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    Butterflies fluttered in the femme's stomach and as she glanced in the full length mirror she knew that she was stalling. Her mother had arrived to discuss the prospects of her betrothal to Caliban. Out of the many girls that had arrived at the castle she had been the last. It hadn't been out of love that he chose her. The feminine didn't even know if they were to that point. It had started out as some mutual agreement and then turned into friendliness.


    The whole thing confused her and the last thing she wanted was for their parents to decide on the pace of the events and the wedding. She didn't even want to think about marriage at this point, only getting to know Caliban better which she had but there wasn't enough time. For all she knew their parents could decide that they needed to produce heirs in the next year. Someone stop me. The fae pushed all of her worries back into the abysses of her mind and took one last glance at her reflection before exiting her chambers.


    [I was thinking they could meet up and then start to discuss the alliance between their countries, the betrothal, etc. with their families? And did I start this off right? cx]


    EDIT: I just copied and pasted my old post for now. I'll probably change the fancypost up and should I alter the post a little bit or is it good the way it is?


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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px; font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: justify; font-size: 9pt; width: 480px;]no, it's perfect!
    so we were at the part where their parents and them are discussing alliances and then he proposes to her, right? [/fancypost]

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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px; width: 400px; font-family: baskerville old face; font-size: 23px; color: white; letter-spacing: 1.0px; margin-bottom:-28px;]CALIBAN M.[/fancypost][fancypost borderwidth=0px; width: 400px; height: auto][fancypost borderwidth=0; borderwidth: 0px; float: left; height: 113px; width: 108px; margin-right: 12px; margin-left: 0pt; margin-top: 27px; background:url(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tum…c09uPo2F1rtmlvfo6_250.gif); background-position: center;][/fancypost][justify][size=8][color=#BEBEBE][font=georgia]Caliban paced around the room, his fingers pressed to his temples. The prince eventually set himself on his bed, but he continued to bite the insides of his cheeks. The young man had been in a similar state for the past three days, and it had all started when his parents began to discuss the alliance.


    He didn't understand why he was so anxious. Perhaps it was because he was coming to a realization. This week, and possibly next week, were his last days of silence and peace. He would marry Anastasia, then everything would be dropped into his hands like a heap of bricks.


    He was looking forward to his marriage, however -- Anastasia was a nice girl, and he had grown to be quite fond of her. She was intelligent, and she would help him rule. It would make his job easier, and..yes, this didn't seem so bad after all.


    A light smile creased over Caliban's lips. He rose to his feet, finally at ease. Their parents would discuss the alliance, the prince would propose to Anastasia, and all would be fine. ---


    The sight of her turned his faint, almost non-existent smile into a toothy grin. "Are you ready, Ana..oh, um, is it alright if I call you that?" He rubbed the back of his neck. "Our parents said that it would only take a moment."


    /sorry this is so late!
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    The post was edited 1 time, last by sultan (depressed) ().

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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px; width:450px][justify][sub][color=black][font=georgia][size=8]As the brunette heard his voice, she turned around to face him. At the sight of his smile one made its way onto her lips. "Ready as I'll ever be and it's fine." She wondered if she could confide in him on how she felt about the whole matter. Perhaps it would be better to get his opinion first. A small laugh escaped her throat. "It's strange to think that our future is being decided at this very moment. I honestly don't know how to feel about this."


    She paused before speaking once more. "How do you really feel about this? It can't be easy for you to marry someone you've barely known and then have the crown handed over to."


    [No worries! Sorry for the crappy muse. It will get better after finals haha.]
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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px; width: 400px; font-family: baskerville old face; font-size: 23px; color: black; letter-spacing: 1.0px; margin-bottom:-28px;]CALIBAN M.[/fancypost][fancypost borderwidth=0px; width: 400px; height: auto][fancypost borderwidth=0; borderwidth: 0px; float: left; height: 113px; width: 108px; margin-right: 12px; margin-left: 0pt; margin-top: 27px; background:url(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tum…c09uPo2F1rtmlvfo6_250.gif); background-position: center;][/fancypost][justify][size=8][color=#BEBEBE][font=georgia]Caliban blinked, and after a few moments, his dimpled grin faded completely. He inhaled as if to speak, but chose to discard his words. Did she want reassurance, or did she want the truth? Lying would makes things easier, but probably not in the long term. But he still didn't want to be honest, as he didn't want to ruin her good impression of him.


    Ana would probably understand at some point, so he reluctantly settled on the latter. "I'm scared. Well, much more than that, actually.." He clasped his hands behind his head. "I'm terrified. I've never been in this situation before, so I don't know what to expect." His father chose to lecture him about the matter a few months ago, and the only thing that he could recall was his boredom.


    "But it'll be fine, I think." Caliban tried to smile but couldn't. "..We'll wait and see, I guess." He stood rigid for a few moments, his eyes fixed on the floor. "Well, no time to waste. Let's go."


    /winter break!!
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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px; width:450px][justify][sub][color=black][font=georgia][size=8]The femme wanted to reassure him and say that they could get through this together but did she believe that? No. "As am I. I've been prepped for this my whole life but none of that really matters now. I doubt that anyone before us was ready either and if they said they were then they were quite skilled at lying. We shouldn't worry about the future, we'll just take it as it goes." As he said they should go, the brunette felt her stomach drop. The things she didn't want to address would be talked about and decided.


