wedding with steel (IC Thread - closed)

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

the servant return the message to Akihiro. He smiled and nodded to Hilde. His nod was an answer to her ideas later. The prince hated all the ceremony he would have to endure until he could touch her and speak with Hilde.

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Celanor nodded at the king's words. "Well this be a first for the Steel Elves, They are a more conservative branch of Elf. Almost as conservative as my people." Celanor spoke the truth, but he was smart to use the conservative instead of Elf supremacist. Celanor didn't want to ruin the mood of the party with political and social realities. The only reason that the Teno agree to the marriage was to seal and alliance. And the to indulge in his son youthful fancies. Celanor was quite sure the Teno was thinking that all he had to do was wait till a hundred year had pass. Then they could get there son a proper Elven wife. Any children produce by the marriage would be declare ineligible for the throne any way. It was a harsh reality, but that was the case of this Elf tribe. Humans where a lesser race. They live short lives and where destructive to nature. It was a value shared by his own people he though with some sorrow when he looked at Eli. Celanor would never tell the king the truth.

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Amara held Viola hand. "So you think your family will give us any trouble here?" She was surprised there was no priest or Leman noble swarming all over them.

Hilde shifted a bit in her seat, she was truly impatient now. She want to thank the Prince personally and not trough a messenger.
Thankfully the bear was vanishing on rapid pace but not soon enough for her...

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The kings face hardened. " You don't need to put me into cushions. I'm far to long into the diplomat business for it and I'm well aware that the only reason this marriage is manageable for the Elves is because the Crownprince is true in love so he wouldn't accept anyone else for around 100 years, also we have something the Teno wants and this is the cheapest way to get it. Don't take us as a fool prince, I know exactly what the Sun Elves, the Steel Elves and to an extinct the Grey Elves and the Drow thinks about us and we will prove to them soon enough that they make a capital error should this be necessary. Of course should she mention that to the Sha Coronel I never said that.
I appreciate that you try to save the good mood in the wedding but we had the same problems during the last months and we will get accustomed to it within the next decades and so will the elves or they would be greater fools then I thought. So don't think you need to put us into cushions. We will help your Empire the best we can but not when we are threaded like little children who are not ready for the truth.
I have nothing against you or elves in general so let's drop this topic for the rest of the wedding yes ?" He waited for a reaction, hoping that he didn't make a mistake right now...

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Viola laughed. " Oh don't worry, they were punished for what they did the last time and we are now under the protection from the crown and from the protocol. Even my family will not try anything here, not in public anyways." However she could discover the hateful looks of her family in the distance...

[The Elven Imperium]

Hilde shifted a bit in her seat, she was truly impatient now. She want to thank the Prince personally and not trough a messenger.
Thankfully the bear was vanishing on rapid pace but not soon enough for her...

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The kings face hardened. " You don't need to put me into cushions. I'm far to long into the diplomat business for it and I'm well aware that the only reason this marriage is manageable for the Elves is because the Crownprince is true in love so he wouldn't accept anyone else for around 100 years, also we have something the Teno wants and this is the cheapest way to get it. Don't take us as a fool prince, I know exactly what the Sun Elves, the Steel Elves and to an extinct the Grey Elves and the Drow thinks about us and we will prove to them soon enough that they make a capital error should this be necessary. Of course should she mention that to the Sha Coronel I never said that.
I appreciate that you try to save the good mood in the wedding but we had the same problems during the last months and we will get accustomed to it within the next decades and so will the elves or they would be greater fools then I thought. So don't think you need to put us into cushions. We will help your Empire the best we can but not when we are threaded like little children who are not ready for the truth.
I have nothing against you or elves in general so let's drop this topic for the rest of the wedding yes ?" He waited for a reaction, hoping that he didn't make a mistake right now...

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Viola laughed. " Oh don't worry, they were punished for what they did the last time and we are now under the protection from the crown and from the protocol. Even my family will not try anything here, not in public anyways." However she could discover the hateful looks of her family in the distance...

The prince smiled and quietly casted a spell. In a moment Hilde could hear his voice. Hilde my love. Can you hear me. I casted a mind speak spell. It will let us speak while we wait though this boring ceremony. He thought to her with a smile. Hopefully the spell worked.

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Celanor nodded. "Very well you majesty. I will try to coddle you anymore." He turn back and let the ceremony run it's course.

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Amara smiled and held Viola hand tenderly. "Well did you tell your mother that she would be a grandmother soon? Actually three times over. If not Can I?" Amara said with a wicked smile.

[Constaniana]

Prince Maximus and Princess Elizbia began politely eating their mutton chop when it was served to them, while Sir Talabast chomped into a thick, hearty pork chop. Princess Elizbia wished that Sir Talabast could slow down a tad, but like most Swords of the Empire and a majority of Constannian men the man had an iron stomach and seemed to always be interested in eating. During their meal the Constannians didn't talk to many of the guests at first, simply observing the guests for later. They felt that it would be preferable to not force themselves into conversations that didn't seem to be open to all the guests attending.

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

The prince smiled and quietly casted a spell. In a moment Hilde could hear his voice. Hilde my love. Can you hear me. I casted a mind speak spell. It will let us speak while we wait though this boring ceremony. He thought to her with a smile. Hopefully the spell worked.

