♛ long live the king

Tsesarevich of Russia. Twenty-seven. Unmarried.

[cwhqadverts-blog]

Her fears remained in a weakened nature as the pads of his fingers caressed her chin, tilting her head to cast her eyes firmly upon his own gaze; cerulean hues matching in strength. ‘I pray for your swift return, and a great victory. Naturally, should my token besmirch, I shall be awfully cross with you, Dimitri.’ She jested, a smile tweaking the heightened corners of her lips. 

[dimitriofrussia]

The softest of smiles tugged at the corners of his mouth, his countenance unable to hide the fondness he had quickly developed for the Lady of Napolski. "That is indeed a most grievous threat, my lady," he teased, trying, and failing, to fight back a grin, "I will protect it will all my heart." A promise. To her. Of more than just a token. It took only the briefest of moments for his gaze to fall to her lips and her lips to become the object of his desires. He did not hesitate in taking as he leaned forward, pressing his mouth to her own, thumb softly caressing the skin of her jawline.

[victoriemontmorency-blog]

“I would appreciate the air,” Rada offered softly, waiting for the man beside her to lead. “The weather is on the wane, and any fine days we have left should be enjoyed.”

[dimitriofrussia]

"I agree most wholeheartedly," Dimitri replied, turning back to the path they were on.  "We have not spoken in quite some time. I hope you find yourself much more at ease at now?"

[konstantin-dashkov]

“I didn’t need specifics, but a brief warning today before it all could have been helpful,” He pointed out, rolling his eyes as he draped himself over one of the free chairs. He rolled his eyes. “Of course I trust you. It’s the rebels I don’t trust, especially given the fact that my family is in this castle - and I don’t just mean my blood family.”

[dimitriofrussia]

"The rebels are at my command --- if you trust me, then feel free to trust them." He paused. "I certainly do. With my life. As they trust me with theirs," Dimitri said, walking quietly over to a window to watch gravely over the attack. "They do not know me, Kostya. They did not grow up with me, we did not become men together. And yet they trust me explicitly." His gaze went pointedly to him. "I wouldn't dare put the life of your family in any danger."

[the-tsarina-raisa-deactivated20]

She straightened up and cleared her throat before heading back towards the way she came, her back straight and chin high. She hated this…the way that her heart skipped beats in her chest. 

“Have you heard from your family?” She asked politely after a few moments of silence, peeking over at him through her eyelashes, not quite looking at him but not looking away. “I sent one of the guards that Andrey left to check to make sure your sister and mother were safe specifically. It would be a shame for them to come to any harm under Andrey and I.” It was a white flag she was waving between the two.

[dimitriofrussia]

"I have," he said simply, gaze ahead, his hand situated on the pommel of his sword. Dimitri couldn't help but note that though the men just outside of the castle fought for his claim, it was his family that was most in danger at Kaborg than Andrey. Or his wife. "It would be a disastrous event for both you and your husband," he retorted bluntly, eyes finally landing on her, "it behooves you both that they remain alive and safe. After all, they are true nobles of Russia." The same could not be said for neither Tsar nor Tsarina. "You should not have spared your guard." He licked his lips, a slight tightening to his jaw as he quickly recognized his own unnecessary harshness. "But thank you."

[merlinsprat]

[mistresspendragon]

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[ladycelia]

Vasilisa’s hand hovered over the letter she was writing to the castellan of the main Romodanovsky castle. She did not even bother to spare whomever was lingering in her doorway a glance. “I assume there is a reason for your presence? Speak, for I do not have the ability to read minds.”

[dimitriofrussia]

He was quiet for a moment before moving forward, only the sound of his heavy boots filling the room. Carefully, gravely, he sat in the chair nearest to her. Still, he remained silent, a contemplative frown decorating his face as his gaze studied her office. "I have decided that I will marry the Lady Eva," Dimitri said, glancing over in her direction for a reaction.

[ofredcoats-blog1]

          ‘—— And what brings one here at such an hour as this?’

[dimitriofrussia]

"You've been avoiding me."

[morrigansilverwind]

“Such is the life of the Tsesarevich, I don’t envy your plight. Oh, of course! It’s nice to be able to see you, Natasha and Artemi regularly and everyone’s been so nice, despite a somewhat… cool reception from the Tsar’s loyal supporters. How are you finding life here? I imagine it’s hardest for you and aunt Vasilisa.”

[dimitriofrussia]

"Court is a nest of vipers. The most harrowing part is you do not know which are the vipers and which are the harmless garden snakes. They all put on a mask of convincing amiability. It is difficult to know who to trust. And that is why I am most relieved to have you and Niko here with me."

[prince-artemi-blog]

“Indoors? Never in a million years. I’ve been trapped inside for weeks now, it feels great out here.”

[dimitriofrussia]

"I am relieved to see you up and about. The Potemkin princess was most upset with your injuries. I'm almost inclined to believe she's in love with you."

[finnish-gisele-blog]

“I’d rather be out,” Gisele replied, blushing slightly. She wasn’t sure who this man was, but she found herself attracted to him and dying to learn more. “Please, don’t let me cut your walk short. I’ll join you, if that’s alright.”

[dimitriofrussia]

A light laugh escaped him, amused by her friendly disposition. "Yes, please. I find good company is difficult to come by. Quite a shame, really, in a castle filled with the most educated of nobles."

[louiseoflorraine-blog]

“We’re already out here, let’s just finish our walk. I’ve been indoors far too long.”

[dimitriofrussia]

"Very well then, Your Highness. I hope you're not finding yourself too rattled after the recent... uprisings. You seem well."

[natalyaorlov-blog]

‘’Oh, no,’’ Natalya protested with a light shake of her head.‘’It feels good to finally be outside after so many days being stuck indoors. Don’t you think?’’ 

[dimitriofrussia]

"I think so as well," Dimitri agreed, falling back into step, "now I understand how easy it is to lose one's mind if all they know is Kaborg. Could very well explain both of our predicaments."

[bradleyjamesjr]

[the-tsarina-raisa-deactivated20]

She swallowed with great difficulty as she took in his words, shame burning through her chest and battling her panic for dominance as she wiped away the tears on her cheeks. She didn’t care who sat on the Russian throne. But she was more helpless than he seemed to think. She was lost in her own thoughts until she heard the guard speak up, her own head snapping up to look on in confusion. “I am loyal to my husband, is all. As I ought to be, according to the Church,” She said carefully, though her voice still scratched at her throat and her eyes still burned. When the fading footsteps of his guards faded into nothing, she once again wiped her cheeks.

She didn’t know if she should trust him or not, but truthfully, she had little else to depend on. If Andrey was safe, he was likely too busy to comfort her and if he were not..well, she need not uselessly endanger herself as well. “Alright,” She nodded finally, glancing back up at him through blurred vision. “Shall we?” She suggested quietly.

[dimitriofrussia]

A quiet sweep of his arm was his only response as he invited the Tsarina to lead the way. Any desire to comfort her was choked back by his pride --- his undying need to protect his mother's reputation, a sterling reputation Raisa herself had attacked, falling into the party line of besmirching his mother, her loyalty, to defend herself, to defend him.

A tactic used by the Dowager Empress and his father. The ONLY reason Raisa could wear the crown today.

Instead, he remained stone silent.

[morrigansilverwind]

A walk in the gardens is most certainly warranted, cousin. It’s a far better place to appreciate your company before affairs of the country tear you away again!

[dimitriofrussia]

"Yes --- I'm afraid that might be sooner rather than later. Are you finding yourself settling in alright?"

[dimitriofrussia]

“I thought a walk about the gardens was warranted. If you would much rather be indoors, however, we can head back?”