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[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ the days are rather chilly this time of year -- it's the reason why he was dressed in two layers with another cloak draped over one shoulder. walking briskly, paying the scenery no mind (he didn't have much of an interest in them) before finally spotting the little table for two and anna's back.

smiles softly while approaching, making as little noise as possible while slipping off the cloak at the same time so that he can place them them over anna's shoulders when he gets in range. leaves his hands on those shoulders as he leans in a tad to murmur. ]

It's amazing that you haven't caught something already.

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[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ sighs, but seems to relax a bit, shaking his head a little with a rueful smile. ]

I'm sorry. I've had a trying afternoon.

[triompher.livejournal.com]

Oh?

[ sincerely seems interested in this; slips into the seat annabelle was in before, reaching out to take a bite out of the uneaten tiramisu. ]

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ raises an eyebrow, expression amused even as the smile is genuine. ]

Cease your nosing. It was no more than a slight disagreement.

[triompher.livejournal.com]

[ sighs dramatically. ]

And here I was, thinking about giving you some rather unfortunate news.

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

That is neither important nor life-threatening.

[triompher.livejournal.com]

No, I suppose not.

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

So? What is it?

[triompher.livejournal.com]

[ eats more of the tiramisu for a while, almost as if he didn't hear his question. puts the fork down and looks at him, leaning back in his seat. ]

It's about Annabelle. [ pauses, looking at the sky in brief thought. ] By association, I suppose.

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ remains quiet, listening attentively even when he's half-expecting the words that he'd be hearing next. ]

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[triompher.livejournal.com]

[ hums a bit to himself underneath his breath, looking as if he's attempting to decide how to begin this. ]

... my birthday is coming up soon. Since I am the last of the family line, my father is persistent on finding me a suitable partner to sit with me at the throne. Because of political reasons, it's obvious that the only reasonable solution is to wed someone of your kingdom. Namely the one that shares your face, Princess Annabelle.

[triompher.livejournal.com]

He's been seeing your mother for a while now in secret regarding this issue. This is why I have been visiting more often than not. [ raises an eyebrow, allowing himself to slip from his seriousness briefly. ] Disappointing for you, I'm sure.

[triompher.livejournal.com]

[ goes back to neutral, though he takes on a more sterner tone at the end. ]

I just wanted you to be aware, though I do hope you do not let it be known that I told you this. Nobody else knows at the moment, besides you and your-- [ pauses, as to not slip on his wording. ] --sibling. It wouldn't be a wise decision to bring it out in the open to anyone, no matter how much you might want to.

[triompher.livejournal.com]

[ thinks on something again, lips twitching into a smile. ]

I don't agree with him, of course, but there's little I can do in this situation. I apologize in advance for his rudeness.

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[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

. . .

[ a moment, then-- he starts laughing. ]

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ it's only after a drawn out moment of bitter mirth that he's able to calm down, his smile sharp. ]

Ah, forgive me. But thank you for this information.

[triompher.livejournal.com]

[ raises an eyebrow, looking amused. ]

Not at all.

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ shakes his head. ]

Such foolishness.

[triompher.livejournal.com]

You sound rather confident in yourself.

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

Hm? I don't believe I have ever given you a reason to think of me otherwise.

[triompher.livejournal.com]

It is not you that gives me a reason.

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ eyes dim a little in thought. ]

. . . hm.

[triompher.livejournal.com]

[ settles back into his seat again, twining his fingers together before resting them on his stomach. simply watches robert think in silence. ]

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ lifts his gaze to riku, giving him a slight nod. ]

That woman is too foolish as not to have covered all her trails.

[triompher.livejournal.com]

So you have a plan, then?

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

Half of one. For now.