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"Madam?"[break][break]

The only sound that could be heard in the study was the sound of Estelle's pen scratching across paper and stacks of paper rustling as she put them to the side. "Come in." Estelle answered without ever looking up. The door creaked open as the butler made their way in. "His highness shall arrive shortly."[break][break]

The scratching of the pen on paper paused as crimson orbs peaked above the rim of her glasses. After a moment of silence she spoke, "Is that so?" she muttered before going back to filling out whatever document was in front of her. The butler stood there for a moment looking a touch awkward but when it seemed she would continue to allow him to do so he cleared his throat. [break][break]

"What is it?" She asked, once more not looking up from her work. "Madam...forgive me for speaking out of turn, but perhaps you can go an greet his highness?" This caused Estelle to place her pen on her desk with a heavy sigh. She was quickly reminded that even the people here were eyes for the Queen. She'd never be safe in her own home. [break][break]

Pushing herself up with a sigh she placed her spectacles on her desk and pushed the chair in. "Fine." she said with no indication of her frustration. "Lead the way." The butler seemed to relax a bit. It would seem his true employer would no longer be displeased now that he had managed to get Estelle out of her study.[break][break]

Estelle had been here for too long without reporting anything of note to the Queen. So she had decided to light a fire under her and send her fiancé as a threat. But also to 'help' her with finding the crown prince, Remiel Calcifet. The more she thought about it the more it was giving her a headache. She had no one else to blame but herself though. She thought she'd be a bit more free from the Queen's ire, but that was never the case.

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Riding on a bus, he found many staring his way. It would be almost slightly uncomfortable, if it wasn't more-so fascinating. After all, so many people here didn't know, even fewer kept tabs of his arrival. Sure, there's Julien Demassieux, but that's someone who keeps eyes to the news. He knew of his coming.[break][break]

No. Today, he is to make his way to the estate. His to-be-wife's estate, and he does so without having to actually pay fare. A pretty face, a smile that feigned its own genuine edge, and a phone pays for his arrival.[break][break]

Not that he ever asked for it.[break][break]

"Thanks there, lass."[break][break]

Never bite the hand that feeds.[break][break]

By time he would enter into Rustboro, he's already carrying a travel brochure, and peeling through the pages, as he takes in the sights. Walking with little Pepper on his shoulder, the Nickit merely grins, as he pokes through it. The Devon Corp, the manufacturing hub... ah, this must be where all the Hoenn exports are made. Fascinating.[break][break]

It takes another half hour of meandering about, before Duncan reaches home. Well. His home for the time being. And even sooner than that, he quietly makes his way towards the door, like that of a commoner. He needs no helper, or escort. Directionally, he was challenged just enough to make it here late. A little too late.[break][break]

One doorbell ring later, and Duncan puts on his smile, a text message on his phone to be sent.[break][break]

Here. :winkyface:[break][break]

That'll do.

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- OUTFIT[break]
- Duncan took the bus, and is meandering about with a brochure of Rustboro. Oh yeah, he's enjoying the sights. Taking it all in.[break]
- As he arrives, rings the doorbell, and texts Estelle of his arrival. A smile on his face, never to leave it.

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As they made their way through the estate, Estelle would have to stop every so often to attend to business from the workers. It wasn't necessary that she stopped to attend to each person but if it could delay the inevitable then she would gladly do so. It was evident by each pause though that the butler was growing restless.[break][break]

However, Estelle pretended not to notice. After all, his highness could wait a little longer surely. After signing off on an order slip the butler cleared his throat once more. "Relax, Edmund. We have time." she said with a cool tone before nodding and sending away another attendant. [break][break]

As if on cue, her phone buzzed from her pocket. Taking it out she glanced at the message and had to resist the urge to roll her eyes. "See, he's just arrived." She said with a nod as they finally began to head towards the front of the estate. As the pair got closer to the entrance she stopped and turned towards the butler. [break][break]

