[A/N: hello! i know i know, it’s late but here’s a side rp with the wonderful @eleanor-schreave love her wit and wisdom. thank you chris!
As still as a statue - read the rp here. it’s a bit different from the other nellie rps (perhaps because she has no one to flirt with now) but oops. anyhoo it may be a bit short but it was fun :) - 3.8k ]
sorry for the delay on this, i haven't had a whole lot of time to be on my laptop and i've kind of been all over the place geographically and life-wise so i'm just getting to posting the date. all of the rps are largely unedited so apologies for errors and such. thank you to anya (@raphael-schreave), chris (@bellamy-schreave), elise (@ramona-lisa), and milo (@rheajames) for making all these rps possible. each was a time and a half :)
the date
400 ions of careful | wc: 26.8k
a side rp with ramona (pre social media)
seventh mongering dahlia | wc: 5.2k
social media training
in graceful noons | wc: 6.1k
(please note that this rp isn’t accessible to those outside bellamy’s rp group and hosts until all the groups are wrapped up)
Welcome to our next challenge Selectioners! This week, there will be no RP or fic required. Instead, we’re giving you a bit of a reprieve and only require a write up an Independent Community Engagement Proposal.
In other words, the Selected are being asked to plan their own projects that will benefit a cause important to them for Illéa. To accomplish this, we have a form you’ll fill out with all the necessary information. That’s it for this one week challenge! You can find the form attached.
This challenge we will also be welcoming the talented @hugo-stanton who is currently working on a photography project documenting the Selection. If you would like to have your photo taken please reach out to him, he will be around. (*whispers hello possible new side love interest*)
Additionally, after organizing and throwing a surprise birthday party for Wylan, Safiya will be leaving for the remainder of the challenge. For about one week (in Selection time) she’ll be gone from the palace on a trip to work with an organization associated with the Schreave family.
Something else to note is that Arin will be open for two rps this challenge.
This challenge takes place in world from July 5th to July 19th so at the end of the challenge the Selected will have been in the palace nearly two months.
You have until Friday, June 26th to complete this challenge and to post any date fics. Have fun!
Eliminations:
Shala Lie
Violet Kensington III
Sara Nguyen
Ava Jones
Lilly Edwards
Emily Rose White
Rain Coltar
(Please note that actual eliminations will begin this challenge)
Side rp with @leanarg!!!!! She’s amazing, may I mention, as well as Chris who I have to thank ONCE again for reading and helping. This also has some other things (mike), as well as EDITS of notebook notes of reg on the selected that I made last week so from the girls I had the honor to rp with till then :))) (may do more of others later!) It’s 3.6k.
Yes, that’s all I got to say, other then have a good day and hope you eat a cookie today.
A / N: I'm really sorry, I've been super busy and sick, it's not one of my best writings but it has my heart, thanks to @wyattschreave @hazelschreave @glimmer-starr @brifitzgerald @ahmaraquill Sorry for not put all the interviews but it was very hard for me to do that at this time.
Word count: 2329
I had arrived late ...
Despite everything Lady Lorelai couldn't be seen anywhere in the room, the girls talked and a slight murmured filled the room, I also realized that we were only Ahmara, Glimmer, Brianna and I, clearly something was happening and I had no idea about what it was.
I walked with determined steps and sat on a small sofa, I had no desire to talk so I settled into the seat and took a breath, a small feeling of anxiety began to grow in me, I wanted to know what was about to happen.
Prince Wyatt came into the room with a folder in his hands and looked at all the presents in the room and a lot of my doubts were solved in that small moment, I had completely forgotten the simulation of the interviews "So, I'm Wyatt, you all know that or at least I hope you do. " It took a breath of air "I learned your names in advance to skip over introductions and get to it, I hope you do not mind Let's begin with something simple, shall we?" He picked up the folder so that we could all see it "In here I have information on you guys The type of things you should expect from the media If I have people that can find this information, newspapers and magazines will not fall short. I apologize if I bring up something that makes you uncomfortable ... but sadly, these are the question you could get at any moment Random interview, at a ball, or even once you're outside of these walls and the media frenzy of being eleven a Selected sticks with you.You need to be ready. "
When Wyatt finished speaking my feelings gave a great change and I felt confident, all my life had been about that, from the cradle I was destined to it and from the cradle I had been prepared.
