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So I am; thus I should surely be able to find some excuse to stay in the comforts of our lovely land. 

Hmm? You did not? That must have been a mistake, surely. Perhaps your messenger bird was lost along the way? Omnian incompetence; worry not. In any case, I doubt that you have any need of attending with an escort if you would rather not. What, has no one caught the fancy of our lovely Lady Llewellyn? 

I would imagine. Pleasing your advisors will probably take some pressure off you, though in the end-you are the King. 

 I certainly plan to attend Your Grace. Only….do you think it is meant to be attended with company? Christopher mentioned possibly taking a lady. I never received a formal invitation-so I hardly know. 

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A wide grin split Xavier's face when the other man moved to pull off his robes; he did love to see people enjoying the sea. More than that, he was hardly in the right sort of mood to behave properly as a king, much less His Majesty, the King of Corstorphine. That title followed him everywhere he went, and he was hardly in the mood for reverence. It was a pleasant change to be in the presence of someone who viewed him as less and more than His Majesty, who appreciated his sharp tongue and found him entertaining rather than harsh. 

A laugh pulled from Xavier's throat at the Archmage's display of acrobatics, hands breaking the water's surface for him to clap twice as the older man spoke. "It always is," he agreed jovially, letting the waves carry his body. "Quite a stunning display of flexibility, Archmage. You have aged quite gracefully." He chuckled, leisurely kicks of the water allowing the water to drag him towards the other man. "So, what inspired the infernado? I'm certain that His Holiness of the Shining Assarian Empire would be bombarding you with letters begging your presence if he knew of it."

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No, I suppose we're not, and I doubt we ever will be. It isn't that I care not for our people, you know that, it's just that I could honestly not care any less about Faye Malaise or her long-lost sister. 

In an case, can't we both agree that letting me loose in a ballroom full of Omnian gentry-- after two weeks in a carriage, what's more-- would be a terrible mistake? What if my tongue slips and I insult someone's mother?

If I may be so blunt, m’Lord, not attending may make you seem to be an uncaring ruler, especially since it is Omnium –– the two kingdoms aren’t exactly on the best of terms yet, even if we say the war is behind us.

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Perhaps so, Lady Llewellyn. At the very least, that is what the Grand Council and all of my advisors tell me. Will you be in attendance? 

If I may say so Your Grace, I think attending will be a very good gesture for the Corstorphine people. For tensions to dissipate perhaps it is a wise decision…?

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The lack of salt water; the mountains; the biting cold; the buttoned-up, corseted, powdered, ever-so-proper lords and ladies... I doubt that anything there will be stimulating enough to distract you from worrying over your ship. At least she won't have to witness any of that. 

By Aeolus, Faulkner. Did I ask you to be level-headed about this? Kindly cease with the reasonable advice and agree that I should avoid that place at all costs.

But no, no... I know that you are correct. The council has been concerned about the growing tensions between us. Henry may've killed my father-- and it isn't speaking ill of the dead if we recognize the fact that he was an insufferable git-- but there is something about that woman that puts my teeth on edge. I can hardly stand to be hundreds of miles from her, much less in the same room.

I shall consider myself fortunate. No matter I suppose there’s little that can be done about them.

Quite so, never know what might happen in my absence though I’m always wary when travelling away from what I’d consider my one true home.. The lack of salt water in Omnium is… Rather a daunting prospect to say the least. But should my best men be in charge I suppose I don’t have anything to truly be concerned of.

I would take that offer but I would think most would considered it as bad form if I did not attend what with my status, and as the King I suppose it’s a necessity to uphold this alliance as it’s dubbed no?

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I figured that the reminder would be welcome. After all, you two've been obviously smitten all these years-- why else would any sane woman tolerate a Rey? And she never married in all that time, now, did she?

In any case, you worry much too much. If she has known you all of these years-- and I would wager that she knows you better than just about anyone else-- and she still desires you, that much shows you have little to fret about. Perhaps just focus on causing as little damage to your estates as possible-- and convincing me to build that bridge.

