but also reminded her she had only a furry child. "Pink lips or red? Actually no, no red. Lucas thought it made my lips too small. Pink is good."

"Wills, Lucas isn't there. You can do what you want." There was a frustrated sigh which she pointedly ignored.

"Of course not. I just think he's right. Plus, I don't have my red on me anyway." She waved at the camera dismissively. She closed two more buttons, hearing the growing incense in Summer's voice as a result. "Alright, it's nearing eight. I gotta go Sum. Give my love to Tom and Clara." Willow reached out for her phone, blowing her sister a quick kiss for good-bye before exiting out of the call.

She gave herself one last look in the mirror in her room, a quick pep-talk or two in mind was enough to instil the confidence needed to step out of her room. 'Find Grace and Teddy. This'll just be like our get-togethers, except with less wine and more faces. This will be okay.' Her hand fiddled with the ring once more, and when the elevator dinged, Willow stepped out into the reception to see the grand decorations.

'Wait... bar!' Her knight in shining armour came through, and she stole one of the six empty stools. No need for the staff take her order when she was sure her butt would never leave the stool in the first place.

Okay, maybe now she was a little more equipt for the night ahead.

When Royalty Collides

Princess Arabelle Almore of Arcenia

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Name

Arabelle Rosalyn Mae of House Almore

^{Arabelle is just fine, otherwise Ara or Belle also work.}

Title

Princess, eldest daughter of the Crown Prince and granddaughter to the current reigning King and queen.

Age

21 (July 19th, 1998).

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Heterosexual

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Appearance

• Hair: Dark Brown - Black | Straight | Arabelle keeps her hair down mostly, but for official Princess-business Arabelle can be found donning an intricate updo - usually a bun - paired off with matching hair accessories. As unmarried Arcenian princesses aren't supposed to wear crowns or tiaras, so Arabelle compensates with intricate, custom made hairbands.
• Eyes: Blue-Green
• Height: 5'6"
• Body Type: Tall and slim. She is known to make herself taller by maintaining a stiff, straight posture at all times.
• Clothing Style: Arabelle’s style can be described with two words: modest and stylish. Thanks to her mother, she has a good inspiration as to what Arcenians believe is stylish and has absorbed much of her mother’s closet for herself. She has access to the best of Arcenian fashion, and as such always look stylish and impeccable. In a formal situation, Arabelle can be found wearing flattering dresses and heels, as well as a matching facinatior to cover her some of her hair. Othertimes she can be seen in casual but expensive clothes such as branded dresses, blouses and skirts. Rarely do you see her in tattered clothes or in scandalous attire. To please her prudish grandmother, under every skirt and dress she wears flesh coloured tights. ex. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
• Makeup Wise: Arabelle is known for her fresh, glowy looking features. You can usually see her with simple, but flattering makeup. Her nails are clipped and manicured. She rarely wears false nails and instead opts for nude toned polish that can flatter any look she desires.
• Scars, Tattoos and/or Piercings: She has no tattoos, and the only scarring she has is minor acne scarring from her teens, which she hides under makeup. She only has two earlobe piercings, where she wears simple diamond studs.

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Personality

Kind ♛ Proper ♛ Playful ♛ Hard-working ♛ Judgemental ♛ Unforgiving ♛ Prideful ♛ Stubborn

Arabelle has always been known as the sweetheart princess. From birth, her infectious smiles and giggles had captured the heart of the nation. She's known for her boundless energy. Even today, it's a mystery how Arabelle manages to balance studying for her double degree in History, and Politics and International Relations, princess duty, community volunteering and participating in her university's archery society - although her mates claim her aim is so poor so they'd never allow her to participate competitively.

Aside from hardworking, Arabelle was raised to be kind, well-mannered and courteous. As a member of the Arcenian royal family, Arabelle was expected to perform her roles dutifully, and she excelled those expectations. She takes after her grandmother in her mannerisms and politeness, although her incredible excitement is definitely her grandfather's trait.

Arabelle is also incredibly proud, both of herself (and it shows in the way she presents herself to her people) as well as of her heritage. Learning of the traitors certainly brought out a side that even shocked her family. She is an astonishingly angry and passionate soul about her kingdom, and no silly Bel Austers can claim otherwise.

Arabelle is also very quick to judge. As she always presents herself in the best way she can, she expects others to do the same. She is intolerant towards mess, and if she judges you it is hard to change her mind afterwards without considerable change. Although she is generally kind towards people she likes, her intolerance and quick-to-judge nature can make her chilly towards people she dislikes. She can come across to some people as someone with a "stick up their ass", while to others she can be the happy-playful princess Arcenia has grown to love. Which side of her have you met?

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			✓ Awful jokes. ✓ Spending time with her family. ✓ History. The past is just so fun to learn. ✓ Her hobbies such as the piano, painting and archery. ✓ Very much a tea girl. ✓ Travelling. Being a princess has its perks. ✓ Keeping busy, she can't stand being inactive. ✓ Animals, like cats, dogs and rodents. ✓ Sweet desserts, such as trifles and pudding. ✓ Social work like volunteering. ✓ Romantic movies: the more dramatic it is, the better. ✓ Socialising. Parties are fun!					✗ Erik Nikolai Bel Auster. ✗ As well as the rest of the Traitor family. ✗ Fresh flowers, it's a waste as gifts. ✗ Peanuts. She's got a severe allergy. ✗ The overwhelming pressure that comes from the betrothal. ✗ The taste of alcohol, including wine. ✗ Reality telly, it's far too dramatic ironically enough. ✗ The thought of marrying Erik. ✗ Foxes. Even Royalty aren't exempt from their mess. ✗ Mess (dirty styles and dirty personality, ew.) ✗ Wearing her glasses. Contacts all the way. ✗ Jumpscares. Any sort of loud noise is enough to scare her.

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Biography

Arabelle Almore is the second child and eldest daughter to the Crown Prince of Arcenia. Thanks to her grandfather's modern belief, Arabelle never lost her third place in the line for the throne upon her younger brother's birth nearly six years after her own. Although the line of succession meant it was highly unlikely for Arabelle herself to sit on the throne one day, Arabelle was still trained to be a good leader.

Her parents, the Crown Prince Arthur and Princess Sofia, were kindhearted, but firm with her when growing up. She was always encouraged to be the best at what she does. From a young age, she displayed talent in arts, particularly playing the piano, recorder and painting. That, combined with her naturally well-mannered and sweet nature, it was near impossible for the young princess to not be loved by her people during public outings.

As an Arcenian, her most notable trait is her incredible pride for her country. When the young princess was taught at the tender age of five about the basic history of her nation, Arabelle's heart broke for her family. To be betrayed, by your aunt and cousin. It was so cruel! Arabelle couldn't imagine her own cousins hurting her in such a way. The story stuck with the child more than any Disney story could, and she grew up fiercely protective of her nation.

Her grandfather, realising Arabelle was growing up much like the other children of Arcenia, tried to convince her to change her mind. He told her of the good days, the stories passed down from his grandfather, and his grandfather before him. Stories of the Great Kingdom of Crevona that nearly dominated the world with its culture and history. Her grandfather even tried to open her heart to forgiveness, as he had done in his childhood. At near seven years old, King James thought the best way for the young princess to realise the Bel Austers weren't the enemy was to bring her along with him to a meeting with the new King of Austerund. There, little Arabelle met the then eight-year-old Erik. Realising he was the Bel Auster from her story, she innocently asked if he was truly a traitor. The question was not received very well after Erik called her father a butt, and Arabelle decided then and there that Erik Nikolai Bel Auster was her Enemy Number One. The two kings had to separate the wrestling children and postpone the meeting for another day.

Then, it came as a surprise that Erik was her betrothed. At first the then nine-year-old protested with all her might. There was no way her grandfather could throw her to the enemy, right? Unfortunately, the princess had been too young and sheltered to know that the two nations were on a brink of war. Tensions along the border and growing displeasure amongst the people had forced the two kings to agree on a marriage prospect to avoid all-out-war.

The marriage would bring about an era of peace between the two warring nations. It would reunite the two, returning the nations to its former glory. As a result of the marriage, crown prince Erik and Princess Arabelle would then be crowned the new King and Queen. The news of this stirred chaos within Arcenia. The people not only had to expect a reunion after near 300 years of independence but the Arcenian line of succession had changed so princess Arabelle would take the role of Queen upon her marriage to the Crown Prince.

