Princess Luna Corbray

I love this place But it's haunted without you My tired heart Is beating so slow

[tristanoforilion]

Tristan found himself laughing lightly at Luna’s admission, carefully tucking the small book into a pocket on the inside of his surcoat. “Don’t let the poets fool you, princess. Not everyone from Orilion is blunt and raw. We can be a rather metaphorical bunch when we want to be.”

"How kind of her. I’ll be sure to be very careful with it, then. If you like Orilion poets, I’ll try to find a book of my own to let you borrow. I packed a few."

[luna-corbray-blog]

"I'd like that." Luna replied with a little nod of her head "And if I notice any books that I think that you may like I will let you know." shifting her book from one hand to the other she took a little step back. 

[governor-nicholas-deactivated20]

"That is quite a reach. I cannot say that anything I reach for has quite the…distance." He’d completely forgotten Luna was one of the potential wives of their King. "I can’t imagine that’s an easy task."

[luna-corbray-blog]

She shrugged "Its not as bad as I used to think." she replied honestly "I've been in Abdera for a while and I think i've begun to get used to the idea."

[jacobdashwood]

He smiled back at the princess who he could help out so easily. “You are most welcome, my lady. This library is vast, and I can not remember having seen any stepladder in the vicinity.” He looked around, not knowing exactly where to look. “May I ask a small favour in return? I fear I am quite lost here…”

[luna-corbray-blog]

"Of course you may--I do not mind helping in the least." Luna shifted from foot to foot wondering what would be asked of her. 

[anthonybridgertons]

[tristanoforilion]

Tristan looked down at the book of poetry that Luna had given to him. It looked unfamiliar, so he assumed that they didn’t have a copy of it in Orilion, either. Or, if they did, it was bound differently. “Thank you,” he said, flipping through some of the pages quickly. When he looked up at her again, he smiled warmly. “I’m not as familiar with Kyrenian poets as I should be. The ones from Orilion were always my favorites, but I’m probably biased.”

"Is this your personal copy?"

[luna-corbray-blog]

"May I tell you a secret?" she smile and leaned close for dramatics "The Orilion poems are my favorite as well--Kyrenian and Nyssan poems tend to be a bit more flowery I've found but the poets from Orilion are very blunt and raw. Which I've come to prefer since reading this book." 

"Oh! Yes it is my own personal copy--it was gifted to me by my grandmother before I left Kyrenia. She knew how much I loved the copy in our library." 

[mrgabrielsharp]

Elena bent her head. During the war she had been far away in Thorngrove. It had been safe there. There was no portal that could lead you there and most people did not feel comfortable to travel the roads. For the first time in she wondered what her brother had been through. He had been here in Abdera and a part of her was worried that maybe something had happened to him. She would not forgive herself that. “I have been lucky enough to be rather safe during the war. I do not want to imagine what people had gone through.” She turned her head away for a moment and fought the tears that were trying to roll down her cheeks. “My apologies.” She turned her head back to Luna. “I happen to love Nyssa a lot and it is still sad to think about all the horrors it had gone through.”

[luna-corbray-blog]

Reaching forward she placed a warm hand on the woman's and gave her a reassuring pat. "It is alright, really, I love Nyssa too even if it isn't my home country. It's a beautiful kingdom full of so many different kinds of people--it makes it feel alive." 

"Your majesty," a voice from behind Luna called and she turned to look at one of the guards "You have an appointment with one of the councilmen in thirty minutes." 

"I know, I will not forget but please give me a few minutes." Luna scolded the guard who frowned at her, Luna had never been late to anything in her life and she wasn't going to start today just because she was having a conversation--the guards worried too much and thought her a frivolous princess. 

"My apologies for the interruption." Luna turned back to the woman ready to continue the conversation. 

[saisset-levana]

            Smiling politely, Levana shook her head. In all honesty, she was nearly bored to tears. She wasn’t the biggest fan of reading or studying, and had missed the fresh air all day. “It did not bore me at all, Princess. I know how important studies are for you. I just wish I could lend part of my own mind to serve your purposes,” Levana answered, looking out the window at the sun.

          At the thought of food, Levana’s stomach growled sympathetically with Luna’s, and she giggled, a hand going over it. “That sounds splendid. May I… suggest eating outside, maybe? The air may be good for you, clear the senses. or something.”

[luna-corbray-blog]

With a little shrug of her slender shoulders Luna stood "I think that would be beneficial, I'll have the cook whip us up a basket of food." Moving over to the door where a guard was standing she murmured a few words to him and smiled her thanks as he turned to leave. 

