They say that chess -- is a lot like war.
Strategy is key -- if you want to win.
So darling,
『♱』T w i s t e d ◦ T r i s t a n 『♱』
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Walking along the barren hall, Tristan cuddled Bianca's little body close to his. His arms seemed to fit so nicely around her, as if her body was made to fit into his. Now, upon these thoughts, the odd 'boyish' thought came up, but Tristan brushed them away, smiling down at her instead, a soft chuckle coming from him as she asked him for a warning next time he decided to pick her up. Shaking his head, Tristan's ears perked happily as he spoke. "There's no point in warning you, that takes all the fun out of it." He laughed again, his melodic little chuckle echoing through the hall. "Besides, I said I was going to have fun, so get used to it."
The smile, however, died off soon after Bianca spoke again. Replacing it with an expressionless face, Tristan gave the best shrug he could as Bianca was still in his arms. She had a point, although, the chance of finding love was already slim enough, but to be married at the same time as you love another... That was rare, right? Frowning a little at himself, the elf prince reached the doors to the common room, lingering outside of them a moment, keeping Bianca in his arms for another few moments as he opened his mouth to speak. "I'd prefer to stay alive.. but there are worse things than death, and I'm quite sure that if we do not accept the marriages, we will witness them." Putting her down gently, Tristan waved a hand in the air as if he was dismissing the idea. "First we have to see who we are wed to. You could get extremely lucky and end up loving him anyway."
Smiling at her softly, Tristan took her arm by the wrist and looped it through his, giving the impression he had escorted her properly the entire way. "I'm sure we'll see soon enough.. but for now, let's eat I'm hungry." With no more ado, the prince stepped towards the doors, pushing the double doors open, surprised to see his sister and both of the oracles present.
Blinking a moment, Tristan smiled brightly at them. "Good afternoon all, I beg your pardon if we are late." Walking with Bianca towards the table, Tristan pulled out a seat for Bianca, waiting for her to sit before pushing the chair in, giving a little stooped bow to the inhabitants of the room. "I'm glad to see we all arrived safely."
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Let's strategize.