Knowing that brought anxiety to Arabelle. Her grandfather had been known to be one of the greatest kings in the country's history, and she was not prepared to take the mantle so quickly. So, she begged her grandfather one last time. She struck a deal, proposing that the wedding be postponed until she was done with her education, with King James ruling until then. Her grandfather accepted, and now Arabelle is on the cusp of completing her dual degree at her country's esteemed college, trying to figure out more ways to postpone her marriage with her worst nightmare.

Betrothed

Erik Nikolai Bel Auster, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Austerund.
And most importantly, her Number One Enemy.

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Other

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• Arabelle doesn't mind that her grandfather arranged a husband for her, her problem is with who she has to spend the rest of her life with.
• Although... that doesn't mean Arabelle hasn't been quietly keeping up with what Erik has been up to. While she assumes her sleuthing is a secret, her family is very much amused and aware.
• Her fashion style makes her very popular with the magazines and girls of Arcenia.
• She is known to participate in charities and volunteering in her free time.
• Arabelle is currently working on a double degree in History, and Politics and International Relations at University of Larne.
• She is close with her brothers, although with one brother away on active military duty and the other going through his tough teenage phase, it can get difficult.
• Arabelle often avoids using swear words to maintain her proper, polite persona.
• She has three pets: two hedgehogs called Needle and Cosmo, and a rabbit called Cotton.

Kingdom of Arcenia

One of the most iconic skylines from the capital of Arcenia, Larne.

Kingdom Name

Arcenia, formally known as the Great Kingdom of Crevona.

(Ar-sen-ee-ah)

King and Queen

The current king is King James V and his Queen Margaret. His only son, the Crown Prince Arthur who married Princess Sofia. With Princess Sofia, the couple had four children: Prince James (VI, if he keeps his name upon coronation), Princess Arabelle, Princess Catherine and Prince Theo. This family is of House Almore.

Kingdom Colors

Blue, Yellow and White

Flag

The flag is to represent the horizon over the seas. The Blue is the ocean and yellow the sky, and the white represents the unknown which Arcenians must strive to explore. This is representing the original maritime history of the country.

Religion

Latest census says that the largest practising religion in Arcenia is Christianity (49.9%), non-religious (20% Agnostic, 10% Athiest) followed by other religions. Modern Arcenia is considered to be multi-faith, however as the Royal Family are considered the Head of the Church, it is generally expected that the reigning king and queen adhere to Christian laws.

What The Kingdom Is Known For

• Arcenia, and in particular, it's capital is considered the global financial centre. With its close proximity to bigger kingdoms and number of trading ports along the capital, merchants were free to trade, which developed the banking centre in the mid 17th century.
• Related, but living costs in the capital are ridiculously high. However, tourists always find that staying in the capital is charming and bright experience, particularly the old pubs and chippy shops on each street.
• Like Austerund, many great artists and authors have hailed from Arcenia, enriching the world with creativity and culture that is still recited to this day.
• Inventor of tea, or so they claim.
• Also home to curries, fish and chips, the "pint" and Yorkshire pudding.
• Some of the kingdom's main exports include cars, gold, aircraft parts as well as alcohol (spirits and liqueurs)
• Home to University of Larne, also considered one of the best universities in the world. The Princess is currently attending this university.
• The weather is known to be a little bit garbage, with rains forecasted nearly every day. What is the sun? Arcenians have never heard of it.
• Some historical landmarks in Larne (the capital city) include a giant Ferris wheel, a giant clock and a few giant buildings. Oh, and plenty of giant castles.
• After Crevona split into two kingdoms, Arcenia's priority was to reinvent itself as a new nation. While Austerund focused on maintaining its traditions, Arcenia began to evolve its culture beyond traditional Crevonan beliefs.
• Arcenia is also known for historically having an incredible navy that is still revered to this day.
• Furthermore, Arcenia's military is well maintained due to the constant tension between the Arcenian and Austerund border. Arcenia practices a policy where all men between the ages of 18 and 25 are required to serve in the military for up to a year. Women are also free to join the military during this period, and they, like the men, would be given benefits such as free higher education and paid medical insurance.

Recent // Relevant Kingdom History

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The Roots of Crevona

Before Arcenia came the Great Kingdom of Crevona, and before that? Well, very little. Crevona was initially just a collection of small, near insignificant duchies that were in constant war amongst each other for land and food. In the early 14th century, the Duchy of Solina, one of the many small duchies within the country began what is now considered the unification of Crevona.

Duke Henry of the Bel Auster dynasty was the key to conquering and unifying the lands under one rule: his. He was considered a strategic genius, capable of never losing any war. Under Duke Henry's rule, the new kingdom of Crevona prospered. Now that there was no competition amongst each other, the people could work together to realise Duke Henry's dream of a Great Kingdom. Upon the union of Crevona, Henry retired the title of Duke in favour of King of Crevona, henceforth becoming King Henry the first.

His success carried through the next few generations, and Crevona was even reinvented when the first Queen, Queen Estelle took the throne in the late 15th century. The hands of Queen Estelle were rumoured to be coated in gold, as under her rule the country began to develop economically, now considered one of the richest Kingdoms of the time. This was done by her encouraging maritime exploration, which pushed the world into the Age of Exploration alongside other nations. Crevona seeked new trading partners and trading routes, which further brought money and success to Crevona's banks.

This era was known as the Golden era, as Crevona made its name in the fields of science, art and technology. However, this era would not last for long, as a century later, tragedy would strike the Bel Auster family and tear the Great Kingdom apart.

Succession War

Princess Leonore, the King's sister, was married off to the neighbouring kingdom's nobility while her younger brother was named the heir. The siblings did not get along, even from childhood. It was noted that Princess Leonore was an ambitious woman that had no desire to play the role expected of women in the mid 17th century. Her brother was an incompetent ruler, raising taxes for the people to fund his lavish tournaments, feasts and parties. The people grew tired of the King, and not even the goodwill of his beloved queen could placate the growing displeasure.

The birth of Princess Amara, the King's only legitimised daughter with the queen was fraught with intrigue and gossip. The superstitious believed the storm during her birth foretold that the princess would bring nothing but misfortune upon the Crevonans. It did not help that the nurses that helped Queen Anne through the birth of her only child told stories of how the babe was disfigured and blue, her mother's own womb trying to kill her during birth. Furthermore, Princess Amara was considered mad for her time, and news of the King announcing his intention to crown the princess as his heir tipped the scales against the family.

Princess Leonore and her son returned to Crevonan court, bringing with them further malicious gossip of witchcraft and terror about the royal family. The sudden and surprising death of Queen Anne was the final straw, however, especially with the King following shortly after due to heartbreak. Before Amara could be crowned queen, her cousin Nikolai brought with him the army from his kingdom, as well as the support of the Crevonan people and managed to oust the heir for a short period, banishing the mad princess to the home estate and crowning himself the King.

The next ten years brought instability, as the crown shifted between Amara and Nikolai multiple times until a treaty proposed by their sons that were sick of war split the kingdom of Crevona into two halves: Arcenia, the kingdom that holds onto the seat that Crevona once held, ruled by Amara's descendants, while Nikolai's descendants would take back the Bel Auster family plot and use it as a seat of power for the new kingdom of Austerund.

The royal house of Bel Auster would be carried on in Austerund, whilst Queen Amara would take her husband's name and birth the future of House Almore.

The Birth of Arcenia

The new House Almore brought an era of prosperity, as the old Bel Auster had. The two kingdoms fought many wars with sword and words. This hatred is maintained even today, as the children of Arcenia are taught of how Princess Leonore betrayed them and began the war that tore the family and kingdom apart. This continues to drive a wedge between the two nations, with each generation the rift growing stronger.

As the country progressed into the modern era, slowly even the laws and monarchy changed with it. With King James V coming into power, he abolished the male primogeniture rule that robbed his dear elder sister of the throne, as well as brought an era of progression with him. His optimistic attitude towards everything, including Austerund brings hope in the people that one day they will live in peace like in the days of Crevona. Even today, King James is regarded as the best monarch since Queen Estelle for his dedication to bettering the country and propelling it into the modern age. Today, Arcenia's strength in the financial world is all due to the efforts of King James.

News of his plans to wed his only granddaughter with the crown prince of Austerund shocked the nation, but nothing compared to the news that followed. King James plans on stepping down upon her wedding, and crown both Prince Erik and Princess Arabelle as the new rulers of a joined Kingdom. The people of Arcenia await with bated breath, as the countdown is soon to begin once Princess Arabelle completes her education at the University of Larne.