Gesturing for Levana to follow her she returned to her quarters which were close to the library and grabbed a wrap for herself to fight off the chill "I think that the Veranda by the pond sounds like a lovely place to eat don't you?" she asked her handmaiden with a raised eyebrow. 

[tristanoforilion]

"We very well may have it, somewhere. I don’t have any sisters, so the royal library in Orilion was lacking in romance novels." A slow smile grew on his lips, and then he ducked his head a bit, looking almost embarrassed. "Actually, I like them as much as I like anything else… Poetry is perhaps my favorite. I envy the ability to fit words together so well. But I’d love to borrow it when you’re finished. Maybe I’ll learn something from it."

[luna-corbray-blog]

At the sound of poetry Luna perked up considerably "If you like poetry I have just the thing for you to read, wait here!" she hurried back towards her plush seating chair where several books lay and found the slender black book that she'd been looking for, gold lettering had been in embossed on the smooth surface and the edges of the pages had been painted gold. Holding both books she headed back to where Tristan was standing and held out the smaller book. "This is my favorite collection of poems, it mostly poets form Nyssa and Kyrenia but there are a few that you might recognize from Orilion as well." 

[governor-nicholas-deactivated20]

Nicholas chuckled softly, nodding, “Yes, unfortunately I can confirm that there are things I can’t yet reach. And what of yourself, My Lady?”

[luna-corbray-blog]

"True enlightenment." she joked before sobering up "But in truth there are so many things that I'm trying to reach that I've lost count." Luna briefly wondered how they'd gotten into such a deep conversation over her simply being short--but she quickly realized that it was of her own doing for asking a personal question in the first place. "For example, I am the potential fiancee of the new King and that is a considerable reach."

[luna-corbray-blog]

Crossed paths || Luna & Daemon

[daemonthorne-deactivated2015102]

They were in the middle of the street and he had just bumped into her, still her introduction was noting if not formal. Actually far too formal for his taste. They were not in a ceremony after all. But he got it why she introduced herself like that. She was a princess after all, image and all that played a important part. “Governor Thorne… from Illyrium… is a pleasure princess… " and like that the introductions were ourt of the way. "What is the princess of Kyrenia doing in this parts of the realm… if I may ask…”

[luna-corbray-blog]

"Oh! Um..." she trailed off, in truth she'd been meeting with an apothecary for some sleep drought that she needed for her ladies maids but she wasn't about to tell the Governor that. "Well if you must know I was out buying cloth and things for a new dress." Luna smiled prettily, hoping that her answer was satisfactory--plus she might as well buy the fabric anyways since she needed a new riding habit. 

[mrgabrielsharp]

Elena followed the glance of the young lade. She had always been impressed by Lucian’s home, but she had to admit that she could understand his desire to live in the palace, the real palace. Of course, she had seen it more often, as she had quickly walked by, but she never dared to walk around like this. “You came here from Kyrenia? That must be a huge change for you.” 

She smiled and with a slight nod of her head she accepted the seat that was offered to her. The stones were a little bit cold, but she sighed relieved, being glad that her back and feet got a little bit of rest. “Thank you, Luna.”

[luna-corbray-blog]

Luna shrugged, "Yes I did come all the way from Kyrenia with my brother actually, although we came right before the thick of the fighting began." Luna could still remember the scent of smoke invading her nose and the sounds of screaming coming from outside the dark room that she'd been locked in with her ladies maids. "But luckily the King prevailed so Nyssa is once again a beautiful place, I honestly haven't been too homesick--and when I am I just come out into the gardens and sit for a while." the gardens reminded her of home where everything grew and flourished. 

[saisset-levana]

            Following behind the Princess, Levana brushed a finger over one of the stacks, checking for dust. Satisfied with the lack of it, and curled up in the seat opposite Luna. A quick glance out the window confirmed the time, and Levana gave a stretch. “About an hour past noon, I believe. You’ve been down here since dawn. Anything I can help with?”

[luna-corbray-blog]

Luna shook her head "No, but thank you Levana. I'm sorry that you had to follow me around all morning the library can be a bit boring at times." In truth Luna had lost track of time, she'd been reading up on some historical events in Nyssa so she could have a better grasp on things when she went for her council meeting later on. It was hard having a voice on a council full of powerful men and women and Luna was determined to be poised and intelligent through it all. Opening the book she quickly found what she was looking for and groaned as she recognized that writing to be ancient Nyssan which was a complete pain to read.

"I think that this will take longer than I'd thought, I'll just bring this back to my quarters and save it for later." with a thump Luna closed the book and smiled at her handmaiden "Shall we get something to eat then?" she asked as her stomach gave a little unladylike growl. 

