✯ - Erica Prince - ✯

"Believe me, when I find the right guy, I'll know. Without a doubt, it'll just .... Bam! Hit me... Like lightning." ⚓

[kissaprincess]

Never mind the fact that her engagement was false. That was not the point, and really, she had no problem sharing that. Maybe she’d wanted to keep it from Erica, simply because she didn’t care to hear the other woman’s opinion on the matter, but that didn’t mean she had a problem with her knowing. No, what bothered Navi was the idea that anyone thought she would grovel. About anything. She was as proud as she was vain, down to her core. “I am not groveling for anyone’s approval. Least of all my family’s. I am simply doing what must be done for the good of Maldonia.” The words came out almost stale, tasting fake in her mouth after so long explicitly not caring about that very issue. “I am a princess, no? And as princess, I must marry to make a good match. You are familiar with the issue, I believe.”

[bam-like-lightning-blog1]

“Yeah, well, it doesn’t really matter if I’m familiar with the issue or not, now does it?   I don’t play around with love.  I don’t lead people on, I’m not frivolous with my feelings, and I’m honest about how I feel and who I feel it for.   Not something you’re all that familiar with, if I recall.”

She could dig deeper, but was it really worth it?  The girl had wasted no time hitting the button she knew would hurt Erica, and it really only served to make her not want to deal with her presently.  

“You realize how serious a marriage is right?  It’s not like finding some guy to spend the night with and drop in the morning.  It’s meant to last forever, and a breakup will do far more damage to your kingdoms than just not marrying until you find the one.   I hope you’re prepared for the consequences of marrying someone you don’t actually love.”

[magiclemeradrien]

“Lets have a what?” he asked. “Im sorry..You spoke to fast, can you slow down just a little” he said, “The rush is that this necklace actually means a great deal to me and has..it helps me think.” he said vaguely, he wasn’t exactly sure if he should tell her just yet about his magic..it was still a private detail as far as he was concerned.

Originally posted by salomex

[bam-like-lightning-blog1]

“Okay, calm down I get it.  We’ll find it.”   she said, starting to look around.  For something so seemingly important, you’d think he’d never let it out of his sight.  She started shifting things around to see if she could find the missing jewelry, although not entirely sure what would happen if they didn’t find it.  She paused to turn back,” Um... does it look like exactly?”

[princeeoin]

“It’s the best kind.” he nodded, “Not to worry though, we always take turns on who’s working that night and who isn’t, just so they can keep the real drunkards in line.” he chuckled.

[bam-like-lightning-blog1]

“Well, that’s good.  I guess you’ll have to tell me when the next one is.”

[kingelias]

“Why not?” Elias asked, genuinely confused. After all, his curse had dictated his childhood, his lifestyle, his loneliness, it had ruled him more than any other trait had. “Sometimes, this curse can be dangerous Madame, I would rather not risk harming those I care for. They would all be safer keeping their distance.”

[bam-like-lightning-blog1]

“Well, if you’ve had this curse for so long, then you likely have more control of it than you give yourself credit for.  And honestly, if you don’t then I’m sure you could learn to control it without isolating yourself from everyone you care about.  It probably hurts them a lot more to see you troubled in such a way.  I know I’d be far more saddened by the idea of someone I care about avoiding me, than I would of any curse they have that may bring me harm.”

[ladycarrow]

“I wish I could have a similar way of thinking.. I spend most of my time simply thinking of the process of becoming king. I feel like it’s a ticking clock above my head constantly going.” He tilted his head, “are you allowed to marry anyone of your choosing?” He asked.

Originally posted by rockdinleyengorl

[bam-like-lightning-blog1]

“Well, I think it’s a bit more complicated?”  she said with a slight shrug,”  I know there’s little time left to live how I have, but they just don’t pressure me too much about it.  The heavy hinting can get a little annoying, but I just simply remind them that once I find the man.... it’ll happen.  They usually drop it after that.   What about you?  Do they pressure you a lot?”