"Sure thing, cutie!" Glimmer said.
Wyatt looked at Glimmer and cleared his throat "Right ..."
I turned my face when I heard Princess Hazel come in, she stepped aside from Wyatt and scrutinized us with her gaze.
"I thought you were sticking with Layla," Wyatt addressed Hazel.
"I'm just here to study your method of teaching"
He rolled his eyes when Hazel finished talking "Anyway, you'll get a question from me." He approached Brianna and positioned himself in front of her "You'll go first." He turned around to address us "When it's not your turn, I want to pay close attention to the reaction of the person getting the question. end. " He went back to Brianna "When you get asked stuff like this, there are people who are watching and pay attention. You have to be aware of that. just like Layla was in our demonstration. "
Brianna nodded carefully "Yes, I am ready."
"well she’s stiff." Glimmer murmured to me that he was beside me.
I felt slightly indignant when I listened to her
"Pffff Do you have something good to say?" I frowned, shook my head to fix my attention on Brianna and completely ignored Glimmer.
"Whatever" Glimmer said and I noticed how he rolled his eyes.
Wyatt fixed his eyes on the folder, fell silent for a few seconds and then looked up at Brianna. He spoke like a reporter, "Lady Brianna, from Allens, right? Have you ever heard of Officer Evan?"
When I saw how Brianna opened her eyes, surprised and smiled in a false way, I knew that Wyatt had giveN in the correct point "I heard from him, I am a friend of my family.
Wyatt tilted his head "You must've heard the rumors then ... do you know who it might be? The girl he's in from your town?" He approached Brianna and spoke as if it were a secret "Many people have talked about it How do you have second doubts Do you have anything to say in his defense?"
"Oooohhhhhhh drama" whispered Glimmer
Brianna looked down, took a deep breath, and looked back at Wyatt with a frown, her nerves visible. "I am not aware of the lives of others, but I hope that the girl loves her."
"But you are family friends, right? You must know he's engaged? What will happen to his fiancée?" Wyatt spoke like a real interviewer trying to push Brianna to a bad point.
I sighed carefully "I think she did well ..." I whispered to myself
Glimmer chuckled "sounds like she's having an affair and ruining a happy engagement"
Support my hands on my face "this is too ... uncomfortable"
Brianna ran her hands over her skirt, gulped and took a deep breath "From what I know of him, I am an honest and serious person in spite of everything. an important decision, but for something he chose her and nobody else. "
Wyatt nodded and brushed aside his reporter persona "Good way to end it, Calm and collected." She addressed us "Pulling out to make a point in your favor is a smart move" she looked at Brianna over her shoulder "and what you said makes you seem understanding of the situation." He joined the circle "Now, can someone point out what she did wrong?"
And as expected, Glimmer raised his hand with a sly smile
"... yes Glimmer"
"She started off stiff, she fumbled with her words, she did not straight forward deny the rumor that it was her implied, she added to that possibility that it could be her by first saying he had spoken to her when that was Not even asked of her ... You only asked if she knew that he was. Hearing sweetie. him to keep talking with her.
Oh! Also she fidgeted with her skirt which makes her seem nervous like she has something to hide. "
Wyatt raised his eyebrows and cleared his throat "Well ..."
As much as I would have liked to restrain myself, my impulse was greater, I looked at Glimmer and spoke clearly "criticize is very easy for you?"
"Just makes me a better person." "We're our own worst critic after all." Must be so mean to myself. "
"Uhhhh" reach out to hear Wyatt whisper.
Hazel took the lead "Glimmer is not wrong about her first observations. Though ... maybe saying it with a little less enthusiasm would help." You need to pay close attention to what the reporter is asking. curve ball to see how you react. If you so much as flinch they'll know where to push. "
Wyatt nodded and confronted Brianna "Since the moment I asked you the question, you're eyes widened. If someone had been taking a picture of the conversation without you knowing, it would've been used against you."
Glimmer smiled victoriously and I just shrugged my shoulders.