I don’t know.

It just seems that, after fifteen years — as you so helpfully reminded me, nephew — expectations may be… high? Mine. Hers. Mostly hers. She’s a lovely woman, and since I made her wait so long, the least I can do is court her properly.

I have been bringing her bouquets, you see. Primarily of the floral variety, but one of driftwood and one of fruit, so far. Do you have any further suggestions? And no, I have not come to her as a coyote with any prey… though I assume I can remove it from the list of likely bouquet options.

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Curse it all to hell. I'm almost out of time to decide, and Zazu's been doing his absolute damnedest to peck my ear off 'till I agree to go to that damned ball. 

To attend the infernal thing or not to attend... 

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"Between the two of us-- my retainers don't quite need to know everything I do in my free time, do they?" Xavier flashed the Archmage a grin to accompany the words, running his arms through the sun-warmed water to keep afloat. The waves were powerful, yes, but calm with the day's lack of strong wings; and even in the worst of times, no matter how tempestuous, the sea had always welcomed him. He rode the waves easily, managing to keep the conversation going comfortably.

"I would join you, yes, but I fear that block of ice may be less than forgiving to my bare feet-- you should give the water a try instead. I always forget how welcoming it is, but nowhere I have traveled is the sea so loving as here in our sunny lands." He held a hand out in a mirror of the other man's motion, flashing another winning smile. 

And The Crashes Are Heaven; ♛ Xavier & Claude

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I have been told as much-- and by your ruler, in fact. Lovely woman. It's a shame that the coloring of most Omnian nobility reminds those of us to the west so much of our ill and infirm. 

Why yes, I did. I am as of yet unsure as to whether or not I will be able to attend-- so much to do, so very little time. Especially considering all of the attention we must give all the fleeing souls from the East whom Omnium is refusing to house. 

We’ve had fine weather, Your Majesty.

However, in Omnium, colouring such as yours typically denotes peasantry… and it wouldn’t do to have the rulers of our country mistaken for common workers, as I’m certain you would agree.

Did you receive your invitation from the Queen?

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I would not be surprised. Those people, generally speaking, are quite infuriating. Again, believe me... You were lucky.

Mm, wary of leaving your true love to her own devices? Worry not, we'll have some of your must trusted men guarding her. Not that you necessarily have to go-- I am still debating, myself, whether or not to make an appearance.

Not particularly, it’s as if they know my hatred of things not being in order and attempted to spite me.

As much as I hate the sound of it… I doubt it would be good form to not show my face. I just hate the thought of leaving my ship…

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Do you expect anything less of Omnian messenger birds? Believe me... you were lucky that was all. 

Do you plan on attending the infernal thing?

The delivery service really needs to be worked on. My bloody invitation was in the bushes. I swear they could at least use competent birds to deliver messages.

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"And I hope you do not for quite some time. I rather like my throat intact, thank you." Despite the guards having shifted at the assassin's tone, Xavier stayed relaxed. If she had wanted him dead, he would have been so ten times over. "Have you eaten? The ladies down in the kitchens have surely missed you."

"Oh, surely they will," she mused, stealing a glance toward uneasy guards, "or at least they will. Must still believe I’m here to slit your throat, but I haven’t received the correct price yet.”

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I always am. But you are quite easy to recognize, Lord Bonnaire; you glow here at court. Quite literally, in fact. Has Omnium been suffering from much cloud cover this past year?

How kind of you to remember, Your Majesty. It’s been some time. [Demetri inclines his head.]

 I trust you’re in good health.

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Now, why would you think that? Guinevere's a clever woman. If she agreed to let you court her-- after fifteen good years, may I remind you-- then she knows quite well what to expect. What could you possibly be doing wrong?

--Assuming you did not come to her as a coyote with dead animals as tokens of your affection? That might be less than... attractive.

She has! Which I think is a wise choice, considering how my charms are both many and varied.

Although… I am slightly concerned I may be doing everything entirely wrong.

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