Prince Richard

[firstsonbartlettdiaz]

[Image of Grant grinning and winking]

I didn’t consciously, but I sure don’t mind that you enjoyed them. And I can usually be talked into slutty cowboy fun pretty easily, just gotta get me a hat. I do like you hot and bothered ;) Ha! I’m glad you were too. Ha! Apparently not.

I’m a little surprised to hear that, tbh, but I have no doubt you can handle it ;) Ha! Wet and naked are two pretty big pluses if you ask me.

[hrhprincerichard]

[Image of Richard still slightly flustered smiling]

I'm pleased that you don't mind because I did enjoy them. Wait, you mean I could have had the slutty cowboy fun in person during that dinner you got me? That does explain some things from that night but I do believe we should revisit that night now that I have this new information ;) That's very good because you are superbly talented at getting me hot and bothered. Good, happy it's mutual.

Are you really? Aside from you and Whiz, I don't take people out on my boat. Hope I live up ot your faith in my seduction abilities ;) Ha! When it involved you as well then I'd agree very big pluses.

[firstsonbartlettdiaz]

There’s a first time for everything, baby ;)

Ha! Did they? I’d apologize but I happen to enjoy teasing you so I’m not sorry at all, I’m just sorry I couldn’t take advantage of getting you all hot and bothered. Ha! Okay, rude but fair. We sure do have our priorities straight. Or not straight, as it were ;)

I’ve never been seduced on a boat before, can’t wait. Just acceptable, huh?

[hrhprincerichard]

[A few minutes later than his usual replies cause he's gotta recover lol]

Apparently.

Yes, very much so. I wasn't sure if you meant me to enjoy them as much as I did but it was difficult not to. I'm sorry as well. However, if you fancied more slutty cowboy fun but with full advantage of me being hot and bothered I would not object. Ha! Apologies for the rudeness, I'm just glad I was around when you got there. Ha! Nothing straight about me but my posture ;)

I've never seduced anyone on a boat, I'm sure we'll figure it out ;) I can't wait either. It's no seducing you on my boat but it does have certain pluses.

[firstsonbartlettdiaz]

I think I can accommodate that. Doesn’t have to wait until Halloween either ;)

Ha! So just regular old slutty cowboy is what does it for you? Also, I can’t believe I sent you those without realizing how not straight that was. And good, it’s a very pressing priority for me too ;)

Fuck, I’ve never hated how long London winters are as much as I do now. Maybe I’ll just have to shove you into my shower to get that visual sooner. Ha! Is that not what I said? Glad you agree. Ha! Nope, I know my people.

[hrhprincerichard]

I never thought I'd be the costume in the bedroom type but Halloween is far too long to wait and seeing it in person would be much better than a photograph.

Ha! Apparently. Things got very heated on my end. Felt very much like you were teasing me. Ha! Yes, but that's pretty tame on the list of not realizing how not straight things were for you. Good I'm glad we agree on the importance ;)

I have to agree with you there, I'm bursting to get you on my boat again. However, I think being shoved into your shower would be acceptable. Ha! In your own way. I do. Ha! That you do.

[firstsonbartlettdiaz]

Oh yeah? Is that a request?

Ha! I'm open to suggestions. Your attentiveness to British-American relations shows ;)

Ha! Aren't you supposed to take me out on your boat? No? I'd guess its all kinds, but you've just been stuck around a lot of pretentious prep school types. Anyways, glad to know I can keep seduction on my long list of talents. Good ;) Ha! I can't even deny that's very America.

[hrhprincerichard]

Yes.

Ha! I rather enjoyed your slutty smoking hot cowboy pictures over the summer. Very happy to hear as it is a pressing priority ;)

Yes, I am. As soon as we have weather for it. Then you can see me wet and naked. Ha! I believe aristocrats is the word you're looking for. Yes, I'd say it belongs. Ha! Glad you don't feel the need to deny it.

[firstsonbartlettdiaz]

Glad you approve ;)

Ha! I guess I can see why you wouldn't be into a smoking hot cowboy Bond then. Your loss. Glad you agree about mixing some very British and very American things, though.

Ha! Maybe I do, last time I saw you wet I was too confused and sexually frustrated to enjoy it. See, I knew I could be seductive! And you've clearly had all kinds of dudes trying to seduce you so you would know. Ha! So will I ;) That's my kind of promise. Can't wait. Ha! It shouldn't be surprising at all that the only royalty we get behind has to do with burgers.