TL;DR: Arcenia was originally Crevona, but the succession war in the early 1700s split the country into two new kingdoms: Arcenia and Austerund. Arcenia blames Austerund for the war, and Austerund blames Arcenia. The current King propelled the nation into success despite constant wars between Austerund and Arcenia, but the king was over the growing tension. To fix it, he and the king of Austerund plan on wedding their children and combining the kingdom, ending the near 300 split between the two nations. Some people are thrilled, others (read: James VI) are not.

Other

• After splitting from Austerund, the size of Arcenia is a small but decent (approx.) 60,000 sq miles.
• Boasts a higher population than Austerund, currently sitting at 56 million.
• Although the infamous Bel Auster-Almore family tree starts with King Henry I in the early 14th century after the unification, the Bel Auster family (including most of Almore) still can be traced as far as to the 12th century as they were the head of the minor Duchy of Solina before the union of Crevona.
• The Almore Coat of Arms was altered by Queen Amara to mimic that of the Bel Austers in respect to the original Almore coat of arms. The Almore coat of arms is still used today to represent the royal family.
• Some animals native to Arcenia include the red squirrel, HedwigSome species of owls, the grey seal and fin whales.

Princess Arabelle's Relations

⚜ Respects | ☯ Neutral | ☮ Friends | ♫ Best Friends | § Tense | ♥ Crush | ⚤ Significant Other | ☠ Enemies

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"Prince Erik is absolutely maddening! I cannot believe I have to suffer with him for the rest of my life."

Arabelle's first encounter with Erik was... unfortunate, to say the least. The two initially met as children, which ended with them scuffling (more like her trying to fight him while he took advantage of his age and height to push her away with a palm to the forehead). Since then, each encounter between the two has been chilly and harsh. Even today Arabelle claims to hate Erik and his family, and she is doing all she can to postpone the inevitable. Currently, her family is waiting for her to complete her double degree, which she will graduate with next year. She's running out of time to figure out how else she can postpone the wedding with the devil himself.

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"My baby sister. Arcenian tabloids have no right to talk about their princess in such a way."

Had Arabelle had more power, she would have called for the Larne Lark to be shut down for their hand at sensationalising Catherine having a good time. What twenty year old wasn't interested in partying? Growing up, Ara had always been protective of her younger sister and that still hasn't changed today. The only thing stopping Arabelle from considering more ways to hold off her own wedding is Cat: if Ara is queen, surely then Cat wouldn't have to be held under their parents' terribly high expectations.

☮ ☮

"Finally, some good bleeding style."

Arabelle and Alejandro were destined to be friends. Alejandro's ways with style possibly surpasses even Arabelle's, much to her pleasant surprise. Thanks to him and the rest of Braid Squad, Arabelle has been seen rocking braids more often.

☮ ☮

"I adore Gen, she makes me want to protect her."

Although Arabelle and Philip met first, her friendship with Gen is something Arabelle treasures. Gen is frequently invited to Arcenia, which is geographically close to Maris, for tea and lowkey volunteering and social work. Plus, new scenery always allows Gen to take more artsy photos for her social media.

☮ ☮

"I appreciate Raven's company, she's bright and knows how to hold a conversation."

Raven is the first person Arabelle decides to invite to the annual Arcenian Ascot races. Their mutual love for animals (particularly horses in this case), as well as books means that Arabelle considers Raven to be a great princess and a capable future leader of Aciras.

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"Philip is a right laugh and I think he's a great brother. He reminds me of James sometimes."

The close relationship between neighbouring kingdoms Maris and Arcenia meant that Philip and Arabelle were bound to be at least friendly towards each other. It helped that they got along well, and Arabelle can be frequently seen hanging around with Philip and Alejandro at royal events and parties. It also helps that he is very cute.

⚜ ☮

"Leonor has had to deal with a lot, but dare I say has she's come out strong."

There was a time when Arcenia and Nevarrea had plans to forge an alliance through marriage. Although plans fell through, the relationship between the two nations didn't suffer. Arabelle and Leonor met after her grandfather took her along with him to a diplomatic meeting. The two children got along great, and have since been seen pictured at events and parties together.

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"Notia is a highly regarded ally of Arcenia, I would be a fool not to maintain that."

Although Asher is not what Arabelle would consider a dearest friend, the shared history between their kingdoms have forged an alliance that not even Arabelle intends on changing. Asher is cute, but his flirty nature has yet to make her do more than blush.

☮ ☮

"Henri is a sweetheart. We may not have the same circles, but I can appreciate relaxing every once in a while."

Arabelle met Henri through Gen during one of her many visits to Maris. Although Arabelle and Henri do not have many other mutual friends aside from Gen, Ara still enjoys the calm that Henri brings to her restless nature. When they do hang out, it is often with Gen at small tea parties where the trio would enjoy a nice cuppa and discuss arts and history together.

⚜ ☮

"Chris is a handsome man, and I respect the work he has done to represent the LGBTQ+ community."

Arabelle met Chris while her family hosted him during his studies at Larne. Although he was a friend of James' first, given their similar age, Arabelle was quick to befriend him and take him around the city. After all, Arabelle knew of the best places to take Chris to satisfy his love for exploring.

⚜ ⚜

"Beatrice looks absolutely stunning, and she's graceful like you would expect out of any princess. I should ask her about her stylist someday, maybe I could use a tip or two from her."

Arabelle and Beatrice met on one of many diplomatic visits between Arcenia and Königreich der Welten. It's hard not for the two girls to get along, especially as Arabelle respects the hell out of Beatrice composed nature.

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"I cannot take her seriously, what princess has such a punky attitude AND bad choice in friends? Really, Erik?!"

In another world, Han and Arabelle would get along like a house on fire. However, Han's way of speaking caught Arabelle off-guard when she began to talk about her dislike for Erik, causing Han to put her in place, much to Ara's surprise. Since then, Arabelle believes Han to be closer to her Austerund enemies than to Arcenia. It has caused some friction between the two since then, although Arabelle would not mind giving Han another chance, on Catherine's behest.

☯ ☮

"We have spoken maybe a handful of times, but those have probably been some of the most funniest moments in my life."

Arabelle knows Quincy as Marcy's boyfriend-almost-husband. His sense of humour is an absolute riot, leaving Arabelle in stitches most of the time. Although she doesn't appreciate the smell of smoke radiating off Quincy like an aura of death.

☮ ☮

"Oh thank God for Marcy, between her and Alejandro I have faith in humanity's style."

Arabelle met Marcy after the latter dated James for a brief period whilst he was away at Eton College in England. Although the relationship did not last between the two, Arabelle maintained her friendship with the princess. Although their schedules rarely align, particularly due to the distance, Arabelle considers Marcela a friend.

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☠ ☠

"I cannot support a kingdom that allows something as barbaric as slavery under their rule. No matter how 'sweet' the little pup is, I absolutely abhor the Sovereignty. Arcenia will maintain its grounds against the Sovereignty until further notice."

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⚜ ☯

"Having your transition be so public must be hard. I feel for her, although I fear we have nothing in common."

⚜ ⚜

"The Prince is so well-mannered, it's delightful. His taste in music is impeccable, and I've heard he's a talented musician. Perhaps I could bother him for a duet someday?"

⚜ ⚜

"I've certainly read about her. I respect the hardships she's faced, and I wish her the best of luck as crown princess. I hope this get-together means I can formally introduce myself to her. Who knows, maybe a friendship may bloom?"

☯ ☯

"I know very little about her... something about her makes me want to avoid her, I haven't put my finger on a reason yet."

☯ ☯

"Prince Rhys is undoubtedly handsome, but part of me believes we will struggle to get along."

⚜ ⚜

"I respect anyone that serves in the military. My brother would like her a lot."

☯ ☯

"...Who? I thought this event was for royalty?"

When Royalty Collides

Princess Arabelle Almore of Arcenia

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Name

Arabelle Rosalyn Mae of House Almore

^{Arabelle is just fine, otherwise Ara or Belle also work.}

Title

Princess, daughter of the Crown Prince and only granddaughter to the current reigning King and queen.

Age

21 (July 19th, 1998).