"Go and prepare tea and a light lunch for his highness and I in the glasshouse. Under the gazebo would be best." Edmund the butler seemed to perk up at the very notion. Was his lady finally taking the first steps to closing the gap between her and her betrothed? The Queen would love to hear this. "At once, my lady." the butler said with a proud bow before turning to leave on his heels. [break][break]

Once the butler was gone, however, Estelle's eyes seemed to grow ever the chillier. With an inaudible sigh, the Baroness wrapped her shawl tighter around herself as she marched forward towards the front door. Estelle's disdain for the Duke wasn't because of his status. Though she would be lying if the pressure of the arranged marriage didn't cause strain on the relationship. But rather, it was due to his personality. She had always believed after their first interaction that he was too arrogant for his own good. [break][break]

Though...perhaps that was her own arrogance speaking...[break][break]

She paused with her hands on the doorknob before sighing once more. Better to get this over with now. With that she swung the doors open to be met face to face with a rather humble looking prince, and Duke to boot. Crimson hues give him a quick once over but once her shimmering sanguine pools meet his golden ones it's confirmed that it is indeed her fiancé.[break][break]

Another cursory glance around his surroundings before landing back on him. A curious tilt of her head making everything she was about to say all the more predictable. "And...your entourage? Surely you didn't come alone?" she asked simply without any formal greeting. After a moment's pause she realized her error before a faint flush coated her cheeks.[break][break]

Swiftly correcting her mistake she makes a slight and formal curtsey in front of the Duke. "Apologies, my curiosity got the better of me. It's a pleasure to see you again, your highness." This is how it should be. A line she had always drawn between them, of proper formality. After all, no matter the status of their relationship, Estelle was determined to keep it professional.

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And here we are.[break][break]

Time goes by. When her door opens, he gazes at her. Crimson meets gold. A smile on his face every second, never once to delay, never once to show the cracks. By showing, he is vulnerable. By hiding it away, he is invincible.[break][break]

But a den for lions is the perfect place to put such visage to practice. A woman sits before him now, one he knows well. His fiancée. His eyes trail up the outfit she wears, a once-over to make sure he's looking at the right person.[break][break]

Her questions, immediate. Where is the entourage? Of course, he holds off, his brow risen. Was she so crass not to address him properly? Or did she not care? Fascinating. When she corrects herself, and gives the curtsey, he bows in kind.[break][break]

"That's quite alright, my dear. A pleasure to see you again." Duncan's smile grows, before he returns upright, to finally answer her. "I came of my own accord. I assure you, Pepper is more than enough protection. I waived off the group that wished to join me before I made my way here." The little Nickit makes a fierce screech, the little yellow bandana scarf around her neck showing how cute she truly was.[break][break]

He grins.[break][break]

"I am parched though. What is for lunch?" he asks, taking a step in the moment she moves to let him in. A lingering eye never leaving her.[break][break]

Always question.

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- And it begins. He does nothing to her question, until she greets him accordingly. But he waves it off, pleased. He came of his own accord, thanking Pepper.[break]
- Oh, he can't wait for lunch. He has to ask what they're eating.

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Duncan's smile is still just as annoying as it was all those years ago. Estelle knew she was being unreasonable but she couldn't quite explain why her fiancé's presence vexed her so. It just was. Perhaps it was because it felt like he never took her seriously or maybe because she felt like he was always teasing and looking down on her. Either way, she didn't let it show on her face.[break][break]

When Duncan rose to his full height Estelle finally raised her head as well. "I came of my own accord. I assure you, Pepper is more than enough protection. I waived off the group that wished to join me before I made my way here." Estelle frowned slightly. That was no way for royalty to arrive, especially in country were tensions were a little strained.[break][break]

Even if Duncan was capable of protecting himself, there were still certain protocols he had to follow. Estelle resisted the urge to sigh and rub her temples. Not that anyone was going to be able to check him on those things. She'd just have to clean up the mess herself. Consider that an additional reason her 'dear' fiancé caused the young Baroness stress.[break][break]