[hrhprincerichard]

Heartily ;) In fact if you ever wanted to repeat a Halloween costume I think that one could be a good repeat.

Ha! Maybe a smoking hot cowboy something else. That one I do agree with. British and American relations are very important to me.

Ha! All you have to do is ask. I don't know that I'd say all kinds but I do know effective seduction when I see it and you are indeed correct about being seductive. Ha! I'm glad ;) Me either. Ha! the fact that burgers are involved is I suppose the least surprising part.

[firstsonbartlettdiaz]

Thanks! The costume got even better after we left the MACUSA party.

[Image of Grant twerking in the slutty Han Solo costume, clearly drunk at some DC club]

Ha! So your dad already pushed the Bond boundary but you can’t imagine a cowboy bond? Personally I enjoy mixing very British and very American things ;)

Ha! A cheeky prance? I know you're joking and I still kind of want to shove you into the Thames. The vibe was definitely there. Strongly disagree, huh? Glad to hear it. Ha! I wouldn't mind proving you right ;) Ha! Good point. I'm glad you'll be practicing your French on me instead. It does, yep. Ha! Royalty accessible to anyone who can afford a burger is the way.

[hrhprincerichard]

Yes, I agree it did get even better.

Ha! I'm not terribly comfortable talking about mixing very British and very American things in the same text as talking about my dad. But agreed some very British and very American things do mix very enjoyably.

Ha! Over a cheeky prance? I think you just want to see me wet ;) Good. Strongly yes, she is very wrong. Ha! I will enjoy that ;) Yes, I promise lots of French. Ha! Not exactly what I'd have expected from America. Yet somehow not entirely surprising either.

[firstsonbartlettdiaz]

[Image from a MACUSA Halloween party, Grant dressed as Han Solo holding a pretend lightsaber made out of cardboard that's been painted to be red, white, and blue instead of normal lightsaber colors, grinning next to Cisco who is dressed in a James Bond suit but instead of a suit jacket he's got on a cowboy vest and a black cowboy hat] There, does that help? Ha! I do and I don't get how you're not with me on this! Yeah, it comes through loud and clear and idk what to do with it.

That makes sense though, because Bess is also awesome. Ha! Glad you agree that prancing is what people in crowns do. Oh. If it helps, I definitely got the flirty vibe, I just thought you were flirtily ribbing me. Cora also just told me she doesn't think I have it in me to seduce anyone, so that was kind of in my head already. But I'm luring you to Paris, huh? I like that. And I'm glad, because I equally enjoy luring and shoving you into my bed ;) Ha! It's neither! It's a burger franchise that's all over the U.S., and whenever you buy a burger you get a paper crown. Because in America, everyone can be a Burger King.

[Image of Grant grinning cheekily]

[hrhprincerichard]

So that's Cisco. He's ....very attractive. You two weren't 'friendly' were you? That does yeah. Still confusing but now there's a visual. Nice Han Solo inclusion also. Ha! Maybe because my cowboy references are very limited but also because James Bond is very British, despite dad being very Welsh, and cowboys are very American. Good, I'm glad.

Yeah, she really is. Ha! Who doesn't like a cheeky prance in your best clothes? Oh good! At least the flirty vibe was there. Why were you and Cora...never mind. I would have to disagree. Strongly disagree. Unless of course this is one of those times where if I say I agree you would feel it necessary to prove me wrong by seducing me. In that case I would strongly agree with Cora, prove me wrong ;) I would say so, if you weren't I'd be practicing my German. Good! That really works out wonderfully for both of us. A burger franchise? You know for a country that's very proud of itself for waging war on the monarch America is weirdly obsessed with royalty.

[Image of Richard laughing and shaking his head]

[firstsonbartlettdiaz]

Ha! What's not to see? James Bond has to go on an undercover mission as a cowboy, obviously. Or alternately, its a spinoff about a cowboy secret agent. There's so much possibility! And thanks. I feel like you're not just saying that to be nice, and it means a lot.