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Celanor nodded. "Very well you majesty. I will try to coddle you anymore." He turn back and let the ceremony run it's course.

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Amara smiled and held Viola hand tenderly. "Well did you tell your mother that she would be a grandmother soon? Actually three times over. If not Can I?" Amara said with a wicked smile.

Hilde tensed up when she heard the voice, remembering the effect the allure had on her. However when she heard Akihiros voice she calmed down completely.
' Yes I can hear you perfectly and again I'm jealous what elven magic is capable off. I still prefer to talk with you somewhere in private but that's a great improvement my love.' She tried to put her emotions for him into it. Mostly happiness but also true love and not a little desire that build up over the last two months since they meet the last time...

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The kings face softened a bit. " That's all I ask. You can't imagine what I have endured during the last 30 years since I'm the king here in Phoenixia." He noticed that many waited with anticipation for the end of the course.
" Well I think we should release them should we ?" He moved the last bits of the bear away, they would be given to the well fare like every time on royal banquets.
That was the signal the people on the side door waited for. A small band of around 10 men and women entered the hall and positioned themselve in a corner of the room where a podium was already build. The king stood up. " Let went to the pleasant part of the evening, desert will be served in around 2 hours. The tables are now open." Immediately the Phoenixians stood up, many to stretch their legs or to build groups with their friends, or looked for suitable husbands for their daughters...

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Viola smile widened. " God beware, that would kill from the shock or if she survived it she would outcast me, that would safe me a lot of paper work."

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

Prince Maximus and Princess Elizbia began politely eating their mutton chop when it was served to them, while Sir Talabast chomped into a thick, hearty pork chop. Princess Elizbia wished that Sir Talabast could slow down a tad, but like most Swords of the Empire and a majority of Constannian men the man had an iron stomach and seemed to always be interested in eating. During their meal the Constannians didn't talk to many of the guests at first, simply observing the guests for later. They felt that it would be preferable to not force themselves into conversations that didn't seem to be open to all the guests attending.

Being a good host the king observed the Constanians as well and he promised himself to include them more after the course was done.
He had not forgotten the events happening during the wedding in the Wood Elf kingdom and he had put up his daughter right after he demand the full truth. He also observed that the girl from the Steel Elves was still in love with this prince.
He sighted, sooner or later that would get complicated.
As soon as the tables were opened he headed to them, only beating his own son by a few seconds.
" That's not your place Frederik, they need to solve that all alone or they will never solve it."
He turned to the Constanians trying to integrate them more into the talking, after all they were important allies in the oncoming war against Maximilian...

[The Elven Imperium]

Hilde tensed up when she heard the voice, remembering the effect the allure had on her. However when she heard Akihiros voice she calmed down completely.
' Yes I can hear you perfectly and again I'm jealous what elven magic is capable off. I still prefer to talk with you somewhere in private but that's a great improvement my love.' She tried to put her emotions for him into it. Mostly happiness but also true love and not a little desire that build up over the last two months since they meet the last time...

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The kings face softened a bit. " That's all I ask. You can't imagine what I have endured during the last 30 years since I'm the king here in Phoenixia." He noticed that many waited with anticipation for the end of the course.
" Well I think we should release them should we ?" He moved the last bits of the bear away, they would be given to the well fare like every time on royal banquets.
That was the signal the people on the side door waited for. A small band of around 10 men and women entered the hall and positioned themselve in a corner of the room where a podium was already build. The king stood up. " Let went to the pleasant part of the evening, desert will be served in around 2 hours. The tables are now open." Immediately the Phoenixians stood up, many to stretch their legs or to build groups with their friends, or looked for suitable husbands for their daughters...

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Viola smile widened. " God beware, that would kill from the shock or if she survived it she would outcast me, that would safe me a lot of paper work."

Akihiro was overjoy by the announcement that the people could mingle. He walk right over to Hilde and smile. "I miss you so much my love. I am so happy soon we will be wed."

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Like Akihiro, Celanor was overjoyed to be able to move around. He casually made his may to Lady Elizabeth table. He want to make sure no one though he was intentional going after the lady. When he got there he nodded and bow. "Celanor Ap Vyshaan, Crown Prince of the Allied Empire of People. Pleasure to make your acquaintance."

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Amara smiled and grabbed both Viola and Charlotte. "Well lets find her and give her the good news." She said as she lead them, searching for Viola family table.

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

Akihiro was overjoy by the announcement that the people could mingle. He walk right over to Hilde and smile. "I miss you so much my love. I am so happy soon we will be wed."

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Like Akihiro, Celanor was overjoyed to be able to move around. He casually made his may to Lady Elizabeth table. He want to make sure no one though he was intentional going after the lady. When he got there he nodded and bow. "Celanor Ap Vyshaan, Crown Prince of the Allied Empire of People. Pleasure to make your acquaintance."

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Amara smiled and grabbed both Viola and Charlotte. "Well lets find her and give her the good news." She said as she lead them, searching for Viola family table.

