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johan frederik glücksburg, 28 the crown prince of denmark

[jchvn]

invri‌:

“Four cups a day is fine, I’m on my second,” she muses and slightly raises the cup in her hand. Perhaps she should have ditched the cup before showing up at his door; why did she think it was a good idea? And so a silence falls between them. She looks down at the ground, just to be able to avoid his eyes for a moment, a moment that is supposed to ease her nerves but does barely anything to help her. The fact that she has been able to keep an easy smile on her face throughout the conversation is a miracle. “And I don’t think one conversation will be enough,” she points out with a breathy laugh which automatically makes her sound  like a nervous try-hard. Oh bother. “I have to admit, I’m a bit unprepared.” 

“we need to start somewhere.” it’s an irrelevant sentence and not saying it at all would have probably been better, but knowing how to navigate difficult conversations has never been johan’s forte. he’s only slightly better at reading people and he’s extremely glad that she doesn’t seem to be completely unfazed by the situation. “i’m not that prepared, either, so we’re in the same boat.” he says. the awkwardness of the situation is making him feel approximately million times more awkward than he usually is, which is the beginning of a disaster. yet he soldiers on, trying to be calm and as approachable as possible. “do you want to come in or should we go somewhere... more neutral?” he doesn’t want to make her any more uncomfortable, so giving options seems like what a decent person would do.

[vhvnv]

“   you seem tense.   ”   words spoken with a sense of serenity ill-fitting of the whirlwind of stress a ruler undergoes in times like these.  “   if your mother is being a bully again… i can have a word with her.   ”  an evasive smile toys at the corner of pastel lips. it is masked concern, johan can handle himself, but it’s an invitation nonetheless.  [ @jchvn ] 

[jchvn]

vera has always been perceptive, so it doesn’t come as a surprise when she can read him like an open book. he is indeed tense, but the reasons are not his mother’s methods – he has never minded johanne’s way of teaching him. “it’s not that.” he somehow manages to grin, though he grows more serious in a matter of seconds. “it’s just practically everything else.” he continues, sighing. maybe it’s not the wisest option to act like a whining fool – or at least that’s how he feels – but vera is the person who would know the answers. “i’m trying my best but all i hear from the world is that i’m too kind or too lenient or that i don’t have any backbone. how on earth am i going to be a credible leader if everyone thinks i’m weak and unsuitable?” 

[invri]

“Hi, hello!” That’s one too many greetings. Her fingers are restlessly beating against her cup  as her throat feels like it’s dryer than the Sahara. It’s been a while since her anxiousness has gotten the best of her but as she stands there by his door, she can’t help it. “Would you like to have coffee?” // @jchvn

[jchvn]

he’s not sure how and why did he agree to the arrangement, but this is the exact moment he regrets it. not because of her, per se, but because it’s just completely insane. he’s seen the worse sides of the arrangements, watching lykke and viggo, and he can only hope the same won’t happen to him. he’s not that familiar with inari, but it’s in his nature to be kind, so he greets her with a warm smile. “coffee is always great. though i should probably lessen my caffeine intake – six cups a day is apparently too much? but i’m only on my third today.” he rambles when he’s nervous. “so yes, definitely. we have a lot to discuss, anyways.”

[frvnccis]

“ it was the most painful wedding i’ve been to in a while, ” francisco mumbled as he poured himself another cup of coffee. “ did you at least enjoy it ? did it look good from an outsider’s perspective ? ” // @jchvn

[jchvn]

“i regret i even went there.” he sighed, taking a sip from his cup. “sure, it looked good. even impressive. i don’t know all the details but i know enough that the whole ordeal made me uncomfortable.” he doesn’t run in the same circles as olimpia and gabriel, but he has functional eyes and ears. “i can only imagine how it made you feel. though i heard that you were there with remei. does that mean you finally proved that isa was wrong when she denied every rumor of you and remei?”

[jchvn]

elysefz‌:

“Definitely amused, it’s the only way to be with cats. Otherwise, we’d all be dog people.” Elyse leaned down to pet the cat, “I think she’s sweet. She’s big but that’s okay. Poppy is tiny. She’s five years old but she looks like a kitten. What’s her name?” 

“that is true.” he grinned, shaking his head a little. “our cats are the polar opposites, then. mine is a menace, though, she truly is. her name is melody. the story behind her name is actually  a bit embarrassing, but the name suits her.”

[thcrc]

“ each passing year just reminds me how old and fragile i’m getting. oh, i envy the young. that feeling of being invincible. worth more than gold at my age. ”

[jchvn]

”nobody would dare to use the word ’fragile’ when describing you, don’t worry.” age was not as easily denied, but saskia certainly wasn’t fragile. ”and it’s not too late to feel invincible. you’re what, twenty-five?” he’s joking, of course, but he can do that with her.

[destrvere]

“If anyone has a good recipe for a cake or knows someone who can help me bake a cake, please let me know. I want to bake one for my mother.”

[jchvn]

”i have a recipe but i’m not sure if it’s good enough.” he admitted. ”but i’ve heard that oslo is filled with talented bakers, i’m sure you’ll find someone.”

[jchvn]

“i can’t believe that... monster is the cute kitten i found months ago.” he looks at his cat, the one that he had adopted when she had looked tiny and small. now the black and white cat is huge. “and she’s got a mean temper. she tried to destroy viggo’s shoes the last time he was around. i don’t know whether i should be mad or very amused.”