Nope, my parents were both only kids, so just the grandparents. A primo is a cousin. So yeah, guess it makes sense we're close. But I think we would have been close either way, May's awesome and she's always looked out for me. Ha! Right, of course, can't have any confusion there. Ha! Okay, fine, aggressively shoved you into my bed, is that better? I could totally lure you into my bed if I wanted to though. Cora is not right about my seduction skills. Ha! Oh man, if you wanna do the paper crown thing I'll have to tell you about Burger King. I'm looking forward to that ;)

[Image of Grant absolutely gleeful at the thought of what Richard's reaction to the concept of Burger King will be]

[hrhprincerichard]

James Bond in a cowboy outfit for starters. I think cowboy secret agent might work better, maybe. Ha! You sure seem to think there is. You're welcome. I'm not and I'm glad you can tell I'm not.

Oh wow, ok. Ah, that makes sense. I can see that. Bess and I are despite having Art and a whole bunch of other family. Ha! Exactly! Only one can prance around in the crown. Ha! That feels closer to what I remember. Though what I was trying to do was flirt and say I'd like to be lured to your bed again. Flirting is still a work in progress. But yes you could very easily lure me into your bed. You're luring me to Paris this weekend. I"m happy with aggressively shoving me into your bed too, just so we're clear. Ha! Is that a paper crown with burgers on it or a burger with a paper crown? I am too ;)

[Image of Richard smiling like a dope clueless as to why Grant is gleeful]

[firstsonbartlettdiaz]

Very cool. Not really the same thing, but Cisco dressed up as Cowboy James Bond one year for the office Halloween party and I think something like that really could have been a promising spin off. You've gotta quit saying stuff like that it makes me feel all weird. Thanks. I hope you're right.

Ha! I feel like that's the vibe with most extended families, not that I'd really know from experience. At least you have some fun ones though. Yeah, I wouldn't trade her for a million primos. Ha! Really? Who knew the royals were so stingy with the crowns. Good thing you have a good head of hair. Ha! Now that you mention it, I've obviously just been sleeping with you in the hopes you'd come romping into bed with a crown on, yeah. I've been wondering what's taking you so long, now I find out you don't even have a crown?? I clearly should have done more research before I lured you into my bed. But I've already started looking at clearing my schedule so I guess we might as well have our decadent weekend.

[Image of Grant trying to give a "whatever" shrug before giving up and grinning like an idiot that's going to do whatever it takes to clear his schedule to spend a weekend with his not boyfriend in Paris]

[hrhprincerichard]

Ha! Cowboy James Bond? I struggle seeing that. You're welcome. I do too. The world will be a better place if I am.

Ha! Yeah probably. Yes, I'm glad of it. So really no extended family at all? It really is no wonder you two are very close. I have no idea what a primo is. Ha! It's an image thing. Too many men prancing around in crowns you might confuse who the monarch is. I'm glad you like my hair. Ah, I thought you might be. Ha! I would like to see this luring of me to your bed ;) Sorry to disappoint. Perhaps I can hunt down one of those paper ones from a Christmas cracker. I'll do my best to make up for the lack of crown on our decadent weekend.

[image of Richard grinning at the thought of spending a weekend in Paris with his not boyfriend.]

[firstsonbartlettdiaz]

Stage acting is also very cool. Does that mean you also got to hang out backstage? They work their asses off to help a lot of people. If I help half as many people as just one of my parents has I'll be pretty damn proud of myself.

Ha! Glad you think so ;) Ha! I bet its a weird ass tree if you ever draw it out. But I'm glad you like at least some of them. And yeah, I've got May, very happy about that. Ha! What do you mean you don't have an actual crown? I thought you all had crowns? Your monogram does not count. Decadent, huh? I could get into that ;)

[hrhprincerichard]

Yeah, a little. He was mostly doing the Bond stuff but there were a couple of plays. I have no doubt you'll be able to accomplish that and anything else you put your mind to. You have incredible drive.

Ha! I very much do ;) Ha! Yeah, probably. Yes, some more than others but there's some fun ones. It shows, you two are clearly very close. Ha! Crowns are only for reigning monarchs. Women can wear tiaras but men typically don't have anything. I think there's a coronet that the heir can wear but aside from maybe a formal portrait I don't think it would really be worn. I'm too far down the line for anything on my head but my hair, sorry. Are we through now that you know I can't come romping into bed with a crown a top my head? Or does the allure of a decadent weekend win over a crown ;)

[firstsonbartlettdiaz]

Ugh, good, she better not! You further away is the opposite of what I want. Makes sense, I can see why you liked your dad's work more. Even if it wasn't as cool as being a literal movie star. But yeah, I always liked knowing what my parents were doing, all the ways they were helping people. Plus it was the main way I could spend time with them.