Hilde was sure she couldn't place her emotions into words so she guided him into the next hidden corner she could find and gave him a proper welcome kiss. " Trust me you're not the only one that feels so. It was an eternity since we departed the last time. And I'm still not sure how I surrived it..."

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The girl lifted her head, a mild surprise on her face. " Elizabeth Florent but most people call me Eli, well safe for my family of course." She was rather casually until she recognized him Her eyes nearly bulged out when she realized who was standing in front of her.
'Oh damn stupid girl, you really think he is interested in where you are ?'
" Well sir, I'm sure you're a rather busy man so when you want to discuss matters with my family you would be better to talk with my mother." A quick search confirmed that she was already talking with House Lehmann, she would be most likely sold to the highest price by the end of the night...

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The three lovers made their way to Violas former family, when they were 10 feet away from them all discussion went quiet. The woman who discussed matters with the family, a Florent from the look of it, went back seeing that this would be a highly delicate matter.
" Well, well, well. If that is not the black sheep of the family. You are lucky that you have influental friends. What do you want." The tongue of her mother was even sharper then on normal days.
" I'm only here because it's proper to announce it if your daughter get married." She flashed the ring and all Lehmanns gasp in shock. She motioned to Amara to continue knowing that this would to be good...

[The Elven Imperium]

Hilde was sure she couldn't place her emotions into words so she guided him into the next hidden corner she could find and gave him a proper welcome kiss. " Trust me you're not the only one that feels so. It was an eternity since we departed the last time. And I'm still not sure how I surrived it..."

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The girl lifted her head, a mild surprise on her face. " Elizabeth Florent but most people call me Eli, well safe for my family of course." She was rather casually until she recognized him Her eyes nearly bulged out when she realized who was standing in front of her.
'Oh damn stupid girl, you really think he is interested in where you are ?'
" Well sir, I'm sure you're a rather busy man so when you want to discuss matters with my family you would be better to talk with my mother." A quick search confirmed that she was already talking with House Lehmann, she would be most likely sold to the highest price by the end of the night...

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The three lovers made their way to Violas former family, when they were 10 feet away from them all discussion went quiet. The woman who discussed matters with the family, a Florent from the look of it, went back seeing that this would be a highly delicate matter.
" Well, well, well. If that is not the black sheep of the family. You are lucky that you have influental friends. What do you want." The tongue of her mother was even sharper then on normal days.
" I'm only here because it's proper to announce it if your daughter get married." She flashed the ring and all Lehmanns gasp in shock. She motioned to Amara to continue knowing that this would to be good...

Akihiro smiled and kissed her her back. He was so happy at this moment but something was nagging him. It was about his sister. He had to tell Hilde. "Hilde you said you where going to help my sister. I see she still in pain my love. I must warn you I intend to take action." He said friendly but firmly.

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Prince Celanor gave the girl a smile. She is indeed beautiful..almost like an Elf woman. "Well Eli I just was hoping me could speak and pend some time together. I have few friends her and I hope to make another. Besides iam sure your family wouldn't mind you speaking with the Crown prince of the Elven Empire. Now wouldn't they?" Celanor knew enough of Noble courtship to work it to his advantage. Short of the Crown Prince of Phoenix. He was the greatest potial husband. Even if he never inherted the crown of the Empire. He would still be a king of one the most powerful kingdom in the Empire. A very wealthy Kingdom.

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amara smiled and enter the conversation when Viola gave her the cue. "I also belive it only right to inform a woman who is be a grandmother that her duaghter and her mates are carrying her grandchildren." Amara said gestering to the stomach of Viola, herself and Charlotte. Amara waited in sweet anticipation for Viola families reaction.

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

Akihiro smiled and kissed her her back. He was so happy at this moment but something was nagging him. It was about his sister. He had to tell Hilde. "Hilde you said you where going to help my sister. I see she still in pain my love. I must warn you I intend to take action." He said friendly but firmly.

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Prince Celanor gave the girl a smile. She is indeed beautiful..almost like an Elf woman. "Well Eli I just was hoping me could speak and pend some time together. I have few friends her and I hope to make another. Besides iam sure your family wouldn't mind you speaking with the Crown prince of the Elven Empire. Now wouldn't they?" Celanor knew enough of Noble courtship to work it to his advantage. Short of the Crown Prince of Phoenix. He was the greatest potial husband. Even if he never inherted the crown of the Empire. He would still be a king of one the most powerful kingdom in the Empire. A very wealthy Kingdom.

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amara smiled and enter the conversation when Viola gave her the cue. "I also belive it only right to inform a woman who is be a grandmother that her duaghter and her mates are carrying her grandchildren." Amara said gestering to the stomach of Viola, herself and Charlotte. Amara waited in sweet anticipation for Viola families reaction.

Hilde melted into the kiss and let her tongue roam a bit until he broke the kiss. When he got suddenly more serious she knew the topic before he mentioned it.
" Well I fear that is a family matter now, the hearth of the prince is still occupied with a woman she can never get so he is not mean to Sakura, he's only not able to open his hearth to let her in. I know your honor demands that he suffers for this but please be gentle yes ? Originally I want to stay out of this as my try to help only complicated things but if you need anything feel free to ask..."

