by Kingdom of Derita » Tue Aug 26, 2014 5:42 pm
by Valaran » Wed Aug 27, 2014 7:08 am
Archeuland and Baughistan wrote:"I don't always nice, but when I do, I build it up." Valaran
Valaran wrote:To be fair though.... I was judging on coolness factor, the most important criteria in any war.
Zoboyizakoplayoklot wrote:Val: NS's resident mindless zombie
Planita wrote:you just set the OP on fire
by Allied Connurist States » Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:20 am
Brytene wrote:brb gonna goteach some spanish people the secrets of a tasty lancashire hotpot as part of my secret imperialist ambitions
by Neighland » Wed Aug 27, 2014 2:36 pm
by Servinta » Wed Aug 27, 2014 6:54 pm
by Kingdom of Derita » Wed Aug 27, 2014 7:51 pm
by Flammaland » Wed Aug 27, 2014 11:41 pm
by Ilvania » Thu Aug 28, 2014 3:25 am
by Zercera » Thu Aug 28, 2014 4:53 am
by Kingdom of Derita » Thu Aug 28, 2014 4:59 am
Zercera wrote:The unquestionably fancy limousine pulled up at the mouth of the long entrance to the palace.
"Wow....." gasped the Chairman of Foreign Relations, marveling at the sight his destination. ".....it's.....beautiful. I'm honestly at a loss for words. It's like, it's like the third level of an rpg, where the wayward band of heroes have to wander up a magnificent castle to meet the benevolent king of the land, but then BAM, it turns out that the whole place has been commandeered the big bad of the game, who then proceeds to kidnap the king. And then at the end of the game the band of heroes, now wizened by their travels, will return to a dark and twisted version of the previously-innocent castle in order to rescue the king, restore the realm, and fulfill their destinies. You know what I mean?" The second-most powerful person hand her hand down the bridge of her nose.
"No, I really have no idea what you mean." She sighed and wondered why she was hear, and not in a cosmic sense (though she often wondered that too.) It was an odd place to be invited to in the first place, but the stranger thing was the fact that they showed up at all.
A nation with no land borders, significant economic ties, or historical grievances to Zercera usually gets no more than a small team of pr-executives, a sort of diplomatic "get well soon" card, if you will. It's impersonal, but it's something. But no, this nation, just out of a long isolation, would get the works, a personal visit by some of the heroes of the Zerceran revolution. And why? Because one of them was having an unsatisfactory love life, and had already attempted every internet guide at picking up women he could find.
"You know Le, I've been thinking." The Au-Alon of Zercera turned to it's Chairman as they began to stroll down the path to royal elegance. "And I honestly think that what killed your chances at any sort of a love life wasn't necessarily whatever pre-conceived notion about alphas and betas you keep whining to me about, but the fact that you listened to crappy internet sites regarding picking up women in, what I will say again, is a highly derogatory fashion." She began to fiddle around with the long end of the large white mask she had selected for the ball as the memories of the horrendous failures on Leu's part that she had witnessed came flooding back. She shuddered, her glistening purple dress shifting slightly around on her copper skin. The eternally pale Leu, however, did not notice, and kept his mind firmly on the door, and the opportunity that it held. He straightened the bow-tie on his straightforward, yet classic tuxedo and raised his mask to his eyes, only realizing too late that the kind of mask with the stick, as he had chosen, would limit his maneuverability and was generally a terribly impractical choice for a ball. But that revelation could be pushed back in his mind, because now, they had reached the door.
Virania(Image)
Leu(Image)
by Valaran » Thu Aug 28, 2014 7:51 am
Zercera wrote:The unquestionably fancy limousine pulled up at the mouth of the long entrance to the palace.
Archeuland and Baughistan wrote:"I don't always nice, but when I do, I build it up." Valaran
Valaran wrote:To be fair though.... I was judging on coolness factor, the most important criteria in any war.
Zoboyizakoplayoklot wrote:Val: NS's resident mindless zombie
Planita wrote:you just set the OP on fire
by Kingdom of Derita » Thu Aug 28, 2014 1:45 pm
Valaran wrote:The Valaran delegation disembarked. The Palace Guard got out first, forming a quick perimeter. Their masked faces stared impassively at the Deritan servants, and they held their weapons with the loose confidence of experienced professionals. Once it was determined that there was no immediate danger, the door tot he royal car was opened. Prince William got out first, his long strides quickly outpacing Lyanna, who followed at a more leisurely pace. Edric then disembarked slowly, looking every inch the aloof monarch as he took in the surroundings with a glance. "Wow, this is a lovely palace." he said in a slightly less regal tone.
"Meh, I like our one at home more." replied Lyanna, a measure of her old self coming back.
"Really? I always thought- Wait did you just say meh? Speaketh thee the language of the internet now?"
"I felt it was appropriate given the occasion."