[kissaprincess]

That annoyed Navi. Sure, she was occasionally less than truthful, but she would never make up a guy. That would be insane. Fake a marriage? Yes. But invent a guy? No. She would never do that. “I am not joking. I am serious. And, anyway, I thought making up guys was your job, no?” It was a low blow, and she knew it as soon as she said it, but she couldn’t seem to help herself.

[bam-like-lightning-blog1]

Erica stopped laughing the moment the words hit her. She couldn’t believe that Navi would take such a jab, whether this Gwaine was real or not.  She stared at her, the anger she’d suppressed since their breakup bubbling up again.  She knew falling for the man that had saved her life was the cause of the rift between them.  She knew the bitterness Navi held was entirely on her fault, but it didn’t make the girl before her innocent.  

“I didn’t make him up,” was the only thing she could think of to retort the accusation, but she had her own daggers,”  it’s a shame you weren’t good enough of a friend to believe what was true.  Maybe you wouldn’t be stuck in some false engagement, groveling for your family’s approval.”

[magiclemeradrien]

“A necklace of great importance actually.” He said frowning. “I’m not very familiar of this area.. It could be anywhere.. I have to find it quickly.”

Originally posted by babydaddyseries

[bam-like-lightning-blog1]

“Right.  Well, lets have a look around then right?”  she said, turning away to start checking the immediate area for anything resembling what he’d described.  She only turned half back to ask,” What’s the rush, if you don’t mind me asking?”

[magiclemeradrien]

Originally posted by kenzakhadiri

“Its small, a stone on a chain, the stone is a few different colors. Have you seen it?” he asked impatiently. 

[bam-like-lightning-blog1]

“Hm?”  Erica looked at the guy,” Sorry, I don’t know what you’re talking about.  Is it a necklace or something?”

[kissaprincess]

Erica’s laughter was not surprising, but it did comfort her a little. Surely, someone else understood how insane it was that Navi would have had to get engaged. It was just a shame that someone was Erica, and not a person like her father. Still. she loved having someone else’s shock on her, so she continued. “No, it is true. His name is Gwaine. He is tall, and handsome, and very respectable.” Mentioning he was good in bed seemed hardly Erica’s business. 

[bam-like-lightning-blog1]

“Right.  Tall, handsome, respectable Gwaine,”  Erica responded, clearly not believing a word of it.  She continued to laugh at the fact that Navi continued the charade, although more out of pity than actually finding it funny.  She composed herself enough to add,”  Listen, you don’t have to make up a guy just to try and make me jealous.”

[princeeoin]

“Oh you’ve gotta!” he grinned, “It’s a beautiful place, full of old ways and magic.” he said, granted he was the magic, but still. “Well a journey’s always a little better with company, and my Knights always have to come… We tend to drink and party on said boat, it’s the best place for no supervision.” he chuckled.

[bam-like-lightning-blog1]

“Sounds like my kind of trip,”  she said,”  Have to be a little careful with that... best to keep someone level headed enough to keep the boat on course.”

[kingelias]

“Myself, or rather, my curse.” he amended, most in the kingdom knew of his powers, it was foolish to try and keep it a secret by this point. “It was the best way to keep people safe from me.”

[bam-like-lightning-blog1]

“I see,” she said lightly,” But you can’t let a curse dictate your life or stop you from getting what you want?  The people that care about you are going to stand by you no matter what, and anyone else can just.... welll they can just keep their distance on their own.”

[kissaprincess]

“I was sent. By the King and Queen. To find myself a marriage. Which I did.” Navi was an exceptional liar. Especially when it came to lies by omission. Still, if anyone would know that it was impossible for Navi to be sincerely engaged, it would be Erica. “And yourself?”

[bam-like-lightning-blog1]

“Engaged....” Erica echoed, the word seeming foreign when related to Navi.  She stared at her a moment, almost believing her at first.  Had she honestly found someone before she had?  It would be just Erica’s luck, with how their relationship ended.  Suddenly she realized,”  Oh, you’re kidding.  You almost had me there.”  She laughed at how stupid it was to even have believed for a second Navi was actually engaged.

