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reginald 'reggie' zulu. 28. crown prince of zimbabwe. gatekeeper, can you show me MORE to life? lately, I've been living out of spite

[rcginald]

&&. announcing his royal highness, ( reginald “reggie” negasi zulu ), the ( 28 ) year old ( crown prince ) of ( zimbabwe ). he is often confused with ( broderick hunter ). some say that he is ( reluctant and sensitive ), but he is actually ( principled and altruistic ). ( ooc: ashley )

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there’s a tldr, dw <3 some things have changed, some things haven’t

[rcginald]

[ @yvsmins​ ]

as he watched chatunga struggle to cross his yard – it was a comfort to know he couldn’t make it far without being caught – and into the other, he nearly had to laugh at the sight, even after everything. taking a few steps from the porch, he tilted his head at her, “ OPPORTUNISTIC, much ? “

[rcginald]

[ @yvsmins​ ]

with barely enough time to rub his eyes awake, he had been moved from one building to another. with one step in the doorframe, dark eyes met and he was certain his stomach had not dropped as heavily in the past two days then it did now. an instinctive worry riddled his features for a moment before the memory appeared again. the picturesque setting of kinshasa had failed to mend them – the universe perhaps needed a laugh. he wondered what would happen if he turned around and walked out the door. murder ? it might have been preferable. his eyes avert to his feet, and in the small time it took to cross the room he debated heavily on whether to open his mouth. finally, hoarser than he would have liked, he asked: “ WHY are you here ? “

[anamariaabolivar]

diannayi​:

( group one ) 

she honestly thought of taking off her heels and charging at their captors when they were picking them apart. “what the fuck?!” she squeaked, dashing after the closed door and experimentally pushing at it, twiddling at the handle halfheartedly. her eyes then passed through the three other people in the room. dominique’s cousin, francisco’s influencer sister, and reggie zulu. “where the hell is everyone else? why are we the only ones here?!” it had became increasingly impossible to keep her composure in check. ( @giselledorleans​, @anamariaabolivar​, @rcginald​ ) 

It was becoming increasingly difficult to assure Alejandro it was going to be okay, between half the group being taken away, and now the increased tension left in the room. He squeezed Ana María tighter, and she was certain he probably felt the tremor in her hand. “More could be coming.” She couldn’t be sure, but it could be good news, right? They took out the emperor of China, crown princess of Portugal, and the czarina of Russia out. Certainly, if they were making a statement, it would be with them, right? As every moment passed by, Ana felt her mind spinning faster and faster out of control. At first, she’d thought maybe other boats had stopped the kidnappers, the people behind them. But that had fallen by the wayside. She wanted to say something that would ease the tension, but her mouth was dry and breath too shaky. ( @rcginald​, @giselledorleans​, @diannayi​)

[rcginald]

“ well maybe they won’t KILL us now ... ” the one’s worth a little something were excised, but that also meant something else. he hesitated a moment. under normal circumstances he’s bite his tongue and keep any nihilistic thought buried deep inside. “ or maybe our best chances at rescue are gone. ” he lowered to a whisper. being stuck with the czarina and emperor had been one comfort – no country that large would let their ruler fall to such madness. he shook his head as to get rid of a daze. “ SORRY. i didn’t mean that. “ [ @giselledorleans​ ]

[rcginald]

[ GROUP ONE // @jinjianguo​ @vnncli​ @aromancva​ @barbiebraganca​ @giselledorleans​ @diannayi​ @anamariaabolivar​ @svmucl​ ]

“ WHAT IF i took one for the team and asked to use the bathroom ? ” sitting in silence only made him delve deep in thought. “ i can get some sense of the layout – and i don’t know ... do something. ”

[rcginald]

ionie + eloá + olimpia :

“ wouldn’t be easier to just google porn and leave everyone out of whatever this is ? ”

                        “    uh-oh.    i think someone has been drinking the sambuca again,    ”    she sing-songs, cheeks slightly rosey from her own buzz.    “    i think the question is, who would do it  ?    it’ll tell you a lot more about a person  !    ”

     - ‘ IT ISN’T sexual. ’ she felt the need to explain herself. ‘ it’s a no tongue thing too. ’ tongue would slow people down. ‘ i have. ’ ionie nodded her head furiously. ‘ please, in this crowd ? many, many would. ’

“ they’re right olimpia – PECKS do no harm ! ” in demonstration he leaned down to give eloa and ionie their quick pecks, respectively. “ loosen up, i’m sure the italian wouldn’t mind. ” but would jelani ?

