Beauty & Grace

Princess Camilla of France

[muxingwu-deactivated20251029]

she had been in the mood for some very light drinking. the entertainment was high in the air tonight , but she had still been unaccustomed to the change in weather and the difference in time they've all suffered from upon their arrival. she felt she could just sleep , sleep , sleep the days away - and that was certainly no way to spend her adventure time in england. while her brother had made it clear it's not a precedent for her to secure a husband , xingwu had been enchanted by the idea of finding her one ture love at the ball - like maidens from the stories. however , given how everyone had behaved after a drink or two , she was beginning to think the ballroom was filled with tadpoles - calling them frogs would've been an insult --

to frogs.

sighing , xingxing took a sip of the red wine - quite a pleasant bouquet , she had to notice with a soft hum - and watched the pairs dancing in circles. pursing her lips as she observed them , the lady of hubei said to the person standing in her vicinity ; " this is a rather charming event , I must admit. do you know for how long it will last tonight ? my brother said something about long into the brink of dawn , but I'm not sure if he was being serious or just jesting. " she hoped he was jesting - she won't survive being up until dawn.

[ofgrxce]

raising her eyebrows, cami hoped that what the girl said wasn't true. an event that lasted that long sounded not only dangerous, but frustrating. she didn't want to spend all night here. in fact, she had no idea what she would even do for that long. how could you even dance that much? her feet were already starting to hurt and she couldn't find anyone she knew anyway. even her twin was missing somewhere. the glass of alcohol in her hand wasn't doing its job, that was for sure. "the brink of dawn? you've got to be kidding." cami shook her head and laughed.

"what are you supposed to do at a party for that long?" she asked, looking around at the crowd. "usually when we have them back home, i wander off before i get tired. but i don't know enough about this place," she continued. but now, cami wondered if she was talking too much. would she bother this girl? would she want to disappear? now cami felt ridiculous. this was why she liked to hang out away from people. it was a whole lot easier.

[courtlights]

☆ﾟ*·ﾟBALLS WERE NOT Jordan's favorite event, in fact, they felt a little stuffy. The only good thing about them were the women fawning all over him. At least he got attention and for the time being, he'd take it. A ball allowed him to get to know the other royals, find women that spilled secrets and perhaps get just the littlest bit drunk. With a drink in his hand, and an outfit that was sure to stun. A smirk rested across his face as he looked the person up and down, taking everything in about them. "This punch is a little weak. Know where the stronger drink is?"

[ofgrxce]

turning her head toward him, cami's eyes widened. the man standing next to her was tall, but handsome, really handsome. while he wasn't her type, she could admit that he was mesmerizing. she took him in, wondering what she could ever say that he would give her the time of day. at least knowing someone like him could get her things she wanted. but he spoke first, and she couldn't help the smile. "the punch? i hadn't even tried it. but the good stuff is likely in the kitchen." cami let a smirk fall across her face. "i can probably get us out of here, if you want to put a little trust in a random stranger."

[courtlyanne]

anne was tired. tired of keeping up appearances. tired of pretending everything was good when, for the past year, it clearly hadn’t been.

the start of the season had left the palace feeling suffocating, but at the same time filled with hope and opportunities. hope that, if she could secure a husband and perhaps the influence that came with it, she might finally be fine again.

she was standing not far from where most of the commotion was happening, looking at the several conversations around her, never far enough to seem an outcast, but never letting anyone pull her in.

“i confess,” she murmured, turning to face the person that had just stepped beside her her, “i sometimes forget how exhausting all of this is.” then a polite smile followed, nothing that would make her seem happy about this entire situation, “but i bet you manage it better than i.”

[ofgrxce]

you'd think that by now, cami would know how to handle herself at a luxurious event, and while she did, it was more that she preferred not to do so. people could be so exhausting and she simply wanted to explore this entire castle. she wanted to see everything and experience all that the area had to offer. there was another reason, one that she kept hidden deep in her heart, knowing that she had to find her at some point. but sneaking away int he midst of this party might not've been the best idea.

her dress felt a little too fancy, but she knew the fabrics were different, and that might've been why she felt different. travel hadn't been part of her life, but she wished it had. now that she stood there, barely knowing anyone, cami wondered if she might've been a little too sheltered, or if she simply enjoyed adventure away from the castle too much. "what makes you say that? it's the dress, right?" cami asked, laughing lightly. "this is a lot of people though, more than i'm even used to. how many of these people do you know?"

