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- Posted: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 15:28:08 +0000
- He would have loved it if Amore had delayed her arrival by just another few minutes. Balian had just the perfect response on his lips, but with her arrival it would have to wait. Around the council they were to be on their best behaviour and he was not going to be called out on his first night. Nevertheless, it appeared as though his words to Raiden had been overheard as the look she shot in his direction when she started talking about furthering their own agenda indicated clearly that she knew. Staring right back, unaffected by the look in her eye, he continued to listen patiently while the rest of the rules were explained and the plans the Council had in place for the rest of the week.
A masquerade was not what he expected when they said they were to have a ball tonight and as much as he would enjoy the anonymity to ask whatever questions he would like of the other Royals seated in the room, he would much prefer if he would have some way of figuring out who was behind the other masks in order to pose the correct questions and play the part he had in mind to the best of his abilities. "Of course, Princess Elora," he said, a corner of his lips twitching up in a smile. Let the others think what they would about that comment. As far as he was concerned they were all in a viper's den at any rate and he would rather be one of the more poisonous snakes in that pit and have a better chance at survival, than be the unfortunate who was thrown in without protection or skill to escape and who made such easy prey. "Come now, Prince Evander, what would be the point of a masquerade if I told everyone my disguise ahead of time?" Raising a brow, he turned the question back on the Orien Prince asking to know what his mask would be. "While assigning everyone else a mask, your sister failed to give one to you. Perhaps you'll choose a puppy or a calf."
Glancing at the food that was placed down in front of him, he realized it was one of the traditional vegetarian dishes from home. As much as Balian saw no harm in eating meat, when around his sister he would bypass it, if only not to cause her any offence. It appeared as though the council had been made aware of this fact as well and he wondered, just how much they knew of the personal quirks of the royals seated at the table. Was there a servant he would be able to bribe for more information? With how much reach the council had, it felt as though he had been presented with the perfect opportunity to gather information on the other kingdoms. Well, there was only one he particularly interested in at the moment. Looking up and seeing the genuine smile spread across Sybil's face only strengthened his resolve. She was always so genuine in whatever she did, and the war, particularly the burned forests was upsetting to her. The war had to end, if only to see the day where she didn't have to be so frightened... but when he did he would make sure he got what he wanted as well.
"I hope so too, Sybil." Balian kept his voice quiet so he wouldn't be overheard. He hoped the pairings were well thought out, and that for the sake of his sister or Elora, whichever was paired with 'Prince' Zheng, the man wasn't abusive. As much as he would like to believe Princess Acacia, he had a feeling Princess Meilin neglected to tell her sister things which would make a lady of Princess Acacia's constitution faint. Speaking of, she didn't look too happy at the moment. As much as he was curious to know the cause of her distress, he didn't want to bring it up so openly. There would be time after dinner to ask if she didn't run off to get changed and ready for the masquerade. "Or at the very least everyone will try to set aside their differences." Though in truth, Balian wasn't that optimistic. The war would end but not at the cost of his personal freedom.
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