"Get used to smiling a bit whenever a question is just made That way you give yourself time to process the question, but do not react in a negatively."
Brianna nodded attentively "Alright, I will have that in mind for future ocassions"
He nodded "Sorry again if implied something that was not true." Wyatt turned around and addressed my "You're up next"
I nodded "okay, let's start" I smiled sideways with full confidence.
As with Brianna Wyatt, she stepped in front of me, opened her folder, read it, closed it and spoke "You're one of the Selected that's had a well-known love life before this, Lady Stella."
"oh yes, it's something no one can deny" I laughed a little as I was more than aware where it was going.
"The young voice and growing actor." What many fans were sad to find out and you broke up and there was no real word from you two about it .... "
"Well, I think it was a big surprise and something difficult to face for many, but nothing is forever things I tend to have an end, I am also aware that many are interested or were interested in the subject but Ian and I respect each other's private lives, that is one of the great reasons why we prefer to be discreet almost always "I said calmly while maintaining eye contact with Wyatt.
"Things tend to have an end?" Wyatt feigned surprise and approached me in a clear attempt to make me uncomfortable. "So you were just having a fling for however long it could last? Is that what you're planning with Prince Ben?" I frown "Is it true you only dated Ian because of his fame? Is this why did you decide to join the Selection?" * whistles * "Stella Carrington the Heartbreaker"
Wyatt had transgressed my words in an impressive way, he did it in such a real way that even for a moment I felt like it was a real interview.
"C'mon Stella, you got this" I heard Brianna whisper behind me and I was a little relieved to receive her support.
"Bet its true" Glimmer said momentarily ruining the tranquility Brianna gave me.
"That I say that things have an end that does not mean that it was a fling" I smiled calmly "if things happen with Ben they will also have an end but it will be a long term ending as it is said in marriages" until dead do us apart "" shake my head keeping my composure "I did not date Ian for his fame, I consider myself a person with a solid moral solidity, and fame despite being part of my life is not the most important thing so I wouldn 't be able to sacrifice my feelings for fame and finally I'm not in the selection for fame I'm here to try new things, have fun and learn, to be someone renewed. "
The whispers were present throughout the room
"She did not get it" I heard Glimmer whisper
"She did not get what," whispered Princess Hazel to Glimmer
"Brianna was saying Stella slayed it, I'm saying she was not perfect."
"Oh ... um--" Hazel said.
"Did you hear her words? I think that she answered as perfectly as could be answered, I'm not sorry." I smiled happily at Brianna's words.
"She was too haughty talking about death do us part People could percive it as her being overly confident." I rolled my eyes when I heard Glimmer, I could not believe what he was saying
"Stella answered her question about Ben, but it's okay if you do not understand what she meant. Not everybody can." Brianna responded magnificently to Glimmer.
"I did not understand what it was about, it makes her sound like she's already won the thing." I frowned as I listened to Glimmer.
"She did not say that she has already won, she only said that because he asked her about" what if ...? "Please, stop"
"I'm just trying to help with even minor comments that can lead to problems. If you do not like my feedback, feel free to sound like a fool when you're actually interviewed."
Help ?, That nor I was able to believe it, somehow I began to bother his attitude, his need to criticize everything.
"No, it's okay if you have feedback. Just give constructive feedback, which you have not."
"Alright, you did wonderful Stella, I would just suggest avoiding being cocky next time.
I decided not to say anything, I was not in the mood, Glimmer was behaving like a little capricious girl bothered by not being right and I had not come down to his level.
Hazel cleared her throat "Hold your horses now, This is not a cat fight, Commentary should be objective." Hazel looked at Brianna "but making an argument longer than it should be a good idea in public." I speak and this time I look at Glimmer "Confidence is not always bad, and she implied" if "things happened with Ben.It was not a bad way to start."
"But there can be a couple of improvements for sure." Now Wyatt turned to my "When you refused dating, Ian for his fame and explained why, you smiled. You do not seem angry, which is great, but showing some sort of concern about the implication would make it better" to exemplify What he said, he frowned a little, "See? It seems weird if you're always smiling." There's a balance depending on what you say. "
Listen carefully to Wyatt's recommendations "I understand, I smiled because it was something I wanted to do, I smiled for me and not for the camera, obviously I'll keep it in mind" I assent giving him the reason.
