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A LEGEND OF ZELDA ROLEPLAY
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Post by Perseus Elein on Aug 20, 2017 18:38:50 GMT -5
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[attr="class","jartoxpost"] [music]http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/iljdf6c0kg/Date.mp3[/music] [break]Perseus actually wasn't expecting for Kura to accept his offer, his eyes widening as a small smile slowly crept over him. He almost couldn't contain his excitement as he started to laugh, shaking his head in embarrassment, "Oh... Asthar was right... I'm horrible at reading into girls I guess..." he looked back at her with a smile, "I mean... I had hoped... but I wasn't sure--oh forget it," he shrugged, his hands immediately pulling her in and lifting her off her feet. [break][break] He twirled her around for a moment, still laughing lightly before looking up at her with an enormously bright smile. "Of-of course I do! Did you think that I didn't? I mean... I thought I might have made it obvious... I've always had eyes for you since we were younger... though I was pretty good at hiding it when my duties got in the way I suppose..." he took a moment to ponder on that last part, realizing that maybe that ability to hide it had just been ingrained into his personality, and he sighed. [break][break] Setting her back down on the ground, he sheepishly looked down and chuckled, shrugging for a moment. "I know this may be coming out of nowhere for you, but it's something that's been on my mind for a while," he looked passed her for a moment, into the opening the showed the world around them. The realization that she had said yes suddenly came to mind once more, and he started to laugh again, looking back to her and taking her hands tightly. [break][break] "There's no rush to plan anything now, but if you need anything, please let me know. You are always welcome here, no matter what the occasion or what risk you may assume you'd bring to my home." One of his hands slowly moved to her chin, lightly pushing it up so that her eyes would gaze upon his own. "May I kiss you?"
Post by Perseus Elein on Aug 20, 2017 17:59:08 GMT -5
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[attr="class","jartoxpost"] Percy hadn't been to Crescent Island in ages. Honestly, since he was a young boy, before the Tokay had become endangered and secretive from the mainland - though it did not mean the island was off limits. The young king actually had no idea about this to begin with, until Kura had shown up to the castle without warning, grinning wide and screaming "WE'RE GOING TO A SPA!" without much more explanation. There wasn't much use getting anything out of an excited girl until she had calmed down. [break][break] How unfortunate for him that she NEVER calmed down until they were actually heading toward where the boat waiting for them was. So they were going on a little mini vacation. As thrilled as Percy was to finally spend some times with his friends... was this wise? Didn't they have things to do? A tyrant to kill? He wasn't going to question anything, but everyone seemed a bit too giddy for their Kingdom falling apart. [break][break] He wasn't going to rain on their parade though. If they were happy to just get away and clear their mind for a few days, they deserved it. Nothing would change that drastically in the time being. When Perseus, Kura, and Garrett had arrived to the docks, he was surprised to see others waiting. Asthar and Aryllia had already been on the island awaiting their arrival... but it appeared he invited another couple, which made Percy stop in his tracks. Zelda and Elinkar were there as well. And while he had heard that he had been rescued, it wasn't easy to digest until seeing him with his own eyes. [break][break] He was there when he was struck down. He was there when he was sealed away. And he was there to drag Zelda from that battlefield before she was killed. So seeing him now, in front of him was surreal, yet relieving. He couldn't read how the boy had felt about this little 'vacation' of there's though, so when he and Kura had arrived, he bowed respectfully before heading onto the ship. "It's so great to see your return, Sir Link." [break][break] It had occurred to him that Kura probably had not told Zelda about their plans after the war... and suddenly he grew incredibly red. But that was something he would have to deal with later. When they had finally arrived to the island, there were several people waiting upon the docks for them - two notably sheikah figures alongside a golden haired man and woman. "Alright, alright, I'm coming!" Percy laughed, following behind Kura quickly. "Wow, this place is a lot nicer than my father made it out to be..."
