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 Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 6:52 pm
~~~ Rufus Arthur Rayne ~~~
 Rufus smirked. "Who said we'd do nothing?" He started tickling Meme experimentally. "I think I can find your most ticklish spot!" He murmured.
Unfortunately, a knock sounded on the door. Rufus kissed Meme's cheek and went to answer it. "Thank you!" He accepted a tray filled with his favourite foods and others that were great for an ill stomach. "We have food!"
Twenty.
Prince.
Next In Line.
Soon-To-Be Wed.
Trapped.
"Sleep... Kuro..." He mumbled, smiling.
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Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 7:04 pm
** Meme Pear **
Meme started to giggle at the tickling, wigging in his attempt to get away from the cunning hands that found his sensitive areas. He was somewhat relieved to hear a knock at the door. "Good, I'm glad Cook remembered the food."
}{ Kuro Suji }{
Kuro gave a soft sigh and left the room, letting Akito sleep off what little healing he his body has left.
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Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 7:31 pm
~~~ Rufus Arthur Rayne ~~~
Rufus presented the tray to Meme, offering him a choice first. "My man?" He smiled at being able to say it, sitting beside him.
Twenty.
Prince.
Next In Line.
Soon-To-Be Wed.
Trapped.
Troy and Helena had arrived in a carriage an hour and a half after the others - they'd needed to finish their sparring match - and now they made their way to separate rooms.
Troy watched her go, sighing heavily before changing directions and going to find Kuro. When he did, he waved at him.
"We have a problem: some members of the Media are starting to gather outside. They can't be allowed to get a picture of King Rufus and Meme together..."
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Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 7:46 pm
** Meme Pear **
Meme smiled and started to nibble on one of the rolls to start off with. He would eat more later but for now this was enough. "Thank you." he said softly, glad that he had someone who could take such good care of him.
}{ Kuro Suji }{
Kuro was ambushed almost as soon as Akito's door closed. He placed his index finger against his lips when Troy approached him, indicating to him that he needed to lower his voice though that action quickly left the building when he heard what Troy had to say. Damn....it seems the announcement would have to come sooner than planned. If you follow me, I'm sure Rufus would appreciate having a bodyguard just in case." He said softly, already making his way for Rufus' door, knocking softly before entering. "Rufus....I'm sorry for barging in, but the press cannot wait. They are already gathering outside."
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Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 5:02 pm
~~~ Rufus Arthur Rayne ~~~
Rufus was about to respond to Meme when Kuro knocked at the door. He put down the food and went to Kuro's side. "No. It's the middle of the night. No way in hell are they getting into my home at this time. Troy, get the Captain of the guard to capture anyone stupid enough to intrude on my land! We'll blindfold them and take them for an 'interview' in the main room. No harm will come to them, but we'll make it clear my privacy is essential."
Rufus turned to Meme. "Please wait here. I don't want anyone to get a photo of you - of anyone, really, since we're a strange family as far as the press would be concerned. I'll be back to rest soon, I promise."
He left, indicating that Kuro should follow him.
Twenty.
Prince.
Next In Line.
Soon-To-Be Wed.
Trapped.
Troy went to find the Captain, knowing Rufus' plan might have repercussions... but then the Media did need to know there were boundaries.
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Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 5:13 pm
Haru, the captain of the guard, was already setting up a barricade along the fence in the front of the castle. Being built into the mountainside made it somewhat easy to keep out intruders. He saw Troy and placed a hand on his shoulder. "I need you at the front gates. Whatever happens, nobody is to come inside. Do whatever you have to but don't hurt anyone." he said sternly.** Meme Pear **
Meme stood as soon as the door opened and became concerned about Rufus, but there wasn't any room for him to protest as Rufus quickly left the room.
}{ Kuro Suji }{
Kuro walked with Rufus down the hall. "We can't allow any of them inside, even for an interview. If they find the slightest thing wrong in this place the rumors will spread faster than a wildfire."
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Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 5:49 pm
~~~ Rufus Arthur Rayne ~~~
Rufus sighed. "But if we don't make it clear... unless I go to the balcony and speak from there?"
Twenty.
Prince.
Next In Line.
Soon-To-Be Wed.
Trapped. Helena nodded to Troy, surprised he didn't notice that she was hiding something - well, a couple of 'someone's'. He was more distracted than usual... but still gorgeous. And mine. She shivered, smiling. Then she noticed a tugging on her sleeve and smiled in a motherly fashion.
"Well done, you were really quiet! Now, let's find Meme, hmm?" she murmured, leading them into the palace.
They weren't seen by anyone as they arrived at Rufus' bedroom door. Helena knocked, blocking any passer-by's view of the children by standing directly behind them.
Troy nodded, following orders. He spotted something small, moving beside the stables. He confronted them and found... "Helena." He scowled at her. "You're a Princess, you have to get inside - and no-one can see you! What if- nevermind, just go inside, quickly!"
Luckliy no-one was around, so he trusted Helena's fighting skills. He didn't notice the two smaller shadows that followed her.
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Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 6:25 pm
** Meme Pear **
Meme heard a knock at the door and wasn't sure if he should open it. After a minute or two Meme opened the door and smiled when she saw Helena. "Is something wrong?" he asked, noticing the children next to her.
}{ Kuro Suji }{
Kuro had to stop walking for a minute to answer Rufus. "I think it would be best to make the announcement from the balcony. I know it's the middle of the night but we can't risk anyone spreading rumors. They need guidance." he said softly, though he spoke with a sense of regret as he knew the boy was very tired.
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Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 6:56 pm
~~~ Rufus Arthur Rayne ~~~
Rufus nodded. "I'll need help getting dressed into the 'Royal Robes'. It won't look good if I'm in my dirty clothes. The tailor made some for me and I left them in the spare room - uh, the one where you put Akito..." He winced, realising they wouldn't want to wake Akito. "Or there could be something to be said for showing up in clothes like this, such as 'no, I won't bend to your every whim!'"
