Wizardly pride...

Permanent SEMI-HIATUS Independent, semi-exclusive, private Howl of Howl's Moving Castle penned by H

[majuxu]

storyteller-prince

He forgot, didn’t he? She rung her hands together as to not show how angry she gotten, more so from his careless comment. “…At least you have family.” Her tone was even and that’s when she decided to stay quiet and even avoid his face as she glanced away, looking at something in said direction. Maybe this would give her a moment to cool down.

~ ✴ ~ It takes him only a split second to realize he had made a grave mistake, of course ha had been caught up in his own mind, in his own web of lies and mystery about his origins, that he completely forgot... How could he have been that stupid? Again? Those slip-ups were too frequent, maybe he should cast a remembrance spell. Or invent a spell that cures stupidity.  But what could he do now, he’s left wordless, confused and scared. And more importantly, guilty. Maybe he should come clean. If it wasn’t too late. “Estelle, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean that. I’m just...“ There’s a pause, this admittance comes at a great cost for the vain wizard, “I’m not proud of where I come from, nor do I want it to determine the man I am.“ A big fat idiot is the man I am. “I am... embarrassed of my birthplace, it holds nothing of the grandeur and the excitement that I crave and that this place provides. I am truly sorry for my words.“ No fancy gift would make this better.

[majuxu]

storyteller-prince

“Howl, you didn’t even say goodbye and now you tell me it was an emergency? What if you’d gotten hurt?” She was going to ignore him at first but something in her wouldn’t let her do so. Instead, Estelle decided to voice her thoughts even if she was in the dark for the fact of where he was going. “Where did you go that I would be “bored”?” Cue air quotes from her.

~ ✴ ~ He’s hoping to pacify her with tea and sweet treats, so he starts clinking dishes, putting aside unneeded ones and dirty ones too. Why did they always pile up so fast? “It was a family matter, and you know how families are. Most of the time boring and otherwise annoying. But they require your attention immediately or there are repercussions.“ A dramatic sigh escapes his lips before he continues, though in a lower voice: “You can not choose your family.“

[majuxu]

storyteller-prince

“I see how it is. Leave without any word. You could at least take me next time.” Of course, Estellise isn’t angry at all. Nope, not at all. ( @majuxu )·

~ ✴ ~ “Estelle, my dear, I missed you too, but there was an emergency.“ Family business and how dull were those, in any universe, but where he came from, they were the blandest of all, no magic, no adventure, just cousins getting engaged and married, a mandatory presence on his part. That way, no one asked him what he did the rest of his days. He could hardly tell them he’s a wizard for the king, now, could he. “You would have just been bored.“

[majuxu]

savedbyhaku·

@majuxu· liked for a starter!

The Japanese teenager looked at wizard before her, her eyebrows knitting together. She shook her head. “Howl-san, you do realize that the type of magic you’re doing is going to draw EVERYONE who’s after you from within a 20 kilometer radius.”

This wizard was about as extravagant as those Roman emperors she heard a lot about in World History. But this was with magic and she was already starting to inch away from him. “I thought you were going to try to open a portal between your world and my world.”

~ ✴ ~ “It would appear things do not wish to go as I have planned them.“ For someone who doesn’t know him, he would appear calm and unaffected by current events. That assumption would be wrong. He was freaking out. He’s frantically going through the steps he had taken, the words he had spoken, and he can not find the fatal flaw that caused the current scenario. In that case... “The spell was corrupted, the book tampered. I suggest we get out of here before we are discovered.“ And without waiting for an answer from the girl, he starts whispering, concentrating more and more with each syllable to hopefully teleport them to the nearest village where they could blend in with the crowd and escape.

[majuxu]

ooc~ ok...wait up, i know i’ve been away a lot but where’s all my activity....i have nothing, no old notifs, literally blank.....WHAT IS THIS??? Guess this calls for a new slate with threads, since i can’t actually check on anything....

[majuxu]

ooc~ hello. Look who’s trying to be alive...ish. I keep disappearing, don’t I? I have Dick Grayson and Jason Todd as mains these days tho, because I have succumbed into Batman hell, someone fish me out? But also will try get some stuff done here too because I miss Howl and my old friends in here. Also, thank @isaaccecilbryant​ for opening my eyes on a new way to have more blogs open simultaneously.