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Heterosexual

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Appearance

• Hair: Dark Brown - Black | Straight | Arabelle keeps her hair down mostly, but for official Princess-business Arabelle can be found donning an intricate updo - usually a bun - paired off with matching hair accessories. As unmarried Arcenian princesses aren't supposed to wear crowns or tiaras, so Arabelle compensates with intricate, custom made hairbands.
• Eyes: Blue-Green
• Height: 5'6"
• Body Type: Tall and slim. She is known to make herself taller by maintaining a stiff, straight posture at all times.
• Clothing Style: Arabelle’s style can be described with two words: modest and stylish. Thanks to her mother, she has a good inspiration as to what Arcenians believe is stylish and has absorbed much of her mother’s closet for herself. She has access to the best of Arcenian fashion, and as such always look stylish and impeccable. In a formal situation, Arabelle can be found wearing flattering dresses and heels, as well as a matching facinatior to cover her some of her hair. Othertimes she can be seen in casual but expensive clothes such as branded dresses, blouses and skirts. Rarely do you see her in tattered clothes or in scandalous attire. To please her prudish grandmother, under every skirt and dress she wears flesh coloured tights. ex. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
• Makeup Wise: Arabelle is known for her fresh, glowy looking features. You can usually see her with simple, but flattering makeup. Her nails are clipped and manicured. She rarely wears false nails and instead opts for nude toned polish that can flatter any look she desires.
• Scars, Tattoos and/or Piercings: She has no tattoos, and the only scarring she has is minor acne scarring from her teens, which she hides under makeup. She only has two earlobe piercings, where she wears simple diamond studs.

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Personality

Kind ♛ Proper ♛ Playful ♛ Hard-working ♛ Judgemental ♛ Unforgiving ♛ Prideful ♛ Stubborn

Arabelle has always been known as the sweetheart princess. From birth, her infectious smiles and giggles had captured the heart of the nation. She's known for her boundless energy. Even today, it's a mystery how Arabelle manages to balance studying for her double degree in History, and Politics and International Relations, princess duty, community volunteering and participating in her university's archery society - although her mates claim her aim is so poor so they'd never allow her to participate competitively.

Aside from hardworking, Arabelle was raised to be kind, well-mannered and courteous. As a member of the Arcenian royal family, Arabelle was expected to perform her roles dutifully, and she excelled those expectations. She takes after her grandmother in her mannerisms and politeness, although her incredible excitement is definitely her grandfather's trait.

Arabelle is also incredibly proud, both of herself (and it shows in the way she presents herself to her people) as well as of her heritage. Learning of the traitors certainly brought out a side that even shocked her family. She is an astonishingly angry and passionate soul about her kingdom, and no silly Bel Austers can claim otherwise.

Arabelle is also very quick to judge. As she always presents herself in the best way she can, she expects others to do the same. She is intolerant towards mess, and if she judges you it is hard to change her mind afterwards without considerable change. Although she is generally kind towards people she likes, her intolerance and quick-to-judge nature can make her chilly towards people she dislikes. She can come across to some people as someone with a "stick up their ass", while to others she can be the happy-playful princess Arcenia has grown to love. Which side of her have you met?

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			✓ Awful jokes. ✓ Spending time with her family. ✓ History. The past is just so fun to learn. ✓ Her hobbies such as the piano, painting and archery. ✓ Very much a tea girl. ✓ Travelling. Being a princess has its perks. ✓ Keeping busy, she can't stand being inactive. ✓ Animals, like cats, dogs and rodents. ✓ Sweet desserts, such as trifles and pudding. ✓ Social work like volunteering. ✓ Romantic movies: the more dramatic it is, the better. ✓ Socialising. Parties are fun!					✗ Erik Nikolai Bel Auster. ✗ As well as the rest of the Traitor family. ✗ Fresh flowers, it's a waste as gifts. ✗ Peanuts. She's got a severe allergy. ✗ The overwhelming pressure that comes from the betrothal. ✗ The taste of alcohol, including wine. ✗ Reality telly, it's far too dramatic ironically enough. ✗ The thought of marrying Erik. ✗ Foxes. Even Royalty aren't exempt from their mess. ✗ Mess (dirty styles and dirty personality, ew.) ✗ Wearing her glasses. Contacts all the way. ✗ Jumpscares. Any sort of loud noise is enough to scare her.

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Biography

Arabelle Almore is the second child and only daughter to the Crown Prince of Arcenia. Thanks to her grandfather's modern belief, Arabelle never lost her third place in the line for the throne upon her younger brother's birth nearly six years after her own. Although the line of succession meant it was highly unlikely for Arabelle herself to sit on the throne one day, Arabelle was still trained to be a good leader.

Her parents, the Crown Prince Arthur and Princess Sofia, were kindhearted, but firm with her when growing up. She was always encouraged to be the best at what she does. From a young age, she displayed talent in arts, particularly playing the piano, recorder and painting. That, combined with her naturally well-mannered and sweet nature, it was near impossible for the young princess to not be loved by her people during public outings.

As an Arcenian, her most notable trait is her incredible pride for her country. When the young princess was taught at the tender age of five about the basic history of her nation, Arabelle's heart broke for her family. To be betrayed, by your aunt and cousin. It was so cruel! Arabelle couldn't imagine her own cousins hurting her in such a way. The story stuck with the child more than any Disney story could, and she grew up fiercely protective of her nation.

Her grandfather, realising Arabelle was growing up much like the other children of Arcenia, tried to convince her to change her mind. He told her of the good days, the stories passed down from his grandfather, and his grandfather before him. Stories of the Great Kingdom of Crevona that nearly dominated the world with its culture and history. Her grandfather even tried to open her heart to forgiveness, as he had done in his childhood. At near seven years old, King James thought the best way for the young princess to realise the Bel Austers weren't the enemy was to bring her along with him to a meeting with the new King of Austerund. There, little Arabelle met the then eight-year-old Erik. Realising he was the Bel Auster from her story, she innocently asked if he was truly a traitor. The question was not received very well after Erik called her father a butt, and Arabelle decided then and there that Erik Nikolai Bel Auster was her Enemy Number One. The two kings had to separate the wrestling children and postpone the meeting for another day.

Then, it came as a surprise that Erik was her betrothed. At first the then nine-year-old protested with all her might. There was no way her grandfather could throw her to the enemy, right? Unfortunately, the princess had been too young and sheltered to know that the two nations were on a brink of war. Tensions along the border and growing displeasure amongst the people had forced the two kings to agree on a marriage prospect to avoid all-out-war.

The marriage would bring about an era of peace between the two warring nations. It would reunite the two, returning the nations to its former glory. As a result of the marriage, crown prince Erik and Princess Arabelle would then be crowned the new King and Queen. The news of this stirred chaos within Arcenia. The people not only had to expect a reunion after near 300 years of independence but the Arcenian line of succession had changed so princess Arabelle would take the role of Queen upon her marriage to the Crown Prince.

Knowing that brought anxiety to Arabelle. Her grandfather had been known to be one of the greatest kings in the country's history, and she was not prepared to take the mantle so quickly. So, she begged her grandfather one last time. She struck a deal, proposing that the wedding be postponed until she was done with her education, with King James ruling until then. Her grandfather accepted, and now Arabelle is on the cusp of completing her dual degree at her country's esteemed college, trying to figure out more ways to postpone her marriage with her worst nightmare.

Betrothed

Erik Nikolai Bel Auster, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Austerund.
And most importantly, her Number One Enemy.

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Other

Bogdana Kadritskaya // a27c89

• Arabelle doesn't mind that her grandfather arranged a husband for her, her problem is with who she has to spend the rest of her life with.
• Although... that doesn't mean Arabelle hasn't been quietly keeping up with what Erik has been up to. While she assumes her sleuthing is a secret, her family is very much amused and aware.
• Her fashion style makes her very popular with the magazines and girls of Arcenia.
• She is known to participate in charities and volunteering in her free time.
• Arabelle is currently working on a double degree in History, and Politics and International Relations at University of Larne.
• She is close with her brothers, although with one brother away on active military duty and the other going through his tough teenage phase, it can get difficult.
• Arabelle often avoids using swear words to maintain her proper, polite persona.
• She has three pets: two hedgehogs called Needle and Cosmo, and a rabbit called Cotton.

Kingdom of Arcenia

One of the most iconic skylines from the capital of Arcenia, Larne.

Kingdom Name

Arcenia, formally known as the Great Kingdom of Crevona.

(Ar-sen-ee-ah)

King and Queen

The current king is King James V and his Queen Margaret. His only son, the Crown Prince Arthur who married Princess Sofia. With Princess Sofia, the couple had three children: Prince James (VI, if he keeps his name upon coronation), Princess Arabelle and Prince Theo. This family is of House Almore.

Kingdom Colors

Blue, Yellow and White

Flag

The flag is to represent the horizon over the seas. The Blue is the ocean and yellow the sky, and the white represents the unknown which Arcenians must strive to explore. This is representing the original maritime history of the country.

Religion

Latest census says that the largest practising religion in Arcenia is Christianity (49.9%), non-religious (20% Agnostic, 10% Athiest) followed by other religions. Modern Arcenia is considered to be multi-faith, however as the Royal Family are considered the Head of the Church, it is generally expected that the reigning king and queen adhere to Christian laws.