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Lady Florent was fast enough in hearrange to hear Celanors last words. " And still you're a foreign prince and not accustomed to Phoenixians customs. Who give you the right to talk to my daughter like that ?" She spat, stepping between her daughter and this strange prince.
" Mum he wasn't like that, he was nice and all and..."
" Silence child !" She turned again to Celanor. " What are your intentions towards my daughter ? She's not like what you probably imagine I can assure you." In her fury she only realized the meanings of his last words right now but it was to late to take back her words that easily...

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VIolas mother got a hickup, her sister fainted and her father stood up. " How dare you to insult us like that ? After everything we have done to you for 20 YEARS ! How dare you to come back like nothing happened ? We only want the best for you always and you give it back to us with that. I tell you what I think about this, you are no longer a member of this family, you are ceased to exist for this family and you will never turn back to us !" He closed the distance to her, trying to smack her face...

[Valorono]

Dimitri ate as food came. He could see that hewas getting looks from some of the women. He flirted back at them. He took a gulp of the ale he had in his stein. He thought to himslf about things as he was currently not talking to anyone. As Dimitri saw that a bestranged man was about to hit a woman he reached in and grabbed his wrist as he begun to speak " no matter what the reason is of this,it gives you no right to hit someone weaker than you. It may not be my busseneuss but i am making it my bussenuss. Now cease this noncense before I break your wrist" Dimitri said as he began squeezing.

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

Dimitri ate as food came. He could see that hewas getting looks from some of the women. He flirted back at them. He took a gulp of the ale he had in his stein. He thought to himslf about things as he was currently not talking to anyone. As Dimitri saw that a bestranged man was about to hit a woman he reached in and grabbed his wrist as he begun to speak " no matter what the reason is of this,it gives you no right to hit someone weaker than you. It may not be my busseneuss but i am making it my bussenuss. Now cease this noncense before I break your wrist" Dimitri said as he began squeezing.

Viola had prepared for a hit that never came, instead the Valorono Prince shielded her against it.
However this caused even more commotion as the guards had a close eye on the Lehmann Family right from the beginning and now 4 men headed to them.
" Lord Lehmann this is our one and only warning, you will not cause trouble for the diplomatic guests, despite any problems your family have with them. Behave yourself or we will make sure you will."
After that they headed to Prince Dimitri. " There is no need for violence here sir, we will have a close eye on him now and all our guests are under the same rule. Please don't try to start trouble or we need to end him." The guard was much more friendly to the prince, partly because of the protocol but also because he only did it to save someone else but still trouble was trouble.
Viola could see the hateful looks that were exchanged between the Lehmann Family and her two mates and to a lesser extinct between his father and Prince Dimitri, that was not over for now she was sure of it...

[The Elven Imperium]

Hilde melted into the kiss and let her tongue roam a bit until he broke the kiss. When he got suddenly more serious she knew the topic before he mentioned it.
" Well I fear that is a family matter now, the hearth of the prince is still occupied with a woman she can never get so he is not mean to Sakura, he's only not able to open his hearth to let her in. I know your honor demands that he suffers for this but please be gentle yes ? Originally I want to stay out of this as my try to help only complicated things but if you need anything feel free to ask..."

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Lady Florent was fast enough in hearrange to hear Celanors last words. " And still you're a foreign prince and not accustomed to Phoenixians customs. Who give you the right to talk to my daughter like that ?" She spat, stepping between her daughter and this strange prince.
" Mum he wasn't like that, he was nice and all and..."
" Silence child !" She turned again to Celanor. " What are your intentions towards my daughter ? She's not like what you probably imagine I can assure you." In her fury she only realized the meanings of his last words right now but it was to late to take back her words that easily...

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VIolas mother got a hickup, her sister fainted and her father stood up. " How dare you to insult us like that ? After everything we have done to you for 20 YEARS ! How dare you to come back like nothing happened ? We only want the best for you always and you give it back to us with that. I tell you what I think about this, you are no longer a member of this family, you are ceased to exist for this family and you will never turn back to us !" He closed the distance to her, trying to smack her face...

"Hilde my love all I am going to do is confrount the man and see where he stand. If he loves my sister that is great and I will help him .If he does not I will ask him why. If his motives are honorable I will speak to my sister and help her move on. If his motive are not honorable I will demand he honors her love and marries her." He said with reslove on his face.

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Now Celanor was the angry prince. "Madam you dare state lay charges against me. I am Crown Prince of the Empire I am equal to your king. You think just because I wish to speak to your noble daughter that my intentions are impure. Now if you upset let me aswage your fears I just wise to engage your daughter in some conversation. Is that ok your ladyship." Celanor said a reagl bearing.

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Amara was about to tear Viola father hand of for trying to strike her wife. But a lone stranger came in and defused the situation.

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

"Hilde my love all I am going to do is confrount the man and see where he stand. If he loves my sister that is great and I will help him .If he does not I will ask him why. If his motives are honorable I will speak to my sister and help her move on. If his motive are not honorable I will demand he honors her love and marries her." He said with reslove on his face.