Wyatt really and now approached Glimmer "Alright Glimmer, your time to shine."
"Thank you, Looking forward to it." Glimmer said with a smile
He looked at Glimmer "I'm so sure." Wyatt positioned the folder under his arm but it got complicated "Stupid sprain ..." he said no more and focused his attention on Glimmer "There has been rumors about your Report dress, Lady Glimmer." Knock off Dior? great beuty icon, many of your fans have been disappointed! "
really? I asked myself, I was not willing to hear such irrelevance, so if I step back and concentrate on everything but the interviews.
"It was not bad, but technically, you did, that goes for all of you, however." He took a step back and looked at us "There's things to improve." You were obviously going to show some mistakes along the way. I look at Glimmer before continuing "Some have more experience at this than other But I've pointed out what I saw You know what to watch out for now Keep it mind." Wyatt left the small circle "If you wish, you can stay here and practice between yourselves a bit more." Trash talk each other and force yourselves to keep a smile on, or think of scenarios where you would have to keep your reactions in check Either way, it's your choice, your free to go back to your room if you want. "
I didn't need to listen anymore, I left the room in the direction of my room without saying any word as if I was a ghost.
In this challenge you will have to rp with only one royal WHO IS NOT NATE. This means you can rp with either the King, Queen, Quinn, Brooks, Mallory, Max or Jace.
YOU MUST WRITE A FIC! - if you don’t you are at the risk of elimination
You have one week to finish this challenge. CHALLENGE ENDS DECEMBER 22nd
If you want to rp with Jace you have to do it by the 19th because after that I will be on vacation.
[Warning: cursing. I’m so sorry if this is shitty and short. Thanks so much Grace @mallory-schreave for the rp!!! Once again ignore typos and mistakes! All credits to Grace for the proposal idea!!]
Dear Vic,
You’re probably still mad at me and I don’t blame you, but please let me explain. Don’t crumble or destroy this letter until you’ve read it all…
That day. That date. I have never regretted anything more in my life. I was going to propose to you that day, asking you to marry me. Days before I had asked your parents for your hand and they said yes. I was over the moon. Until Philip approached me, he had overheard my plan and he convinced me what amazing publicity it would be for your show if the paparazzi were there to document it. I know you wouldn’t have wanted it, but Philip… You know how intimidating he can be. I’m truly sorry.
I still love you.
- Derek.
Stupid Derek and his stupid letter. Why couldn’t he just leave me alone. Fucking hell.
I rush out of my room, needing some fresh air. I can’t deal with the thought of the other girls breathing down my neck in the Women’s room right now. Let alone their endless blabbering about the most useless topics. Yuck.
The pool. Of course! I had been there a few times before, both with and without Aada, but there was never anyone there. Perfect.
I take a deep breath as I walk through the palace doors. Good there’s no one outside except for some guards.
After a little walk and some big breaths, I arrive at the pool. I let my eye scan the area. No one in the water. But there is someone on one of the sun beds. Is there seriously no place to be alone in this entire palace?
A lot of curse words fly around in my head and I immediately try to think of a plan to chase the other person away. But then I realize who the other person is, the Princess.
Geez, fuck. I sigh out of pure annoyance.
“Oh hello Princess Mallory.” Perhaps she will go away as soon as I get there. Stories about her say that she is not the biggest fan of the selected.
She lowers her sunglasses and looks at me. “Can I help you?”
Yes by disappearing, is what I want to say. “Oh don’t worry, I don’t need your help.” I put my stuff next to another sun bed and sit down. I’m still hoping she will get up and leave but apparently today is not my lucky day.
Princess Mallory smirks and looks over to me, “bad day?” The amusement is visible on her face.
I fight the urge to roll my eyes, “a little.” I sigh, “but nothing the sun can’t make better. What about yourself, how’s your day going?” If she is not leaving, then maybe she can distract me from Derek and his stupid letter. The anger boils inside me again, my nails dig into my hand palm.
“Tragically boring. Everyone is busy preparing for the Christmas Ball in a few weeks.” Obviously this is the end of the world.
