King Elric Addinell

"Nothing is what catches your eye, the world was never black and white, it's shaded with the color grey. The ruin is everything people like us work so hard for, it shouldn’t shock a soul if it results in a big crash."

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isabelladarkwood:

Isabella was angry, or a more proper word for how she was feeling was livid. It was mostly at herself for allowing a stupid mutt get close enough to even scratch her let alone get a large gash across her stomach. But not one to show weakness, she gritted her teeth as the healers poked and prodded and drank to replace the  blood that she had lost.

At a sharp stab from a healer that did not understand how easily her wrath could come upon them, she was distracted by a few of the human servants that were helping her own servants bow towards someone coming into the room. 

Isabella rubbed her temple, resisting the need to murder someone before turning her head towards the human King who came to stand by her. 

“I must say, your majesty, that I thought I would grow bored in your Kingdom but by tonight’s events, my opinion has changed.” Her tone was light and she smiled.

“Learning that it was a common enemy who poisoned the wine must put your mind somewhat at ease though, because if it was I, I’d fear retribution for putting so many royals at risk for it seeming that security was not the utmost importance at such an important ball.” Her tone became a little darker, making sure he heard the threat.

“I assure you, I feel absolutely terrible that anyone could be injured in my kingdom, especially visiting royals.” it was already causing him great stress, and he knew that his wife would be desperate to get him to relax and stop blaming himself. But guilty as he felt, he knew the poisoned wine came through no fault of his or his security, and the thinly-veiled threat made his jaw tighten. “I have the utmost faith in my guards. That bottle looked just like any other, and despite the awful events, I struggle to see how anyone else’s security could have spotted it.”

He would not be cowed into submission by the vampire queen and her venomous words. “If you wish to place blame on anyone, then it should be on our common enemy. Direct your wrath towards them, and we will have a stronger chance of winning this upcoming war. Together we stand or divided we fall.” They would get nowhere by threatening each other, and he would not retaliate to her threat with one of his own, just his warning that they had to be allied for this fight. But allies or not, he had heard all the stories about Queen Isabella, and knew he could not trust her.

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dearladyada:

A weak smile appeared on her face as she watched over her sleeping maiden. The healers had done a miracle and she was healing up just nicely. Being who she was, Ada began wandering between the injured, offering blankets and water. She gave them words on encouragement, hoping to heal and ties between species that might have been weakened over the course of the night’s events. At the insistence of her ladies, she had changed into a fresh dress, loose as to not aggravate her small injury. Re-entering the infirmary, she turned to be greeted with the wary face of the king. “I am coping as well as can be expected.” she sighed, “is the peace we are hoping for, the unity between all our kingdoms, come with such anger from those who do not agree? I don’t understand, King Elric. What is wrong with it?”

“We cannot blame the attackers too harshly. They were acting under the influence of a curse and not their own volition. They are racked with guilt for their actions.” It was not them that he was worried about though. Most of the residents of Nysa seemed to be in favour of the peace between the species, and it was outside forces that wanted to break that apart to make an attack on their shared land easier. “The peace itself does not bother them. I believe they want to break it apart because separated and at war within ourselves, we are easier targets. It is much easier to attack a land where the species loathe each other and constantly get into fights than a land where everyone unites against a common enemy. I just wish people could see that.”

[kingelricaddinell]

After the attack, Elric had refused to be treated with the other people that had been injured. Not out of any superiority complex, but because he didn’t want anyone to see the extent of his injuries. He couldn’t let any weakness show, and even though he had been strongly advised to rest, he was making rounds of the infirmary and gritting his teeth to avoid yelling in agony over the pain in his leg. But he would not hide away while people staying in his kingdom had been hurt, and he intended to speak to every single person who had been present. “How are you coping?” He asked, stopping to stand by someone.

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dearladyada:

Ada’s eyes scanned the scene before, a smile spreading across her face. This had been her dream since she was a young girl. Seeing all the races coexisting and mingling brought warmth to her heart. Hearing someone speaking to her, she turned to meet the face the King. “Your grace,” She said, curtsying before him, “everything has been wonderful so far. Thank you for hosting us all in your kingdom.” 

“You’re quite welcome, Lady Ada.” He plucked two glasses of wine off the tray of a passing servant and handed one to her. “And please do not take this the wrong way, but it is nice to see you without your husband.” Elric did not particularly like Declan. Everyone thought Ada deserved beter, but he was not about to comment on her choice of husband.

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viv-bourchier:

Vianne bowed her head when she realized the person speaking was the king. “It’s very lovely,” she said before taking a sip of her drink. “This really is a wonderful event. I know I’m not the only one who appreciates it, too.” She took another sip of her drink. “How about you? Enjoying yourself?” 

“It took a lot of organisation, but there should be something for everyone.” He’d had people do research on the culture of each species to prepare food and decorations that everyone could appreciate. Getting animal blood for the vampires was a little disturbing, so he had made sure those decanters were clearly labelled to avoid any mix-ups with the wine. “Usually I find these balls tedious, but I can enjoy myself knowing everyone is getting along.”

