Thread: The Prince's New Plaything (Valanaer x Forbidden)

How nice to find honesty. The princess said easily, though many other less appropriate responses were at the front of her mind. Their conversation as they danced continued on in their sweet way, both commenting on their lives at home and court, along with the customs of the country she was going to become part of. Out of the corner of her eye she couldn't help but watch one of the women of her court, Marilee, flirting her plump rear off with Christian. She almost blushed as Christian caught her eye with a dark smirk and quickly messed up a step to make William mistake the source of the blush. Of course he was all kindness and they quickly returned to the dance, letting Kirra's thoughts turn to dark corners. Marilee was the lowest in the court but higher than the aristocrats that hadn't even reached court status yet, and her husband was well off in court. Not that her husband would be around much longer if he saw the way Marilee was acting. The lord was fiercely possessive of the woman, probably why Marilee went out of her way to flirt and piss him off. The gossip mill had once told Kirra that jealous sex was some of the best around. The princess, a virgin of course, wouldn't be one to know. She had to wonder if William were the jealous sort, but a sneaky voice in the back of her mind told her that she were more likely to get a rise for her actions out of Christian than William. She missed a sentence the first prince spoke to her and was jerked from her tangled thoughts as the man touched her cheek gently. At his questioning gaze she merely brushed it off, leaning against him in a soft way and asking if he wouldn't mind them going to get a drink. She was thirsty but the real reasoning behind the action was to disguise her disinterest in what was going on around her. All around her the couples were starting to pair off for good, finding their nighttime choices versus hopping from partner to partner. She did have to smile at the many mixed partners she saw on the floor. It looked like the two kingdoms were going to get along extremely well indeed. As more alcohol was placed in her hand she drank until her head was just beginning to spin, then drank no more, not wanting anything to happen that she was unaware of. As the betrotheds drank Kirra took the opportunity to look for Christian but was unable to see him from her current position and was forced to turn her attention back to William, who was telling her about all the different foods she would have to try that were specialties of his country. She was able to laugh freely this time as she really would enjoy trying the food, and enjoyed listening to the stories he was telling of other dignitaries trying the foreign dishes. A hand at her elbow had her spinning away though. The girl behind her blushed softly. Sorry your highness. I'm Crysla and I've been asked to help you find your room whenever you're ready. And to both of your highnesses, the King and Queen wish to remind you that the introductory meeting will be started early and to not be late. The girl dipped a curtsey and waited their response. Kirra was relieved at the girl's appearance. She didn't take kindly to being given a bedtime by her soon to be in-laws but decided it was more the wine talking than her actual mind. Turning to William she spoke softly. I fear I will need to retire now. If I have to be up early I'll need my sleep tonight. Today was a long day filled with much excitement. Good night dear. She leaned forward to kiss his cheek softly before turning to follow Crysla. She didn't look back and focused instead on memorizing the path the maid was showing her. The girl stopped before a hallway. Your room is the end of the hall. Have a good night Princess. Another curtsey was given before Kirra was left to the walk down the hallway for herself. The walk was short but she noticed some of the lamps out toward the end of the hallway, and figured she'd need an extra blanket as their must be a draft down the hallway. Walking slowly she let her gaze wander over the tapestries on the walls, admiring the fine work, and losing herself in the textures and colors. Lost in her own thoughts she was even able to forget that she had been walking down this hallway for a purpose.