"I see..." is the only response she gives before stepping aside and allowing Duncan entry into her home. "I am parched though. What is for lunch?" he asks as he steps through the threshold and into the foyer. Estelle had already waved down one of the staff and was informing them to keep watch for the duke's entourage that would be arriving later.[break][break]

With a raise of her hand she halted the staff member's retreat and turned towards Duncan. Ever move of hers was graceful and refined. "Lunch is currently being prepared. If there's anything in specific you'd like then let me know and I'll have them prepare it." she said with a nod towards the staff who readied a pen and pad should the duke request something specific.[break][break]

Once that matter was wrapped up she'd walk towards Duncan and gesture forward. "In the meantime, allow me to give you a proper tour of the place." With another wave of her hand another staff member would step forward. "They'll take your belongings to your room while we walk." She said smoothly as she waited for Duncan answer.

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With entry allowed into the room proper, Duncan takes his stroll inside, making way inside, and giving an honest glance around. His back turned to Estelle, his head merely glances about for what reason, only known to Duke Hammerlocke himself. But upon a full sweep, his shoulders sag, as if he was holding his breath. With a single golden eye focused on Estelle, the other hides beneath the shadow of his own silver bangs.[break][break]

With the same disarming smile, he watches Estelle walk with a grace of nobility, a Galarian game of thrones that required that prim, refined, proper step she had. With a move of her hand up, she holds it at the staff, who held breath for his every desire.[break][break]

Come on. How could he not? A little teasing. She offers, so he takes.[break][break]

"You know. I could go for some Kalos cuisine! Maids, if you can, some salade niçoise, as Monsieur Demassieux (Julien Demassieux) might recommend. And for dessert, some crème brûlée, yes?" His smile never once leaves him. If Estelle truly means it, then he'd have quite the fun Kalosian cuisine for lunch. But, her word supercedes his. How would she react?[break][break]

A tour of the location in the meantime, while the staff takes his bags? "A tour from my betrothed of our domicile? Why, that sounds lovely. Lead the way, my dear." There's no sting in his words, but never once does he stop smiling.[break][break]

Never once stepping out of line, never stepping ahead, always one step behind. To watch her walk.

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- Let the games truly begin. Lady Valentine and Sir Calcifet begin. She offers anything to be cooked as she lets him in, and he goes ham with some Kalosian (French) cuisine.[break]
- A tour? Of course. He seems so tickled, like he isn't taking anything at all seriously. He intends to follow in her wake, to look at the world in full!

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"You know. I could go for some Kalos cuisine! Maids, if you can, some salade niçoise, as Monsieur Demassieux might recommend. And for dessert, some crème brûlée, yes?"[break][break]

Estelle doesn't give him much of a reaction, then again she rarely ever did. With a slight turn of her head she made sure that the woman beside her jotted down the Duke's wishes properly. "Tell the kitchen staff to quickly make adjustments." she said softly before dismissing the worker.[break][break]

Turning her attention back to Duncan she found herself swiftly regretting making the offer to give him a tour in the first place. His theatrics were...exhausting. "...Right..." she said as she pressed her lips into a thin line. An inaudible sigh escaped her lips before she gesture forward. "Then let's get started, we have a lot of ground to cover."[break][break]

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Estelle strived for excellence in everything she did. Most would call her rigid and uptight, but she just didn't want to leave things half-assed. So, the Baroness took her time to thoroughly get Duncan familiar with the estate's grounds. After all, she had been afforded quite a sizeable place to live so it was better for her to get him acquainted now than for him to get lost or in trouble later. Besides, it gave her staff more time to finish preparing a Kalosian meal worthy to grace his highness' palate.[break][break]

The last stop of the tour was his room, which was located in the same wing as her own. "Lastly, your room." she said as she opened the door and gestured for him to step inside. "I hope you'll find it to your liking." The room had been meticulously prepared by the staff here. In fact, this entire estate was meant to mimic the things they all knew and loved about home back in Galar. So it wasn't a surprise that the interior design would reflect as such as well.[break][break]