    She nodded and walked with him to the room. It was used to strategize for war but an alliance was close enough so it felt that this room was fitting for the decision. As they walked in, Ana's mother smiled at them warmly. "You're just in time." She gestured for them to sit down in the two empty chairs. Ana's coffee pools searched the face of the king but she found nothing. "You two will be wed in two weeks at the most and then then the coronation will take place not a month after that," the king finished off. "Maybe if we're lucky by that time will have a little prince or princess coming along, eh?"


    Ana felt her face turn a shade of blush pink at first which deepened to a scarlet. She glanced at Caliban, wondering what he was thinking. She didn't know whether she should laugh or cry about all of this. Maybe a little bit of both.


    [Same here! I'm so happy. I slept until 3 this morning. cx]
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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px; width: 400px; font-family: baskerville old face; font-size: 23px; color: black; letter-spacing: 1.0px; margin-bottom:-28px;]CALIBAN M.[/fancypost][fancypost borderwidth=0px; width: 400px; height: auto][fancypost borderwidth=0; borderwidth: 0px; float: left; height: 113px; width: 108px; margin-right: 12px; margin-left: 0pt; margin-top: 27px; background:url(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tum…c09uPo2F1rtmlvfo6_250.gif); background-position: center;][/fancypost][justify][size=8][color=#BEBEBE][font=georgia]Caliban ground his lip and briefly glanced behind him. "Yeah, um..yeah." He nodded awkwardly, side-glancing at Ana. He had never been in this room before. The prince had always remembered eavesdropping on conversations through holes in the door, but his father would never let him in.


    So perhaps he should be excited, but every passing minute made him more uneasy. His hands fiddled with the hem of his coat, and beads of sweat gathered on his brow. The only thing he wanted to was run away, not to discuss matters that would only be resolved in a century.


    But after a few moments, Caliban cleared his throat and adjusted his seat. This visit would lead to another, and another, and another, so he should try to get used to this environment as soon as possible. "Is there anything else that needs to be discussed? The alliance will be sealed, correct?"
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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px; text-align: justify; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; width: 400px;]that's fine. cx sorry this is so late!


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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px; width:450px][justify][sub][color=black][font=georgia][size=8]"That is correct and that is all," the king confirmed. "If there is anything you wish to discuss we may further this conversation. If not then I suggest you get to know each other even more. The wedding will come before you know it." Ana nodded, but she barely heard his words. Her mind was swirling with thoughts about the future. She was terrified in some respects, especially after this talk. "I need some fresh air, I'll be out in the gardens," the femme announced before standing up.


    She almost felt faint for a moment and her hand snaked out and grabbed the arm of the chair. She gave Caliban a weak smile in an attempt to make it look as if she was alright. She exited and tried to look poised. The facade fell almost as soon as she walked out of the door. She began to pick up her pace and didn't stop until she reached the gardens. Once she was there, her coffee pools barely took in the flowers that were in full bloom at this time. She sat down on a marble bench and folded her hands in her lap.


    The princess wanted to regain her composure and sort through the riptide of thoughts that flowed through her mind before she talked to Caliban. By the time he would find her, if he did, she would be ready. She hoped she would be at least.


    [Happy New Year and sorry this is late, hun. I've been super inactive bc the holidays but now that school has started again I'll actually become more active. c:]
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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px; text-align: justify; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; width: 400px;]sorry! i was really busy all week ^^'
    is it alright if i reply to this tomorrow?[/fancypost]

    [fancypost borderwidth=0px; width: 400px; font-family: baskerville old face; font-size: 23px; color: white; letter-spacing: 1.0px; margin-bottom:-28px;]CALIBAN M.[/fancypost][fancypost borderwidth=0px; width: 400px; height: auto][fancypost borderwidth=0; borderwidth: 0px; float: left; height: 113px; width: 108px; margin-right: 12px; margin-left: 0pt; margin-top: 27px; background:url(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tum…c09uPo2F1rtmlvfo6_250.gif); background-position: center;][/fancypost][justify][size=8][color=#BEBEBE][font=georgia]Caliban returned her weary gaze. "I uh..I'll be in my room." He began to push himself out of his chair, but lingered for a few moments before he finally left the room.


    I'm going to do this. I..oh, god, this won't go well. Is she even in the gardens? He hastily stuffed a black box into his pocket. When he was sure that no one was around, the prince took off in her direction. ---


    "Ana? Are you--oh, there you are. I was wondering if you'd actually be here." There's no rush, don't worry. "Mind if I..um?" Caliban gestured to the empty seat next to her.


    /sorry this is so short! </3
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    Ana glanced up to see the prince at her side. "No, not at all," she responded and patted the seat next to her. The masculine seemed more nervous than usual and she wondered why. After she had left was there something else they discussed? What if they found her unfit to rule by his side? Possibilities swarmed in the fae's head. Her cocoa optics searched his face. He seemed almost distraught to her.


    "Is everything alright," she inquired. She cautiously took his hand in hers. It felt reassuring and a bit of the tension she was carrying left her.


    [No problem mine is short too. c:]
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