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Post by Golurkcanfly on Feb 6, 2014 12:18:20 GMT -6
"Elia, you look ill." Titus noticed as they neared the main dining hall. "Would you like us to postpone the banquet so you can rest? We have many comfortable beds that you could sleep in."
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Post by GX1997 on Feb 6, 2014 12:47:48 GMT -6
"No, I'll be okay. But thank you sir."
I probably should rest, but it's best to have the banquet now.
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Feb 6, 2014 13:12:42 GMT -6
The group continued until they reached a large hall were many servants were preparing large platters of food. There was chicken and beef, pasta and bread, wine and honey, milk and cheese, and even some flanks of magical beast like cerberus bull thighs and cockatrice breast. Fancy marble chairs padded with tanned leather lined the great table with the largest and most fantastic chair at the head, presumably Titus' seat.
"I would like you to sit on my left hand, after all, you are honored guests." Titus told them as they walked around the table and he sat down.
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Post by GX1997 on Feb 6, 2014 13:24:39 GMT -6
There's so much food...!
Elia couldn't believe just how much variety there was. There were dishes from all over the world, including some that were served in Dalthia. She couldn't even begin to decide what to eat.
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Feb 6, 2014 13:59:38 GMT -6
"Um, Emperor Titus." Arcturus muttered to get Titus' attention.
"Yes my boy?" he responded as he faced Arcturus, who sat sat next to Elia and across from Graecius.
"I'm sure my father would like to come." he told him a little nervously, as he wasn't used to royalty. "May I open a portal here in the palace to retrieve him?"
"Of course!" Titus beamed with a great smile. "As long as you don't try to attack or sneak into Elia's room later. Ha! I'm kidding. I may be emperor, but I do love to joke, unlike my brother here."
He gave Pollux a friendly but competitive grin before turning back to Arcturus.
"Go ahead." he continued as he stood up and grabbed Arcturus' arm to lead him to a mirror. "It's unused, so feel free to create a new portal."
Arcturus smiled at the affable emperor before creating a portal and walking through it to find himself back at home.
"Father, Pearl, Emperor Titus would like to offer us a banquet for Elia's adoption into the royal family!" he announced as he closed the portal behind him.
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Post by SwordMasterEX on Feb 6, 2014 14:20:23 GMT -6
"So it is happening?"
"Yes Pearl. And I'll be there with you the whole time."
"Oh I'm so happy! Thanks Rhea. And thank you for talking with me about the dream. Can't believe that took an hour."
"Anything for my darling little Pearl."
Jam stretches in the chair she spent the past hour spirit communicating in. Mr.Fuzzballs was in her lap grooming itself. She got up petting the cat in her arms. She turns to find Arcturus and smiles at him ecstatically, "Hello Master! Need something?"
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Feb 6, 2014 14:34:43 GMT -6
"Pearl, I need you to get dressed in some nicer clothes." He told her as he looked around for Barbas to see him already heading to his room. "You're going to meet a really important person today, plus, you'll get to eat some excellent food."
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Post by SwordMasterEX on Feb 6, 2014 14:45:02 GMT -6
She puts the cat own and ponders about what to wear for a minute. She runs up stairs and changes into her battle armor. It consist of a golden helmet with blue highlights, a one piece aqua blue and gold swimsuit made of chain mail from a non-oxidizing metal, and thigh high aqua blue boots. "This one master..." She runs back up stairs and comes down in a minute with a floral pink gown, Dahlia hair clip and red heels. "Or this one?"
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Feb 6, 2014 17:10:17 GMT -6
"Illud." Arcturus told her as Barbas burst out of his room wearing a clean white cloak with lots of furrows to make it seem like a toga. "That one."
I really hope that she doesn't catch the eye of one of the royals. The last thing I need is a fight with one of them.
"So, when is this banquet you speak of?" Barbas boomed happily as he laughed like a madman. "Ooh, this is exciting. I haven't even dined with a Jarl, much less an emperor."
After a quick glance at Barbas face, Arcturus pointed at the washroom.
"Clean your beard."
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"Um, Miss Elia?" a servant woman tapped her on the shoulder. "Would you like to change? I know Titus doesn't mind, but the others might. Some of the royals, my lord's cousins in particular, aren't very fond of commoners. I shudder as to what would happen if one of them was in charge. I'll take you to your room."
Without even waiting for a response, the young woman, no more than twenty years of age, grabbed Elia's hand and led her to a gigantic room with a wardrobe full of all sorts of dresses and robes.
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Post by GX1997 on Feb 6, 2014 17:20:03 GMT -6
"Wow! How will I even decide what to wear?"
Elia started looking at all the dresses, feeling all the different fabrics and studying all the different details.
"Umm... how many people will be at the banquet? I don't want to be overdressed, but I don't want to look too plain either."
If I'm not dressed properly for the ocassion, I'm sure to make a bad first impression on some people. That's the worst possible way for me to start life here.
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Feb 6, 2014 17:22:29 GMT -6
"Oh, only about twenty people, not counting those your friend is bringing." she said as she grabbed a comb and a hot wet towel. "Now how would you like me to do your hair?"