[jchvn]

viggc:

“ the black eye gives you some character. wear it with honor. means you fought back. ” is it really comforting ? he doubts it. is it really a good advice ? beats viggo. but he feels the need to fill silence with words, any words do the job. “ how’s lykke holding up ? with mom in that shape and all… how are you holding up ? and i mean really holding up. have you gotten in touch with a therapist already ? ”

“gives me character?” he actually laughs at that – the idea seems ridiculous. “i’ll consider it. i just don’t want to frighten anyone with the sight of my bruised and swollen eye.” he shakes his head. “i’ve barely exchanged any words with lykke. i need to find her later.” he’s momentarily distracted by the thought of lykke’s well-being, but his attention quickly shifts back to viggo. “i... haven’t even thought about a therapist. i’m fine, really. it’s not urgent.”

[jchvn]

bectrix:

                 If there was one thing that kept beatrix’s jumbled mind distracted it was her impending marriage. she knew him, their families had spent countless days together because of the friendship between their mothers and now their countries were to be united through them. no pressure. her arrival was to be expected but after her brother’s death it was just a matter of when. light gaze would settle on her betrothed, eyes taking in his features before she offered him a smile.  ❝ hi. ❞ the petite princess began lamely before clearing her throat and nodding ❝ hi. yes, it… well, it went by quickly. thank you. ❞ beatrix would admit, small hands threading through chestnut waves before tilting her head slightly. ❝ how have you been ?? ❞ 

he felt awkward, which wasn’t surprising. the situation was practically a prime example of those he had no idea how to navigate. focusing on other things should help – like how short she actually was. he had forgotten that. “good.” he nodded and smiled. “it’s been... stressful. mother’s injury has taken a toll on all of us and the aftermath of the invasion has been difficult. but each day is a better one.” he chose to be honest. it seemed like the right choice, considering that lying has never been his preferred way. “oslo is lovely. have you been here before?”

[jchvn]

he still wasn’t sure about the whole arrangement. yes, he obviously wanted to do the right thing, do what was the best for denmark, but it seemed like the world was just laughing at him. the princess of austria? he actually knew her, which was awkward and relieving at the same time – but the fact her name was beatrix? that hit a bit too close. and as not long had passed since leopold’s death, it was just a mess. he hoped it wouldn’t be too terrible. “hi. i hope your trip here went well?” small talk was awful but what else could he have done? absolutely nothing. // @bectrix

[jchvn]

do you think viggo and armani will work out?

“they have their problems, but i hope they’ll be able to get through them. i genuinely like armani and i think she suits viggo well – but i’m not sure if they will work out. it’s up to them.”

[jchvn]

he’s in deep thought while striding through the corridor – that’s why he does a turn he isn’t supposed to do. all the careful mapping of bea’s whereabouts goes to waste as the universe decides his timing is also the worst possible: he almost crashes into her. there’s a reason why he has tried to avoid meeting her ever since the invasion. it has a lot to do with the fact that people tend to admit things – such as being completely infatuated with someone – while being afraid for their life. it’s exactly what johan did and he’s been dreading to have the inevitable conversation about it. at least he does look sheepish. “oh, i’m sorry. i didn’t mean to...” do what? be careful? not talk to her in weeks? “hello?” // @beatrizcmalmeida

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[jchvn]

viggc:

“ well, it’s good to be here, ” viggo replies, a wide smile decorates his face, and he pulls his brother into a tight hug. a few claps on the back and he’s good. it’s a brief hug but it doesn’t make it any less meaningful. “ yeah. “ he gets more serious again. the memory of the call haunting him. “ it’s not too bad, considering… everything. ” he has so much unfinished business among royals anyways, it’s better to be back. “ you didn’t get hurt at all ? ”

hugging is good. it reminds him of how viggo is actually there and they can get through anything when they’re all together – the island had felt lonelier without him there, so he’s glad he’s in oslo. “good.” he smiles at his brother, nodding slightly. it must’ve been hell on earth for viggo to be in denmark while the invasion was happening, so hearing he’s doing relatively well is a relief. “only a black eye, thank god. nothing that wasn’t easy enough to cover with enough concealer, since apparently it’s better that i seem to be unharmed. i feel ridiculous, but it’s not too bad.”

[jchvn]

jvhcnne:

a  coy  smile  curves  pale  lips  so  oft  poised  for  chiding  and  grumbling  of  late  —  she  detests  her  present  condition.  ❛   what  mother  doesn’t  want  to  feel  taken  care  of  by  her  children  hmm?  ❜  it’s  difficult  for  her  to  be  vulnerable  or  admit  that  the  experience  has  left  a  lasting  mark  that  extends  beyond  the  scar  that  will  form  once  her  wounds   heal.  her  hand  tightens  around  his,  a  feeble  attempt  to  tug  him  close,  beckon  him  next  to  her  on  the  bed  without  wanting  to  say  it  out  loud.  ❛  johan… will  you  stay  with  me  awhile…  please?  ❜

“you will just have to accept it. you’ve taken care of us for nearly thirty years now – it’s about time we do something for you.” johanne is the rock of their life, more so for johan. her guidance means everything to him and she’s the person who he knows will always support him. he would be the worst son ever if he didn’t offer his help now when she obviously needs it, despite the fact that she doesn’t like to be helped. he smiles at her request; how could he ever refuse especially when she asks, so he gets more comfortable on the bed. “of course i’ll stay. but if i fall asleep next to you, you have to poke me awake. what were you doing before you spoke with pappa?”