[isaaccecilbryant]

Talks of Marriage

[majuxu]

isaaccecilbryant·

Isaac chucked at the oh so unreasonable demand of his friend, letting the box be taken from him. Really, the grace with which Howl did anything always amazed Isaac. Maybe during their visit he could pick up how to move so elegantly and have Page drooling over him even more. “I promise to, my friend.”

“Purple?” A full laugh burst out as Isaac started picturing different shades on Howl. Though a violet one seemed to suit him, but not a vibrant dark purple. Martel no, not that colour for Howl. “I can imagine, though at least it wasn’t sky blue.” He verbally ribbed while following to the china cabinet. 

“Yes, life has been busy but it’s good. Much has change now. For one, I’m not the head of my family’s company, though thankfully my father has stayed on, but in a much smaller role. Hopefully I won’t need to rely on his advice. Would you like a hand with the plates? Or should I start some tea?”

                                                    ~ ✦ ✦ ✦ ~ 

~ ✴ ~ “Blue happened as well, a while back though. Orange too. But those were because people messed up the placing of my potions in the bathroom.“ Well, he was actually thankful for that person being in his life, but he was still struggling with her need to put everything in place, a place that was not right in Howl’s way of thinking. They were still working on a compromise regarding that matter. “Oh, I am quite glad things have resolved this way. At least you won’t be as stressed about it, and fewer responsibilities are always best, if you ask me. More room to be yourself.“ Isaac knew well enough the free spirited side of Howl, and though now he takes his responsibilities a little more serious, he’s still trying his best not to get too much on his head. “I’ll leave the plates in your capable hands and get to tea myself. Thank you, friend.“ He finishes while seeming to glide like a breeze past Isaac towards the kitchen area, while leaving the cups on the table in his path,

[majuxu]

illtakeyourthrone·

“I suppose” She comments, turning her attention up towards him. “What is it this time? I thought you wouldn’t be called on for a bit of time…” Her lips turn to a frown, setting the cup down on the table before them. “I can join you, if you want…” Not that it would make much of a difference. He would still have to go. 

                                                    ~ ✦ ✦ ✦ ~ 

~ ✴ ~ “I guess it serves me right to hope for them to leave me alone. Why did I even bother to hope?“ If one had to guess, he was feeling down. But it was not like he was keeping his mood a secret. The more he thought of being summoned, of having to interact with all those blood-sucking nobles at court only to play puppy dog to the king... he’d rather stay home. And maybe turn into a goop as an excuse. “I wish I could just tell them I am ill, blame an experiment gone wrong.“ But those excuses won’t work anymore. And Sophie was here, so, no excuse will probably work. “I’ll go, I’m just trying to prolong the inevitable. You coming along might just prove to be the distraction I need.“

[majuxu]

storyteller-prince·

“But it doesn’t hurt anymore.” That’s a lie even though it was simply a sprain on her ankle. It was obvious that Estelle didn’t think it was a big deal and even was trying to get to her feet. “See? I’m fine.” She clearly didn’t need to hold on to the table to make sure she didn’t get hurt.

                                                     ~ ✦ ✦ ✦ ~

~ ✴ ~ She was a stubborn one, that at least he could be sure of. And of the fact that supporting her weight on the injured leg was anything but a breeze. Walking anywhere would be impossible in this state. Or at least really painful. He would not let that happen. “You are clearly fine, but the table will clearly have to accompany you.“ It’s an attempt at a joke, trying to tell her that he can see the truth quite clearly. “Maybe we can reach a compromise?“

[majuxu]

illtakeyourthrone·

She sighed into her cup, silver-eyes flickering up to him. “If I bring any more attention to it, you’ll stop and then I’ll have to watch you for hours again to figure out when you’re doing it” She points out, although her lips find a smile. “What is on your mind, though?”

~ ✴ ~ “So, I can keep doing it?“ He was quite relaxed in her presence, letting down a few layers of walls and not paying that much attention to being the perfect image of what one should expect from a gentleman. “Nothing worrisome, really. I’m just trying to figure out what to do about the king’s request. You know I hate having to go to the palace.“

[majuxu]

storyteller-prince·

@majuxu·

“Why don’t you just yell it out to everyone?!” Estellise never would have raised her voice at him - or in general - but he clearly pushed her this time. There were reasons that she told him in confidence that little secret and it was a good thing that no one was there or at least no one that it would matter to. (She didn’t tell him that secret didn’t really matter but she had reasons for that.)