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starfallprxncess:

Alaya had not yet quite settled to feel completely comfortable in the castle of Abdera, but she was slowly starting to manage. Perhaps it was the idea of her love and her fiancée spending in the same room but it was also the unfamiliar ground that still managed to make her nervous. It was why she was all too happy that Adrian had agreed on taking her to the ball and not straying too far from her side. Instructions of her father, probably but it did make the princess feel a little less uncomfortable. The nervosity came boiling right back though when she crossed paths with the king himself. Quickly, the elven princess dropped into a deep bow, a friendly smile upon her features. Only hoping that her family had attempted to make a good impression so far. “You have simply outdone yourself, your majesty. Everything is wonderful, from the people to the wine. Absolutely perfect. - You must give my compliments to your staff, and a little applause for your highness himself, of course.”

How King Lorcan had produced such a kind and respectful daughter when he was nothing but cold and rude was a mystery to Elric. But he was not about to complain, since Alaya managed to uphold the entire Starfall reputation on her shoulders despite the actions of her other family members. “Do not applaud me yet, your highness. We must still get through this evening without a fight breaking out.” He was joking, but he did have a few guards mingling amongst the crowd just in case any conversation took a sudden insulting turn. He wanted any fighting nipped in the bud before it even started. “How are you and your fiance? I hope Roslin and I can expect an invitation to the wedding.”

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cranberry

cranberry: favorite time of the day; morning, afternoon, dusk, or night?

Night - looking at the constellations reminds me of my father.

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It was too early to tell, but for the beginning stages of the ball, things seemed to be going well. Different species were interacting, and hadn’t tried to kill each other yet, so Elric was counting it as a tentative success. He was trying to set a good example by mingling with as many people as possible and found himself crossing paths with someone. “Hello, are you enjoying yourself so far?”

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apricot

apricot: what do you do when you're sad?

Usually I keep to myself because no one wants to see a miserable king. Depending on what I’m sad about, I’ll seek the advice of my wife or my friends, but most of the time I keep it to myself and hide it from others.

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anna-dumont:

Annaliese knew that she her dreams of peace between all the species was foolish. She had lived for centuries and though there were times of quiet the struggle that the races had with each other were a constant. “I hope that your patrols will help to decrease the amount of fighting. I know having all of the species here must be quite stressful.” She could see the lines that had formed on his face since they had last seen each other. Those few short years had aged him more than any other she had seen so far. “Let us talk of other things. Tell me all the news since we last saw each other. How is your beautiful wife? Is she enjoying being queen?”

“There is a lot of bad blood between them, and it seems like everyone has a personal grudge against one species or another.” The humans seemed to be the most hated, but they currently weren’t doing themselves any favours. Many of his own citizens had been the ones to start the fights. “Roslin is well. She has adapted to being queen better than anyone could have expected.” He was incredibly proud of his wife for overcoming the challenges laid against her and proving to everyone that they were wrong when they said she wasn’t fit to be queen.

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roslin-thequeen:

Watching his hand land on his stomach caused a pang in Roslin’s chest, and she was quick to dismiss any hope, “It is… but Elric, I’m not..” The pain of those few words bundled in the Queen’s throat, manifesting in the slightest furrowing of her brows. If it had been anyone but Elric, the motion may have gone unnoticed, but she knew that he could see the disappointment and self-loathing hiding in depths of her eyes. It felt as if they’d been trying to have a child for ages, each passing month causing the Queen to worry more and more that perhaps she couldn’t provide one at all. It felt like a crushing failure, especially as securing an heir would stabilize their kingdom and bring an indisputable legitimacy to her new station. 

The tiny flicker of hope he had suddenly went out, and Elric was left even more miserable than he had been before. But he kept a smile on his face, although he expected Roslin could see through it to the disappointment underneath. He did not want her to think that he blamed her in the slightest, because this struggle was affecting both of them. Instead, he put one arm around her shoulders and pulled her close so he could kiss the top of her head. “It will happen, we just have to keep trying.” In an attempt to lighten the mood, he joked “I hope sharing my bed is not too terrible for you.”

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lunacorbray:

     maybe it was childish for luna to find such protection in a man not her blood. he had not real tie to her beside her word and yet luna had harbored such a hope in just that. elric, though not nearly old enough to be, was the sort of man she had wished her father to be. and for that reason alone she laid all trust in him. “if only you were my father, then perhaps those words would ring true.” she smiled sadly, hand squeezing his own once more before falling away. it seemed she was taking after her lover; spoiling moments with ill placed sour moods. in an attempt to remedy her saddened words she smiled at him, eyes soft on him as they had always been, as if mimicking her wayward heart. “i cannot wait to spend the evening with you and your family. it will be the happiest i have been in sometime, i promise you this.”

