#sim: frederick

[kingdomofvellia]

Zara: *Sigh* What a day. Shiloh: Hey, mum. Zara: Hey, Shiloh.

Zara: How come you’re still up? Shiloh: I am not tired. Zara: Fair enough... I guess you’re still running on Véllian time.

Zara: Did you have a good day?  Shiloh: I did, dad and I went on a horseback ride.  Zara: Oh my! Was it fun?  Shiloh: Very. But he said I wasn’t big enough to ride by myself so I rode behind him. 

Zara: That must have been nice. Shiloh: It really was, I’ve missed him. Zara: ... Yeah. Shiloh: Did you have a good day?

Zara: Other than the million letters I’ve written by hand, I had a great day! Shiloh: I am glad to hear that. Zara: Thank you. - What are you playing? Shiloh: Nothing in particular... By the way, uncle Leo called when you were in the shower.

Zara: What’d he want? Shiloh: I don’t know. Zara: Didn’t you answer? Shiloh: Nah.

Zara: May I ask why? Shiloh: I didn’t feel like it! Zara: You little rascal! What if it was important? Shiloh: Then he’ll just call you again!

Zara: *Sigh* I better go call him then and see what he wanted. Shiloh: Do so, I’ll stay here. Zara: As you should, little man.

Zara: You have bed time after my call! Shiloh: Yeah, yeah. Zara: See you soon. I love you, Shiloh.

Shiloh: Love you too, mum!

Zara: ...

Zara: Hey! Finally! I was wondering when you’d call!

Zara: What took you so long? I saw that you read the message!

Zara: ... Hello?

Zara: Hello? Leo?

Alice: ... *Sigh*

[thelockwoodroyals]

Last night’s royal banquet appears to have gone off without a hitch! Our elegant queen was glowing with the recent news that a there are two babies on the way and it seems that us commoners aren’t the only ones sharing that enthusiasm. Her Majesty Queen Mari and Prince Consort Frederick of Eladia attended last night’s festivities to offer a personal congratulations to our sovereigns before embarking on the remainder of their royal tour. We are told that King Ezra and Queen Yvonne sent a large bouquet of flowers along with their regrets of not being able to attend as they had already returned to Cerrandra. Some other famous faces did manage to attend the banquet including some of our own lords and ladies.

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Alice: So, to make a long story short, they’re in Krakenburg palace now... and some butler named Nadia works for them. - Do you know her? Leo: Not really. Alice: I can’t remember her either... She seems very stern.  Leo: Hm.

Alice: I am just glad this mess of a day is coming to an end. Leo: Don’t be so sure about that. We still don’t know if anything of hers is missing. Alice: Thanks for reminding me, honey, it wasn’t like I wanted to not think about that. 

Leo: Sorry.  Alice: It’s okay. Do you think the guards took anything? Leo: Perhaps. Some people steal and others don’t, no matter if they’re in uniform of not.

Alice: I am glad we don’t have that problem here.  Leo: Didn’t your laptop go missing at the airport? Alice: Yes? What’s your point?

Leo: Oh, Alice... Alice: What are you getting at? Leo: No, no... I’ll leave that one for you to figure out. Alice: I- Wow, no need to be rude.

Alice: You should tell me right this- oh hello, Freddybear..! Leo: Oh damn it, we woke him up? Alice: I don’t know... I don’t think so considering we were whispering... It’s probably the teething...

Leo: Want me to take him? Alice: No need. You try to sleep and I’ll take a short walk with him. Leo: Outside? Alice: No... Just around the palace. We’ll be back in a short while.

Alice: Leo, you know what? Leo: Hm? Alice: He reminds me a lot of you lately, being this grouchy and grumpy! Leo: Ugh... You’re so annoying. I’m not even that “grouchy” anymore.

Alice: Of course not... I love you, babe! Leo: I love you too... See you tomorrow. Alice: Sleep tight!

Alice: Now, come on, Frederick.

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Alice: Hush, Freddy... Hush now...!

Alice: Oh, Frederick, is it that bad? I'm sorry, honey...

