featuring ,γalexander esterhΓ‘zy-kohΓ‘ry .γγathina-magdlini de grΓ¨ce .γγbarron alderidge .γγclΓ‘udia jade d'Γ‘vila .γγdimitri vetrov .γγeuphemia stuart .γγisoline neuville .γγkundavai "harina" chola .γγmatilde de lara .γγmattia della torre .γγwilliam reuben windsor .γγyasmin hassan .
alexander esterhΓ‘zy-kohΓ‘ry :Β Β Β Β Β Β thirty - four. former rma football player. grand duke of western transdanubia and spare to slovakian throne .
athina - magdlini de grΓ¨ce :Β Β Β Β Β Β twenty - seven. princess of greece, cousin of the filipoviΔ's of croatia, though recently someone has claimed to usurp their title .
barron alderidge :Β Β Β Β Β Β thirty - five. board member of comoedia corp. university rugby player and london business school alumni. engaged without baby mama drama at the moment .
clΓ‘udia jade d'Γ‘vila :Β Β Β Β Β Β twenty - eight. the second oldest of the brazilian royal family who claimed their legacy after an uprising left the former republic to return to the rule of royalty .
dimitri vetrov :Β Β Β Β Β thirty - three. russian oil tycoon billionaire, family owns the equivalent of getty images. he portrays the starving artist trope without the starving part, and pretending he's fine with getting divorced from his fashion designer wife after their public new york break up .
euphemia stuart :Β Β Β Β Β Β twenty - nine. princess of scotland second in line, duchess of ross. currently working on gaining more favorability from the public to become next in line for the throne .
connections :      barbara de bragança ( match maker )
isoline neuville :      twenty - nine. features editor for chèrie .
kundavai "harina" chola :Β Β Β Β Β Β thirty - one. daughter of the emperor of the chola dynasty in india which made a resurgence after their decline in the 13th century. she married a commoner a year ago must to the dismay of some .
connections :Β Β Β Β Β Β tbd .
matilde de lara :Β Β Β Β Β Β thirty - five. duchess of aragon, queen of catalonia. mother of two at present, manel aged four and malena aged two .
connections :      sergi d'aragó ( husband )   ,   barbara de bragança ( best friend )   ,   inna soletskaya ( best friend )
mattia della torre :Β Β Β Β Β Β thirty - two. the duke of genoa. gained his title due to his closeness with the prince of italy. he wanted more and ended up the face of what dating to rise in ranks looks like .
connections :      leonor de bragança ( ex - girlfriend, bad terms )   ,   barbara de bragança ( number one hater )
william reuben windsor :Β Β Β Β Β Β twenty - eight. f1 driver number sixty - three for mercedes. some number away from being in line to the english crown that nears double digits .
Β Β Β Β Β Β βa simple glance had said more than enough when the seat adjacent to him was finally occupied. the event planner was sure to be counting down her days until unemployment hit, or perhaps, some would take to the tabloid gossip suggesting he slipped them enough euros to place leonor de braganΓ§a by his side. sitting up a little straighter, he pulled at the crisp double rounded french cuff, but said nothing. a wayward glance, the sort that seemed almost expected to be found from the etched smile lines by the corners of his mouth, followed the discomfort lingering in the air.ββ small world.Β ββ he said mildly, with a nod of acknowledgment to a familiar face passing the two at a stand still, though much like the individual who passed with a glance back to leonor, all eyes were on her. this carefully procured image spotlighted in anticipation for her next move.
int .γlate afternoon , paris fashion week .γfeaturingγ,γ@pyrctic !!
Β Β Β Β Β Β ββ i thought one too many cocktail hour charity events last year required something a little different this time.Β ββa long weekend away nestled in the himalayan foothills of north india certainly promised something beyond custom couture and indulging in special reserved labels of alcohol. though, there was room for that too. at least, the holistic sort that came with the words ' farm to table ' and ' sustainable ' plated on designer dishes or cups such as the one filled with tea harina kept in front of her with the days influx of arrivals finding their suits and wandering the property.
int .γlate morning , ananda in the himalays , north india .γfeaturingγ, γ@apclogue , @seomarine , @pyrctic , @zephvrs !!