[arturcii-deactivated20240510]

“yes, absolutely – i’m completely sober.” he rubbed his nose, just in case there was any residue left. “why are you trying to get into the coat room?” [ @hshqstarters​ ]

[rcginald]

“ my bad BRO – i just needed to get the lighter from my coat. “

[vstridb]

“ I HATE TO SAY IT BUT… this palace is really fucking pretty and i’m a LITTLE bit jealous. ” [ @hshqstarters​ ]

[rcginald]

“ of WHAT ? the palace, or ... them ? ”

[rcginald]

                                           𝐡𝐬𝐡𝐪𝐚𝐜𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 : 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲

                                     april 18th : zimbabawean independence day

Independence begins for Zimbabwe with the Lancaster House Agreement, signed on 21st December 1979 by the leaders of the Patriotic Front, which called for a cease fire and the drafting of a new constitution. On April 18th, 1980, Southern Rhodesia became independent from the British and became Zimbabwe. It ended racial segregation and ended the war between the citizens and the British. Southern Rhodesia had been under British rule and full control since 1923. The South African king used the opportunity to place one of his own as the queen. Princess Nelisiwe of South African becomes the Queen of Zimbabwe. Later an alliance would be made with the Irish, and the queen was to marry the Irish prince.

The day still remains celebrated, the 42nd Independence Day celebrated this year. A speech by the current reigning monarch is given, which covers the national themes, a reflection on history and a look to the future is given from the palace. An official ceremony occurs after. Following there are a multitude of celebrations, from music, various performances, and soccer. Food is provided from the royal family to the citizens and is shared with the public.  

[rcginald]

diannayi​:

“not entirely royal but…” dianna plucked her phone out of nowhere with the exactly right new york times article already up. “the duke of kansai just divorced his wife, i don’t think she’s ever in the programme but he is — even though he’s been here forever and left absolutely no impression.” 

“ oh. now i sorta feel bad for saying that. ” his face momentarily fell, but still, he peered over at the phone. “ hm. he probably used this place as ESCAPE, no ? “

[rcginald]

anamariaabolivar​:

Before she could stop herself, Ana María let out a laugh at the rather dark joke. It must’ve been the exhaustion that lowered her filter. “No, no, don’t say that.” She paused, but only briefly. “I mean, I suppose, statistically, it is bound to happen, but now you might be jinxing some poor couple.”

“ it’s not to be MEAN. ” he couldn’t possibly care that much about the happy couples to be intentionally malicious. “ i just think at this point i’d be more entertained by a royal custody battle than a wedding, you know ? “ it was a half joke. “ or i just enjoy drama that doesn’t involve me. “

[rcginald]

sylvianes​:

she laughed. “ bitterness won’t make you feel less lonely. ” in contrast, sylvie enjoyed the year of weddings. so much preferred than that of wars. “ i thought those two who eloped might either be already divorced or getting there. would be less embarrassing, in their case, don’t you think so? but, no… they looked very happy still. is there anyone you’re betting on? ”

whoa – how did he deserve to be attacked like that ? “ i’m not bitter – i’m talking STATISTICAL probability here. ” the same part of him that believed in love believed in loss. “ i know right – it just seems unfair that they get to be impulsive AND happy. ” maybe she was right about the bitterness ! “ i don’t know. the dutch and the dane just seem TOO content with each other. “

[rcginald]

[ @hshqstarters​ ]

“ WEDDINGS, weddings, weddings. ” he sighed, exhausted from the travels. “ frankly, i feel like we’re due for a royal divorce. don’t you think ? “

[rcginald]

maximiliians​:

The king had taken one look at the seating chart and then promptly set off in search of a drink and his wife. In that order. “It certainly won’t be a dull event.”  @hshqstarters​

he had already come to accept his fate. a frenchman, the scary chinese prince, and okeyo ? “ i’m banking on good behavior just because it’s a wedding. though wherever you’re seated CAN’T be worse than table one. ”

[rcginald]

okcyo​:

“ right. ”  that’s all he has to say?  nice to know his conversational skills are still dry.  “ you’re here for friends. ”  he nods,  looking to his suitcase and then back up at him.  “ and it’s not because yasmin ghosted you again? ”

his lips pressed into a thin line, with the slightest up curve to be considered polite, and nodded. it could be the end of the conversation, the doors could open, and they could be on their merry way. if the universe worked out that way. his jaw couldn’t help but clench before he forced out a chuckle. “ i appreciate you keeping TABS on my life, man, but no. i’ve got friends in the program, hopefully you can make some. “

[rcginald]

mincnhlc​:

“ i was going to ask about that ! what the fuck ? i thought only the junior was here. i don’t get why the two other had to come too. ” asali especially — minenhle could have lived without having to compete with the crown princess.

“ i don’t think it’s COINCIDENTAL that they’ve started filtering in after we’ve been here. ” he furrowed his brow as the thought occurred to him. “ it’s almost fishy. do you think they’re here for something ? “

[rcginald]

Is there anyone you would die for?

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