[promencde]

in   years   past   tove   had   watched   all   of   her   siblings   go   through   the   stages   of   the   ton.   not   to   mention   the   ones   that   she   had   gone   through   herself   without   the   successful   marriage   match   happening.   this   year   is   entirely   different,   needing   to   secure   a   match   before   her   secret   was   revealed   to   everyone.   unsure   of   whether   that   would   be   with   the   one   that   put   her   into   the   predicament   or   if   she   could   settle   with   someone   else.   not   that   she   wanted   to   trick   someone   into   being   the   father   of   her   child.

standing   next   to   the   refreshment   table   as   they   surveyed   the   people   in   the   room   with   them.   a   soft   smile   gracing   her   face   as   another   approaches.   "are   you   enjoying   the   night?"   she   asks   the   other,   turning   to   face   them.

[ofgrxce]

refreshments were appreciated, a welcome distraction from wondering how to engage with others within this party. she didn't know where to begin. now, it wasn't that cami wasn't a party person, or good at it, but this was a new place, and she hadn't entirely settled in yet. plus, the dress had an itchy piece of string down near her hip that was driving her absolutely nuts and she didn't have the slightest idea how to fix it.

taking a drink, cami knew that at least drinking should get rid of the frustrating itch, or at least help her forget it long enough to not have to worry. it was at least distracting having someone standing there next to her. "i think so. i do have this frustrating itch in my dress but it's not very lady-like to try and fix it. it's otherwise beautiful. do people not dance here? is that not normal?"

[entityfm]

a voice hisses into his ear. A phantom of his father, left behind to remind him of everything that he tried to mold him to be. There will always be a doubt on whether it will be enough, at the end he simply tried to do right by his family.

 How peculiar; the way things work out in the end.

Walls were built, piled with stone, as the pact between them is believed to be SHOT. If his faith in his twin is crumpled, how could he place faith in anyone else? Jakob’s mind couldn’t clutch unto the idea completely, and it was what fueled his desire to reclaim what belonged to them – even if it meant for Jakob to cease what his brother could not.

his thoughts were embedded within, but his eyes captured a familiar face and deterred him from his current thoughts. “ I feel a conversation is long overdue. “ his tone naturally came off as more severe than it may be.

[ofgrxce]

smoothing her dress out, cami's eyes rested upon the king across the way. his jaw line was one to be desired, that hair cascading down his face, and those eyes, bound to draw anyone in. but for her, for the princess of france, that desire wasn't there. she just didn't find him attractive, and as she watched him, she wondered why. was it her fault? was there something wrong wit her? her chest moved up and down in her corset as she tried to keep herself as calm as she could. this was foolish to think this at the ball. instead, she figured speaking to him might be a better option.

standing up straight, she walked over toward him, finding him to speak first. a soft smile grew across her face. "yeah? we should be introduced it seems, your highness. i am princess camilla, of france. it is an honor to be here in your palace," she explained, gesturing to the beautiful area around them. "it's a beautiful ball that you've hosted. i'm rather excited to try the food, actually." cami knew she was talking too much, but admittedly, she didn't know how to stop.

[ofgrxce]

Basic Info:

Full name: Camilla Marie Bourbon Nickname(s): Milla, Cami (she prefers this) Title : Princess age: 23 Pronouns: she/her Sexual orientation: Bisexual (but will ultimately be gay) Relationship status: single Are they eligible to be the next diamond ?  Yes

social:

Label: The Dauntless Positive traits: observant, kind, carefree Negative traits: selfish, loud Social likability : cami is generally very sweet and easily liked. she enjoys talking to others and being around people even if she doesn't particularly like being a princess. Primary vice: sneaking around late at night Primary virtue: generosity

the court:

How involved do they get in their family affairs ? she's not particularly involved, but feels like she should be. there are times when she feels like a terrible princess and isn't sure that she should really be one at all.   What is their relationship to their family : camilla is rather close with her family, but hasn't told them all of her secrets. she trusts them and knows they'll be there for her, but that doesn't stop her from being scared of revealing any truths about who she really is. If they’re not from the English court, What brings them there ? tbh, not sure just yet, likely family related. What are some connections you would like to see ? : the maid she's crushing on, ex betrothals, enemies, friends, ladies in waiting

background:

being a twin, camilla was always worried about being compared to her brother, and much of the time she felt like it. but she wasn't anything like her brother, so maybe she shouldn't be stressing too much. camilla had always liked everything about the outside, enjoying the flowers, sunshine, and everything about adventure. she always wanted to know what else was out there in every possible way. camilla has had a crush on one of her maids for the longest time but she hasn't been able to tell anyone. she worries that liking a woman would be bad for her image as a princess. tbh, i wanna add more later when i can figure out more of the dynamics.