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[undermyheels]

A) You happen to see a young female shopping around the street you're in. She sure looks like royalty from the way she's dressed. What could she be doing here? What could she possible want here that she couldn't obtain somewhere else.

B) THIS IS A COURT SITUATION. What if suddenly Alexia landed herself in Court and she definitely looks like another person already there....SPOOKY RIGHT? Use this for first meetings, event challenges, the doing of objectives. Anything goes for this as long as it's set in Court.

C) CHOOSE YOUR OWN. Do whatever you want to do. Y/Y/MFY?

Comments

[inlivingprincess]

You always underestimate the town, but at least you're not dressed up as a guy this time.

What else do you want to look at?

[undermyheels]

I thought ahead this time. Had I gone dressed up as a guy I surely would have risked being reprimanded more harshly when we return to the palace, or much worse out here.

[ She already expects a good earful from Guy. So she will enjoy her time out with Albert! Which by the way she's taking his hand and tugging him to another street seller. ]

Nothing specific, I just happened to be curious of what was around.

[inlivingprincess]

[Albert doesn't complain, instead going along in whichever direction Alexia leads them.]

Nothing here is going to match the quality you've been raised with.

[undermyheels]

[ She leads them around pretty much everywhere, she's seemingly content with just strolling around. ]

That is true, but the things sold at these stands are someone's craft, yes? It's intriguing to me. [ Alexia always did have a small desire to learn about these sorts of things. Gaining the knowledge herself just proved to be easier. All of these things would aid her in becoming a stronger person. ]

[inlivingprincess]

[ He looks around himself with a new light curiosity at everything, but is more interested in making sure no one suspicious is following them. ]

I didn't know you had an interest in this as well.

[undermyheels]

[ She doesn't want to think anyone would follow them around. But she knows that she could be wrong. ]

It's a desire to learn is all. [ Unspoken is "The desire to grow stronger". In any case, they are heading in the direction of the palace. ]

[inlivingprincess]

[ Understands the meaning right away. ]

Mm. A lot of merchants arrive from the sea, that's what most of the craft sold in this area come from.

[undermyheels]

They must make a decent earning if they sell this kind of stuff.

[ She gives him a puzzled look. She questions him after that. ] Did you ever buy from the merchants?

[inlivingprincess]

No way. We were awfully poor, but one of my hobbies was to sneak around at the ports and get glimpses of their cargoes.

[undermyheels]

[ She heads over to another stand. Looking around, maybe she's looking for something specific now. Who knows what she's thinking. ]

Yet you can have everything you ever wanted now, it must still be a huge change.

[inlivingprincess]

[ That makes Albert look very thoughtful. Alexia met Martha after all, so she should know or have an idea of the kind of life he had before. ]

In more ways than one, but I don't mind most of it.

[undermyheels]

[ She's browsing, and when she finally finds something she speaks to the merchant. Alexia knows his language well- AND ALBERT WOULD TOO IF HE STUDIED A LOT.

Finally she picks up a haircomb and slides it into Albert's hair.

She takes his hand after that. ]

I used to think that you would resent me after everything I've put you through. [ And for hurting Theo way back when. Not that she actually meant to do that. ]

[inlivingprincess]

[ Albert is taken aback, since he started to live in the palace with Alexia he's received a lot of things he never thought he would ever have, but this feels different and special. He squeezes her hand. ]

Mm, thanks. I used to feel that way, but you made me change my mind.

[undermyheels]

[ It is different. More personal. She feels like things like this are between the two of them and thus hold more meaning. ]

Did I? [ She sounds curious, wondering how in the world she did such a thing. Albert has done equally as much for her, making her smile and helping her to see the other side of things. She could be a domineering lady at times, but such is the way when you have to learn how to rule a country.

She feels as if a lot of her softness is caused by Albert. ]

[inlivingprincess]

[ Squeezes that hand again, tugging her to swirl around and never looks away from her. ]

Of course you did. You're a strong person that tries to carry a heavy weight all by yourself, you inspired me.

[undermyheels]

[ She swirls around with him. They're both happy right now, so what do they have to worry about? ]

You told me not to shoulder the burden, Albert. But you know I can't help that. So instead it inspired you? [ As silly as it sounds, she understands. ]

[inlivingprincess]

[stops, reaching for her other hand.]

Two people can shoulder the burden a lot better, don't you think?

[undermyheels]

[ she puzzles a little, gripping his other hand as well. ]

I wouldn't want you to deal with what I deal with.

[inlivingprincess]

One way or another, I'm already involved.

[undermyheels]

[ She gives Albert's hands another squeeze. ]

Then I guess it can't be helped.

[inlivingprincess]

[squeezes back.]

It’s not something meant to carry on your own.

[undermyheels]

It has been the duty of the Queens for many years. I could have never imagined being blessed in such a manner as this.

[ She looks unsure, but it's genuine what left her mouth. Albert allows her to have this side of her and that makes her happy. ]

[inlivingprincess]

[Albert is squeezing her hands again, completely sure on what he’s saying.]

I don’t know enough about it yet, but a queen needs support.

[undermyheels]

You will learn about it.

[ She tugs him closer. Bringing their hands in front of them. ] You have done so much for me Albert.