Β Β Β Β Β Β βclΓ‘udia carefully pulled the steaming cup from her stinging lips. burning herself on the second attempt to drink the coffee she'd been craving since a restless sleep put her in the habit of yawning every few minutes. a dangerous thing to do when their grandmother had elected them the ones to prance around entertaining important guests and diplomats until graced by the parents presence for lunch.ββ mamΓ£e fired the third assistant today in a month. what do you think that means? wrong political view point or wrong shoe choice?Β ββ
β that better not be what i think it is. β it looked like a guest list. his birthday was a little too close for it not to worry him, especially when sergi was well aware of his wife's affinity to hosting. β we agreed on official events only. save the birthday parties for the children's birthdays. β / @doushenka
Β Β Β Β Β Β βthe list of names on the ipad were confirmed to be what sergi dreaded with a simple shrug, almost flippant in retort. ββ this isn't for you, it's for me,Β ββmatilde added with a smile, scrolling through the names for a third time. some names warranted a smile, while others had pressed her lips together in indifference before a quick red mark of the ipad pen she held was struck across it. ββ and the children will be there, don't worry.Β ββthe pair of which must have been tormenting each other because sure enough, the high pitched vocals of their daughter echoed down a corridor of stone and marble and some wailing version of the doll she no longer had possession of. ββ and don't worry, tirones de oreja is reserved to one only this year. unless,Β ββshe peered up from the list. ββ you have any problems with this party? Β ββ
β why don't we all go to the country club this weekend ? β he suggested after taking the first sip of morning tea. β have a family retreat of sorts. β / @doushenka @seomarine @pyrctic
Β Β Β Β Β Β βbarron paused, his reach extended yet not far enough to commit to grasp his cup or fork, leaving him in an awkward in-between that neared elbows on the table.ββ a family retreat wouldn't entail any of those american bonding exercises, would it?Β ββone of the american interns had suggested company bonding via email with far too many exclamation points just a few days prior. needless to say, it haunted him ever since.γ...γ@seomarine , @pyrctic
Β Β Β Β Β Β ββ nope,Β ββeffie notes, a sing-song-like tone accompanying the single-syllable.ββ just here to visit, maybe pick up on some of your christmas decorating advice a little early.Β ββsomewhere upon her entry she'd lost george to the siren's call of a shining object or the aroma of freshly baked cake pulling him into another room entirely while effie now sits across from the woman many thought would become her sister-in-law.ββ catherine says hello, by the way.Β ββor at the very least, euphemia assumes her sister does, far too tangled up in the webs of her own royal lineage and that of her husband all while, as the tabloids have noted much to effie's delight, share in the notion that, ' a princess dedicated with steadfast loyalty to one country quells the trembling hearts of every scot worried for their future'. stood behind her mother, effie mouthed the very words with the faintest hint of a smile turning up the corner of her lips.ββ and i wanted to extend an invitation to you to visit scotland, for a charity event.Β ββ
" aren't you worried if you continue like this... you'll ruin our relationship with the croΓΏs for good ? what i mean is... " he took a deep breath. he did not know what he meant other than that he did not like where the plot was going. alexander and ignΓ‘c were in too deep. " in some situation an apology goes a long way but we're headed towards irreparable damage. "
Β Β Β Β Β Β βnothing is said, and in that moment a pin drop could shatter the fragile balance in which two brothers reside, one wounded ego away from sasha's refrained temper making an entrance stage right.ββ we can always marry you off to one of them.Β ββthere is not a hint of irony to be noted in his tone and maybe that should be cause for worry. the eldest isn't here, seated among them, the one who so often claims sasha's abrupt remarks to be nothing more than a plan in need of time to prepare, until he settles his thoughts. instead, it's blaΕΎeje.ββ should we invite them to dinner? maybe go over the plans with levente, he'll enjoy that.Β ββ
ββββββ when are you gonna tell us who it is that you're dating ? you first mentioned him forever ago, we can't keep calling him someone. β if inna had not been so secretive about her love life, barbie wouldn't be as annoying as she was asking for details every time they came together. a name was all she asked, a simple first and last and the rest she could google. β you lied about ignΓ‘c just to give us some hope, i swear. β and hope they had until the very last second. / @seomarine & @doushenka
" i broke up with him. " that much is true. the person she was seeing previous to bernard was never going to work out since settling in the united states is the same thing as a prison sentence. " i don't like to give hope. i lied to shut your brains off from an unimportant topic so you can use your critical thinking skills on something of more value. " β @doushenka