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Post by Perseus Elein on Aug 16, 2017 15:23:10 GMT -5
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[attr="class","jartoxpost"] [music]http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/d1li29i8wn/Jane_Eyre_2011_OST_-_18._Awaken.mp3[/music] [break]The amazement that fell upon the girl's face as she looked about the glistening crystals, and to the view of the world beyond them was calming to Perseus - and for some reason, just seeing her in such bliss brought him comfort. He shifted his weight, leaning upon the stone wall of the cave with crossed arms, cerulean eyes fixed upon the girl as she continued to talk of the beauty and he could see how truthfully happy she was, and he believed her. A smirk curled upon his lips - just the slightest one - as he continued to follow her with his eyes. [break][break] "Everything is just so beautiful. The city, the people -- this place. I don't ever want to leave," she had said. Perseus looked down for a moment, feeling as though hands were pulling on his lungs from within his chest, remembering that yes; she had to go back home to Hyrule. Even if it were dangerous. Even if she didn't want to. [break][break] The smile faltered for a moment, as he prepared himself for whatever would follow this conversation. Taking a moment to breathe, he closed his eyes, and then fixed them on her gaze. "Then don't." [break][break] Silence fell over them for a moment as he tried to find his words carefully. He wasn't very good at this, and he often became frustrated when he couldn't find the words to say. "I'm not... I'm not trying to show you around to persuade you to live here. I'm not trying to use you for some kind of political statement, or... or just because I'm bored. But if you don't want to leave... then don't." He stepped off the wall, taking a few steps forward her, apprehension sticking to his face like a veil. [break][break] "I've said it before, and I'll keep saying it until you believe me. But despite everything that's happened, and what people may say, I've only ever wanted you to be safe. Your sister is a dear friend to me and she'd be devastated if something happened to you. I'm sure she... wouldn't be opposed to you staying here for some time. And your retainers are welcome as well. But it'd be nice if, perhaps, at least for a little while..." [break][break] He paused again, this time taking as much time as he needed to in order to get the words out correctly. [break][break] "I know you can't do that though. Like your sister, you have drive to help stop this evil. But perhaps, If I may, when this is all over, would you like to return?" he asked carefully. "I understand that we both have prior engagements that follow. And I will never trap you here the way my father did. But maybe, when this is all over..." [break][break] He took another step to her, facing her with only a few inches separating them, as his hand rose to meet her face, his fingers tracing along the bone of her cheek. "I would like to properly court you. With your sister's blessing, I would be honored to treat you as my equal, and give you everything I possibly have to offer."
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Post by Perseus Elein on Aug 12, 2017 0:10:36 GMT -5
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[attr="class","jartoxpost"] [music]http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/u2wr8zkzqm/20._When_Ginny_Kissed_Harry_-_Harry_Potter_and_the_Half-Blood_Prince_Soundtrack.mp3[/music] [break]Percy watched as Kura looked down at him, almost hesitant to listen as he requested for her to jump down. He raised a brow, seeing the fear as she halted, and wondered if she was actually going to do it. He held his arms up high to brace her, watching as she finally leaped over the ledge, yelling his name as she sunk to his arms, and in a quick motion, he had caught her, his feet still firmly on the earth beneath him as she seemed to sink into his arms like a pillow. He smirked, looking at her for a moment with a small chuckle as he let a few fingers brush against where he had been holding her. [break][break] "I told you I'd catch you." [break][break] He set her down gently, taking her hand as he slowly led her through the cave, which grew darker and darker as the entry way became more distant. He continued walking in a silence, focusing on the direction as the opening became thinner, the walls almost touching them as it closed in on a sharp turn. "Don't ask me how I found this place, I had to get creative with exploring when I was a kid. Father never let me leave the castle, so...." he made sure to add as a glimmer in the distance became clear. "Get ready to be amazed though." [break][break] Another opening, which revealed a large cavity, giving a view of the waterfall that fell beside the palace that no other would see. The trees upon the mountaintops blowing in the wind, and the glow of pixies and fairies within the thickets, now that it had been nightfall. But the most peculiar and mesmerizing of all were the glowing crystals that were scattered across the aperture they had entered. Greens, blues, and purples, glowing as if from magic. "Fairy Crystals," he said quietly. "At some point in time, fairies used this area as a nest. It haven't seen any since I was a boy though." [break][break] He waited to give Kura time to take the area in, backing up against the wall of the cave as he crossed his arms, simpering at what her reaction may be. "Whenever my father and I would get into a fight... or if it was just a bad day and I needed to get away, I'd just come here."