Alice: You want your keys? I can’t believe I left them in the bedroom...

Alice: ... You know what, I'll go grab your keys, but you've got to stay outside to not wake daddy, okay?

Alice: Yeah, that is a good idea.

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Alice: ...Leo..! Do you know where Freddy's chewing ring is?

Alice: ...Leo? Are you awake- oh, you’re sleeping...

Alice: I’m just going to grab Freddybear’s keys, okay?

Alice: I am quite sure they’re in your drawer... Let’s see.

Alice: That’s it! I’ll leave you be now- Phone: *Buzz buzz* Alice: Hm?

Alice: ...

From Zara: Did you tell Alice? From Leo: Of course not. From Zara: Good. From Zara: If she asks, tell her that you spoke to Niles or something. From Leo: Sure.  From Zara: Thanks. I appreciate the help, Leo. From Leo: You better. From Zara: Charmed. --- From Zara: You awake? Can we talk?

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✨⭐Happy 29th birthday, Queen Alice Melisandré of Véllia⭐✨

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Shiloh: There! We’re done! Leo: Good job, kiddo! It looks great.

Shiloh: Do you think Alice will like it? Leo: She will love it! Shiloh: Yay!

Shiloh: It was so worth staying up that extra hour last night. Leo: Hah, it really was. Shiloh: It was fun too! I wanna bake more some time.

Alexander: Good morning! Shiloh: *Gasp* Leo: Morning, brother.

Shiloh: Dad!! Alexander: Shiloh! Come here, my little pirogi!

Alexander: My God! You’ve gotten so big! Shiloh: I’ve grown 3 centimetres since you last saw me! Alexander: Holy Father up above! You’re growing so fast I can hear your bones creak!

Alexander: I am so sorry if I woke you up last night. I just had to give you a squeeze before I exploded! Shiloh: That’s okay! Alexander: Thank you, I just missed you so much!

Shiloh: What do you think of the cake? Alexander: Beautiful! Did you make it? Shiloh: Leo helped, but yeah. Leo: Don’t listen to him, he did all the hard work himself.

Alexander: How can so much talent fit inside such a small boy like you!  Shiloh: Aw, shucks! Stop it, dad! Alexander: You will bring Anya so much glory one day, my boy!

Leo: Glory to Anya? Alexander: Oh, sorry, a force of habit. Leo: Right...

Leo: Brother, you’re not planning to..? Alexander: What? Are you out of your mind! Of course not! Leo: Good.

Shiloh: Enough about that! We got to bring the cake to Alice before she wakes up! Alexander: Ah, yes, we do! Will you carry it, my boy? Shiloh: Already on it! Leo: Okay now, don’t drop it.

Leo: We don’t want all your hard work to go to waste!

Zara: Gosh, I don’t know what I’d do without you sometimes. Jakob: You flatter me, Your Highness. Zara: With good reason!

Zara: You’re really on top of everything, Jakob! I aspire to be half as collected as you one day. Jakob: I only aim to please. Her Majesty deserves only the best. Zara: Gosh, where do I find someone as devoted as you?

Jakob: You honour me with your kind words- Shiloh: Muuum, we’re done with the cake!

Shiloh: Ta-da!! Zara: Oh my goddess!!

Zara: Did you make this, Shiloh? Shiloh: Sure did! But Leo helped a little!

Zara: It’s so beautiful! How can you be so good at everything!

Alexander: I asked the same! I think he must have gotten it from you! Zara: Oh, you’re here.

Alexander: What’s with the sour face? Of course I am! 

Zara: ... Alexander: ...What?

Alexander: Zara..? Zara: ...

Zara: Jakob, is everything ready so we can wake Alice? Jakob: Now that the cake is here; Yes, Your Highness! Zara: Great!

Zara: Let’s get to it then! - Come, Shiloh! Shiloh: Coming! Alexander: ..? Leo: ...

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Gygesholme, October 4th, midnight.

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                              🕯️🌟🎄Merry Christmas!🎄🌟🕯️