"You always did have an odd sense of formality." The mask didn't hide Edric's grin; it was good to have the old Lyanna back.
Together, they walked up to the palace gates, quite upbeat about the events to come. William, for his part was already at the door, having just missed another delegation going inside. Instead, he stood somewhat awkwardly waiting for his brother and sister to catch up. He occupied himself by marveling at the exterior architecture. While he normally felt slightly embarrassed to be so privileged by an accident of birth (he was rather idealistic like that), today was one of the few times where he appreciated the perks of being royalty. The others caught up, and the Valaran Imperial Family entered.Zercera wrote:The unquestionably fancy limousine pulled up at the mouth of the long entrance to the palace.
Was this was playing on the stereo by chance?
by Zercera » Thu Aug 28, 2014 2:03 pm
by Servinta » Thu Aug 28, 2014 2:28 pm
by Valaran » Thu Aug 28, 2014 2:41 pm
Archeuland and Baughistan wrote:"I don't always nice, but when I do, I build it up." Valaran
Valaran wrote:To be fair though.... I was judging on coolness factor, the most important criteria in any war.
Zoboyizakoplayoklot wrote:Val: NS's resident mindless zombie
Planita wrote:you just set the OP on fire
by Kingdom of Derita » Thu Aug 28, 2014 3:07 pm
Zercera wrote:Leu Arevu twisted his neck to get a good look behind him, his crappily-made, plastic mask nearly slipping from his fingers as his hands attempted to keep up with the motions of his head.
"Target acquired." He smirked as he stared creepily at the girl who had just allowed them inside.
"Oh my god you are just awful. You realize that, right? You come to these things because you have a crappy love life, but you never actually change the things that make them crappy in the first place. Do you ever look at yourself in the mirror and think "Hey, maybe it's not some chance of fate that I'm unhappy and alone all the time, maybe if I was less of a arrogant prick, I would have someone who actually loved me besides a few friends who honestly can't remember why they started to hang out with me and really don't want to be here right now." You hear that? That's you. That's what you're like." Virania panted, nearly out of breath from her angry tirade.
"I'm sorry, what?" replied Leu "I spaced for a second there." Virania threw her hands up in the air in defeat.
"Anyway," Leu continued " I think I'm gonna do it, go over there and talk to her."
"You're gonna get shot down, dude. I hate to say it, but.....wait, I actually enjoy saying this- you have no chance with someone like that."
"I don't know, V." replied Leu "I've dated some hot girls before."
"I mean a princess, you pig." Sighed Virania. "Not sure if you realized, but little-miss fancy over there is a member of the hosting royal family. She's a princess to the damnedest degree, and even if we disregard all your other flaws, I sincerely doubt any sort of commoner is going to have a semblance of chance with a princess."
Leu smirked and twisted his head his head back around, looking his superior officer right in the eye holes. "You did." Virania turned a bright shade of scarlet, not crimson or magenta, but the scarlet of true embarrassment, though luckily her mask hid it well.
"G-god d-dammit just go over th-there. I'll introduce myself to the prince in the meantime." With that Virania hurridly stormed off, but not before spinning her body around and yelling towards her hapless friend "I SEVERELY REGRET THAT RELATIONSHIP, BY THE WAY!"
"I KNOW YOU DID! WHO WOULDN'T!?" Yelled back Leu as he "nonchalantly" slid up against the wall next to the princess. "Excuse me baby?" he asked in a manner that was supposed to be sly, but was truly just creepy. "Did you fall down here from heaven, because-" shit, how'd that second part go? thought Leu to himself "-you've stolen my heart." Crap, that was wrong, that was so wrong. ABORT MISSION! ABORT MISSION! Leu began to nervously laugh all to loudly as he attempted to slip away from the princess and arriving guests. Meanwhile Virania led herself up to the prince, holding out her hand for his to grab.
"An honor to meet you, Prince Christopher." She said blandly.
[spoiler=OOC Valaran]It was a combination of that and loud dub-step playing on a loop as Virania and Leu physically fought about who should get radio privileges.
Servinta wrote:"Should we have brought,guards,they have guards,oh why did we leave those troops back at the plane?" Grov questioned as he saw the eight masked Imperial Class Guards.
"Oh come off it man,It's a masquerade ball, not a war council." Malkite shushed the somewhat nervous ambassador.
"Besides the Arch-Leader saw no need for the Arch-Guard to escort us here."
"Look around you,Its a beautiful day,in a beautiful place that's surrounded by guards of a friendly nation." he gestured to the marble walls and the guards who lined them.
"The only thing to fear here is that someone may have better masks than us" he said with a funny smirk on his face.
They looked over at the other delegations who had already arrived ahead of them and started to mentally compare the quality and festivity of the masks to their own,sadly the masks they wore were a mark less than a few of the others.
When they approached Princess Alanna they all gave a respectful and synchronized bow in her presence.The Arch-Leader stood in front with Malkite and Grov close behind him.