Post by Perseus Elein on Aug 7, 2017 21:34:56 GMT -5
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[attr="class","jartoxpost"] [music]http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/b64kiua12f/Gustavo_Santaolalla_-_Main_Theme_The_Last_Of_Us_Soundtrack_.mp3[/music] [break]For a moment, mussitation around left as the people did, to which the king allowed his arm to fall over Kura's frame, guiding her with him as he walked up the steps, where he would then head over the hill and back toward the village square of Lynna. There were not many words spoken between the two - though Perseus could see that a lot was going on in the princess's mind. He respected their silence, allowing her to clear her head to find the words she found most useful. [break][break] Perseus himself found no need for words as they circled around the path, visible light from the lanterns strung high across the buildings coming to view. Finally, words emitted from his partner's lips, and he turned to her with very delicate eyes. His own lips parted for a moment, but pursed tightly as the question was asked. Eyes evaded for a moment when he attempted to revisit this place through memory. He hadn't been there in ages. Probably not since before the war. It was his own special place, one where his father couldn't bother him. It was his best kept secret in terms of hidden treasure. [break][break] "It's... it's definitely been a while since I've been there," he finally nodded. "I doubt much has changed since I've last visited." A devilish grin crept over him as he looked back to Kura with smug intent. "But you'll have to promise you won't show anyone else," his hand moved from her waste to her hand. In an abrupt turn, he pulled on her with gentle force before springing toward the palace, Kura trailing behind him. [break][break] "Excuse me--coming through!" Perseus shouted as he flashed in front of several people, only inches from running into them. "Make way for the king!" [break][break] After they had arrived to the gated entrance, he turn a turn through the outer gardens, circling his way around the palace as they were brought to a cliff, which the castle had been built into to look over the river and Fairies' Woods. There was a long shoot, but if they were to jump in right angle and direction, a small opening was broken out onto the cliff, which opened up into dark cavern. It may have looked a bit ridiculous - scary even - but Perseus had been down this way so many times, he knew just the way to fall. [break][break] Before Kura could make any argument (he hadn't even looked to see her reaction), the King hopped over the edge of the cliff, jumping down into the cavity. Looking back up at Kura, he held his arms up and smiled bright. "Do you trust me? Just jump, I'll catch you, I promise!"
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Post by Perseus Elein on Jul 28, 2017 15:20:19 GMT -5
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[attr="class","jartoxpost"] Kura expressed apprehension to dancing around the others, to which he chuckled lightly, shaking his head. "Don't worry it isn't anything intricate. It's just a normal slow dance. Now the wedding dances... those are the ones that require practice," he rolled his eyes playfully. He remembered very clearly having to learn these difficult moves when they were leading up to he and Zelda's weddings, and he hated it. It was a whole ceremony, performing a story through dance, and Zelda, of course, did not care and refused to learn it properly, making the whole situation all the more difficult. [break][break] Still, Kura complied and had moved forward to take his hand, and he moved his other to the small of her back, holding her gently as the two began to move with the rhythm of the music. Others around them took note of their King dancing with the princess from Hyrule, but respected the silence of the dance, as it was meant to appreciate your other half, rather than those around you. He watched her carefully, a relaxed smile resting in place until Kura had finally spoken, a slight hitch in her voice from nervousness. [break][break] She asked why he didn't have a queen - a question everyone seemed to ask, but rather than annoying him, it made him chuckle again, shaking his head as he looked away for a moment, trying to collect his thoughts to think about it properly. "Well..." he started, pausing again as he tried to choose his words carefully. The two swayed to the music, as his hand around her waist had pulled her a bit closer, and he dipped her down, a modest smirk forming upon his lips. [break][break] "I guess you can say I just haven't found the perfect bride yet." [break][break] As he pulled her back up gently, he twirled her around before pulling her close again, looking up in thought once more with a more serious answer. "To be quite honest, my advisers have been itching for me to find a wife for a very long time. But anyone they suggest just doesn't fit my preference, I suppose. I don't want to just choose a wife like a piece of clothing. I'd rather take the time to truly learn about someone, and find out their passions and form a bond emotionally. So I'm taking my time." [break][break] They continued to step, their feet in sync with the strings as the song had came to a close, and everyone began to clap and bow to their partners. Perseus stepped back, bowing respectfully to Kura before holding out his parasol for her to walk beside him under the shade. "Hmm.... so what's next on the agenda..."