[annaliesedumont-deactivated2015]

I know a thing or two about self defense, my Mo– teacher was actually someone who was in council with me, but she died recently. Maybe you could start with me and when you feel that you need a more advanced teacher, we could find you another one?

[luna-corbray-blog]

I think that will suit me just fine, I'm glad that you were so kind to offer. 

So when would you like to start?

[tristanoforilion]

Tristan smiled warmly. “Is it? I don’t think we had a copy of it in Orilion, elsewise I would have seen it before. I take it that it’s one of your favorites, then?”

[luna-corbray-blog]

"Yes it is one of my favorites, it's rather popular as well so I'm surprised that you do not have it in your Kingdom."  Luna stared at the King of Orilion for a moment, some of the maids would call him the Forgotten Prince of Nyssa when they thought no one important was listening and Luna had lost count of how many times she'd reprimanded them telling them that he was a King in his own right as well. "If you would like to read it I'll lend you this copy, though I'm sure romance novels aren't in your area of interest." Luna said with a chuckle. 

[governor-nicholas-deactivated20]

"You’re quite welcome, My Lady," he replied, flashing a smile. "That appears to be the case with most things, doesn’t it?"

[luna-corbray-blog]

"Yes unfortunately it does apply to many things in my life as well." Luna shrugged thinking of a few different things right off the bad "Tell me," Luna began to asked feeling a little adventurous "Are there things that you can't yet reach governor?"

[brandy-n-soda-blog]

“I imagine you’re more used to foods being of the Earth, with less human intervention,” Lilith guised, watching as she lifted the apple to her lips. What an adorable child she was… Lilith imagined she was an angel all throughout her youth. Never screaming or having fits like most children. Any prince would be lucky to have her. She felt herself hoping that prince Elric would not be so lucky. He struck her as too carnal to care for the minute details of the girl’s beauty anyhow.

“It would be my honor to escort you back milady,” she assured the girl. She walked up besides her, offering her arm. “May I?” she asked before wrapping her arm around hers and leading her through the streets. She discretely threw her hood back over her head. She didn’t need the villagers asking her a million questions about the princess—nor did she want to draw attention from any palace guards who may spot her.

“This city must be so different from the ones in Kyrenia,” she conversed, her voice just loud enough to be heard over the hubbub of the market. “I’ve never left Nysa, but I’ve been to plenty of towns and cities before settling here. They’re are quite the same really.” 

[luna-corbray-blog]

Luna let the woman tug her in the direction of what Luna assumed was the palace. She was quickly becoming more and more comfortable in Lillith's presence despite her original reservations due to the woman's aged eyes. As they strolled a long the pebbled streets of Abdera Luna marveled at all of the bright and shiny trinkets hanging from various vender's stalls. When Lillith asked her a question about Kyrenia Luna turned with a bright laugh "That is definitely the case. The capital city of Kyrenia is very organized--we Fae love organization--and when I first came to Abdera all of the streets were so confusing. It's really a very chaotic layout but I've come to enjoy it." 

Luna loved living in Abdera--there were so many wild things and she wasn't under the careful and constant eyes of several governesses. "There so much more freedom for myself as well, although that may have not been a good thing for today." the princess admitted sheepishly as they walked through the busy street. 

[cfmultitudes-deactivated2020102]

Library || Dionisia & Luna

Dinoisia sat in the library staring out the window. There were many big questions on her mind and she could hardly find the time to find the answers. She assumed Elric’s coronation would give her more free time but she was busier than ever. It all came with being an adviser to the king. 

She was pulled out of her mind when she heard footsteps on the marble floor behind her. Reluctantly she turned to face the person who entered. “Yes?” she asked.

[luna-corbray-blog]

Luna had been in the library for a while, she'd spent most of her days there waiting for the whispered report that the hooded man would bring her every few days on whether or not he'd found out anything about Kenna's disappearance--often he found nothing. 

Stepping out from behind the stacks with a thick volume in hand and an agitated look on her face Luna surveyed the library. She'd come out of the maze-like formation of bookshelves and onto the side of the library that faced the windows, not many usually sat there since it was a bit chillier than in the plush armchairs by the fires. But Luna's eyes soon landed on the Dowager Queen sitting near a window and staring out. As if the woman had felt her eyes the former Queen turned to meet Luna's stare and ask her a question.

Luna colored slightly, a bit embarrassed to have been caught staring "My apologies your highness, I didn't mean to interrupt your thoughts." gripping the thick volume in her arms she stepped up next to the Dowager Queen and offered her a smile.