#bourgeoning

[thenxghtwemxt]

@bourgeoning | Suzume and Midori, At Plaza Mayor after the Play

"That could have gone better." She's been half-in, half-out of aristocracy her whole life. Midori knows both sides of the coin enough to see it in their eyes; disgust, refusal, even anger. Lest she spark Kaito's nightmares with her talk - she turns to Suzume, instead. Calm, untethered, gloriously pragmatic. She's the foil to Midori's madness. The smarts to her muscle. Who else would she turn to, in these uncertain times?

"I'm sure you're privy to the council's constant talk? What do you think? Should we use our time in Spain to weed out the last of the rebel forces?" Japan was victorious, and some may say victory is good enough reason to leave well enough alone. And yet... "I'll do what's needed, of course. But you are wiser," pausing, she cheekily adds; "And prettier - so I trust your judgement best."

[crxwnedbarbie]

𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐖𝐀𝐒 sipping her drink, as she found a chair to sit for a moment, she was dancing with her bestie Celi but, her friend was going to do up for no good which she would find out later, and her fiance went to talk to few friends. ⏤ At the least from where she sat, it was coming a cool breeze, which she loved. ❛ Are you having some fun? ❜ @bourgeoning

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@bourgeoning @flcralhaze (pick your muse, not a group thread!) | At the Twin Souls Courtyard On The Night of the Pre-Tribunal

Despite his own madness, there is a breath of relief that emerges. At least, his bruised cheek and ripped lip are a result of his brother. Rough housing, as it were. Plenty were not so lucky, and Elliott settles into a chair outside of the infirmary. Waiting, or perhaps expecting, terrible news. Gulping, he catches the eye of the person across from him. "Are you waiting for a physician, or for someone else to emerge from within the infirmary?" Elliott asks, morbid curiosity married with a touch of gravitas. He may have been lucky. But could others say the same?

[thenxghtwemxt]

@bourgeoning | Hugo and Elena, At the Grand Breakfast

"My lord, is there something amiss at the back of my skirt?" The Princess questions in a soft, falsely conscious voice. Looking over her shoulder and down at the silk of her skirt, feigning concern. Then, with Cheshire cat eyes, peering up at the German lord's lingering gaze. A knowing twinkle in her eye. They both knew that the German lord was looking at her, and not at a spot on her dress. Really, it was an adorable crush... And a useful one, at that.

"Good day, lord Von Fersen." Elena greets, finally. "I've missed you so these last few months." Has she? Debatable. But Elena plays coy and fluttering.

[thenxghtwemxt]

@bourgeoning | Suzume and Midori, Within Japan's Private Veranda

Forgiveness is meant to be warm, like an embrace or a touch of a hand. But its only ever been cold in these last few months. Except, perhaps, with Kazu. The advisor's young and energetic son who, unlike everyone else at Japan's court, had taken to her. Maybe because she was like a child herself. She's halfway through a conversation about monkeys when she sees Suzume lingering, just off the corner of her eyes. "So long as you do not steal anything from an animal you can't outrun... You should be fine." Midori assuages with a small laugh, rounding off the topic of stolen bananas from the grand breakfast. "Look, child." A term of endearment that always made Kazu laugh. "It's your mother."

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@bourgeoning | Suzume and Angelo, At the Central Courtyard

"Are you awaiting your new Emperor's swift dismissal?" Angelo keeps a keen eye on everything, especially the coming's and going's of the young Japanese Emperor. A new ruler is either a blessing or a curse in Angelo's own reach for a crown, and playing it well is key. Still, Angelo is a man who likes to win, and win he shall. But everyone knows behind every great Emperor is an advisor. That is, if Suzume is not so consumed with her own upcoming interview to pay him mind. "I am certain there's nothing to fear. Everyone mourns for the late Japanese Emperor." He considers, voice almost considerate. But Angelo is a snake in sheep's clothing, and he turns to Suzume with an upturned smirk. "We did not receive thanks for China's invitation of Japan into this congregation." Or if they did, Angelo certainly didn't hear about it. Emperor Kaito is a stone wall. "But I trust you'll make our country's friendship known."

[umitvar]

𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: PAÇO IMPERIAL, TWIN SOUL COURTYARD 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌: DANTE FABBRI 𝐓𝐎: LIEUTENANT COLONEL SYLVAIN DE LA TREMOILLE ( @bourgeoning )

the whirl of events in the past few days has been staggering. despite the tendril of relief that dante didn't have to offer his head to be put through the noose, the turmoil of what happened remains. the imprisonment, then the chaos that followed in the pre-tribunal. there is a lot to do, a lot to figure out, so much they were unprepared for that they did not even realize. he takes to strolling around the city grounds, to put some of these thoughts in order when he spots a familiar figure. they both shared cells mere days ago after all, and dante cannot help but joke. "i have to say, this is a nice change of scenery compared to the cells, wouldn't you agree? although it was much cozier back there."

[umitvar]

𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: PAÇO IMPERIAL PALACE, EGYPT'S QUARTERS 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌: PRINCE NABIL BADI 𝐓𝐎: COURT PHYSICIAN ISRA AL-AMIN ( @bourgeoning )

the uneasiness weighing down his chest is only heavier once the news of bonaparte queen's death reaches their ears. the swift apprehending of those responsible is somewhat a relief, though nabil isn't foolish enough to think this is the end of it all. just the opposite, he fears and knows this will only grow bigger, and the apex will be when the tribunal arrives. they have a lot to do, and a lot to figure out. with some questions and more worry in his mind, he sets out to find isra, and when he spots her in the main quarters of egypt, the prince makes her way to her. "isra, hello." it has been a while since they have spoken last, and he wonders how she has been amidst all of this. "how have you been?"