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Post by JAK on Jul 29, 2010 17:05:46 GMT -5
"Errrm no.. Wait.. I think I was at one, sometime. But I don't go to many" Hailduke responded. King Sai rolled his eyes. "We tend not to make him attend" He looked towards Hailduke and noticed the napkin. King Sai turned his attention to Queen Rhea. "How about Demetria? Has she attended many?" He asked curious.
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Post by PinkyDoll on Jul 29, 2010 17:19:28 GMT -5
Queen Rhea looked at Demi and smiled, "She attends almost all of her father's conferences. She seems to enjoy them."
Demi nodded, "I want to learn more" she beamed.
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Post by JAK on Jul 29, 2010 18:16:16 GMT -5
Queen Rose looked at Hailduke and then stared at her husband.
Hailduke piped up. "I don't want to learn about all that old stuff. I want to do my own thing. Make my own ideas!"
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Post by PinkyDoll on Jul 29, 2010 18:28:55 GMT -5
King Crius was drinking his bloodaide when heard Hailduke speak and almost choked on his drink. He coughed and tried to clear his throat. Demi turned her father abruptly, "Dad! Are you alright?"
The king waved her off and nodded. "Sweetheart?" Queen Rhea looked at her husband, concernedly.
"I'm fine" he stated, "The young prince just took me by surprise. That's all.." Crius looked at Hailduke, "This kingdom has been passed down throughout the family. Tradition runs strong in this family." he said, eying King Sai.
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Post by JAK on Jul 29, 2010 18:35:44 GMT -5
"Exactly" King Sai supported. "Hailduke I understand your ambitious personality, but traditions are in thier very nature, invaluable. They are needed for order and stability. You know this. You've learnt about this in classes" He said raising an eyebrow at his son.
"So?" Hailduke retorted. "You saying there's no room for improvement?" "No.. we aren't saying that everything's perfect.." Queen Rose added quickly. "So if I make things better, what's the bother?!" Hailduke replied grabbing an apple and taking a big bite.
Queen Rose let out a sigh.. "Hailduke.."
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Post by PinkyDoll on Jul 29, 2010 18:51:52 GMT -5
Demi glanced at her father and saw the distaste in his face and shook his head. She thought quick and tipped over her glass that it splashed on the table and some splattering on Hailduke. "Oh I'm sorry!" she exclaimed.
The Crius and Rhea stood up and the sudden incident making a commotion with two maids rushing in. "Oh dear.." Rhea gasped. One maid began cleaning up the mess and take Demi's glass.
"Prince Hailduke, let me help you clean up" one of the maid's said, standing beside Hailduke's chair to lead him to the kitchen. Demi eyed him as everyone began rushing around.
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Post by JAK on Jul 30, 2010 15:08:01 GMT -5
"Errm.. alright then" Hailduke said, noticing the look in Demi's eyes. He followed the maid into the kitchen. Meanwhile King Sai and Queen Rose had stood up too, allowing the maid to clear the table. King Sai turned to King Crius "Maybe we should return to the den for now?"
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Post by PinkyDoll on Jul 30, 2010 17:57:49 GMT -5
ooc: I don't wanna drag on this dinner ^^;
"Indeed, let's proceed" King Crius picking up his glass and leading the way to the den.
Demi was the only one at the table and she sighed as she looked around. She pulled her seat back and watched into the kitchen.
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Post by JAK on Jul 30, 2010 18:33:05 GMT -5
ooc: Okay =]
Hailduke was standing still looking bemused at the maid trying to wipe his sleeve clean from Demi's spilt drink. He sighed as the maid kept trying to find a solution that would take the stain away. "Y'know.. I can do this myself Miss.."
The maid shook her head and continued to try and do her job.
Hailduke let out another sigh, and then saw Demi walk into the kitchen. "Hey!"
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Post by PinkyDoll on Jul 30, 2010 20:21:16 GMT -5
Demi looked over at Hailduke and walked over to him. She stood in front of him, looking down, with her hands on her hips. She didn't say anything but she had a pensive look on her face. She switched her glance over to Hailduke and sighed, "Do you ever think?"
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Post by JAK on Jul 31, 2010 6:53:41 GMT -5
"...about what?" He asked. looking confused.
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Post by PinkyDoll on Jul 31, 2010 18:04:23 GMT -5
"Some of your responses at the table!" She exclaimed. The maid looked at the worked up princess and quickly finished cleaning Hailduke before stepping out. "You keep talking the way you do, there's no way daddy will let you--" she stopped short and turned the other cheek, "You know.."
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Post by JAK on Jul 31, 2010 20:37:31 GMT -5
"Will let me what, Demi?" Hailduke asked, stepping in front of her. "What..?"
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Post by PinkyDoll on Jul 31, 2010 20:57:22 GMT -5
Demi looked at him her brows furrowed, "You know..take over this kingdom. Take...me as your wife.." she grumbled. She turned her back towards him and crossed her arms, "Daddy had showed me other 'applicants' to wed me..and they're all at least 10 years older or more.." she huffed.
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Post by JAK on Jul 31, 2010 21:17:24 GMT -5
"Demi..." Hailduke sighed. He sat down on the ground near the table, and rested his back against the wall.
"Let me tell you something. I'm not stupid. I get the workings of the kingdom. I know the traditions. I can name any time or significant date when things need to be accomplished by. I know the heads of state, the leaders of our defence and how just about every official document is set out, detailed and the reasons behind their creation"
Hailduke let out a sigh. "But.. all that stuff.. is what a king should learn. What a king should do. And to be honest.. I never wanted to be a king. I just don't have the drive to do it. And if we're being really honest, I bet you wouldn't want me as your husband either. I mean.. come on. You've just met me and already I've annoyed you more times than I'd like to count."
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