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Now Celanor was the angry prince. "Madam you dare state lay charges against me. I am Crown Prince of the Empire I am equal to your king. You think just because I wish to speak to your noble daughter that my intentions are impure. Now if you upset let me aswage your fears I just wise to engage your daughter in some conversation. Is that ok your ladyship." Celanor said a reagl bearing.

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Amara was about to tear Viola father hand of for trying to strike her wife. But a lone stranger came in and defused the situation.

Hilde sighted, that was better then she expected, honestly she thought at first Akihiro would challenge this Prince to a duel of honor.
" Yes that sounds fair, he can't protest much against it. I know he have feelings for her I saw it two months back. Hopefully that doesn't change and you can bring him back to wisdom..."

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Each word hit like a wipe to her and unfortunately she knew exactly that each word was right.
" I, yes your highness, I..." She don't come to a word until Celanor was done.
" Forgave me for that, I don't realized... I don't expect such a important person here at the banquet your highness. I only want to protect my daughter." 'Especially from any unwanted suitor.' " I have familiar business to discuss so you may speak with her aslong as you want." She gritted her teeth literally but there was no chance to deny him that now and not cause more commotion. She would need to find a REAL suitor soon for her...

[The Elven Imperium]

Hilde sighted, that was better then she expected, honestly she thought at first Akihiro would challenge this Prince to a duel of honor.
" Yes that sounds fair, he can't protest much against it. I know he have feelings for her I saw it two months back. Hopefully that doesn't change and you can bring him back to wisdom..."

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Each word hit like a wipe to her and unfortunately she knew exactly that each word was right.
" I, yes your highness, I..." She don't come to a word until Celanor was done.
" Forgave me for that, I don't realized... I don't expect such a important person here at the banquet your highness. I only want to protect my daughter." 'Especially from any unwanted suitor.' " I have familiar business to discuss so you may speak with her aslong as you want." She gritted her teeth literally but there was no chance to deny him that now and not cause more commotion. She would need to find a REAL suitor soon for her...

"I hope so my love. And don't discount me as capple of making rash action .If Maximus say something insulting to my sister...Well I hope he's good with a sword. But enough on that I will handle that later. For now how shall we spend our time before protocol and ceremony take us away from each other again?" Akihiro said with a smile.

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Celanor smiled and sat down with Eli. He hope she would be up for conversation. "So Eli tell me about yourself. Have you ever met an Elf before?"

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

"I hope so my love. And don't discount me as capple of making rash action .If Maximus say something insulting to my sister...Well I hope he's good with a sword. But enough on that I will handle that later. For now how shall we spend our time before protocol and ceremony take us away from each other again?" Akihiro said with a smile.

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Celanor smiled and sat down with Eli. He hope she would be up for conversation. "So Eli tell me about yourself. Have you ever met an Elf before?"

" Silly that you need to ask. Of course we should." For the first time since two months she forget all he worries and problems and simply let her engulfed with the love she had for Akihiro and it feeled even better then she imagined...

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The girl was hestiant for a moment, for her he was only another man who were only interested in things she don't like. But then she noticed something different around him, maybe this one was a exception ?
" Well there is no much to tell about me, I grow up in Rose Castle, safe in the Valleys of Gryphonia. I don't have seen much from the world I fear and yes you're the first elf I meet." Truth to be told, she wouldn't mind to see the world but there were never the time for it, even if her mother would have allowed it.
" I would never imagine to meet one, let alone a elven prince..."

[Valorono]

Hilde melted into the kiss and let her tongue roam a bit until he broke the kiss. When he got suddenly more serious she knew the topic before he mentioned it.
" Well I fear that is a family matter now, the hearth of the prince is still occupied with a woman she can never get so he is not mean to Sakura, he's only not able to open his hearth to let her in. I know your honor demands that he suffers for this but please be gentle yes ? Originally I want to stay out of this as my try to help only complicated things but if you need anything feel free to ask..."

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Lady Florent was fast enough in hearrange to hear Celanors last words. " And still you're a foreign prince and not accustomed to Phoenixians customs. Who give you the right to talk to my daughter like that ?" She spat, stepping between her daughter and this strange prince.
" Mum he wasn't like that, he was nice and all and..."
" Silence child !" She turned again to Celanor. " What are your intentions towards my daughter ? She's not like what you probably imagine I can assure you." In her fury she only realized the meanings of his last words right now but it was to late to take back her words that easily...

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VIolas mother got a hickup, her sister fainted and her father stood up. " How dare you to insult us like that ? After everything we have done to you for 20 YEARS ! How dare you to come back like nothing happened ? We only want the best for you always and you give it back to us with that. I tell you what I think about this, you are no longer a member of this family, you are ceased to exist for this family and you will never turn back to us !" He closed the distance to her, trying to smack her face...

"Hilde my love all I am going to do is confrount the man and see where he stand. If he loves my sister that is great and I will help him .If he does not I will ask him why. If his motives are honorable I will speak to my sister and help her move on. If his motive are not honorable I will demand he honors her love and marries her." He said with reslove on his face.