What The Kingdom Is Known For

• Arcenia, and in particular, it's capital is considered the global financial centre. With its close proximity to bigger kingdoms and number of trading ports along the capital, merchants were free to trade, which developed the banking centre in the mid 17th century.
• Related, but living costs in the capital are ridiculously high. However, tourists always find that staying in the capital is charming and bright experience, particularly the old pubs and chippy shops on each street.
• Like Austerund, many great artists and authors have hailed from Arcenia, enriching the world with creativity and culture that is still recited to this day.
• Inventor of tea, or so they claim.
• Also home to curries, fish and chips, the "pint" and Yorkshire pudding.
• Some of the kingdom's main exports include cars, gold, aircraft parts as well as alcohol (spirits and liqueurs)
• Home to University of Larne, also considered one of the best universities in the world. The Princess is currently attending this university.
• The weather is known to be a little bit garbage, with rains forecasted nearly every day. What is the sun? Arcenians have never heard of it.
• Some historical landmarks in Larne (the capital city) include a giant Ferris wheel, a giant clock and a few giant buildings. Oh, and plenty of giant castles.
• After Crevona split into two kingdoms, Arcenia's priority was to reinvent itself as a new nation. While Austerund focused on maintaining its traditions, Arcenia began to evolve its culture beyond traditional Crevonan beliefs.
• Arcenia is also known for historically having an incredible navy that is still revered to this day.
• Furthermore, Arcenia's military is well maintained due to the constant tension between the Arcenian and Austerund border. Arcenia practices a policy where all men between the ages of 18 and 25 are required to serve in the military for up to a year. Women are also free to join the military during this period, and they, like the men, would be given benefits such as free higher education and paid medical insurance.

Recent // Relevant Kingdom History

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The Roots of Crevona

Before Arcenia came the Great Kingdom of Crevona, and before that? Well, very little. Crevona was initially just a collection of small, near insignificant duchies that were in constant war amongst each other for land and food. In the early 14th century, the Duchy of Solina, one of the many small duchies within the country began what is now considered the unification of Crevona.

Duke Henry of the Bel Auster dynasty was the key to conquering and unifying the lands under one rule: his. He was considered a strategic genius, capable of never losing any war. Under Duke Henry's rule, the new kingdom of Crevona prospered. Now that there was no competition amongst each other, the people could work together to realise Duke Henry's dream of a Great Kingdom. Upon the union of Crevona, Henry retired the title of Duke in favour of King of Crevona, henceforth becoming King Henry the first.

His success carried through the next few generations, and Crevona was even reinvented when the first Queen, Queen Estelle took the throne in the late 15th century. The hands of Queen Estelle were rumoured to be coated in gold, as under her rule the country began to develop economically, now considered one of the richest Kingdoms of the time. This was done by her encouraging maritime exploration, which pushed the world into the Age of Exploration alongside other nations. Crevona seeked new trading partners and trading routes, which further brought money and success to Crevona's banks.

This era was known as the Golden era, as Crevona made its name in the fields of science, art and technology. However, this era would not last for long, as a century later, tragedy would strike the Bel Auster family and tear the Great Kingdom apart.

Succession War

Princess Leonore, the King's sister, was married off to the neighbouring kingdom's nobility while her younger brother was named the heir. The siblings did not get along, even from childhood. It was noted that Princess Leonore was an ambitious woman that had no desire to play the role expected of women in the mid 17th century. Her brother was an incompetent ruler, raising taxes for the people to fund his lavish tournaments, feasts and parties. The people grew tired of the King, and not even the goodwill of his beloved queen could placate the growing displeasure.

The birth of Princess Amara, the King's only legitimised daughter with the queen was fraught with intrigue and gossip. The superstitious believed the storm during her birth foretold that the princess would bring nothing but misfortune upon the Crevonans. It did not help that the nurses that helped Queen Anne through the birth of her only child told stories of how the babe was disfigured and blue, her mother's own womb trying to kill her during birth. Furthermore, Princess Amara was considered mad for her time, and news of the King announcing his intention to crown the princess as his heir tipped the scales against the family.

Princess Leonore and her son returned to Crevonan court, bringing with them further malicious gossip of witchcraft and terror about the royal family. The sudden and surprising death of Queen Anne was the final straw, however, especially with the King following shortly after due to heartbreak. Before Amara could be crowned queen, her cousin Nikolai brought with him the army from his kingdom, as well as the support of the Crevonan people and managed to oust the heir for a short period, banishing the mad princess to the home estate and crowning himself the King.

The next ten years brought instability, as the crown shifted between Amara and Nikolai multiple times until a treaty proposed by their sons that were sick of war split the kingdom of Crevona into two halves: Arcenia, the kingdom that holds onto the seat that Crevona once held, ruled by Amara's descendants, while Nikolai's descendants would take back the Bel Auster family plot and use it as a seat of power for the new kingdom of Austerund.

The royal house of Bel Auster would be carried on in Austerund, whilst Queen Amara would take her husband's name and birth the future of House Almore.

The Birth of Arcenia

The new House Almore brought an era of prosperity, as the old Bel Auster had. The two kingdoms fought many wars with sword and words. This hatred is maintained even today, as the children of Arcenia are taught of how Princess Leonore betrayed them and began the war that tore the family and kingdom apart. This continues to drive a wedge between the two nations, with each generation the rift growing stronger.

As the country progressed into the modern era, slowly even the laws and monarchy changed with it. With King James V coming into power, he abolished the male primogeniture rule that robbed his dear elder sister of the throne, as well as brought an era of progression with him. His optimistic attitude towards everything, including Austerund brings hope in the people that one day they will live in peace like in the days of Crevona. Even today, King James is regarded as the best monarch since Queen Estelle for his dedication to bettering the country and propelling it into the modern age. Today, Arcenia's strength in the financial world is all due to the efforts of King James.

News of his plans to wed his only granddaughter with the crown prince of Austerund shocked the nation, but nothing compared to the news that followed. King James plans on stepping down upon her wedding, and crown both Prince Erik and Princess Arabelle as the new rulers of a joined Kingdom. The people of Arcenia await with bated breath, as the countdown is soon to begin once Princess Arabelle completes her education at the University of Larne.

TL;DR: Arcenia was originally Crevona, but the succession war in the early 1700s split the country into two new kingdoms: Arcenia and Austerund. Arcenia blames Austerund for the war, and Austerund blames Arcenia. The current King propelled the nation into success despite constant wars between Austerund and Arcenia, but the king was over the growing tension. To fix it, he and the king of Austerund plan on wedding their children and combining the kingdom, ending the near 300 split between the two nations. Some people are thrilled, others (read: James VI) are not.

Other

• After splitting from Austerund, the size of Arcenia is a small but decent (approx.) 60,000 sq miles.
• Boasts a higher population than Austerund, currently sitting at 56 million.
• Although the infamous Bel Auster-Almore family tree starts with King Henry I in the early 14th century after the unification, the Bel Auster family (including most of Almore) still can be traced as far as to the 12th century as they were the head of the minor Duchy of Solina before the union of Crevona.
• The Almore Coat of Arms was altered by Queen Amara to mimic that of the Bel Austers in respect to the original Almore coat of arms. The Almore coat of arms is still used today to represent the royal family.
• Some animals native to Arcenia include the red squirrel, Hedwig, grey seal and fin whales.

Sorry for the essay, got a little too excited. @HaleyTheRandom@ayzrules

When Royalty Collides

Putting down tentative interest. Don’t have a fc or colour claim but I have ideas for an English inspired kingdom.

Palm Beach Royals: Class Reunion

"Oh wow, your daughter looks lovely. When did they get married?" Willow smiled kindly as the portly older woman beside her excitedly held her cell phone too close to Willow's face, showing her a professionally taken picture of a tall man in a well-tailored suit holding onto his beautiful blushing bride, surrounded by their wedding party.

The conversation began after the lady, a sixty-seven-year-old widower named Judy had inquired about Willow's flight nerves after observing her ordering a second whiskey after downing her first fairly quickly. Judy had remarked her deceased husband had also been terrified of flying. Willow did not have the heart to tell her that she wasn't anxious over flying, but was instead dreading the next coming days as she reunites with her past classmates of 2009.

To distract herself from the nearly four-hour flight from Newark International airport to Key West International, Willow humoured the kind lady with her small talk. First, she learned that dear Judy had been over at Newark to take care of her daughter, who had recently given birth to her only grandchild after being married for nearly three years. Judy had been enthusiastic, and Willow's listening ear had only encouraged Judy to share the good news with anyone that would listen. When Judy asked Willow about her husband, pointing at the modest band around her ring finger, Willow covered her hand in shame.