“That is annoying, yes.” I try not to sound too sarcastic. “Are you excited for the Ball?”
I can’t tell if she’s sarcastic or sincere. “Beyond. Dressing up, dancing, guards, sneaking drinks, and watching people make fools of themselves. What’s not to like?”
“The best part will have to be watching people make fools of themselves, if you ask me.” Some girls are honestly too desperate. I take a sip of my water.
“Who’re you excited to see fall?”
Oh easy question, “Stephanie,” I think for a moment, going over the names of the other girls, “and Venus.”
She laughs, something I didn’t expect, like at all. “Me too, me too.”
Perhaps Princess Mallory is more like me than I first thought.
“What’s your name?”
Are you fucking kidding me? Be nice, Vic, be nice. “I’m Victoria, nice to meet you.”
An extended hand is what I get in return, “nice to meet you too.” I shake her hand, quite surprised that she doesn’t hate me.
“Why’re you out here without the other wannabes?”
I sigh at the thought of the other girls, “because the others are so pretentious, they suck the life right out of me.”
The Princess adjusts her sunglasses with her perfectly manicured hands. “Relatable. All they want to do is get on my family’s good side, hoping it’ll increase their minuscule chances of fortune and fame.”
I roll my eyes, “it’s pathetic not going to lie. Some girls are just all fake.”
“/Some/. Try most of the ones here.”
“True. Which one is the least real in your opinion? ” I’m rather curious to find out her answer.
“Stephanie, probably. That girl acts all sweet, but just watch, she’s got crazy eyes.”
“I wholeheartedly agree.” I smile, “I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks that.” Stephanie is by far the selected I hate the most.
“Y’know, you’re not that bad.”
That comes as a surprise. Did I just get the approval of Princess Mallory? “Oh thank you. You’re not that bad either.”
“That bad? I’m the best.” She leans back in her chair and crosses her legs, “Illéa’s sweetheart.”
“I thought your brother was Illéa’s sweetheart. I’d say you’re more like Illéa’s fashion icon.” I’m not even trying to sweet-talk her, it’s the truth. The girl has the best fashion style of the entire country. I can’t deny that.
She laughs, “Illéa’s spoiled brat.”
“Yuck,” I shake my head, “that’s not a nice title. Everyone’s just jealous.” I have plenty of titles, but the one that always resurfaces is the heartless bitch one. It all started that day I locked Derek on the yacht.
The Princess sits right up and turns towards me, “I know! People these days, am I right?”
Are. We. Bonding? “Exactly! It seems as if they can’t except someone else’s fortunes, because they want it for themselves. What happened to wanting someone else to be happy?”
She pauses and leans back, “true…”
Now it’s my turn to turn to her, “something wrong?”
“It’s an interesting thought- to be happy for others.”
“True.” I sigh once again. “The most important thing is to be happy for yourself though, ignore the others. There will be haters nonetheless.” What am I? A book of wisdom?
“Right again. Remind me again why a smart girl like you is here in this stupid competition?”
“I don’t even know myself, I’m looking for love I guess.” I’ve never admitted that to anyone. The Princess better keep her mouth shut. But for some weird reason I trust her.
Love. I thought I had found it, but then my heart got ripped out. Stupid Derek and his stupid words. What on earth was I going to do about him?
“Think you’ll find it?”
“Who knows? Some girls are willing to do anything so your family will like them.” I take another sip of my water. “Throwing myself at your family and kissing your feet is not really my thing.” I shiver at the idea alone. the extents some of these girls go to, yuck. Don’t they have any self-respect?
“Good, keep it that way. It’s pitiful.” Wise words from the fashionable Princess.
We talk some more about love after that and I make it very clear to Mallory to avoid everyone with the name Derek. Maybe I should listen to my own advice. Would a restraining order help? I gather my stuff and leave the Princess in her lounge chair. Who on earth would have thought us two would get along? It is far more likely that we would be enemies. But no, we were now on neutral ground and a friendship could blossom from this.
I open my room door and see the letter on the desk. I quickly pick it up and burry it under some sports clothes in my closet. I don’t know what to do with this situation just yet. But I do know that I need some time to think.
