Lion's Den [S/C]

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Estelle Valentine

Lion's Den [S/C]

POSTED ON Feb 2, 2024 6:14:52 GMT

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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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🗡️ i just went ahead and made this since vct is over![break]
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Duncan

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Duncan Calcifet

Lion's Den [S/C]

POSTED ON Feb 6, 2024 5:31:25 GMT

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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.

Estelle Valentine[break][break]

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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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Stella

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Circhester, Galar

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Military

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Estelle Valentine

Lion's Den [S/C]

POSTED ON Feb 12, 2024 18:22:11 GMT

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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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Duncan Calcifet

Lion's Den [S/C]

POSTED ON Feb 25, 2024 22:59:06 GMT

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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.

Estelle Valentine [break][break]

NOTES

- OUTFIT[break]
- 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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Estelle Valentine

Lion's Den [S/C]

POSTED ON Mar 6, 2024 3:18:16 GMT

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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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