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Post by Perseus Elein on Jul 21, 2017 0:27:26 GMT -5
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[attr="class","jartoxpost"] When the two had arrived to the seating area, he noticed the woman who had offered better seating for them, to which Kura declined before taking her seat where they had already chosen. He chuckled lightly, shaking his head before taking a seat next to her. "Don't like the special treatment, I see?" He thought it was cute, personally, and in way, he saw himself in her. He had been the same way when he was prince. Unfortunately... having to take the role of King changed things drastically. He had so much to do for his people, and he barely found the time to be "normal". It was a nice change of pace to leave the palace and walk in normalcy, with no worries of duties. It was the one thing he missed about the world before the war. [break][break] The lanterns had dimmed around the stage, as people began to quiet, preparing for the actors to appear. "I'm... quite surprised you haven't heard this tale. He was the last hero to appear before Elinkar, and I believe you are directly related to him. He's known for his journeys through the Twilight Realm and back, taking the form of a divine wolf and simultaneously ending the feud of the Twili and Hylians." Drums sounded from the orchestral band that was behind the stage, and two people appeared center stage. One, clothed in farmhand garbs and the other in a common village tunic. [break][break] "Tell me...Do you ever feel a strange sadness as dusk falls? They say it's the only time when our world intersects with theirs... The only time we can feel the lingering regrets of spirits who have left our world," the first spoke, looking to the farm boy. "That is why loneliness always pervades the hour of twilight...But enough talk of sadness...I have a favor to ask of you, Link. I was supposed to deliver something to the royal family of Hyrule the day after tomorrow... would you go in my stead?" [break][break] The scene had faded after a short interlude into what appeared to be Link saddling to go to Hyrule, when Twilight had fallen over his village. A Shadow Beast's arm bursts through and pulls him through the wall. However, the power of the Triforce symbol on Link's hand makes the creature drop Link. Link turns into a wolf, passes out, and is taken to the dungeons of Hyrule Castle by another monster. [break][break] The play was actually very well written. Based on the texts he had read from the past, they had done their research on the events, though they seemed to REALLY focus on the romantic bond between Link and Zelda... which was practically non existant until AFTER the war ended. But alas, this was a festival for lovers, and so the theme was probably set this way on purpose. Perseus found himself - whether voluntarily or not - inching closer to Kura as the play progressed, until the tips of their fingers had met. [break][break] When he had realized just how close they were, his face reddened, and he grew rather flustered, trying his hardest not to look and to focus on the play. But it was so hard to keep still. Eventually, he sighed, giving up on his mental battle of 'hold her hand' or 'don't', and he accepted that it was just going to happen. His hand had moved him, taking hold of hers gently, and he smiled sheepishly, looking down. He didn't realize just how bad he was at making a move until just then. [break][break] But when the play had come to a close, the applause roared and people began to exit the area. He took a moment, looking around, and he would motion for Kura to stay put for just a moment. "Don't leave yet. The best part is coming," he said quietly. As people began to drift from the amphitheater, the orchestral group stayed in place, as the actors then lit the lanterns and candles that were hanging from above. Music began to play softly, a ballad of sorts, and couples began to slowly approach the stage. [break][break] "Dénië -o i ithil," Perseus said finally as he stood, holding his hand to take Kura's. "It is the lover's dance, and well, until today, I've never really had anyone to dance with for it. May I have this dance?"