Estelle could remember being impressed with the architectural design of the estate when she first arrived. It really did feel like she was back home. Duncan's room was large and featured everything he might have had in his own abode back home. He had an in suite bathroom, a large luxury walk in, a balcony with a great view, and more space than he probably knew what to do with.[break][break]

Estelle walked towards one of the doors in his room and nodded. "This door leads to a shared suite. It serves as personal resting room or study, if you so choose." she said as she opened the door and pointed towards the other end of the room. "And at the farthest end is the door that connects to my room." The faintest of color could be seen coloring the Baroness' cheeks, if one had a discerning enough eye.[break][break]

History dictated rooms like these were used often among Galarian nobility. Married couples maintained their own separate spaces to allow moments of personal freedom, but never so far out of reach of their spouse. "...So don't hesitate to find me should you need anything." Estelle continued before checking the time on her phone.[break][break]

She cleared her throat for a moment. She'd done more talking than she was quite used to because of the tour. She could feel her vocal cords tire already. "Lunch should be ready shortly. If you wish you can wash up or unpack while you wait out the last few moments." She said as she began to anxiously fiddle with her silver locks. "I can wait for you here if you desire time to yourself."

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Still nothing? Duncan's smile morphs into a smirk, but his left brow rises. Graceful as ever, Estelle adapts and overcomes. The only thing he gets from her is a sigh at the tour, and a gesture forward. And they were off, just like that.[break][break]

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The tour is rigid, upright, and probably one of the more stale occasions, but it's not without its merits. Seeing as the woman before him puts her all into everything, all he can do is smile and walk. In his head, he's analyzing every bit of the estate, wanting to ensure he has a mental map of it for his own needs. Every hallway, every door, meticulously attempting to piece together the puzzle of the floorplan in his head.[break][break]

When they reached his room, his smile shrinks down, his mouth agape, and moved to that of a whistle. "The architectural design... it's just as Galar's. Was this done for our sakes?" His hands glide over the walls, making further to walk in. The in-suite bathroom, the balcony, the space. He could do anything he wanted, and Pepper shows that immediately, running inside and nesting herself onto the top of the bed, the Nickit quietly brushing her tail side-to-side. With a chuckle now, Duncan remarks quietly to himself how fine the details of this build are.[break][break]

A shared suite? Good. A resting room for his own desires, but what takes his interest more, is the faintest shade upon her cheeks, the Baroness had finally cracked, mentioning her own room. Just as married couples in nobility. You've done your homework, Miss Valentine.[break][break]

But the anxiety of her fiddling her own silver locks, has him in the advantage. "I'll take you up on that offer. I could use a wash. You're free to join, if you wish. Baroness."[break][break]

He removes his jacket, placing it on a chair, before beginning to undress. His shirt first, slowly thrown to the side, before his own belt. Before long, he's undressed, and without a care in the world, as he walks to the personal bathroom. And with it, one single turn of his head. Wondering.[break][break]

That's Galar's ass right there.[break][break]

For the next little bit, he'd let her voice rest. She'd been talking endlessly. He'll take it from here.

@estelle [break][break]

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- Ah, a tour. Wonderful! He maps the place out, and denotes the design just as Galar's own. Very well put together.[break]
- She reveals his room, and notes that lunch is done soon. So he undresses in front of her, and goes to wash, inviting her in if she so chooses. Pepper the Nickit hops onto the bed and snoozes.[break]
- He has a nice ass. That is all.