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Now Celanor was the angry prince. "Madam you dare state lay charges against me. I am Crown Prince of the Empire I am equal to your king. You think just because I wish to speak to your noble daughter that my intentions are impure. Now if you upset let me aswage your fears I just wise to engage your daughter in some conversation. Is that ok your ladyship." Celanor said a reagl bearing.

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Amara was about to tear Viola father hand of for trying to strike her wife. But a lone stranger came in and defused the situation.

As Dimitri exchanged looks with the father of the woman he just saved from getting hit in the face he would be sure to not bring any trouble while he was here. He dusted off his cloak and walked off back to his seat. He didn't worn him because he knew what the concequences would be next time he tried anythng. Dimitri sat in his seat and sighed, if this was what others were like outside of Valorono he would want nothing to do with them.

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

As Dimitri exchanged looks with the father of the woman he just saved from getting hit in the face he would be sure to not bring any trouble while he was here. He dusted off his cloak and walked off back to his seat. He didn't worn him because he knew what the concequences would be next time he tried anythng. Dimitri sat in his seat and sighed, if this was what others were like outside of Valorono he would want nothing to do with them.

Prince Dimitri was not alone with his thoughts. The whole way back Lord Lehmann followed him with a mixture of anger and fear, a deathly combination. However he doesn't dare to act against the peace again.
However another person had watched the conflict carefully. This was the last thing Sarah Rotschild need to know about him. Not only was he not the typical type of prince, they were so boring even after you managed to make them drunk, but he was also a man from honor and she liked challenges like that. Also it impressed her and everything that impressed was either totally stupid, very brave or for the best both and this was probably the stupiest and bravest action of the evening. So she would help him, not only because she want something from him but because she couldn't stand House Lehmann even if they would be the last House in the world.
So she stood up from her stool, reaching the table shortly behind him. Giving him one of her patented smiles that wreak the last bit of defense in nearly all cases.
" Hey Dimitri, you really know how to upset one of the mightiest families here in Phoenixia do you ? However it was the right thing to do. Most of this brave nobles with their fancy sword training and all their pomp wouldn't do it but it was the right thing.
You should be really careful you know ? The Lehmanns always pay their debt in a way or another and it's even worse when you prevent 'Punishment' they are the finest backward conservatives you can find here and they have enough resources to make your life hell, normally. You're under the protection from the crown but that only means they can't touch you in public. A little accident, a mistake there I think you know what I mean. Lock your door at night and lock it good, you never know what will happen tonight." She only hope he would follow this advice, not only for his sake but also for heres, after all she would collect the debt for saving his life very soon...

[The Elven Imperium]

" Silly that you need to ask. Of course we should." For the first time since two months she forget all he worries and problems and simply let her engulfed with the love she had for Akihiro and it feeled even better then she imagined...

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The girl was hestiant for a moment, for her he was only another man who were only interested in things she don't like. But then she noticed something different around him, maybe this one was a exception ?
" Well there is no much to tell about me, I grow up in Rose Castle, safe in the Valleys of Gryphonia. I don't have seen much from the world I fear and yes you're the first elf I meet." Truth to be told, she wouldn't mind to see the world but there were never the time for it, even if her mother would have allowed it.
" I would never imagine to meet one, let alone a elven prince..."

Akihiro sat with Hilde and looked in her eyes. "Hilde I love you so much and I will always love you. But i should be truthful with you what my family is up to after this marriage. My love my family will go through this marriage, they will even treat you like a princess. But they have already told me they have made certain provisos in the sucession decrees. My father has already told me that no child from us will sit on the throne of the Chrysanthemum Elves. My people are obsessed with purity. They feel a child with a human mother will not be pure enough for the throne. Also my father has told me he will honor my marriage to you, but once you die of old age I will be force to marry a Chrysanthemum Elf of suffient breeding. I intent to fight this once I am Teno, but I had to let you know the truth before I wed you. I love you and you deserve to know." He said with a loving look at her.

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Celanor listen to her words. He was enthralled by her. "Eli what are you afraid of the world? There are many lovely things to see and people to meet. I am for one honor to meet you Eli. You are quite lovely woman." Cleanor paused and then continued. "Well I am indeed honored to be the first Elf for you to meet. I hope I am up to your expectations." He said with a smile.

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Amara sat with Viola and Charlotte. "Good thing that man came and stop your father. I was about to rip his arm of." Amara said with a look that left no doubt she would have done it. She tried to change the subject. "So after that, your family want nothing to do with the children?"

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

Akihiro sat with Hilde and looked in her eyes. "Hilde I love you so much and I will always love you. But i should be truthful with you what my family is up to after this marriage. My love my family will go through this marriage, they will even treat you like a princess. But they have already told me they have made certain provisos in the sucession decrees. My father has already told me that no child from us will sit on the throne of the Chrysanthemum Elves. My people are obsessed with purity. They feel a child with a human mother will not be pure enough for the throne. Also my father has told me he will honor my marriage to you, but once you die of old age I will be force to marry a Chrysanthemum Elf of suffient breeding. I intent to fight this once I am Teno, but I had to let you know the truth before I wed you. I love you and you deserve to know." He said with a loving look at her.