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Post by Perseus Elein on Jul 19, 2017 10:34:23 GMT -5
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[attr="class","jartoxpost"] As they continued their path through the lanterns, his face tinted red as she explained the citizen's reasonings, and he looked down, pursing his lips with a small grumble, "It'd help if they didn't get so worked up over the fact that I was with a girl," and even more quietly, "Everyone thinks I'm gay." That was his only peeve with the societal standards of Labrynna. He was still quite young, and yet they just expected him to pluck a woman from the streets and claim her his own to bear a new heir. [break][break] The topic seemed to fade quickly though, and she began talking of the games around them, to which he smiled. "Am I good? Most of these games require aiming precision, and as a skilled archer, they should be fairly easy. Though it's been a while since I attended one of these for fun..." he trailed off, looking to the different vendors they walked past. "When my father and I attended the ceremony on the final night, it was the only time he would allow me to wander - with supervision of course. I spent a lot of my childhood grinding at a lot of these prize stands. I think at one point I had an entire room just filled with different toys and trinkets I won - it's probably still there actually..." [break][break] "But yes, they hold this festival every year as summer reaches its peak. We give thanks to the land before us and although winter is seen as the turning point of the year, the solstice represents a time of fertility among the Labrynnan folk, who spend this season engaged in the pursuits of romance and song. They spend the week around dancing and singing, involved in nothing but merriment. All important decisions and actions are postponed until the week is over. This is the time of year when most couples bond in marriage or announce that they are promised--" he stopped for a moment, blinking. "Oh, no wonder they were so excited to see me--oh no--they think we're getting married--I'm so sorry," his palm met forehead in embarrassment. [break][break] Kura then asked of his father, and the marriage assigned between he and Zelda, to which he looked down shamefully. The last thing he wanted to do was have her second guess this entire affair as a last resort. Quite honestly, he had come to the realization that he was never actually in love with Zelda, and it was more so his own defense at an impending marriage he thought was inevitable. "My father..." he murmured for a moment before completing his thought. [break][break] "As mad as he was, he was a brilliant mind. He had this elaborate plan, not just to hold power for himself, but the Elein name as a whole. Once I was married to Zelda, I would trump her coronation by taking command as King if we were to marry before she was titled Queen. Once that was set, he would return to Labrynna to rule there, until we were to have a son to claim the title from him after his passing," he explained carefully. [break][break] "My father wasn't very old, and he had at least twenty more years on his life--and that's if he didn't take care of himself. His death was sudden--a divine intervention if you will. The Goddesses saw his actions of taking Hyrule as treason, and as such, he suffered the consequence. But his plan had been falling apart already... Zelda refused to marry, and I wouldn't allow her to go through with it even if she complied. She belonged with the hero." [break][break] Perseus had never talked much about his father - especially after his death. It was no secret the two had never gotten along, but he still felt among the realm of failure in his father's eyes for betraying his trust. Despite the wickedness displayed, he knew that it was all in the name of his heir. It didn't take away from the wrongness of it though, and for that, he found it hard to forgive. He became visibly frustrated by these thoughts, to which Kura had spoken again. Looking over at her, he smiled coolly to her apology. [break][break] "No, no, you don't have to apologize. There's an aura of mystery that surrounds my father, even in death, and I don't want you to get the wrong idea of my intentions." And just then, Kura lit up at the thought of seeing a play, to which he chuckled under his breath. "A play? Hmm...." he thought for a moment, looking toward the amphitheater over the hill. "I believe they are doing a play that is a retelling of the Hero of Twilight's adventures. Does that sound interesting to you?"