Ha! That works out very well for me ;) I'd probably say small family tree, tbh. But its cool you're close with your cousins and stuff. We're not really that close to any of our extended family. Cool, I think so too. Once we know which weekend you can do I'll just tell Tara the crown demands my presence.

[hrhprincerichard]

I certainly hope she doesn't. Yeah, me too! Already feels too far away. Ha! If you say so. He did stage acting too, not just radio. That does sound like you. They must do a lot of good since you clearly care about doing good yourself.

Ha! It ends up working out very well for me too ;) Ha! Okay, maybe. But there are a lot of royal houses so maybe small tree many branches. I think that part probably comes with the whole royals with royals part. Still it's cool, like you said. That's too bad, but you've got May. Very cool. Ha! I don't have an actual crown but I do have one in my monogram so close enough I guess. I'm happy to demand your presence in Paris for a decadent weekend ;)

[firstsonbartlettdiaz]

Ha! Kind of silly since what we get up to now is in private. Ugh, then she better not find out, it’s hard enough finding time to see you when we go to the same university, we don’t need you farther away. That makes sense. What does your mom even do? Yeah, I got into it pretty early. There was always stuff happening at the house, or events our parents were going to. It was always cool when we got to come along.

Ha! Good point, I'm pleased now ;) I can't believe the king of France is your cousin. Like, what??? Except, actually, of course all you monarchs are related. And no wonder you're so fluent in French. Anyways, we should totally do a weekend tour of Paris. Sounds fun. If I can get a weekend off I bet I could move a couple things around to make something work.

[hrhprincerichard]

Ha! That's true but I feel like she'd find reasons. I don't think she will. Surely if she would she'd have found out by now. But I'm glad you agree, we don't need me farther away. Nothing now. Just standard Royal stuff. If she had something she thought we would enjoy and it was appropriate she'd bring us. It's cool that you enjoyed it. Or enjoy it I guess is more accurate.

Ha! I like you pleased ;) There was a time that royalty only married royalty so yeah, mostly a large family tree you could say. But yes, my parents being so close to his family is why I'm fluent. Brilliant! I think it would be lots of fun. I'll look and see if there's any weekends that are impossible to work around on my end.

[firstsonbartlettdiaz]

Ha! Good point, she'd be way more pissed about what we get up to than cakegate. I'm not surprised she has no idea, I figure if she did I'd have been kicked out of the country. It sounds like it. I always liked when my parents brought me to work stuff. I guess I still like it but it's a little different now than getting to tag along as a kid.

Ha! Oops. Ha! That works out well for us ;) Yeah. I haven't actually been to Paris before, glad we'll get a chance to see some of it. And I'm glad to be going with someone who seems to know his way around.

[hrhprincerichard]

Ha! By far, I believe. Ha! More like I'd be kicked out of the country, shipped as far from you as possible I'm certain. In truth I much preferred Dad's work stuff over Mum's. Vastly different. From the sound of it you were into politics from a young age. I can see how it would be different now.

Ha! Oops my arse, I'm positive that you would have been very pleased if you'd known. Ha! Yes it does ;) No? It's a shame we don't have more time, but we'll definitely have to make our way back to the hotel on foot. Perhaps, if you like it, we can pop over some weekend and I can actually show you around. Their king is a cousin and he and my mum always got on well. Plus Dad loved France, got on with mum's cousin as well, so we would come on short holidays.

[firstsonbartlettdiaz]

Right. That's such bullshit. You should be able to do what you want. I have a feeling your Gran wouldn't like me. Actually, she probably already hates me thanks to cakegate, doesn't she? No way, the actual chair? Very rad. I can see why you enjoyed that so much.

Ha! When you put it like that, I'm surprised too ;) Ha! Too bad I wanna kill you in other ways now ;) Yeah? Cool. I agree, why not take in the views. Since we're there.