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"I'll take you up on that offer. I could use a wash. You're free to join, if you wish. Baroness."[break][break]

Estelle sharply inhaled as she whipped around to chastise him for teasing her so, only to have her words caught in her throat as she noticed him begin to undress before her. Her former faint flush turned into an almost full body blush as her face and ears turned completely red. Betraying the Baroness' usual stoic demeanor.[break][break]

"Y-your highness please don't jest as such!" she said as she pivoted on her heels so fast she nearly lost her balance. "And please exercise some decorum." she hissed mostly to herself. Her heart was thumping wildly in her chest. With a heavy sigh she plopped down on the sofa in the resting room with her head practically in her hands. For once she seemed like a normal person, her air of gracefulness had swiftly departed from her.[break][break]

Estelle never understood why he preferred to get under her skin the way he did but she was positive he made it his mission to disturb her peace. She could already tell her tenure in Hoenn would be a long one. As if it wasn't enough the Queen's servants were constantly on her case as well.[break][break]

She could feel a headache coming on as she gently messaged her temples. Meanwhile Merlin, her Togedemaru waddled his way from her own room to cuddle with Estelle. Noticing the crumbs on his fur she clicked her tongue in disproval as she gently brushed them off. "I see they've been sneaking you snacks again." she said with a pointed look.[break][break]

Merlin only nuzzled against her finger pretending he didn't have a clue what she was talking about despite the clear evidence. Besides, how could she be cross with him when he was so cute? "You're lucky you're adorable." she muttered as she gently scratched his cheek with her nails. [break][break]

Estelle closed her eyes for a moment as she curled up on the sofa. Who knew how long Duncan would take as he washed up. All of a sudden all the stress of the day caught up to her and the Baroness found herself feeling rather exhausted. "I'll just rest a moment..." she muttered to Merlin as she felt herself gently doze off while waiting for her fiancé.

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There it was. Duncan's smile is all that's needed. He's pleased with the outcome, personally, as she's flushed ear-to-ear. With a long, long moment of staring as she tells him to keep with some level of decorum... he laughs.[break][break]

"My dear Baroness, relax. Is it not normal for an engaged duo to interact in such ways?" Of course it wasn't, because they weren't engaged by love, but by demand. The Queen states they are to be wed, so it was so. That was the way it was. Even so, Duncan can't help but poke fun at the woman. When she rests within their resting room, he would do his best to enjoy the wash.[break][break]

The shower was nice, cleansing over the body. Duncan's head pointed upwards as his silver hair was handled. A lot of more feminine products, such as those with exfoliation, were used now to help with his skin, and open the pours.[break][break]

Duncan was a man who preferred to smell nice. And so, he wipes over his body, quietly humming a tune as he did.[break][break]

From the outside, however, Pepper is moving towards Merlin and Estelle, the little fox would sit before the Togedemaru and Estelle both, eyes watching. The cunning of the fox proper may always be present, but a baby just wants to have attention set upon her. She can share with a little fuzzball, so upon the moment she can, she hops onto the sofa, and does a little twist, before laying herself down.[break][break]

Her ears flatten a little, as she enjoys the sofa. She's not perturbed by Estelle, and prefers the company, her docile natures hoping to help calm the Baroness. If nothing else, that was Pepper's job, essentially an emotional support Nickit with a cunning fox demeanor. If Merlin interacts, a paw is placed out to say hello. If scratch, she would push into the hand.[break][break]

Duncan takes approximately twenty minutes, but now dressed in a bathrobe, he would take a step out of the shower, hair in a microfiber towel as he would see Estelle on the couch.[break][break]

A pause, and a smile.[break][break]

"Hello again, my dear Baroness. Shall we? I'm starving," he smiles politely.

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- Duncan's having fun! Enjoying poking at Estelle like a bear, before going to get his shower. He enjoys.[break]
- Pepper stays outside, and bundles next to Estelle and Merlin, laying beside of Estelle. Awaiting scritches.[break]
- Walking out in a bathrobe and a towel on his head, Duncan awaits for food! He's starving!