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Celanor listen to her words. He was enthralled by her. "Eli what are you afraid of the world? There are many lovely things to see and people to meet. I am for one honor to meet you Eli. You are quite lovely woman." Cleanor paused and then continued. "Well I am indeed honored to be the first Elf for you to meet. I hope I am up to your expectations." He said with a smile.

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Amara sat with Viola and Charlotte. "Good thing that man came and stop your father. I was about to rip his arm of." Amara said with a look that left no doubt she would have done it. She tried to change the subject. "So after that, your family want nothing to do with the children?"

Whatever he had suspected her reaction was nothing of it. She had a sly smile. " That's what we figured already out. Honestly Phoenixia has a large economical exchange with most of the elven kingdoms.
Don't you think we would not pay the one or other merchant for rumors ? Nothing sensible of course but father would never accept the marriage if he would not know how I would be threaded so that's nothing new.
If we only want a throne we would never accept this, no I don't care about thrones or politic. If my children are bad threaten they will always welcome here. I care only for you and as long as they accept me I'm fine with all that.
House Eirikson married for nearly 800 out of selfish interests and not out of love, thankfully father is the first to change that." To prove her point she placed another kiss on him, hoping that they could get further soon...

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Eli shook her head. " Oh no it's not that I'm afraid of the world. It's only mum thinks it 'would be not proper for a young lady' to see the world. All my life I never left the Kingdom because of her. It's not fair sometimes..." She nearly break up in tears now.

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Viola rolled her eyes. " Told you so Amara, it doesn't matter for me, I was a outcast in this family since I refused the first marriage contract. Not a surprise that they draw me out of the family then. They would probably murder the children rather then care for them. But they are my history now and you can't imagine what a relief that is for me..."

[The Elven Imperium]

Whatever he had suspected her reaction was nothing of it. She had a sly smile. " That's what we figured already out. Honestly Phoenixia has a large economical exchange with most of the elven kingdoms.
Don't you think we would not pay the one or other merchant for rumors ? Nothing sensible of course but father would never accept the marriage if he would not know how I would be threaded so that's nothing new.
If we only want a throne we would never accept this, no I don't care about thrones or politic. If my children are bad threaten they will always welcome here. I care only for you and as long as they accept me I'm fine with all that.
House Eirikson married for nearly 800 out of selfish interests and not out of love, thankfully father is the first to change that." To prove her point she placed another kiss on him, hoping that they could get further soon...

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Eli shook her head. " Oh no it's not that I'm afraid of the world. It's only mum thinks it 'would be not proper for a young lady' to see the world. All my life I never left the Kingdom because of her. It's not fair sometimes..." She nearly break up in tears now.

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Viola rolled her eyes. " Told you so Amara, it doesn't matter for me, I was a outcast in this family since I refused the first marriage contract. Not a surprise that they draw me out of the family then. They would probably murder the children rather then care for them. But they are my history now and you can't imagine what a relief that is for me..."

Akihiro smiled and kissed Hilde back when they where done kissing, Akihiro looked at her. "Our children will be my heirs. I promise you this. You will be the only woman that graces my bed.You will be my Empress. I don't care about the throne, only what is right. My people need to understand that their is a bigger world out there. I want you to help me usher a new age in for them. But that can wait till we have children. A task I look forward to doing." He said with a smile.

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Celanor smiled. He had an idea. "Perhaps I can help you see the world. I am sure if I can speak to your mother I can arrange something. Is there anywhere you like to go?"

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Amara smiled. "That too bad. Your family is obssessed with wealth and position. I mean they don't care that your a princess and rich? Well there lost. I hope they enjoy knowing the daughter they turn away is now happy and with a loving famil. Yes even my mother cares about you more then you own mother and that is sad."

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

Akihiro smiled and kissed Hilde back when they where done kissing, Akihiro looked at her. "Our children will be my heirs. I promise you this. You will be the only woman that graces my bed.You will be my Empress. I don't care about the throne, only what is right. My people need to understand that their is a bigger world out there. I want you to help me usher a new age in for them. But that can wait till we have children. A task I look forward to doing." He said with a smile.

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Celanor smiled. He had an idea. "Perhaps I can help you see the world. I am sure if I can speak to your mother I can arrange something. Is there anywhere you like to go?"

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Amara smiled. "That too bad. Your family is obssessed with wealth and position. I mean they don't care that your a princess and rich? Well there lost. I hope they enjoy knowing the daughter they turn away is now happy and with a loving famil. Yes even my mother cares about you more then you own mother and that is sad."

She remained in his arms.
" Well if you want to do this you don't need ask me, I would follow you everywhere. You know that, I would happy everywhere as long as you are on my side. As for children I would do it tonight if there would be not that blasted curse hell I would have done it 2 months ago if not for this curse but what is one night now after two months ?" She gave him another teaser of what would happen in the next night till they need both fresh air.
However they don't knew how few time they had before they were discovered...

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She raised her eyes-brows. " That would mean much for me, the destination would not matter everything else then the vale would be perfect. How ever she will not agree with this until we are at least promised and I know that will not happen. I mean you're a prince and who I am ? Only the youngest daughter of a noble family..."

