|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 6:58 pm
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:10 pm
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:52 pm
|
|
|
|
~~~ Rufus Arthur Rayne ~~~
Rufus, who demanded everyone call him Arthur on pain of death, was pacing.
To cross the room, you had to take fifty steps exactly. Even better, his ancestors were so focused on the Proper Amount that every other direction, including diagonal, was also fifty paces.
Beginning to feel cramped and isolated - he hadn't been allowed outside in the grounds since yesterday morning - Arthur stalked to the window and fought the urge to smash one of the painted panes. Soon, too soon, his butler would bring the news that his Bride had arrived. Then he would put on the 'gorgeous' suit, fit for a Prince, and go meet them at the altar.
I don't even know if I'm to have a husband, a wife or a husband dressed as a wife! Could this day get any worse for me?!
At the sound of the knock, he turned around and glared, arms folding over his chest. "Come."
Twenty. Prince. Next In Line.
Soon-To-Be Wed. Trapped.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 8:04 pm
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 8:27 pm
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 8:50 pm
|
|
|
|
~~~ Rufus Arthur Rayne ~~~
Rufus frowned. The 'mouse' comment was all about the timid nature of the boy - young man? - coupled with the baby face. Though now he mentioned it, he was rather short.
As he listened, he grew slightly incredulous. Surely they wouldn't marry him to someone who had no money, no clothes and no entourage? Someone that couldn't greet him, then retreat to let their servants see to their attire?
Not that I care about money, but I don't know what my 'Bride' looks like, so this could be a test...
"First, I shall address the 'My Little Mousie' comment. That was due to the way you entered this room: all nerves and no spine. Made you appear smaller than you are, and coupled with your facial expression, well, what was I supposed to think?
As to the request for clothing: unless you ran away and ahead of your entourage, I would assume you would want your own perfect dress or suit. I am certain it is custom for the Bride's family - indeed, the Bride herself - to spent countless hours on picking out this dress. Therefore, it confuses me that you would want to accept something of mine.
Unless..."
He paused, scrutinising Meme closely. It was possible that he didn't want the match and was being just as much forced into this as Rufus was. Not flattering, but understandable.
Either way, he would wait for an answer from Meme. An explanation.
Twenty. Prince. Next In Line.
Soon-To-Be Wed. Trapped.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:10 pm
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 3:04 pm
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 5:08 pm
|
|
|
|
~~~ Rufus Arthur Rayne ~~~
Rufus shook his head, opened his mouth - and shut it as his butler came into the room.
"Kuro, this is my intended, Meme. He has no bridal wear, as he insisted that he not be forced into marriage with me. I doubt he will change his mind, so I shall head to the altar to wait - what is that?"
A squeaking sound was echoing throughout the palace, out in the corridor and getting closer. He stared at the door.
Twenty. Prince. Next In Line.
Soon-To-Be Wed. Trapped.
♫♪♫♪♫ Akito Nakamura ♪♫♪♫♪
"Master Pear! Master Pear!" Akito skidded to a halt outside of the open door. "Don't get married without me there to play! You said I could!"
The words were childish, but the young man who said them was not. He knew Meme from being a messenger who was later told the roads were too dangerous, so he became a stablehand - one who knew how to play a violin. A princess from the land of Rufus' father had taken pity on him, handing it over when she'd decided it was useless to her. Ever since, that violin was attatched to his back in it's case.
Now he waited, flashing an engaging smile at Rufus and Kuro - he needed to charm them so they would agree to let him stay at Meme's side. He bowed. "I am Akito Nakamura..."
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 5:52 pm
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|