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Estelle would've noted Pepper's keen interest on her and welcomed her with open arms. Even if her master was a pain she wouldn't begrudgingly hold it against the sweet baby nickit. Merlin welcomed Pepper in as Estelle gently allowed the nickit to rest on her lap. The Baroness methodically petting and humming to the pokémon as she rested her eyes.[break][break]

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Twenty minutes pass and Estelle, Merlin, and Pepper are all napping in the resting room. It would seem all of them were quite tired from all of their endeavors this evening. Estelle with her work and now taking care of the Duke. Pepper and her travels. Merlin and his...gluttony. While napping briefly this would be the most vulnerable Estelle has ever looked. And she would seem the most at peace. Her guard lowered and her facial features relaxed.[break][break]

"Hello again, my dear Baroness. Shall we? I'm starving," Duncan's voice stirred the woman as she slowly awoke, still groggy. Sanguine hues peered up at him sleepily as she cracked her eyes open. "Hm?" she asked while still have asleep as she sat up rubbing her eyes. As her vision began to get clearer and the fogginess in her head melted away she quickly realized the state of dress the Duke was in. [break][break]

Color formed on her cheeks again as she looked away from him. Her brain was moving at breakneck speeds to process everything he had just said to her. "What about your c-clothes, your grace?" she asked as Pepper stirred in her lap. "Surely you don't plan to go out like this?" she asked with a frown as she stared up at him.[break][break]

A heavy sigh escaped her lips as she pinched the bridge of her nose. Why couldn't things ever be simple with this man? She could already imagine his response and the dull ache of a migraine reappeared. "You know what...don't answer that. I'll handle it." she said as she scooped up Pepper and sat her beside Merlin on the couch. [break][break]

The Baroness marched towards the door and pulled on the chord to summon one of the staff. Within moments a swift knock was on the door that Estelle cracked open. "Bring the Duke and I's meal, we'll dine here for the evening." The look of shock melting into fangirlish delight didn't go past Estelle. She repressed the urge to roll her eyes and sigh again before nodding and closing the door.[break][break]

"We'll dine here." Estelle said as she turns towards Duncan. "If that pleases you, your grace."

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Laughter. Genuine, almost, as Duncan is seen, and in moments yet again, she is flustered beyond belief. In those few moments he had seen her sleep, he pondered the idea to stir her from slumber. He decided to. But it keyed him into something. Perhaps she should rest soon... Pepper seemed so content to boot. Pepper was never content with others this quickly.[break][break]

She was quick on the uptake, flustered and asking him to put something on, yet smart enough to realize that any answer Duncan could give would just open the door further. He zips his lips, the knowing look on his face. But Pepper? Oh, she was bitter about being awoken, but the quiet chirps of the ride came, as Estelle would act the part of the Baroness.[break][break]

How forward. Dining in here?[break][break]

He had been quiet. But the moment the door closed, his hand smacked into the wall, leaning over her, the six foot frame allowing Duncan an easy view of her. In that moment, he would flex not his Duke status, but the status of a man engaged to a woman. He stared down at her, not the same smug smile, but the vulnerable look as his face was close. Hot breath moved from his lips downwards, One eye always open, half-lidded.[break][break]

"And if I said, it pleased me a lot... Stella?" He asks, so close, so very close, and yet never moving a step forward. Respectful, but showing something Duncan never did.[break][break]

Interest?

@estelle[break][break]

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- OUTFIT[break]
- Duncan has a moment to see Estelle in vulnerability, and he laughs as she awakens, flustered. He doesn't have to say a word. She knows.[break]
- As she orders food for the bedroom, his mind wonders a moment, and before she closes it, he closes the distance. Really close.[break]
- Pepper is not happy, but even as Duncan closes in, he asks what Estelle would do if it did please him. He never moves a step closer.