Β Β Β Β Β Β βmatilde gives a nearly imperceptible nod in agreement with barbie's sentiment. the speculation, not knowing, scrupulously swiping through various articles showcasing inna and her whereabouts in hopes the girls would receive a moniker, at the very least a description of the illusive love.ββ well that is perfect!Β ββmatilde professes. of course, she frowns, the corners of her lips downturned for the appropriate amount of time regarding the unfortunate news.ββ now you can tell us everything about him.Β ββleaning forward, she plucks one of the strawberries from the fruit bowel on the table, inspecting it for any sign of imperfection or worse inedible nature about it.ββ or you can hear our theories. we had a lot, before you told us it was ignΓ‘c.Β βγ...γ@apclogue and @seomarine
ββββββ look, there's a whole paragraph here about your last feature. β it was a weird habit she'd developed reading reviews on magazine issues. at first to see what the public's perception of criterion was, and then it became something she couldn't spend two days without doing. like reading the news every morning. β blahblahblah amazing point of view on the other side of fashion week, yada yada... ah, here: exactly what the regular person who does not attend the event would want to know. that's right, isoline neuville does it again. β / @doushenka
Β Β Β Β Β Β βisoline was the sort of person who very much enjoyed the idea of never thinking of an article again once the click of a button on the final draft had been whisked away to publishing. she was also the sort who refused to read any feedback without a box of swiss chocolate by her side or favorite show on standby. at present neither are to accompany her.ββ i mean, you've seen the competition.Β ββshe certainly laid claim to not being the best, but by far better than the fashion degree major who had failed at specifying a french brand would not be at new york fashion week of all things.ββ cadance hill has people eating out of the palm of her hand with her articles.Β ββthough, it's a category isoline wrinkles her nose at, more of an 8am tabloid blog to read over the last few sips of coffee in the morning.
" this is why you need a chain for them. this house is too big for you to be losing glasses. let me see. " she reached over his shoulder to snatch the paper from his hand. her hand slipping into her left pocket in search of her own glasses. the motion was easy and natural but when the tips of her fingers could only slide against the soft cashmere knit of her cardigan in the empty pocket, she stiffened. " have you seen my glasses ? "
" the chain is unstylish. " he grumbles as the paper is forced out of his grasp. " well what in the bloody hell is going on! where are your glasses? why don't you have your glasses? " they can't both be visually impaired. beatrice is the responsible one, she should know where her glasses are. " yolanda! where are my glasses! " he shouts, hoping their housekeeper hears from the other room. " yoβyolanda! " it's no use, he can't strain his voice too much, he'll have a coughing fit.
ββββββ has either of you seen my glasses ? β he asked the second bernard walked into the room. β i've had yours on all day thinking they were mine. β the pair that caused him a headache was handed to his father as he looked around the room for the one meant to be on his face. β i should start resting them on my head like you. β he pointed to his mother's pair over her hair and then left the room to go look somewhere else.
Β Β Β Β Β Β ββ i think, i need new glasses,Β ββprompts barron's arrival past the threshold frame and into the room. his eyes are cast down, squinting at a document held between his fingers, brought closer with each passing second as if that would somehow allow him to miraculously see the blurred words.ββ can you read this?Β ββbarron pries the frames from his face, giving them an inspecting glance, and offering the document up to the person nearest his left.γ...γ@pyrctic
" the queen is inviting one of us for afternoon tea... " beatrice squinted at the cause. " for the poppy initiative. goodness gracious. maybe the veterans needed less money if the queen had allowed the real heir to remain the heir. " beatrice looked between her sons. " who will go ? i do not have the temperance to pretend to like antonia ives. "
ββββββ one of us ? β how specific. did her majesty not think she could handle more than one alderidge at a time ? but, knowing his parents, she'd likely asked for either of them and neither wanted to attend. beatrice for the reason she just voiced and bradford because... well, when did he ever ? bernard turned to look at his brother, almost sure barron wouldn't be volunteering either. β it's gonna have to be me, isn't it ? β / @doushenka
Β Β Β Β Β Β βbarron shifts, sitting up a bit taller in his seat he's claimed adjacent to his brother and across from his mother. he doesn't have to utter a word, a simple slow turning glance is sufficient to give bernard the answer they both knew.ββ i didn't say that,Β ββbut implied, indeed.ββ since you seem so eager to attend though, who am i to stop you. ββand there it is, the dimpled smile showcasing the very nature of barron's intention.ββ practice your curtsy.Β βγ...γ@pyrctic