"Ah, I must have forgotten to take it off before leaving the apartment..." Willow laughed, sounding a little hollow. When Judy tilted her head, questioning her silently, Willow hesitantly explained. "I'm divorced. I... Wearing this thing is just a force of habit." To make a point, Willow pulled off the offending jewellery off her hand and slipped it into her purse that was tucked between her foot.

"I'm sorry to hear that, dear." It was clear the glum answer had only served to swallow the happy mood Judy had been in. Willow smiled again as the familiar sound of the seatbelt warning switched on. When she looked around Judy towards the window beside her, Willow noticed that they were preparing for landing. It was a sign from whatever deity above was watching, allowing the brunette to gradually excuse herself from the conversation.

Perhaps this is the reaction Willow should prepare herself for, she thought to herself as she collected her hand luggage from the overhead bin. Although she left Kings Academy with more friends than enemies, she could say with certainty that most of those friendships were now casual acquaintances at most. Perhaps old friends like Alex and Tara wouldn't even recognise her now, given that its been years since she's spoken to either of them. The pit in her stomach grew larger, and she knew it wasn't the whiskey begging to come back out.

Faces flashed in her mind as she absentmindedly waited for her Uber to take her to the hotel. Teddy and Grace came first, the two people she was still in touch with. It was a relief knowing they were also coming, a few friendly faces would help with her developing anxiety. Amanda was the next face she saw, the primary reason why she decided facing her high school demons would be on her agenda this weekend. A couple more faces came too; Allison, Caden, friends of the past that she had nearly forgotten. Even Grayson's face dared to show up in her traitorous mind, reminding Willow that thinking was not her forte. It was pathetic, but part of her hoped that at least he wouldn't show up. She couldn't expect the deity in the sky to supply her with luck twice in a row, but a girl could hope.

Willow chewed on her lower lip as her hand slipped into her purse again, fingers brushing around her cold wedding band before she caught herself again. She chided herself as the Uber pulled up at the resort. It was too late to turn back now. No matter who comes to the reunion, Willow cannot change things now. It was only a three-day affair, what's the worst that could happen?

At least, that is what Willow was telling herself as her stomach churned again upon entering her hotel room after checking in.

Palm Beach Royals: Class Reunion

Willow Nicholson

sorry just trying to space out the table in a more acceptable manner please stop looking Willow May Nicholson No nicknames, Willow is simple enough. 27 Female Heterosexual Divorced Fundraising Manager at Roald Dahl's charity for children The Biltmore 271 West 47th Street New York, NY 10036

• Hair: Mousy-brown/faded blond | Straight-wavy | Mid length hair normally left down or in a ponytail.
• Eyes: Amber-Brown
• Height: 5'5"
• Body Type: Slim, average.
• Clothing Style: Business or casual, depending on the occasion. Lots of blouses, blazers and skirts, as well as fitting jeans and comfortable but appropriate shoes.
• Makeup Wise: Natural. If she's feeling particularly adventurous then red lips will do.
• Scars, Tattoos and/or Piercings: None, only simple earlobe piercings.

The Willow of today is different to the Willow from a year ago, and the Willow most her peers would know from ten years ago. The Willow known by her high school peers was a bright, albeit spoiled girl with the only goal of making people happy. She drifted between groups, maintaining a decent social life while balancing school life and her many hours spent volunteering at all kinds of shelters. She was fun-loving, always up for a craic which oftentimes made her the life of the party. She made plenty of friends at school, however, she knew none of them were truly meaningful. She was aware of some calling her fake, holier than thou and even preachy for telling off her peers for wasting things that could be donated.

College barely changed Willow, if anything it made her more confident in speaking out for the little guy, as well as encourage her to become hard-working for her to make her dream a reality. Meeting Lucas certainly helped her maintain decent grades allowing her to pick up a job in a sector she was most passionate about.

You could say the Willow today has grown more hopeless. With her marriage dissolved, she's thrown herself back into work, allowing herself no time to truly cope with the loss of her husband. She's lost her sense of fun, the trait that most would describe Willow, leaving a woman focusing entirely on her career to cope with her life falling apart.

The earliest memory Willow has is of her father tucking her into bed and reading her the story of Peter Pan. It was not the only time her father read to her, but it was one of the most memorable due to her love for the character. Growing up, Willow and her family were well-off, living in the gated community of Crown Heights. Her sister, who was four years her senior, was her best friend, sharing everything from clothes to toys with little fuss between them. Her doting parents let the girls do anything they wanted, attending to their every desire and need, expecting little in return.

The girl loved her books. Her room was packed to the brim with endless stories with worn pages stored anywhere there was space. When she was nine, her mother gently encouraged her to give away the books she didn't need anymore. The books she hadn't touched in years. Willow protested, because what if she'd need her animal colouring book in the future? Her mother took her to the shelter anyway, trying to show the girl that although she was privileged, not every child had what she did. Perhaps this did well, or perhaps this mentally scarred the girl into becoming a giving freak - either way, Willow could never forget how happy it made her feel watching the kids enjoy her books.

Much of her life from there on out was the same. The girl worked hard and played harder. She made friends in high school, only to lose touch with most at college. Despite her heartbreak in high school, Willow was able to fall for someone else much in the same way she'd done before. It was at college she met Lucas, a budding physiotherapist dreaming of moving to New York City. At first, the two remained good friends, keeping their relationship strictly platonic whilst Lucas was dealing with his toxic on/off girlfriend at the time. However, remaining platonic was difficult once he managed to cut the toxicity out of his life. The two fell hard and fast for each other, much to the joy of their friends around them. The couple moved to NY and within two years they were engaged. Willow thought her life was perfect up until she walked in on her fiancé making out with his ex-girlfriend at their new apartment two months after their engagement. Willow, hopelessly in love with her fiancé, was quick to forgive and forget the incident to keep up her happy life, content with ignoring the growing discomfort in her tummy.

She compromised a lot. Lucas did not want children, so Willow prepared herself for a life with no children to read to like her father had. He didn't like pets, so she didn't adopt that cute elder dog she heard about from her colleague. He wanted to keep in touch with his junkie ex, and Willow let him. Willow was twenty-five when she got married and living her life blissfully before her dream was once again broken. On the same day she lost her grant from the government, she found her husband wrapped around his ex-girlfriend in their marital bed. She left when she heard Lucas tell her he loves her.

Willow moved out the following day, ignoring the missed calls and the messages on Facebook and threw herself into apartment hunting. She got the divorce papers signed the same week she signed the lease to her new apartment. Now, one year later since the incident, Willow has yet to dive back into the dating scene. She's declined invitations to birthday parties, bachelorette parties and baby showers as her friends around her get their happy endings.

• Jacob Nicholson | Mystery-thriller Author | FC: Gary Oldman | 55
• Elaine Jean Nicholson | World renowned Clinical Psychologist | FC: Laura Linney | 53
• Summer Leigh Wright, married to Dr. Noah Wright | Owner of a Bakery | FC: Lea Seydoux | 31
• Lucas Ikeda-Ward, currently with ex Luisa Watson | Physiotherapist | FC: Hideo Muraoka | 29
• Juliet Mary-Anne Nicholson | Studying Engineering at FIT | FC: Florence Clapcott | 18

Sophie Cookson | 9a503d
Yes, Juliet is nine years younger than Willow, and thirteen years younger than Summer. She was an accident, but a happy one.
Willow finally got a dog after her divorce, his name is Bear, thirteen years old and still hella cute.
Is probably going to regret coming to the reunion the most.
Favourite dessert implies I can only pick one, and I cannot do that because I'm a fatass.

Relation Sheet

⚜ Respects || ☯ Neutral || ☮ Friends || ♫ Best Friends || § Tense || ♥ Love Interest || ⚤ Significant Other || ☠ Enemies

♫ ♫

"My bestest friend in the world, she means everything to me. I'm glad to admit I still have her on speed-dial."

Willow and Grace met after Grace was forced by her father to do something, and what better thing to do than to take up a quick role at the local dog shelter for the summer? Of course, the resident charity nut was there to welcome Grace with open arms, and then... the rest is history. She's been there for everything, including when Willow was shutting people out as a result of her husband's cheating.

⚜/☮ ☮/⚜

"Amanda was always the unattainable goal. She was prettier, smarter, everything I couldn't be, but she was also my friend."

☮ ☮

"I didn't know him long enough, but a friend of a [best] friend is a friend of mine."

☮ ☮

"My bridesmaid and next closest friend aside from Grace. Such a pure soul, I always felt like giving her a hug."

