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asturiasespana‌:

Aurelio had wondered if his father was making him go through this entire ordeal as some form of test or for his own sick entertainment. Perhaps it was a test, he was sure his father would test any heir that was to come after him. The man was not easy to please and when Jackson and Reina decided to push limits, they pushed hard. Of course, Aurelio did the same and would push his heir the same as his father did, but that did not mean he wanted to understand or like it.

With the vast amount of people in this Palace, Aurelio knew he could find someone to speak to about his unfortunate situation, but he had to be careful that it didn’t come back to his parents. He didn’t want to receive a lecture about keeping his mouth shut. “Swimmingly. I must say it is interesting to see how the other kingdoms work. I’m sure you’ve recognized that as well.”

Jackson expected much of his son, because what the country needed was a King at his best. He was only preparing Aurelio for what was to come. True, there were tests he’d put his son through before, and she would certainly administer in the future, but this was more something that was unavoidable. Aurelio needed a wife, and it never hurt to solidify a tie with another country. And it made sense to unite with Italy in some way after they’d been allies in the past.

Jackson toyed with the idea of asking his son about the betrothal, knowing that was what was most likely on Aurelio most these days, and the reason for his pouting about. “Most definitely, and I’m glad you’re getting a chance to witness it in person as well. It’s always smart to learn tactics from other countries, to make sure we’re staying as up to date with our own as possible.” How long would it be until Aurelio snapped and brought up the mention of the betrothal, he wondered.

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reinaespana‌:

Their journey to Sardinia had been Hell on Earth, at least for Reina. She’d been sick the entire fucking time, the ship they’d boarded was stuffy at best, and she wanted nothing more than to just stay in her own home. Jack, try as he might, had maybe been the least helpful traveling companion she could have had, although Reina’s not entirely sure anyone could have dealt with her mood wings and general spite better than he had. But Reina felt she had a right to her irritation, given the circumstances. The world seemed to be ending, they’d be in this foreign country for God only knew how long, and she’d felt like shit along the way. Of course, she’d been pouty.

Her hand slipped into Jackson’s easily as she stepped out of the carriage with all the regality in the world despite how she was feeling, and Reina didn’t hesitate to give him a sneer at his comment on her pouting. “Bite me, darling.” The promise of a gift had her perking up, which Reina knew was probably his goal, but she couldn’t help it. Sue her for liking shiny things. “Oh?” she asked with fake nonchalance, in a bad attempt at hiding her excitement. “And what might that be?” Anything it was could hardly make up for said betrothal announcement, but it would be a start. It was no secret between them that she wasn’t the biggest advocate for her son’s recent betrothal, but it was what Jack wanted and she’d dutifully held her tongue on the matter when it counted. That didn’t mean she’d do the same when they were alone, though. “I’m still not thrilled about the announcement, you know.”

It was amusing to him— how quickly Reina would become petulant over something like a temporary change of country. Certainly, he would have preferred to be home, he supposed. But at the same time there were important things happening at this summit, and he wasn’t about to let himself or Spain be left out of them. In addition, he wanted Aurelio to forge connections while he was here, ones that would do him well for when it was his time as King. Still, he was wondering if he might somehow managed to spin this to Reina’s liking. After all, they were closer to the beaches and ocean here than they were in Madrid, and she and him had always done well in a smaller boat together. Nothing like the big ship they’d come in on.

Once she was onto solid ground once more, he tucked her hand into the crook of his arm making sure to lean in a little bit when he smirked and said, “Perhaps, later. If you behave.” As if she would ever. He was mostly joking, though. Reina didn’t need to be on something so silly as good behavior to tempt him into bed. His lips quirked upwards the smallest hint as she asked after the gift, having seen the very same look on their youngest daughter’s face far too many times. He let go of her arm for the moment, taking out the rather sizable box from its place and holding it in front of her. “Wouldn’t you like to see?” he asked, prompting her to open it. But then a sigh fell from his lips. “You decide to bring that up in the middle of me showering you with gifts?” Reina and his son would just have to get used to the betrothal. A King couldn’t produce heirs without a Queen.

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asturiasespana‌:

Aurelio was angry with his father. Perhaps if he had been told a year ago that he was meant to be betrothed to the Italian princess then he wouldn’t have been so blind sighted and angry. Instead his father had waited until merely an hour the announcement to warn his son that he was supposed to marry a girl he had just become friends with. A girl who didn’t even know until the announcement was made. Aurelio was not one to say that everything needed to be fair at all times, but it was ridiculous to not warn the girl beforehand.

He wasn’t avoiding his father, he knew that that could be used against him, but he kept interactions short since the announcement. Seeing his father now leaving a meeting, Aurelio kept his features smooth, even though he wished he could roll his eyes at the man. “Father,” He greeted without the warmness that usually was in his voice for family. “How did your meeting go?”

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Jackson wasn’t surprised by his son’s pouting. After all, though he saw a good amount of himself in Aurelio, there were bits of Reina as well. Still— he certiainly didn’t approve of the little fit his heir was throwing, and he was certain that Aurelio knew it. Unfortunately...it seemed that his son had also gotten his trait of not caring what other’s thought when he was wanting his way. Though...that may actually have been from both his parents.

As Aurelio seemed to ‘coincidentally’ be outside his meeting, Jack had to question whether this was an accident or not. However, he was a rather amused that Aurelio was apparently trying tot give him the cold shoulder, and let it show. “Hello, son,” he returned the boy’s formality with his lip quirked. “It went according to plan. And your’s?”

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@reinaespana

Jackson knew his Queen would be upset when it came to making the trek to Sardinia. To make matters worse, she’d gotten seasick a few times on the way, and though he’d been a supportive husband and rubbed her back to help out, he was also guilty of hiding every now and then to escape her foul mood afterwards. Unfortunately, it was very difficult to hide on a ship. Nevertheless, he’d always had his secret weapon on hand, tucked away into a special case in his bags until they had arrived in Sardinia. Now it lay nestled inside his overcoat pocket, waiting to be given.

As his wife stepped out of the carriage, he offered her a dutiful hand down, waiting for her to land on solid ground. They’d been to the Italian palace before, of course. But it had never been for as long as they were meant to be staying this time around. Another thorn in his wife’s side, and by extension, his. “You know— I was thinking perhaps I may have something for you since you were only pouted moderately on the way here.” He was a much different man with his wife in private, than he was in the public eye or to anyone else. “And for being on such good behavior after the betrothal announcement.”

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( MARK CONSUELOS, HE/HIM, CISMALE ) HEAR YE, HEAR YE! Allow me to introduce JACKSON CARRILLO of SPAIN. The 48 year old KING is known to be CHARISMATIC and STRATEGIC, but rumors about court claim he can be MANIPULATIVE and RUTHLESS when crossed. Only time will tell where their interests belong. Penned by OLIVIA ( pst + 25 + she/her ).