[hrhprincerichard]

She hasn't said. I know she was none too pleased with me and not sold on the idea of the best mates tour. Truthfully given what we get up to cakegate would be very low on the list now. But I'm positive she doesn't know what we get up to so no concerns there. Yes, the actual chair. It was wonderful, very exciting. It was mostly thanks to my dad that I enjoyed it but yeah.

Ha! You had me struggling on all fronts that night! Ha! I'm not seeing the bad side too that ;) Yes, exactly. Paris is too lovely a city to not enjoy it. I'm glad you agree. Too bad we can't squeeze in some of the sights.

[firstsonbartlettdiaz]

Or a lot of stupidity and impulsivity, which I also had a lot of. And arguably still do. Ha! So am I, promise none of the new cuisines I'm planning to introduce to you includes chalk. Ha! Guess so. Yeah, that sounds really cool. Ah, right, because of the whole auror thing. You'd think following in your dad's footsteps and playing a secret agent in movies should be close enough. So what did you do on set? Did you get to sit in a little tiny director's chair and yell action?

Ha! Spice doesn't make steam come out of food. I did see a little coming out of your ears though. Ha! What a way to go. All the times I threatened to kill you I didn't realize I could have just fed you a tamale. Ha! Yeah, probably a good idea. But not too close either, I do kind of want an excuse to walk around Paris a little bit. May did say I should embrace the experience after all...

[hrhprincerichard]

Maybe so. Ha! Good, I wasn't worried about that but happy I don't have to be. It really was. Yeah, that thing. You would only think that if you haven't met Gran I think. Ha! I got to sit in the actual director's chair which was pretty cool, and I did get to say action. I mostly sat in my dad's chair and watched.

Ha! I'm shocked it was only a little. Spicy food, spicy poetry, and you? Should have been lots of steam. Ha! Now you know it doesn't have to be that elaborate. Yeah? I think that's a great idea. I was already going to suggest we walk from the cafe to the hotel. It just seems a shame to be in the car too much in Paris.

[firstsonbartlettdiaz]

Ha! I can't say for sure but it wouldn't surprise me. I was a curious kid. Ha! Maybe That's even worse if it wasn't even convincing as fake cheese. Oh, no way? That sounds rad. All that time on set didn't make you wanna follow in your dad's footsteps?

Ha! It is fair, but that doesn't make the food you ate spicy. Ha! That was, like, two months ago. But if you're convinced you're missing some taste buds just try my spicy tamales, I bet they'll have you feeling all your taste buds. Ha! And I'll enjoy you enjoying it.

[Image of Grant grinning and winking, very pleased, totally not in love]

[hrhprincerichard]

Ha! It has got to take a lot of curiosity to eat chalk. Glad your food taste have improved since. Ha! Only cosmetically convinced it would seem. It was rad. Ha! No, Bess is more the performer. Besides it was never an option for me.

The food I ate should have had steam coming out of it because it sure made steam come out of me. Ha! Yes exactly two months and my taste buds have not recovered. Anything you put spicy in front of will kill me I know. It'll be half a moment of feeling every taste bud, nerved ending in my mouth and throat before feeling nothing at all because I'm dead. Ha! Good, I'm glad. I'll have to make sure not to pick a cafe too far from the hotel, it sounds like.

[Image of Richard looking very pleased and totally in love]

[firstsonbartlettdiaz]

Tbh I probably ate some chalk as a kid, idk, seems like something I would have done. Don't want to eat it now though, certainly wouldn't want it when I'm wanting cheese. Ha! That sounds nice, I'm glad you got to enjoy that time. What kinds of things did you do?

Glad at least I wasn't confusing about that. Especially after I almost didn't get you a Christmas gift because I didn't realize I should have. Ha! None of that was spicy, you just have the taste buds of a British person. Glad you'll at least be happy to try it before you taste buds get burnt off. Anyways, they'll grow back stronger, so you're welcome in advance. I can't promise that I will tell you to curb even if things get very hard, but I'll try.

[Image of Grant grinning like the idiot that he is]

[hrhprincerichard]

Ha! You didn't? If I remember right the taste gave it away so clearly not something you'd want to bite into cheese and get. Mostly followed my dad around. He was still acting at that time so I got to go on set with him.

Ha! Me too. I am a British person so I think that's fair that I would. You said that but I don't believe they have! In fact I feel like I might still be missing some. In that case I shall enjoy speaking French even more so.

[Image of Richard smiling back like the idiot he is]