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Post by Perseus Elein on Jul 16, 2017 22:37:23 GMT -5
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[attr="class","jartoxpost"] It was a night of rejoice; Labrynna was lit with lanterns, decorations, and fireworks were due at the end of the night. Asthar had ran off with a woman of his own, leaving the pair of royals on their own. Percy was as nervous as ever, however still quite aloof of just how intimate their night would become. He was wearing his ceremonial attire of a long, deep blue robe with sandals, and a parasol in hand, similar to one that he had given Kura as they began to walk around the city. [break][break] He truly didn't know what to say, and found himself stumbling over his words when he did, but when Kura had met with him at the grand hall of the Palace, he was truly without words at the beauty that was in front of him. For someone new to the culture of Labrynna, she had looked the part completely. He had bowed to her presence, taking her arm with his as they headed toward the city. The glowing flames of the lights that were strung up along the path illuminated and sound of music in the distance grew louder with every step. [break][break] "I know that you may feel worried that someone may recognize you, but you are completely safe while you are in my care," he said quietly to her as they continued their way to the square. "For someone to attempt harm against you would be to attempt harm against me, and I will not have such treason." It was part protectiveness to his voice, and another part frustration, as though the idea of someone trying to pull something so foolish would anger him to no end. [break][break] When they had finally made their way to the grand square, there were many stands that were erected for the festival itself; games with prizes, an area for dancing, and a stage where performers danced and played music. There seemed to be something in every turn, a new area with a set theme for the festival. "If you're hungry, there are dozens of stands. Or do you want to play a game? I want to make sure you enjoy tonight, so if you see something that interests you, allow me to take you," he smiled lightly, looking around at the sudden pause of people staring at the two of them. [break][break]Though the festival barely seemed effected by his presence, it didn't stop several people from gazing at them in confusion and awe - some even bowed, to which he flushed lightly and looked down, still a bit bashful to the habits of citizens in his presence. It was then, that the whispers among them immediately caught his attention. [break][break] "Is he with a girl?" "I thought he wasn't interested in courting!" [break][break] He growled a bit under his breath, the attention swarming to them suddenly becoming a bit overwhelming. "Okay-Okay-please!" he snapped at the crowd. "If you would please be so kind as to allow me to enjoy the night with this beautiful princess. Surely you can gossip to your hearts desires once we are out of sight." [break][break] He began to walk forward once more, arm still linked to Kura's as the crowd parted quickly, allowing them to pass. "I'm... sorry about that. I'm still not used to the whole 'king' thing... and I didn't really get out much until a few years ago."
Post by Perseus Elein on Jul 4, 2017 21:51:12 GMT -5
Y O U N G K I N G
Listening to Asthar's words of traveling the city at night, he had realized that it was a fantastic idea. Lynna City had been celebrating the Summer Solstice and the town was lit with lanterns and performers among the city streets after dark. Usually he wasn't to make an appearance until the final night for a ceremonial dinner, but he could make the exception for giving his fellow friends a tour.
As he had went to speak, Kura's hand had arrived to the scene and they spoke quietly - too quietly for him to hear and he didn't want to be rude and try to eavesdrop. But he had then left in a hurry, to which Percy had nodded. "Well then I suppose while we finish up, we can return to our rooms to settle in, get into more fitting attire, and I will show you the lights. Summer has just arrived, and the Labrynnan, rather than devoting their spiritual energies to the Goddesses, devote their time and prayer to the land, nature and animals. As such, we celebrate the coming of the solstice with dance, feast, celebration. You couldn't have arrived at a more perfect time!"
When their plates had been empty, a servant had arrived to clear the table, and Perseus began to realize just what was about to happen. He looked over the two quickly before standing and looking to the door. "I will take you to your rooms and we will meet again in about an hour, yes?"
As he had guided them down the halls, he had led them to the upper level of the castle, where he then stopped at a wooden carved door with engraved trees winding about it. Opening it lead to a grand bedchamber, a large quilted canopy bed with curtains draping to the floor filled with dried petals and leaves. "This will be your room for the night, m'lady. I'll come for you when it's time to go."
As he then led Asthar to his room, which was similar to Kura's, he had opened the door, swiftly flashing inside and grabbing Asthar and closing the door.
"I have no idea what I'm doing. What are we going to do? What do I say? What if something goes wrong??" he said in a panic, stuttering over his own sentences as he looked around frantically. "Help me," he pleaded.