☮ ☮

☮ ☮

"Rocky is the only one that could get me to squat for anything other than the chocolate bar at the convenience store. Everyone needs a friend like her in their lives."

Tara, or more affectionately known as Rocky by Willow, is one of the few people Willow is absolutely in awe of. Before they started talking, Willow always thought of Tara as someone that was cool, and getting to know Tara did not disappoint one bit. The two officially met as they were partnered up for PE, the coach thinking that the combination of the athletic goddess and couch potato very amusing. It worked out in the end, with Willow and Tara getting along like a house on flames. Tara inspired Willow to put more effort in her gym class, while Willow treated Tara to typical Willow craic in return (yes, makes everything worth it, doesn't it?). Tara, out of everyone, was the one to find Willow crying in the bathroom during prom, and as Willow pathetically blubbered out her sorrows, she looked up only to find Tara gone. She never intended on Tara to punch Grayson, but a small part of her couldn't help but feel a tiny bit satisfied. Their friendship lasted even after graduation and through college, even scoring Tara an invite to her wedding as part of her personal favourite crew. Unfortunately, it was sometime after her wedding that Tara and Willow lost touch.

☯ ☯

"He was that guy Alex and Grayson used to hang out with right? He was nice from what I remember. I hope he's doing well."

☯ ☯

"Gracie's ex! I... only know him as that unfortunately. He was... cool though, right? Gracie help, what do I say?"

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"Jace dated Amanda so I suppose he is just as perfect as her. Surely Manda would only date the perfect guy."

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"Tessa... I knew of her, but never really got a chance to talk to her. I'm sure she was nice, even if she wasn't cool with Alex."

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"Reina... we weren't friends, but perhaps that could change? I don't recall ever hearing anything bad about her."

♫/§ §/♫

"I regret breaking off our friendship but... I couldn't let what happened between Grayson and I impact his friendship."

Willow doesn't actually remember a time when she and Alexander weren't friends. Throughout high school they were the dynamic duo often the mastermind of the pranks of the week. Anything you can think of, they probably pulled. They also were pulled into the principals office just as often, but thanks to Alex's great grades and Willow's otherwise upstanding contributions, they would often be dismissed with a tired sigh and a detention slip.

So when did that change? It didn't. Willow still often thinks of Alex as her best friend, just like Grace and even Teddy. But she couldn't maintain their friendship once graduation loomed as her fear of getting between the friendship of Grayson and Alex, two of the King's Men grew. Ultimately Willow made the decision for Alex, to keep her head down and focus on her own life, leaving Alex to figure out things on his own. All she hopes is that he and Grayson are still friends.

♥/§ §/♥

"I should have learnt from you. Instead I fell in love with another man that cared more for another than his own wife."

Willow and Grayson were frequent faces at the detention club, meeting sometime before senior year after she and Alexander pulled a particularly funny prank involving a rubber duck and a phone case. Given that there was no way excitable Willow could spend the hour in silence, it was a given she'd start pestering Grayson for conversation and entertainment when the teacher's back was turned. Soon she was falling for him, realising it only when she noticed she laughed a little harder at his jokes, or was willing to get caught for her part in the pranks if it meant she could hang out with Grayson a little more.

One day, Willow made the mistake of talking about her crush with Grace, as any teenaged girl would while dealing with their melodrama. Willow couldn't understand why Grayson never noticed her in the same way she had seen him, but at the same time she knew only she was to blame. Somehow before senior year prom, (hint, thanks Grace) Grayson surprised Willow when he asked her to prom. Delighted, she accepted without thinking twice, throwing herself at dress shopping and limo planning from excitement. Except, her dream night came crashing down when Willow realised who Grayson truly came for. Heartbroken, Willow tearfully slapped him before hiding herself in the toilets where Tara found her and... the rest is history. Willow graduated from Kings Academy pointedly avoiding Grayson like the plague, going as far to avoid Alex as well in order to get over being so humiliated.

^{edit: need to gussy up my relation sheet but got the general order right... I think.}

Palm Beach Royals: Class Reunion

first
no gm posts doesnt count hmph

Willow Nicholson

Full Name

Willow May Nicholson

No nicknames, Willow is simple enough.

Age

27

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Straight

Relationship Status

Divorced

Occupation

Fundraising Manager at Roald Dahl's charity for children

Current Address

The Biltmore 271 West 47th Street New York, NY 10036

Appearance Details

• Hair: Mousy-brown/faded blond | Straight-wavy | Mid length hair normally left down or in a ponytail.
• Eyes: Amber-Brown
• Height: 5'5"
• Body Type: Slim, average.
• Clothing Style: Business or casual, depending on the occasion. Lots of blouses, blazers and skirts, as well as fitting jeans and comfortable but appropriate shoes.
• Makeup Wise: Natural. If she's feeling particularly adventurous then red lips will do.
• Scars, Tattoos and/or Piercings: None, only simple earlobe piercings.

Personality

The Willow of today is different to the Willow from a year ago, and the Willow most her peers would know from ten years ago. The Willow known by her high school peers was a bright, albeit spoiled girl with the only goal of making people happy. She drifted between groups, maintaining a decent social life while balancing school life and her many hours spent volunteering at all kinds of shelters. She was fun-loving, always up for a crack which oftentimes made her the life of the party. She made plenty of friends at school, however, she knew none of them were truly meaningful. She was aware of some calling her fake, holier than thou and even preachy for telling off her peers for wasting things that could be donated.

College barely changed Willow, if anything it made her more confident in speaking out for the little guy, as well as encourage her to become hard-working for her to make her dream a reality. Meeting Lucas certainly helped her maintain decent grades allowing her to pick up a job in a sector she was most passionate about.

You could say the Willow today has grown more hopeless. With her marriage dissolved, she's thrown herself back into work, allowing herself no time to truly cope with the loss of her husband. She's lost her sense of fun, the trait that most would describe Willow, leaving a woman focusing entirely on her career to cope with her life falling apart.

Upbringing Synopsis

The earliest memory Willow has is of her father tucking her into bed and reading her the story of Peter Pan. It was not the only time her father read to her, but it was one of the most memorable due to her love for the character. Growing up, Willow and her family were well-off, living in the gated community of Crown Heights. Her sister, who was four years her senior, was her best friend, sharing everything from clothes to toys with little fuss between them. Her doting parents let the girls do anything they wanted, attending to their every desire and need, expecting little in return.

The girl loved her books. Her room was packed to the brim with endless stories with worn pages stored anywhere there was space. When she was nine, her mother gently encouraged her to give away the books she didn't need anymore. The books she hadn't touched in years. Willow protested, because what if she'd need her animal colouring book in the future? Her mother took her to the shelter anyway, trying to show the girl that although she was privileged, not every child had what she did. Perhaps this did well, or perhaps this mentally scarred the girl into becoming a giving freak - either way, Willow could never forget how happy it made her feel watching the kids enjoy her books.

Much of her life from there on out was the same. The girl worked hard and played harder. She made friends in high school, only to lose touch with most at college. It was at college she met Lucas, a budding physiotherapist dreaming of moving to New York City. At first, the two remained good friends, keeping their relationship strictly platonic whilst Lucas was dealing with his toxic on/off girlfriend at the time. However, remaining platonic was difficult once he managed to cut the toxicity out of his life. The two fell hard and fast for each other, much to the joy of their friends around them. The couple moved to NY and within two years they were engaged. Willow thought her life was perfect up until she walked in on her fiancé making out with his ex-girlfriend at their new apartment two months after their engagement. Willow, hopelessly in love with her fiancé, was quick to forgive and forget the incident to keep up her happy life, content with ignoring the growing discomfort in her tummy.

She compromised a lot. Lucas did not want children, so Willow prepared herself for a life with no children to read to like her father had. He didn't like pets, so she didn't adopt that cute elder dog she heard about from her colleague. He wanted to keep in touch with his junkie ex, and Willow let him. Willow was twenty-five when she got married and living her life blissfully before her dream was once again broken. On the same day she lost her grant from the government, she found her husband wrapped around his ex-girlfriend in their marital bed. She left when she heard Lucas tell her he loves her.

Willow moved out the following day, ignoring the missed calls and the messages on Facebook and threw herself into apartment hunting. She got the divorce papers signed the same week she signed the lease to her new apartment. Now, one year later since the incident, Willow has yet to dive back into the dating scene. She's declined invitations to birthday parties, bachelorette parties and baby showers as her friends around her get their happy endings.