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This stay with the young duke was already proving to be more tedious than she had originally anticipated. But then again, that was just like him right? He always had a way of...getting under skin and bothering her. Duncan vexed Estelle to her core and yet...she didn't hate him completely. At least, not yet that is.[break][break]

When she turned around she hadn't expected him to be as close as he was to her. In fact, he had managed to catch the knight commander quite off guard, which was surprising for multiple reasons. But mostly that he was able to catch her unawares like this was by far the most impressive. How had she not sensed his presence behind her like this was a mystery in and of itself.[break][break]

The duke placed a firm hand on the wall beside her, restricting her movement and enclosing him within his towering stature. Estelle's sanguine eyes followed his hand briefly before her brows creased into a frown. Duncan leaned further in, quite close to the Baroness causing an involuntary reaction of retreat from her.[break][break]

But alas, there was nowhere for her to retreat to. Instead she was pressed up against the door and wall with little to no way out. Duncan's advancements were intentional, calculated, yet he still refrained from overwhelming her and taking up too much of her space. She supposed she should count her blessings somewhere.[break][break]

"W-what do you think you're doi--" she began to protest but was cut off by Duncan's reply to her earlier statement. "And if I said, it pleased me a lot... Stella?" Estelle's nickname on his tongue caught her completely off guard. Her earlier displeasure immediately fading for a more embarrassed flush.[break][break]

Once again her face betrayed her normal calm demeanor as her body grew redder with each passing second. Duncan saying her nickname normally wouldn't garner such a reaction from her but it wasn't just intimate name that contributed to this. See, this is why he vexed her so. She assumed he was just teasing her again.[break][break]

He was always like this. The duke didn't have a serious bone in his body. Or for some odd reason he had made it his life's mission to intentionally make fun and embarrass Estelle every chance he got. Her chest rose and fell in rapid succession as she practically huffed and puffed to herself in annoyance.[break][break]

But no matter how angry she was, she shouldn't disrespect Duncan. He was still in a higher station than she was. Not to mention, Estelle's loyalty to the crown also extended to him as well as he was royal by blood. Estelle knew this, she knew she shouldn't be so petty but there was just something about her fiancé that brought out the most childish areas of herself.[break][break]

Gritting her teeth, Estelle would gather herself and force a smile. Despite everything, she would manage to look quite genuine, though albeit stiff. "Then I would say nothing makes my heart happier than for you to be pleased, Duncan." Estelle said as she lifted a hand gently brush against his cheek in a caress. Much like she'd seen in movies or read about in books. If Duncan could put on the theatrics then she could too, right?[break][break]

"Happy?" she said as her other free hand tapped the on that was on the wall. "Now, shall we move from this position?"

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Stealth is easy to do with a Duke that often snuck away from duties, and used so expertly on the dear Baroness, he gives the look. A smile, easily found when she's against the door, easier still now that the tables turned effectively for him. Whether it sat as a game for him or not, was only for him to know, but the smile he gave and the advance would show each step calculated, and she found it out even through redder cheeks, and with the name that exits his lips, he is all but certain to win this war.[break][break]

So stiff, stiffer still to an advance. If it wasn't Duncan, would she have done this? Only Estelle would know, and Duncan would never find out. But even so, he did it anyways. Why? What ran through his head?[break][break]

When she gritted her teeth in a smile, forced as it was, she spoke just as stiff. "Then i would say nothing makes my heart happier than for you to be pleased," he smiles again, as each word comes out, until-[break][break]

"-Duncan." For a long, long five seconds, Duncan's demeanor changes. Instead of a smarmy smile, his lips curve into a neutral expression, his lips parting as he stared forward. There was no blush on his cheeks or embarrassment to be seen, but he seemed disarmed. His one eye was open so wide.[break][break]

And in a moment, he felt something he had never felt before, the way he felt warm.[break][break]

"Yes," he chimes painfully. "I," he trails off, and in her request, he pulls away, his hand returned towards his side, but his eyes never once peel away from her. "I'll put on pants now. I assure you, Stella, it was merely in jest." Again, he uses that nickname, an emphasis laced upon his lips. Like he tasted both syllables upon his tongue.[break][break]

Then he turns away for pants. No smile.

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- OUTFIT[break]
- Duncan thinks he's got the tables, but Estelle turns them hard like a DJ.[break]
- A moment of vulnerability, as her caressing his cheek has him stop. Or perhaps how she says his name? It makes him feel warm.[break]
- He says it's all in jest, as he pulls away, and goes to put on pants, turning his back. Not smiling.

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