Post by Perseus Elein on Jun 23, 2017 23:52:04 GMT -5
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He realized his words may have been a bit... much. Pursing his lips in contrition, he felt as though maybe his words could have scared her a bit. Surely a princess would have been given every compliment in the world in her time growing up, but to hear all of that from one person might be a bit creepy. He felt his cheeks burn as the little voices in his mind began to argue with one another. No wonder he never found anyone to settle down with, honestly.
When she had stammered out her first sentence, clearly flustered in reaction to his oration, he looked at her carefully. Did... he break her? She seemed unable to respond for a moment, almost as though she was malfunctioning and unable to recollect her thoughts. He blinked a few times, looking over at Asthar for the slightest bit of help to clear the air, only to see a cheeky grin across his face. Of course he was smiling, this was his plan.
He almost felt like giving up and secluding himself in his chambers. But before he could respond to the situation, the princess began to speak once more. After tea, she wanted him to escort her around town. He looked forward, past their gazes as he froze, the hair on his neck sticking up as he tried to speak, but his tongue grew heavy and his lips glued shut. He looked to Asthar for help, but then quickly cleared his throat, laughing very calmly and nodding.
"Of course! I uh... well, there are a lot of unique places in Lynna that I think you'd enjoy. It's much different than Hyrule."
Post by Perseus Elein on Apr 16, 2017 0:51:06 GMT -5
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Perseus could sense that there was an odd tension forming in the room as the two conversations seemed to collide with one another. One hand talking of Zelda and her duties and the other... his love life. Why did it always come down to this? And how was it that the talk of his future always seemed to go hand in hand with a conversation about Zelda? Sure he was finally able to let go of his feelings for her, but her name always seemed to haunt over his ideals for love.
Perhaps he had just been looking in the wrong direction. One part that always seemed to confuse him with the contract that bound him to Zelda during their engagement was this--why did it have to be her? It could have been any of her younger siblings, and yet it was her that was chosen for him, despite it being known that she would be bound to the soul of the hero.
His father was very thoughtful in all decisions he made, and he perhaps took this information's advantage and bound the two so that he would have ties to both countries. But in doing so... he would have lost the only heir to Labrynna. Marrying Zelda would have meant uprooting his life in Lynna and making for Castle Town.
"Whoa!" Percy started to cough, intervening with Asthar's final words at the table. "A little up front, eh? That's not exactly a proper way of trying to hook two people up, you know..." Percy's cheeks were red like flames. He looked over to Kura, who seemed to be just as embarrassed by the comment.
There was a silence over the three of them for a moment as he frowned. "Is that what you truly think, m'lady?" he started for a moment, almost saddened by her response. He had to think over his words carefully as not to offend her or to make her doubt herself any longer.
"I would be lucky to have half the woman you are, your grace. You are the absolute pinnacle of beauty and poise, as well as one of the brightest minds I've ever had the pleasure of discussion with. If I ever ended up with a woman of such grace as yourself, I would bow to her feet and worship her the moment she woke up and got ready for the day. Do not ever say you are not worthy for anyone. It is others who are not worthy to be yours." he pursed his lips. Perhaps that was a bit much.
He looked down at his plate, avoiding her eyes for a moment as it began to set in what just happened. Asthar, that sly fool. He was planning this all along, wasn't he. He looked over to him for a moment, narrowing his eyes and shaking his head, realizing what had just happened.
Post by Perseus Elein on Mar 17, 2017 13:39:53 GMT -5
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Perseus looked to Asthar as he spoke, narrowing his eyes again as he hid his lips behind his cup of tea, turning his attention back to the windows as he then closed his eyes, savoring the taste. He choked though, as Asthar spoke of him being a clueless romantic, coughing slightly as he quickly set down his cup of tea.
"Clueless romantic? Hardly!" he said without hesitation, not caring of Kura were to hear. "I've got just as much swagger as you do, given I actually try. I'm just not quite as exuberant as yourself. If I intend to find myself a lady, I intend to marry. I know you find more joy from having many beautiful woman, but I personally just am not into that," he shrugged.