“Besides, why does it matter to you? You have many girls that you fawn over and even break their hearts afterward.” The princess didn’t mean to push his buttons but she even hurt herself with her own words but she was on a roll to really deal with those feelings. 

~ ✴ ~ A straight shot, right through the heart. Hearing that from her was more painful than he would have expected, considering he’s only teased her because he was jealous. Deep inside he was wishing she’d look at him that way. It takes only a fraction of a second for his initial frown to turn into a mischievous smile. She was not getting of the hook that easy. And he was feeling the need to be defensive. “I do not! It is clear to both them and me from the very start that it will not work. It’s mutual fun, that’s all.” His mind though continues what he cannot say out loud: They’re not you, so it can’t be something serious, not until I figure out why my heart reacts this way to you and only you. As a wish to change the subject from his own escapades, he returns the discussion to her: “So, you don’t want anyone to find out, do you? I expect especially him. Well, maybe I should go tell him.” He ends in a tease. She should know he will not go through with it, it is just to get her attention.

[majuxu]

ooc~ how dare I not think of Howl in my moments of wanting to write fluff? I am an idiot, ok?

[crowtrail]

A hearts a heavy burden...

[majuxu]

MAKE YOURSELF & YOUR MUSE.

tagged by: the lovely @the-king-of-the-wind​ (ILY) tagging: @savedbyhaku​ & whoever sees this and hasn’t done it yet (but tag me so i can see)

[majuxu]

illtakeyourthrone·

Sophie looks over to her companion, a gentle smile playing on her lips. “You’re doing that thing again” She points out, a soft chuckle. “With your hair” 

@majuxu·

~ ✴ ~ As if awoken from a daze, he slowly turns to face her, soft smile on his lips, confusion in his eyes. “What ever do you mean?” Does he have a tell, a habit, to point out him mulling over something? Or was she simply just very observant. 

[majuxu]

storyteller-prince·

it’s only a flesh wound…

@majuxu· said: “I won’t let you be on your own, not when you’re like this.” (for Estelle) 

“Thank you for your worry, Howl, but I’ll be fine.” She had been hurt worse before so this was nothing. Besides, she was only going to do a small errand! Estelle knew it might make it worse by moving around but she wasn’t going far. “I promise I won’t take long, okay?”

~ ✴ ~ “My dear, you are not going anywhere.“ Letting her go off on her own, hurt, was such a rude thing to do, it would not be something a gentleman would do and  he would ever allow it. “You should rest, give your body time to heal. Allow me to do this errand for you, I insist.“

[majuxu]

the-king-of-the-wind‌

Richard was no stranger to events such as these, receptions where crowds were left to mingle awaiting the guest of honour. Hours spent feigning pleasantries and guessing what the other party hoped to gain by offering him kindnesses and compliments. A repetitive dance that as monarch he’d been trained to entertain yet knew he would never fully escape. Perhaps that was all the more reason he was relieved as he was glad to see Howl’s face, a breath of fresh air amidst the otherwise stifling atmosphere. 

“Welcome indeed,” Richard agrees, a chuckle interspersed between syllables. “I’ve been well, if not perhaps a bit busy as of late. I’ve been hoping to expand some of Windor’s trading opportunities and its been a rather daunting challenge. What brings you here this evening?”  

~ ✴ ~ It wasn’t his first time attending such a tedious gathering, yet it was never his favorite way to pass time. He actually found it quite tiring and bothersome, having to try and act nice, always wear a smile on your face and act nice, while everyone, the moment they turn around, talk rumors and judge you. He, for one, was always the target of such whispered talks, being a known eccentric and all. It didn’t exactly bother him, let the world think what it may, it was just unpleasant to see everyone act like something they were not, only to impress a man of a certain rank. Thus, having Richard by his side was a welcome relief. “I can see how that task can be quite daunting. I wish you all the luck in your challenge, friend.“ As much as he would like to, that was not something he could help with. Potions had no effect on stubborn business partners, unfortunately. “I have been personally invited by the count. I fear he would like to employ my services. But I wonder where our esteemed host is. This is far more than being fashionably late, I’m afraid.“