"The Arch-Leader of Servinta bids you a thousand greetings." Malkite spoke for his master as usual.
"I am Malkite,thirty seventh Arch-Orator and the speaker for the Arch-Leader."
"I am Grov ambassador of Servinta to this great nation." Grov said with a second bow
"And might the Arch-Leader say, that this palace looks almost as wonderful as you do today princess" Malkite commented
by Allied Connurist States » Thu Aug 28, 2014 3:28 pm
Brytene wrote:brb gonna goteach some spanish people the secrets of a tasty lancashire hotpot as part of my secret imperialist ambitions
by Kingdom of Derita » Thu Aug 28, 2014 3:39 pm
Allied Connurist States wrote:The two rulers of the Allied Connurist States had just recently arrived in Derita by plane, and now Emperor Connor and Empress Emily sat together in the back of a luxurious, and assumedly armoured car. The road leading up the mountain was simply delightful, and it was a shame that it could not be enjoyed to its full potential due to the slow and careful driver. At this particular moment, Connor wanted nothing more than to be driving up here in something decidedly more sporty, and to throw it into the fantastic corners. In addition, the view was spectacular, and that alone kept the two Imperials occupied for a while.
Connor turned to his wife "I heard that the Valaran Royals and the Neighland Ambassador will be here; it was a joy to meet them in Lithuania". The smile on Connor's face turned briefly into a frown as he thought of the tragedies that had occured in that nation since they had been. "Don't forget about the hosts though, I think we can expect the Deritains to be just as nice" she replied. The two were wearing matching masks - everyone there would know that they were together.(Image)
Just then, the mountain mansion came into view. It was like something out of a work of fiction, and was visually stunning. It made the Imperial Palace back home feel average! The car came to a halt, and the couple got out.
by Neighland » Thu Aug 28, 2014 3:40 pm
by Valaran » Thu Aug 28, 2014 4:13 pm
Archeuland and Baughistan wrote:"I don't always nice, but when I do, I build it up." Valaran
Valaran wrote:To be fair though.... I was judging on coolness factor, the most important criteria in any war.
Zoboyizakoplayoklot wrote:Val: NS's resident mindless zombie
Planita wrote:you just set the OP on fire
by Servinta » Thu Aug 28, 2014 4:38 pm
by Zercera » Thu Aug 28, 2014 4:49 pm
Servants lead the couple inside with the rest of the guest. Christopher nodded to the arriving couple and Emperor Skaran of Valaran. Servants arrived and cared sliver platters caring the winest fine. until several months ago alchol was illegal in Derita, but they decided to adopt the style of there northern neighbor, Great Hyruke. now alchol was legal to the Imperial Family and foriegn delegates while it was still illegal to the rest of the empire.
Sensing the uncomfort they were causing, the Imperil guards left, and went to their private stations. Princess Alanna smiled with her perfect white teeth at the Valaran Emperor.
"It is such a honor to finally meet you.''
The Princess spoke up and asked everyone to follow her. she and her brother lead them up the stairs and in to the ballroom. it was large and eight 20ft tall pillars, however the pillars did not reach the ceiling and instead stopped into platforms. atop the platforms were musicians, from piano to harp to guitar on each pillar. it was to represent as if the heavens had opened and let music pour down on to them.
by Valaran » Thu Aug 28, 2014 5:31 pm
Archeuland and Baughistan wrote:"I don't always nice, but when I do, I build it up." Valaran
Valaran wrote:To be fair though.... I was judging on coolness factor, the most important criteria in any war.
Zoboyizakoplayoklot wrote:Val: NS's resident mindless zombie
Planita wrote:you just set the OP on fire
by The Grand Kingdom of Gilneas » Thu Aug 28, 2014 6:54 pm
by Zercera » Thu Aug 28, 2014 9:41 pm
"William, from the Valaran Empire. And its a pleasure to meet you as well." replied the prince, shaking hands. There was no need to say he was royalty, and besides he felt any attempt to do so would be a touch arrogant. Seeing as he had 'somehow' already finished his glass, he turned to put it back down... and accidentally bumped into another man walking up to him. Maybe the alcohol has already taken affect he thought, as the man said something he just about caught. "Oh I'm no king, sir, just a prince." he replied politely, brushing a strand of longish hair out of his face. Apparently I'm now the center of attention, in more ways than one... how did that happen?
"All night you say?" He was still sober enough though to notice her own expression, and floating at the back of his mind was the vague thought that the guests had only been together for less than half-an hour (not to mention the man from Servinta he'd just met). His feet, on the other hand, seemed to have decide for him, were already propelling himself forwards to her. All too soon he was face to face with his mysterious partner.
"Uh" he began brilliantly. This is certainly going well. "You think he could have at least set me up with a pickup line before sending me here." he managed, with a somewhat boyish smile. "I'm William, by the way." he adding holding out his hand.
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