Family

• Elaine Jean Nicholson | FC: Laura Linney | 53
• Johnathan Nicholson | FC: Gary Oldman | 55
• Summer Leigh Wright, married to Dr. Noah Wright | FC: Lea Seydoux | 31
• Juliet Mary-Anne Nicholson | FC: Florence Clapcott | 18

Extras

Sophie Cookson | 9a503d
Yes, Juliet is nine years younger than Willow, and thirteen years younger than Summer. She was an accident, but a happy one.
Willow finally got a dog after her divorce, his name is Bear.
Is probably going to regret coming to the reunion the most.
Favourite dessert implies I can only pick one, and I cannot do that because I'm a fatass.

Palm Beach Royals: Class Reunion

I guess I'm done.

Willow Nicholson

Full Name

Willow May Nicholson

No nicknames, Willow is simple enough.

Age

27

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Straight

Relationship Status

Divorced

Occupation

Fundraising Manager at Roald Dahl's charity for children

Current Address

The Biltmore 271 West 47th Street New York, NY 10036

Appearance Details

• Hair: Mousy-brown/faded blond | Straight-wavy | Mid length hair normally left down or in a ponytail.
• Eyes: Amber-Brown
• Height: 5'5"
• Body Type: Slim, average.
• Clothing Style: Business or casual, depending on the occasion. Lots of blouses, blazers and skirts, as well as fitting jeans and comfortable but appropriate shoes.
• Makeup Wise: Natural. If she's feeling particularly adventurous then red lips will do.
• Scars, Tattoos and/or Piercings: None, only simple earlobe piercings.

Personality

The Willow of today is different to the Willow from a year ago, and the Willow most her peers would know from ten years ago. The Willow known by her high school peers was a bright, albeit spoiled girl with the only goal of making people happy. She drifted between groups, maintaining a decent social life while balancing school life and her many hours spent volunteering at all kinds of shelters. She was fun-loving, always up for a crack which oftentimes made her the life of the party. She made plenty of friends at school, however, she knew none of them were truly meaningful. She was aware of some calling her fake, holier than thou and even preachy for telling off her peers for wasting things that could be donated.

College barely changed Willow, if anything it made her more confident in speaking out for the little guy, as well as encourage her to become hard-working for her to make her dream a reality. Meeting Lucas certainly helped her maintain decent grades allowing her to pick up a job in a sector she was most passionate about.

You could say the Willow today has grown more hopeless. With her marriage dissolved, she's thrown herself back into work, allowing herself no time to truly cope with the loss of her husband. She's lost her sense of fun, the trait that most would describe Willow, leaving a woman focusing entirely on her career to cope with her life falling apart.

Upbringing Synopsis

The earliest memory Willow has is of her father tucking her into bed and reading her the story of Peter Pan. It was not the only time her father read to her, but it was one of the most memorable due to her love for the character. Growing up, Willow and her family were well-off, living in the gated community of Crown Heights. Her sister, who was four years her senior, was her best friend, sharing everything from clothes to toys with little fuss between them. Her doting parents let the girls do anything they wanted, attending to their every desire and need, expecting little in return.

The girl loved her books. Her room was packed to the brim with endless stories with worn pages stored anywhere there was space. When she was nine, her mother gently encouraged her to give away the books she didn't need anymore. The books she hadn't touched in years. Willow protested, because what if she'd need her animal colouring book in the future? Her mother took her to the shelter anyway, trying to show the girl that although she was privileged, not every child had what she did. Perhaps this did well, or perhaps this mentally scarred the girl into becoming a giving freak - either way, Willow could never forget how happy it made her feel watching the kids enjoy her books.

Much of her life from there on out was the same. The girl worked hard and played harder. She made friends in high school, only to lose touch with most at college. It was at college she met Lucas, a budding physiotherapist dreaming of moving to New York City. At first, the two remained good friends, keeping their relationship strictly platonic whilst Lucas was dealing with his toxic on/off girlfriend at the time. However, remaining platonic was difficult once he managed to cut the toxicity out of his life. The two fell hard and fast for each other, much to the joy of their friends around them. The couple moved to NY and within two years they were engaged. Willow thought her life was perfect up until she walked in on her fiancé making out with his ex-girlfriend at their new apartment two months after their engagement. Willow, hopelessly in love with her fiancé, was quick to forgive and forget the incident to keep up her happy life, content with ignoring the growing discomfort in her tummy.

She compromised a lot. Lucas did not want children, so Willow prepared herself for a life with no children to read to like her father had. He didn't like pets, so she didn't adopt that cute elder dog she heard about from her colleague. He wanted to keep in touch with his junkie ex, and Willow let him. Willow was twenty-five when she got married and living her life blissfully before her dream was once again broken. On the same day she lost her grant from the government, she found her husband wrapped around his ex-girlfriend in their marital bed. She left when she heard Lucas tell her he loves her.

Willow moved out the following day, ignoring the missed calls and the messages on Facebook and threw herself into apartment hunting. She got the divorce papers signed the same week she signed the lease to her new apartment. Now, one year later since the incident, Willow has yet to dive back into the dating scene. She's declined invitations to birthday parties, bachelorette parties and baby showers as her friends around her get their happy endings.

Family

• Elaine Jean Nicholson | FC: Laura Linney | 53
• Johnathan Nicholson | FC: Gary Oldman | 55
• Summer Leigh Wright, married to Dr. Noah Wright | FC: Lea Seydoux | 31
• Juliet Mary-Anne Nicholson | FC: Florence Clapcott | 18

Extras

Sophie Cookson | 9a503d
Yes, Juliet is nine years younger than Willow, and thirteen years younger than Summer. She was an accident, but a happy one.
Willow finally got a dog after her divorce, his name is Bear.
Is probably going to regret coming to the reunion the most.
Favourite dessert implies I can only pick one, and I cannot do that because I'm a fatass.

Palm Beach Royals: Class Reunion

👀

edit: might have a concept in mind. reserving sophie cookson but no colour yet

Legends of Carnation Island (SHELVED)

_{aka that weirdo that's talking to herself at the bar}
Nate @Melo and Theo @spooner mentioned

“Hey Blake, how're you doing on this absolutely wonderful evening?” Indie crooned, her head bobbing to the sound of the music playing nearby. Sitting alone at the bar was totally not how Indie thought she wanted the evening to go, but she couldn't help it once the urge kicked in as she noticed a seat by the bar available to everyone at the party. She had her hand carefully holding her phone, angled to show her best assets: her face, body and personality.

Instead of mingling at the VIP tent like anyone would expect the sociable girl to do, Indie was busy entertaining her followers on Instagram live while downing a couple shots. Why not take advantage of being at the great Rachel Ashford's party while you can? She was clearly gaining the attention of Rachel's avid followers, especially those that couldn't attend for whatever reason. Taking advantage of people's FOMO was totally a great idea, because her usual hundred or so viewers had since skyrocketed to over five hundred.

Indie squinted, her eyes catching a comment flying past her screen in the midst of everyone trying to capture her attention. “Where's Natey? No clue. Haven't seen him since the party started.” Indie looked around briefly, perhaps the man was around- nope. Nate was such a frequent guest on Indira's social media that most of her followers had come to expect the duo to be together, much like her first post on the Island implied. “Hey, didja know that Natey helped me get dressed? All this is his creation, baby~” She took a moment to extend her (annoyingly short) arms out to show her audience the full outfit. “Totally had to plug, you can't blame me, looks totally cute right?”

She wore a cropped wrap top, paired with a flattering black skirt and appropriate shoes for a beach party. The top itself was from Nate's charitable project, and as a great friend of his, why not do a bit of modelling? Plus, the cut of the top allowed her to entice a few people into buying her drinks... So, win/win!

“Omigosh, I got a good idea you guys would love. How about I show you the inside of the VIP section? My treat.” Indie winked as she downed the last shot in front of her. After seeing a chorus of encouragement, Indie's plan was set in motion.

First, the bouncer. The line into the VIP tent was long, but it was moving at a quick enough pace for her to continue with the plan. She kept her followers entertained with chit chat, even pulling people around her for some fun to pass the time until Indie's hand was stamped as well. It wasn't long before Indie finally had access to the cool part of the party.

“Look around guys, this is a Rachel Ashford party!” Indie exclaimed, giving her followers a quick look around inside. She was careful not to show too much, nobody wanted a drug scandal now did they? During her little twirl, she noticed a familiar figure at the VIP bar. “Theoooooooo! Say hi to everyone!” She laughed as she quickly snatched the bar seat beside him, waiting a brief moment to make sure he was okay with being recorded before showing his face to her Live. As Lottie's best friend™, there was no way for Theo to escape Indie's antics.