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Post by GX1997 on Feb 6, 2014 17:53:03 GMT -6
Elia took a minute to consider that, as she noted how long and elegant the dresses were.
"Take a section from the front on both sides and braid them, then pull them back together in the center of the back of my head. I'd prefer if you use a gold clip, possibly a scrollwork one instead of a plain one if you have it. The rest just leave straight, please."
Elia decided on a dark magenta dress, made with a fabric that shimmered softly as it moved. It was long and would appear plain if not for the fabric and the gold trim, but together it was very pretty. The sleeves were long, stopping just as they hit the beginning of the wrist, so she wouldn't need a bracelet, only a ring. The neckline wasn't too low, but it was wide, so Elia knew she would need to find a necklace to wear with it. A simple gold one would work. She looked down at the earrings in her hand, and knew they would look nice with it all.
I'm not sure I'll recognize myself when this is done.
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Feb 6, 2014 17:58:37 GMT -6
"That would look very good on you." the servant complemented her with a smile as she set upon braiding her hair. "If you need some jewelry, there's a box next to the mirror in the changing area. There's one in particular that I think that both you and lord Titus would enjoy. It used to belong to Caesaria, so it should bring him some happy memories."
After a few minutes of combing, braiding, and finishing Elia's hair, the servant woman stepped away and brought a small handheld mirror to allow Elia to see herself before changing into her gown.
"Do you like it?"
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Post by GX1997 on Feb 6, 2014 18:07:26 GMT -6
"You did such a wonderful job, it's beautiful. Thank you very much."
Elia smiled brightly as she thanked the servant, before taking the dress and earrings with her as she went to change.
This ring fits perfectly on my index finger. I like the shape of it, and the black spinel in it is beautiful. Now, for a necklace... I'll just go with this one. It's not too fancy or two big, and it allows my earrings to be the statement piece.
When Elia walked out, she was wearing the dress and the jewlery, so all that was left was to find the right shoes to wear.
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Feb 6, 2014 18:24:57 GMT -6
"You look very pretty." the servant told Elia as she walked over to a small set of drawers across the room. "There's a large assortment of shoes here to choose from, please pick any pair you like."
She really does look just like her, well, all that I remember of her.
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Post by GX1997 on Feb 6, 2014 18:47:47 GMT -6
Elia gave a relieved sigh, as she walked over to pick out a pair of shoes.
"Thank you. You don't happen to read minds as well, do you? I was just wondering about shoes."
Elia quickly found a nice pair of black heels, and put them on. They were just high enough to make it easy to walk in the dress, as well as go up and down stairs.
Oh my, I still haven't decided on a name yet. What will I do?
As Elia got increasingly nervous, she had to sit down and try to compose herself. As she decided to just focus on making it through the banquet, she was able to have facade of happiness, and force herself to remain calm.
"I suppose it's time to return to the banquet."
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Post by SwordMasterEX on Feb 6, 2014 18:49:48 GMT -6
"Jam need one thing more Master." She rushes back upstairs and comes down with a white pair of opera gloves. She twirls into his arms before continuing, "Ok now Jam ready." She waits expectantly for a portal to appear.
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Feb 6, 2014 19:03:11 GMT -6
Just before Arcturus was about to call his father, he burst out of the washroom, boasting a freshly cleaned beard most magnificent.
"Okay, seems that everyone's ready." Arcturus spoke as he opened up the portal. "Remember, we need to use our best manners. Everyone in!"
He pushed Barbas and Pearl through the portal before heading in himself and directing everyone to their seats. It seemed that more people had arrived, there was now an old man with a wiry beard sitting at the table across from Barbas, a middle-aged but beautiful woman on Titus' right hand side, and a young boy sitting rather uncomfortably next to the old man.
"Where is your wife? I'd be more than glad to meet her." Titus spoke to Barbas as he tried to get comfortable in the stone and leather seat.
"She died twelve years ago, my emperor." he answered with a tone nearing grim. "But that's not why we're here. We're here because-Oh there she is!"
Titus smiled as the servant woman sat Elia down next to her.
"I have decided to adopt Elia into my own family. Perhaps it can mend the tragedy of eighteen years ago."
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"I suppose it is." the woman replied as she lead Elia back into the dining hall where Arcturus had returned along with Pearl, Barbas, and some others, most likely Titus' family.
She sat Elia down in her chair before bowing slightly towards Titus and leaving.
"I have decided to adopt Elia into my own family. Perhaps it can mend the tragedy of eighteen years ago."
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Post by GX1997 on Feb 6, 2014 19:12:01 GMT -6
Wow, no pressure at all... I have to keep calm. That's the key to this going well.
Elia was too nervous to really look around, but she forced herself to do so. It appeared that Arcturus, Barbas, Pearl, and the royal family were the only people there. She couldn't help but wonder if more people would be coming, or if that was everyone.
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Post by SwordMasterEX on Feb 6, 2014 19:21:36 GMT -6
"So much food!" Jam grabs an entire rack of lamb before anyone has even started eating. Blind to the odd stares and mesmerized by the meat, she begins to dig into the succulent meat.
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