Rose Marie Arlo

**Rose Marie Arlo** is the daughter of Count Arlo, a member of the Wine Tasting Club and a life long admirer of Jubelian Eloy Floyen as well as the first friend Jubelian makes.

In the original novel, Rose was a supporting character who befriended the novel’s heroine Beatrice Evelyn Ashet.

## Synopsis

In the original novel, Rose was a life long admirer of Jubelian Eloy Floyen whom she greatly respected, though she was ignored by Jubelian as she only cared about her fiancé Mikhail Albert Hessen.

Following Jubelian’s rejection, Rose became aquatinted with the royal princess Beatrice Evelyn Ashet. When Beatrice was poisoned at her banquet, Rose sided with Mikhail in blaming Jubelian despite the ducal princess’s pleas of innocence.

### Arlo Birthday Banquet

After learning of Jubelian Eloy Floyen’s health scare, Rose wrote to Jubelian wishing her good health which, much to Rose’s surprise, Jubelian replied to, thanking Rose for her concern. Jubelian was invited to Rose’s 17th birthday banquet. In an effort to improve her image as well as her reputation, Jubelian accepts Rose’s invite by personally writing to Rose with a letter she decorated with flowers. Touched by Jubelian’s gesture, Rose gleefully celebrated her response by replying to Jubel in the same manor, albeit with a ten page letter.

At her banquet, Rose was ecstatic to see Jubelian arrive, wasting no time in greeting her affectionately. Jubelian gave Rose her birthday present she had custom made for her, a compact mirror. Rose absolutely adored the present as well as the onlookers who were curious as to where she obtained such an item. Much to everyone’s surprise, Jubelian gave Rose and the attendants the name of Ian Fedor’s workshop whom she recommends to anyone who is interested. Later at the party, Jubelian is suddenly taken home by her father Regis Adri Floyen whom he carries in his arms in front of the entire party. While others hold Jubelian in contempt for causing a scene at Rose’s banquet, Rose stands up for Jubelian, reminding everyone that Jubel has always had a fragile health, and is thankful that she came to her birthday to celebrate despite her poor health.

### Terrence Tea Party

Following her birthday banquet, Rose and Jubelian Eloy Floyen would continue to write to each other, solidifying their friendship. Rose would then invite Jubelian to a tea party with her wine tasting club. Rose met with the rest of her club to inform them of Jubel’s acceptance to their invitation. The ladies then decided to hold the tea party at Veronica Joanna Terrence’s residence, which Veronica reluctantly accepts.

On the day of the tea party, Rose as well as the other guests were shocked to see Veronica had brought a date, Jubelian’s ex-fiancé Mikhail Albert Hessen. While Rose was against his attendance do to not being invited without everyone’s knowledge, Mikhail reminds Rose that she also invited Jubelian without the knowledge of the other guests. Despite her initial concerns about Jubel’s relationship with Mikhail, she was shocked to see Jubelian had also brought a date herself, her new lover Maximilian Kasin Ashet. While Jubel originally intended to show off her relationship to society, Rose advocates that Max should be allowed to attend as well seeing as there is already an extra uninvited guest. Despite everyone’s acceptance, Mikhail and Veronica disagree as they believe they should not overstep their hospitality and abide by their rules.

While Max was waiting in a separate room, the ladies continued with their party, Rose suggested they invite Jubelian to officially join their wine tasting club. Despite Jubelian’s reluctance to accept, Rose insists that she would be welcomed. Veroncia however once again objects to Rose’s request as the club has rules and regulations that each member must abide by if they wish to join. Rose proposes Jubelian hosts a tea party at her manor to test her. Jubelian, distracted by her lover outside, unknowingly accepts the proposition.

Upon hearing a commotion outside, Rose accompany’s Jubelian outside where they witness Mikhail holding a sword to Max’s neck. While watching the embarrassing scene unfold, Rose quickly took her leave after Jubelian.