Elric was not her father, but he did wish that he could take Luna into his care. Perhaps he could find some common ground with her real father and convince him to loosen the tight leash he had on his daughter. Elric had no respect for the parents who believed the only way to raise their children was to control their every action, and he would not see Luna treated as though she were a dog to be ordered around. “Then I must speak to your father, and see what I can do.” But that would have to wait until he arrived. For now, he would try to cheer Luna up by showing her what a real caring family was like. “You know you are a part of our family, Luna. We’ll all be thrilled to have you at the table.”

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ladyaracelia:

“Very well, I will save talk of the future for another day,” she smiled. Worrying about what may happen came naturally to her whether she wanted it to or not. Her mind was constantly swimming with possible outcomes and the risks that every action might pose. For her friend’s sake she pushed those thoughts aside.  “Let us talk of happier things then. How have you and Roslin been in my absence?”

He always appreciated Aracelia’s counsel, but he was nervous enough about the upcoming meeting, and wanted just one night to relax before the inevitable stress began to weigh heavy on his shoulders. At the mention of his wife, the first genuine smile of the evening graced Elric’s lips. “Still as happy as ever. Although we are still struggling to... well, you know.” Aracelia was the only one he had told about his trouble conceiving a child with Roslin.

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send me a fruit

peach: do you have any piercings or tattoos?

raspberry: favorite flower?

lemon: do you have any pets? what are their names?

mango: what is your trademark?

passion fruit: how would you describe your style?

pineapple: sexual orientation?

strawberry: favorite desserts?

cherry: can you play any musical instruments or can you sing?

grape: if you could take a vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go?

pomegranate: when do you feel the most confident?

cantaloupe: what are your parents' names?

tangelo: if you could be any mythical creature, which would you be?

coconut: favorite scent?

lychee: satin or lace?

kiwi: what's something that fascinates you?

watermelon: do you have a job? if so, what is your job title?

cranberry: favorite time of the day; morning, afternoon, dusk, or night?

nectarine: would you consider yourself an emotional person?

apricot: what do you do when you're sad?

star fruit: favorite sea creature?

dragonfruit: do you drink alcohol?

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anna-dumont:

Anna could tell how annoyed the king was with the absence of her queen. She herself did not approve but nothing could be helped. Queen Isabella would always do as she saw fit. She was a good queen even if she was a bit too selfish for Anna’s taste. “I am sure that she will arrive in time. Vampires do not like to concern themselves with most things. Some of us are so old we forget that we are not invincible. Time is not something that we always keep track of.” Anna herself had spent decades just ignoring time altogether. During her darkest moments of self hate. “You need not ask my forgiveness. I am and always have been your ally. Though most of my people are against getting along with those outside of our species I have always held the hope that we may be able to all live together someday.” Anna hated her own kind with a passion. There were very few of her people that she found worthy of friendship but she would do nothing to jeopardize her race. Just as she would do nothing to hurt the others. She had always worked for peace though in times of war she found great joy in the fight.

Anna had a better understanding of a vampire’s mindset than he did, and Elric could only assume that she was right. Perhaps Isabella’s lateness was a power move, or her way of showing she did not care about the upcoming war. He was fortunate to have Anna to help him with the vampire queen, as he suspected Isabella had little time for humans. “One step at a time, Anna. I would settle for all the species being able to work together without constant fighting. I have already had to put extra patrols on around the capital to break up the fights that keep happening.” If tensions got much higher before this meeting, then he doubted even an agreement there could solve it. 

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roslin-thequeen:

Roslin smiled sympathetically, her lips moving to place a kiss on that jaw he’d made so sore tonight. “I’m sorry I couldn’t be here sooner.”, she answered him, happy to share in these responsibilities now, always wishing to lighten the royal burden on his shoulders. The woman, grown now, still remembers the first time she saw just how squarely that weight pressed against him, watching him rise in the early morning light so many years ago, the soft escape of sleep long gone as he dressed and prepared for another grueling day: his father’s funeral. 

“Nothing.”, she lied, her soft smile giving her away. Roslin knew that she couldn’t lie to him, not really, but the small utterance what more placating than anything else. It meant that she would tell him later, when they were alone, and there weren’t so very many people waiting to speaking to their hosts, the happy King and Queen of Abdera.

He could tell that there was something on her mind, but could not press much further when they were surrounded by so many people. Although Elric had a good idea what Roslin was thinking about, as it had been their main goal for a while now. “Is it anything to do with...” He spoke quietly and made the subtle gesture of placing his hand on his stomach. It was better that they discussed this in private, but if their attempts to have a child were on Roslin’s mind, then he wanted to know. If she had found out what was causing their trouble, or if - and suddenly there was a tiny glimmer of hope - she had discovered she was pregnant and wanted to wait until they were alone to tell him, then he wanted to know. Regardless of the people around them, if they had finally managed to conceive a child, then he had to know right now.