"By all means, you inspire me to get out there, but I'd feel... awkward, with more than one woman around my arm. I intend to find a wife and best friend," he nodded, before sipping at his tea once more. Kura then began to spoke once more, to which he looked over, listening carefully.
"I see your concern," he then spoke, when she had finished her explanation of the duty to her destiny and their kingdom. "Zelda is a smart, brave soul. I am sure that if the responsibility was set before her, she could handle it. However, I do agree that perhaps removing one of the two from her plate would be best for her mentality."
She had often wrote in letters to him of her desire to step down from the crown when they had reclaimed Hyrule. Although he wasn't sure if that was something of discussion for this table at the moment. As far as he was aware, she had not talked to anyone about it. And that's not something he would want to slip up and say, and have it get back to her.
"I also agree that without Link... there is little we can do. His courage gave hope to thousands. Many fought beside him without even a second thought--without even knowing him. It was truly inspiring to see," he smiled lightly, but it quickly faltered as he thought of the outcome. "I do hope that there is a way. I cannot bear to see Zelda hurt like this, and it is only hurting the cause more so. I don't see her as one to easily give up on saving him, so asking her to let go is impossible."
When Kura then spoke of being escorted to her room, Perseus looked to Asthar and awaited for his response as well. "While I do enjoy your company, I will leave it to Asthar to decide. He had some... interesting plans for the day if I remember correctly," he chuckled. "However I do agree, reconvening at dinner sounds appropriate!"
Post by Perseus Elein on Mar 10, 2017 20:06:09 GMT -5
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Perseus almost couldn't believe what he was hearing. He was so thankful that Kura had spent the last few moments eating, and was happy that she was enjoying her food. But he continued to eye Asthar, listening to him and shaking his head in disapproval. "I don't know what you're talking about. I don't see Lady Kura in such a way as you do. I would not be so bold as to try anything, only to replace her with the next woman who catches your eye," he grumbled with a hint of resentment.
Although he didn't mean it in a rude manner, he truly did not think that Kura was the kind of woman who would take too kindly to being a trophy around a King's arm, and then, as if like an old fashion, thrown in the back of the closet for the newest woman to flaunt. She herself was royalty and deserved to be treated with such a dignity as not to be only used for her beauty.
His thoughts were suddenly cut short by Kura's voice as he looked to her once again. "You wish to see the city?" he smiled brightly. "I would love to escort you, if I may. You're welcome to stay in the castle for as long as you require. I know that it must have been a while since your family has had a comfortable bed to sleep in. I can't imagine staying in the ruins is exactly an easy lifestyle," he shrugged, his hand moving to his spoon as he slowly brought the soup to his lips.
"And please do tell your brother and sisters that they are welcome to stay here any time they like as well. My doors are always open to the Hyrule family."
Suddenly, Asthar had spoken to her, asking about him, to which he glared at him, his cheeks flushing slightly as he cleared his throat. He could see that Kura was quite flustered as well, to which he sighed. "Please ignore my friend. He likes to pester women around me because I'm apparently a 'clueless romantic,'" he shook his head, giving Asthar the stink eye.
Kura then spoke of her sister, to which he listened intently to what her opinions on the matter were. So she agreed that it was time that they started to make a name for themselves, aye? Well he was glad for that, but her next words came as a bit of a surprise to him.
"I can see your concerns, but I do believe that she has it in her to watch over her kingdom, as well as follow her duties. If that were otherwise not true, how did your ancestors do so?" he asked calmly. "However, I can agree with you on that last part - I do not believe she is in the right mindset to rule. Her obsession with rescuing Link is blinding her motives and clouding her judgment. Either she must let go, or if he truly is able to be saved... she needs to do that before anything else."
He took a pause for a moment, taking a sip at his tea, thinking of it for a moment. He never quite knew how the rest of Zelda's family felt on the situation. Especially since he himself has watched Zelda mourn for far too long. "What do you think, m'lady? Do you believe that it is possible to save the hero?"