Thread: Burgeoning Dreams of Steam and Magic [-:IronicallyHaru:-]

Ravness bathed herself before dressing into an elegant ball gown , her small waist defined as a large pool of fabric bounced out to drag against her feet. Her hair was pinned up in an updo , little strands of stray hairs curling in different directions as they laid down messily. It wasnt hard to tell that many Princes wanted to marry a Princess so gorgeous, Heaven spilling from her radiance. Callista stood beside her entrance, guarding Ravnesss room until she made an appearance. Good evening mlady. I have been assigned to you tonight for the fete. Her face was hidden by a helmet, the sound of her voice booming from the headpiece. Ravness nodded at the taller woman, walking down the hallway as her hills clanked against the stiff floor beneath her. Ravness felt a bit uncomfortable, being guarded all of the time that is. Eyes were always glued onto her and it got rather bothersome. She respected Callista, though, honored to have a reliable female stand beside her. It was extremely rare for a woman to take on a heavy role. The ball room was grand, tables and chairs spilling everywhere for invited guests to sit upon. A large sectional table was designed for the Prince and Princess, as well as their betrothed others. The Lord and Ladies from each side of the family were also stationed here, small paper cards with their names written assigned each chair. Prince Jasper separated Ravness from Staf, being so close yet so far out of reach. She gulped as she stared at the empty seats, watching as the guards invited the group of people inside to begin the evening. Hello my sweet Bell. I am happy to see that you settled our disagreements and managed to make it. I knew you would pucker up to the idea. The Queen walked with open arms towards her daughter, holding her in a tight embrace. Ravness was hesitant to place her hands on her mother, gently gripping on her shoulder as she was still sour from the earlier conversation. Drawing away from the warm embrace Ravness tried to put on as best of a smile as she could bare. Sorry for the earlier events mother. I hope tonight goes well. Ravness flared her nostrils as she inhaled a big whiff of the aroma of food that sat on the table, waiting for someone to grab a plate. Of course it will go splendid. Oh, look! The Queen gasped as Prince Jasper made his way through the entrance, waving welcomingly at passersbys with a bubblegum smile. He was gorgeous, well built and seemed polite with just a glance, but that wouldnt sway her devotion to her brother. Its always so nice to encounter you. The Queen grinned as she pecked both sides of cheek, turning her head over to Ravness to notice her response to her fianc. My I am honored to witness this magnificence beauty standing before me, let alone knowing that this woman will be the key to my happiness. Jasper gently cupped her frail hands as he lifted them up to his awaiting lips, kissing them gingerly before locking his eyes on hers. Your scent it splendid as well, what a lovely combination. Ravness gulped at the frog in her throat, wanting to so eagerly tug her hands away from the intruding man but what would she look like to be rude to the guests? Let alone her future husband. Oh, stop it. You are far too kind. Ravness mustered a reply, feeling bland and boring in her response. How could Jasper now feel the awkwardness in their touch? Was he really that held up on her already? Shall we take a seat and begin chatting? I would love to get to know you. He extended his elbow out, waiting for her to coil her arm around it before they walked together towards their table. Ravness coyly wrapped her arm around his elbow, leaving slack so she wasnt fully pressed up against him. She could only wonder how Staf felt if he noticed the pair. It broke her heart. Jasper extended her chair out, casting a hand toward the seat in request that she would sit on it. Tucking her dress inwards she sat down, feeling Jasper snugly fit the chair underneath the table before taking his own seat to himself.