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[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ is currently residing in his room, busily stitching up what seems to be one of robert's torn cloaks. the maids had pleaded earlier to allow them to do it for him, yet he was persistent to do it himself. after all, it was the least he could do for him, considering the events that had come to pass between them as of late.

the thought prompts him to stop and press the material against his lips, a silent symbol of his affection. he doesn't linger, however, quickly going back to work while humming some unknown tune to balance out the silence of the early afternoon. ]

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[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ looks surprised, a curious tone in his words. ]

Am I?

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

[ chuckles softly. ]

Is that so unexpected?

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

Well, yes... I am unsure what I have done to attract this attention, other than being royalty.

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[savolonte.livejournal.com]

. . .

[ finally leans away & places a hand on her hip. ]

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

Beautiful, your status, and the man you call your brother is more than enough to thrust you center stage.

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[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

...

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

I will do my best as to not disappoint them.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

[ expression softens a fraction. ]

That is all I ask for.

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[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ gives another polite smile before starting their walk again, looking away from alicia briefly so that he could frown in thought. ]

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ convinces himself that now is not the time for that, instead turning his attention on her again. ]

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time, Alicia?

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

[ trails after obediently, even if she looks a little amused by the rise & fall of annabelle's mood. ]

I do not get much time alone to take on a hobby, I'm afraid. And yourself?

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ hums in thought. ]

I enjoy spending time with my mother and brother, when they are not busy attending their duties. Reading, sewing... admiring the gardens.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

You would be a frequent visitor to the castle libraries, then?

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

Sometimes, yes.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

[ does not react immediately, getting briefly lost in thought. ]

What of the town libraries?

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ equally does not speak instantly, constructing his words carefully. ]

I am not too fond of stepping outside the castle doors. I am afraid I have never wandered those streets.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

A pity. I find their selection to be more variable than those of the castle's.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

Perhaps. I cannot argue due to my lack of knowledge of those libraries.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

You are not the slightest bit curious?

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

I am content with what I have, though I do enjoy knowing that my people have access to a variety of books.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

. . . your people, who you've never met?

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ looks surprised, blinking. ]

I have met them on several occasions. I just have yet to personally see their town.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

Then please allow me to give you a tour sometime in the future.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

... that is a most gracious offer. I will be wise to remember it.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

You would flatter me by doing so. I do enjoy getting to know my employers in detail.