Thread: the people's commander and his lady -- (LingeringDesire and The_Gladiator)

It was a perfect sunset... the day had been rather perfect to but this. She was giddy just gazing at the streaks of brass, orange and deep blue rake across the sky as the sun made it's final descent of the day. Maria, ready my paints... please. She knew Vallon would take his sweet time, so why not enjoy her last moments of freedom this evening. A ball was being held in honor of something or another, she was required to attend and made HIM promise to be her escort. It would be hell to have to trot along on the arm of some overweight, overbearing, pompous ass... might as well be on the arm of whom she loved. A blush crossed her cheeks as the thought flitted in and then soon out. Love. It was true and it hurt. She couldn't bring herself to say anything about the affection. She a noble's daughter, his father's advisor none the less and HE the Prince. It all made for a delightful fairytale. Except, it was truly her life. The shimmering gown of silver she wore accented her pale skin and the way she wore her dark hair back allowed her face to be seen. However, the low cut of the ball gown proved what a woman she'd become. Her father meant to see her married, to the highest bidder or highest in the land... no doubt. It was for shame that each suitor had bailed out, claiming disinterest at the last possible moment. So ne'er a proposal hit her ears, for which she was thankful. Voicing her opinion on the matter only infuriated her father and he begged her to give up such silly notions as a prince. Although, as of late he was calmer and more willing to listen. A prince, the prince of her heart. Did he love her too? She could only hope and guess. Each time he gazed at her she saw something spring across his face. But he kept it to himself. Surely if he showed interest and approached her father... would he be accepted? The thought of living a life without him hit her hard and the streaks of fading light were blurred by her tears. Taking no notice of the time she continued in her efforts of painting, only hindered by the tears of her thoughts. Her young heart was aching and sore. Feeling his approach Elianna dried her eyes and continued on as though nothing was the matter. A wide smile flashed across her lips and her gray eyes shone up at him at his endearment. Yes, he was running about madly scaring them to and fro... it made me laugh and well I had to add it... something to do whilst I waited for my escort. She laughed softly, teasing him about his tardiness. A shiver of delight trailed her spine at his touch. She whipped around as he backed away, her eyes flitting over him curiously. Must I be covered from head to toe to suit your liking, come now... even you must have realized that my parents are intent on showing off my various assets tonight. Perhaps their flagrant show will snag a Prince... one that will take note of my... She gazed up at him, Smile. Her lips parted as she took his arm. Away with you, we must away for certain they are going to send out the hounds to seek us out if we don't go now. She left the cloak where it fell and on his arm led the way to the ballroom. Music from a violinist reached her ears. The music was sad and beautiful at the same time. Her eyes shone as she peered up at him. I am certain this is to be the finest night... Her words were whispered as they stepped through the crowd. Ooh's and Aah's abounded, she paused with him. The adoration for the male shone through in the way she gazed up at him. One would have to be blind not to notice, her father scowled deeming her to make a mockery of this entire thing. Shall we eat first or would you like to try out a dance or two? Her hand curled on his arm, squeezing lightly.