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Viola laughed. " Oh they care for wealth, fame and glory. The fact they don't like is that we are not humans anymore. They would love to marry me into all royal house as long as it is a human royal house because they have this idea that 'blood needs to stay pure', racists at the finest but I don't care about them, I never have. And they will never know HOW happy their ex-daughter is right now..."

[The Elven Imperium]

She remained in his arms.
" Well if you want to do this you don't need ask me, I would follow you everywhere. You know that, I would happy everywhere as long as you are on my side. As for children I would do it tonight if there would be not that blasted curse hell I would have done it 2 months ago if not for this curse but what is one night now after two months ?" She gave him another teaser of what would happen in the next night till they need both fresh air.
However they don't knew how few time they had before they were discovered...

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She raised her eyes-brows. " That would mean much for me, the destination would not matter everything else then the vale would be perfect. How ever she will not agree with this until we are at least promised and I know that will not happen. I mean you're a prince and who I am ? Only the youngest daughter of a noble family..."

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Viola laughed. " Oh they care for wealth, fame and glory. The fact they don't like is that we are not humans anymore. They would love to marry me into all royal house as long as it is a human royal house because they have this idea that 'blood needs to stay pure', racists at the finest but I don't care about them, I never have. And they will never know HOW happy their ex-daughter is right now..."

"It will be ok my love. I amsure the wait was well worth it. I promise you a night of pleasure." He said with a smile before he kissed her again.

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Celanor gave here a smile. "Your a lovely beautiful and intelligent woman. Worthy to be a queen. I will speak with you mother and explain why you and I should spend more time together." He said with a smile. Inside Celanor was suprised by his word. He truly wanted to court this woman. Was he falling in love he thought.

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Amara contiune to smile as she held her wife hand. "Well you are now my family and Charlotte. You family had it's chance, now let us wish Hilde a wonderful marriage. Beside I can't wait to see you dress as a brides maid." She said with a smile.

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

"It will be ok my love. I amsure the wait was well worth it. I promise you a night of pleasure." He said with a smile before he kissed her again.

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Celanor gave here a smile. "Your a lovely beautiful and intelligent woman. Worthy to be a queen. I will speak with you mother and explain why you and I should spend more time together." He said with a smile. Inside Celanor was suprised by his word. He truly wanted to court this woman. Was he falling in love he thought.

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Amara contiune to smile as she held her wife hand. "Well you are now my family and Charlotte. You family had it's chance, now let us wish Hilde a wonderful marriage. Beside I can't wait to see you dress as a brides maid." She said with a smile.

This time the kiss broke before the time because someone cleared his throat.
" There you are, figures. Dad is searching for you sis, for both of you." Frederik was happy for his sister, althought he hoped it wouldn't be 14 months until his own marriage.
" He says something about details for the wedding and the elves wants some changes, don't ask me what's wrong again..."

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Her face suddenly got angry. " Is this a joke ? Yeah this figures, this ears are fake right ? This is only another blasted joke to play against lonely sad Eli yes ?" This was simply to good it must be a joke, despite anything his body tells, he was a good actor that was all or ? No the luck would never hit her like that. OR ? When she saw the reaction of the prince she was somewhere sure. As soon as her anger was coming it calmed down.
" Please tell me that this is not some cruel joke, not a dream. Please tell me that Prince Celanor..."

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Her smile went even brighter. " You are the only family I need. It's there lose when they are such bigot racists." She sighted after that was out of her system.
" Yes, let's make tomorrow the best day in her life, she deserved it." Hand in hand the three went back to the table. Seeing that the first couples already had occupied the area between the tables as a improvised dance stage...

[Constaniana]

Being a good host the king observed the Constanians as well and he promised himself to include them more after the course was done.

He had not forgotten the events happening during the wedding in the Wood Elf kingdom and he had put up his daughter right after he demand the full truth. He also observed that the girl from the Steel Elves was still in love with this prince.

He sighed, sooner or later that would get complicated.
As soon as the tables were opened he headed to them, only beating his own son by a few seconds.

" That's not your place Frederik, they need to solve that all alone or they will never solve it."

He turned to the Constanians trying to integrate them more into the talking, after all they were important allies in the oncoming war against Maximilian...

The three Constannians bowed or curtsied to the Phoenixian King respectfully when he approached them. "Hello Your Majesty. Dinner was quite good," Prince Maximus said, starting the conversation off on a light topic.

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

The three Constannians bowed or curtsied to the Phoenixian King respectfully when he approached them. "Hello Your Majesty. Dinner was quite good," Prince Maximus said, starting the conversation off on a light topic.

He bowed his head, gratefully in acknowledgement he hated the protocol but no one of them was king or crown prince and so he was still above of them.
" Yes, yes it was excellent. The kitchen is much better then 30 years ago when I was getting king, mostly because it is getting much more international. Influences from all over the world as everywhere here in Phoenixia. That was the recipe of success in the country as well as in this kitchen, when I remember my youth bah, fish, fish and even more fish in all variations until you couldn't see it anymore." He shudder alone at the thought. " I'm grateful that this times are in the past." He shifted bit, after all he don't want to bore them even more with old stories of the past.
" I hope you all had a good journey ?" He extended the question to Princess Elizbia and Sir Talabast as well...