Twenty.
Prince.
Next In Line.
Soon-To-Be Wed.
Trapped. Helena frowned. "You don't remember-"
The children interrupted her, jumping at Meme to hug him. "Cousin Meme!" Akito's brothers hugged him, relieved to see someone they recognised. Lady Helena had been a friendly face, but Akito hadn't come home and they were worried about him.
"They said they were 2 of Akito's brothers - the youngest had to stay home - and they wanted to see him. Do you know them? They were so worried I gave Julian and Liam the benefit of the doubt, but if you don't know them..." she shrugged helplessly as the kids' eyes started watering.
"Meme, how's Akito?" Julian, the eldest, piped up.
(( ^ I'll have to check how many siblings Akito has, but I thought this could be a nice prelude... and make it so, technically, Meme is sneaking people into the castle. razz ))
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Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 7:34 pm
** Meme Pear **
Meme was almost knocked over by the two children and laughed at their excitement. "Hey you guys! I didn't recognize you guys, you've both grown so much!" he said happily, allowing everyone inside. "Are you guys here to see Akito?"
}{ Kuro Suji }{
Kuro shook his head. "The Royal Robes are to be worn by the King and Queen and only at ceremonies. You might remember that in the classes you took as a boy." Kuro didn't want to be heartless and point out so blatantly that Rufus skipped his classes which would be the result of his ignorance now. "Dress in a formal suit. I will change as well and meet you on the balcony. I'll try to settle the crowd until you arrive."
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Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 7:51 pm
~~~ Rufus Arthur Rayne ~~~
Rufus sighed. "I meant Princely robes, but a suit's fine with me." He headed for his room, realised he would fall asleep if he so much as saw his bed and sighed. He turned around and went to the spare room beside Akito's, quiet as he looked through the closet in there.
Twenty.
Prince.
Next In Line.
Soon-To-Be Wed.
Trapped. Julian nodded. "We did. Where is he? Is he alright? He should've been back days ago, but w-we haven't heard anything." He tried to keep his tears inside, concentrating on being 'Grown Up' for Akito and Liam.
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Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 8:10 pm
** Meme Pear **
Meme gave a little smile. "Akito's fine. He's resting right now so you can't see him just yet. You will be able to in the morning though. Would you like to sleep over?" He didn't want to tell the kids what Akito had been through, it would have been too much for their ears.
}{ Kuro Suji }{
Kuro changed and exited to the balcony to quiet the crowd, informing them that the Prince would make his appearance soon but it did little to quiet the crowd. He could hear shouts of rumors they had heard, questions they had, and insecurities they were expressing.
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Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2014 7:44 pm
~~~ Rufus Arthur Rayne ~~~
Rufus changed and left to go to the balcony. He noted that several members of the press, a couple of villagers and even a bishop were waiting for him. He groaned inwardly, moving up to Kuro and thanking him with an incline of his head.
He held up his hands, ready to start fielding the questions:
"Where is King Alaric?"
"I heard there was a funeral for the King - if so, will you be a worthy successor?"
"Is it true you're living in sin with Princess Helena, daughter of King Lionel?"
"Are you already married - and to whom? Rumours abound that you married weeks ago - to some boy!"
Rufus cleared his throat and made a 'silence' slicing motion with his hand. "In case it has escaped your attention, we are stood here in the late hours of the night. Therefore, I shall make several statements that I trust will appease your curiousity until tomorrow morning at 9am.
First, my father, Your King, died yesterday of a fatal heart attack. I was taking the time to grieve and sort out a couple of Fairs of Estate before making the announcement. This announcement would have taken place tomorrow at 10am.
Second, Princess Helena is a guest at the Palace. She has a separate room and we are getting to know one another.
I am not already married.
All other questions may wait until the morrow.
I state, here and now, anyone unauthorised trying to gain access to the palace between now and that time shall be imprisoned until 9.30am, by which point the interview shall be over. Privacy is important to you all, and so I see no reason why I cannot be granted the same courtesy. All photographs are to have a date and time stamp, or else the images produced shall have to be erased."
Twenty.
Prince.
Next In Line.
Soon-To-Be Wed.
Trapped. Julian thought about it for a moment, then shook his head as Liam's face lit up. "Meme, we can't. I have to go home to make sure everyone is alright." he ignored Liam's whine and straightened his shoulders. "May we return tomorrow?"
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Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2014 8:06 pm
** Meme Pear **
Meme gave a sad smile and nodded. "Of course you can come back tomorrow. But you should wait to go home for a few more minutes, I just want to make sure Rufus knows you'll be coming back so he can inform the guards. There's a lot of commotion outside."
}{ Kuro Suji }{
Kuro stood by Rufus' side as he made his announcement. The villagers seemed to be somewhat at ease with what was said. They were mostly trying to digest the fact that their King was dead. At least none of them were rioting or creating more rumors than necessary. A few of the villagers even left as they were content with Rufus' announcement.
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Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2014 8:14 pm
~~~ Rufus Arthur Rayne ~~~
Rufus nodded to the crowd. "I shall see you at 9am tomorrow morning. I wish you all a safe journey home."
He turned away, walking normally until he reached the centre of the room, when he froze, hand held against his chest. "Oh crap..."
Twenty.
Prince.
Next In Line.
Soon-To-Be Wed.
Trapped. Julian nodded. "Thank you, Meme. We will wait."
Liam, younger and less guarded, tugged on Meme's shirt. "Are you really married to the Prince?"
Helena stifled a laugh at the directness of the question as Julian tried to shush his brother and apologise.
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