### Jubelian’s Wine Tasting Party

Arriving at the Floyen Estate, Rose was the first to greet Jubelian Eloy Floyen as well as thanking her for the invitation. She and the other ladies were even more surprised by the appearance of Jubelian’s father Regis Adri Floyen, who came to personally greet and welcome the ladies to his home. When the ladies mistook Regis for Jubelian’s older brother, Rose was the only person to recognize Regis as Jubel’s father. While enjoying the tea prepared by Jubelian, she commends Jubelian for her knowledge of tea as well as her preparations for the event. While discussing the crown prince’s return to the Empire as well as his reputation, Jubel suggests that everyone should keep an open mind about him as they haven’t met the crown prince. Rose thinks over how she used to be afraid of Jubelian because of her reputation, but after befriending her, Rose sees her for the compassionate and caring woman she is. Rose congratulates Jubelian on her successful tea party as they welcome Jubelian into their club.

## Personality

Rose is affectionate, kind and overly sweet, which is the best example of a true friend. Though she may not have a sense of boundaries at times, Rose’s most defining aspect is her admiration for Jubelian Eloy Floyen, whom she is overly affectionate with to the point where she clings to Jubel. Though she is the most carefree member of her club, she can be serious and professional when the situation demands it, especially in consideration to Jubel’s feelings.

## Physical Appearance

Rose is a young lady with below average stature. She has curly pink hair that is tied in two ponytails at the sides of her head.

Her attire is mostly consistent with pink dresses. She also has wide lime green eyes and a childish face. She has a vast array of facial expressions that never fail to reveal her emotions.

## Relationships

### Friends

#### Jubelian Eloy Floyen

Rose was an admirer of Jubelian for a long time, although she was disheartened when she ignored her as she was more preoccupied with her relationship with her fiancé Mikhail Albert Hessen. Following her break-up with Mikhail, their relationship gradually improved as they began writing to each other to the point where Rose will go out of her way to stand up for Jubel if she is criticized or insulted. Jubelian is appreciative of Rose’s friendship, seeing her as the little sister she never had, welcoming her affectionate embraces, though she can be flustered by her lack of boundaries at times. Rose is the most considerate of her friends as she tried to include Jubel in her wine tasting club despite other people’s reluctance. She was also concerned about Jubel seeing Mikhail again after their breakup.

#### Veronica Joanna Terrence

Veronica is a fellow member of Rose’s club where the two are polar opposites in terms of personality and management of affairs, to the point where they don’t see eye to eye, especially in regards to Jubelian Eloy Floyen.

Following Jubelian’s initiation, the two are on much friendlier terms as they both consider Jubelian a friend.

#### Beatrice Evelyn Ashet

Like all nobles of Ashet, Rose greatly respects Beatrice as the Imperial Princess and at their first meeting, she along with her friends got intimidated by the presence of the princess at the tea party. But due to the closeness of Beatrice and Jubelian Eloy Floyen, they started to believe that they truly are a match. Later, she starts to open up to the princess, enjoy her company and freely talk to the latter.

On the other hand, Beatrice is comfortable enough around Rose and her friends since they are friends of Jubelian and this is the first time the princess has friends around her age to talk to and have a tea party, as well as the first time she can relax and enjoy herself without being burdened by her parents' expectations.

During the hunting festival, Rose is the one who asks Beatrice why she looks like she dislikes the ladies at Jubelian's tea party, to which Beatrice replies that did not hate them and that her eyes are what make people misunderstand her.

## Etymology

* The name **Rose** comes from the flower associated with femininity, usually colored red and pink (complimenting Rose Marie Arlo’s color scheme).
	+ Roses are the symbol of love and romance.
* Rose's middle name **Marie** is a variation of the name **María**, an Italian name that means “of the sea” “beloved” or “rebellious”.
* Rose's surname **Arlo** is an Old English name meaning “fortified hill” derived from "hoer," meaning strong, and "hlaew," meaning hill.