[kissaprincess]

“I am fine,” Navi replied, looking the other woman over. Beautiful but cold. Not that Navi didn’t start it. Still, she was frustrated. She’d wanted to get a rise out of Erika–she always did, after all–but it didn’t seem to be working. There were a few low blows she could take, but it wasn’t really her way. “What are you doing here?”

[bam-like-lightning-blog1]

“Funny, that was my next question,”  she said, instead of answering.  She actually didn’t like the wall they’d built between each other, but she also felt it a necessary one.  The wounds were still sore, and really the feelings only seemed to deepen now that they were speaking.  It was irritating that she still had this hold.

[ladycarrow]

“With my brother I really can’t tell.. He isn’t a real talkative person, he much prefers isolating himself, my sister.. Well she can’t rule forever even though I kind of wish she could, do you look forward to such things yourself?”

Originally posted by sourwolf-did-you-just

[bam-like-lightning-blog1]

“I honestly haven’t given it too much thought.  The affairs of my kingdom have been trusted to my caretaker until I’m ready to take the throne.  Ready... to my caretaker... seems to be when I marry and can work together with my husband to rule the kingdom.  I’ve just... not found that person yet.  So, I sort of just let things go and keep track of the decisions that are made in my stead so I’m not entirely clueless when I do finally take on the responsibility.”   She paused, realizing she didn’t really answer what she suspected he was asking,” I suppose, you could say, that I’ve just sort of accepted that I’ll be ruling my kingdom one day.  The idea doesn’t really make me feel any certain way, it’s just sort of always been the thing that would happen.”

[colette-moreau-blog]

“My time is at your disposal” she winked “as am i. This gallery is going to go out of business unless they get some decent art going soon - but then again that’s rich coming from me. I can’t paint to save my life” Fiona had seen some really good art in her life - mainly at the dead of night as she was taking it but she still knew what she liked and what she didn’t “Well we could take a look around  - not sure what else this kingdom has going for it, either wise we could drink.” 

“But what do you usually do? I mean you don’t strike me as a local and each kingdom kind of has their own thing going”

[bam-like-lightning-blog1]

Erica grinned at her and her little wink,” Good to know.”  She again glanced at the minimalist painting and sucked in a breath,” Sadly, I don’t think it’s so much that this is shit and no one will find value in it, so much as we just don’t see it.  The fact that we’ve stood here talking about it so much is worth the conversation value to some people.  I think the gallery will be fine.”

She smiled again at the thought of just exploring the town.  Erica rather liked looking around and attempting to find new places outside of her normal hangouts.  Although showing people what there was about that she did know also was rather appealing.   Before she could decide, however, Fiona had already continued the conversation.

“Well, in terms of what I do here....” she trailed off as she thought about what it was she did often,”  I don’t know, I sort of just explore.  Not quite as exciting as it sounds, I tend to like taking in the experiences and sights of a place.  Going to an art gallery on a whim, for instance.”   She laughed,”  Clearly it’s not always a success.”   She paused again before continuing,” As far as what I’m really into.... really anything with the sea.  I love sailing and just spending time in or on the water.  You can do that here, but I definitely miss the waters back home.”  She smiled lightly, mostly out of the nostalgia of picturing the view from her bedroom.  She didn’t allow herself to reminisce too much, however,”   What about you?  How do you prefer to spend your time?  Perhaps we can find something together we’d like to do?”

[kingelias]

“It was the safest way for me to be.” he didn’t exactly enjoy his upbringing, but his parents knew best, he wanted to make them proud, even now. He took in a small breath and glanced away, knowing the other meant no offence, the idea of being human just brought back bad memories. “Please, I am not offended. They were simply faced with a very, unfamiliar situation, I believe they did their best.” 

[bam-like-lightning-blog1]

“And this unfamiliar situation would be.......?” she asked, still not buying into this entire way of thinking.

[princeeoin]

“Oh it was,” he grinned, “I was travelling here from my homeland, Llyr, you may not have heard of us but we’re a pretty awesome kingdom.”

[bam-like-lightning-blog1]

“Llyr?  I’m sorry to say I’ve not heard of it, but if it’s really as awesome as you say it might be nice to see it one day,”  she grinned,”  Perhaps another week at sea is in your near future, only with company this time.”