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Lovino here, soon to be Constable in Stanzen. We can work together but you're better not getting in my way. (Thronetalia rp-blog for Romano)

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Sparks Fly || Alice and Lovino

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Raising an eyebrow at his somewhat hostile expression, Alice crossed her arms, lifting her chin a bit. “Can I help you?” she asked coldly. She acknowledged that he might be taken aback by coming across somebody in the hallways in the dead at night, but there was no reason for him to be staring at her with such… disdain. Besides, he was out and about too.

Waiting for a response, she turned back to remove the torch from it’s stand on the wall and used it to light two others in the vicinity. It didn’t exactly brighten up the hallway enough to be considered well-lit or bright, but it did somewhat lessen the ominous atmosphere between the two of them. By the looks of things, Alice didn’t want to be in total darkness with this fellow.

Once she had returned the torch to its post, Alice turned back to face the man, hands on her hips. She tilted her head expectantly.

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"No..." he answered slowly, careful like a scared animal not to move too fast now. "No, I don't need any help." Lovino eventually added after a few moments of silence, his eyes still not leaving her after all and just watching how she made the hall a little bit lighter. It wasn't much and only made the total atmosphere a little bit better but at least it was something.

"Though...you could explain what you're doing out here at this time of the night." Lovino demanded, mimicing her slightly with his chin high up and the arms crossed as she had before, expecting an answer or even better an explanation for this kind of rather unusual situation.

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"Of sorts," he replied, tempted to poke his head around the stall and stick out his tongue at the other. Ah what the hell. He did. Lovino’s face was priceless too. "I taught a few boys in my neighbourhood a thing or two about fighting." He sheepishly chuckled, "I did not come from the nicest of community’s. As I am sure you gathered."

Sighing he stretched cracking his neck as he tilted his head from side to side. That felt good. “You should want to know my name. I could be king one day.” He laughed again, standing up on a slat of wood so he could peek over into Lovino’s stall. “I am. I have a rather personal reason for wanting the crown though. A constable you say? That is so cool!” He looked Lovino’s horse over asking politely, “may I pet your mare? She seems so docile. Why a constable?”

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What the hell- Lovino opnend his mouth to say something but had to close it again as he didn't exactly know what to say. "You're such a damn child, no way you're able to teach anyone something." He huffed, looking away from the other again. "Kind of...can tell you're not a noble." Mostly because the few nobles he had met weren't that fond of people like him. Not because of the job, Stanzen lived from farmers but his way of speaking didn't make people that happy.

"Could is the keyword though." Lovino answered, turning around as he heard something only to find out it was Alejandro who had decided to look over into his stable. "You have to give me a better reason why I should want to know your name." As the questions followed, Lovino only furrowed his brows slightly before he shrugged slightly as only answer. "Just try it. You're the one to blame if something happens." Normally she was a rather calm horse so she shouldn't be bothered by someone petting her, especially not as long as Lovino was still there. But you never knew after all. "Personal reasons. Why do you want to be king?" 

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Sparks Fly

Alice loved when the world was still and quiet, like nature itself was vulnerable. It wasn’t so much that she was a type of sadist (although on some level, she was), she just found it provided the perfect blend of calm and sense of control. Such conditions were found rarely: after a soft rain, after a fresh blanket of snow covered the ground, and in the dead of night.

It also gave Alice time to think, which she was currently in dire need of. So she had waited for the inky blackness of night to seep into the castle walls and for the heavy silence that was unique of night to drift into the hallways. She walked slowly, taking her time and letting her fingertips brush against the stone walls, feeling the smooth wooden floor beneath her bare feet. However, her slowness was also due in part to the fact that not many of the hall torches were lit, which struck her as odd, so she was unable to see her way.

When she did come upon a torch, Alice stopped to study it for a moment. Fire fascinated her; how it jumped and flickered and was constantly trying to climb upwards, flailing and grasping for more height-

Sucking in a sharp breath, she whipped around, sensing a presence behind her.

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Lovino froze immediately as the blonde whipped around, having apparently spotted him. Staring with hazel eyes right back he wondered for a brief moment if she was a witch or not. It seemed like it though as normally no one was awake at this time of the night him being an exception at the moment as he wasn't able to sleep in this unfamiliar place. 

Slowly he brought himself in a steady position, both feed on the ground and arms crossed in front of his chest, the sharp hazel eyes not moving from her figure. It was kind of weird though, not only her being outside at that time but also this staring in the fire.It rather discomfit for him. The idea that she maybe, just maybe could be waitch would probably follow him for the next few days anyway no matter how silly it seemed in a few hours.

Straightening his back, he continued just looking at her, the eyes slightly narrowed and brows furrowed together. And still not having said a single word.

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the simple things

Dancing or watching others dance 

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"No but I like giving them," he replied grinning ear to ear. "I am! I like getting to know people and I…" His voice trailed off as his horse whinnied a complaint from his stall, snorting and stomping. This made Antonio laugh and yell, "all right you big brute hold on a sec, I’m coming!" Pushing off he ducked out in to his horses stall hopping the door and began to pet him. He was a big baby and didn’t care for when Antonio paid other horses attention. Little did he know Antonio was more interested in the other man than the horse.

Antonio laughed, whistling at Lovino. “You’re just full of spitfire and sass aren’tcha? I like you. Oh I’m getting there. So eager for my name eh? Alejandro of Korin, that’s me! I’m a contestant - and I’m assuming you are as well? Whatcha competing for? I’m gonna be King.” He said this with a very strong certainty, not lacking any confidence in himself.

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"Wasn't that hard to recognize. What are you? A teacher?" Rolling his eyes he used the little bit freedom he had gotten now, actually searching for a currycomb. Luckily it didn't took him too long, everything he maybe needed was near. Eh...maybe they took care of the horses. Still not enough to trust the people here with them. Though, he still felt a little bit more confortable that the other was now busied with his own horse. Attention wasn't really something he was used to and while it wasn't unnecessary uncomfortable it was still somewhat...weird.

"I couldn't care less for your name if it wasn't for the fact that you know mine." he answered, stubbornly looking at the fur of his horse while combing her, simply trying to ignore the first part of what the other had said. "King, huh? Are you one of these 'All or Nothing' type of people?" Probably...the most here probably were. "Constable..." was Lovino's muttered answer after a few moments of silence. It still seemed kind of worthless to all that what he could be.

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The simple things

Being surrounded by animals, preferable horses or cats

[tyrianwitchyheiressoflife]

Send me, "The simple things," for something simple that makes my muse smile.

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How could Lovino possibly know how carefree and simple a man Antonio was? He was easily amused and easily pleased and often laughed for no such reasons. 

"Haven’t you heard the second part of the saying? Satisfaction brought it back. It means that basically your curiosity can get you in a lot of trouble and lots of other things but if you do go looking for an answer or what ever you were looking for, it means that your satisfaction of the answer was well worth the trouble that you went through to get it. So basically yes. I ask a lot of questions and I expect answers so indulge me.” He smiled, crossing his arms over his chest and leaned against the stall looking at the other expectantly. When he got his name and information he beamed, “see that was not so bad was it?” 

He laughed as the other turned back to him, incredulous. Had no one ever given him a compliment? “I’m just saying I admire seeing others care for animals. You should learn to accept a compliment when it’s given.”

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Lovino just gave the other a blank stare for the explanation as his hands were put down on his hips. "I didn't ask for a lesson like this, did I?" He would remember asking for shit like that. Turning back to his horse, Lovino only rolled his eyes slightly, clicking with his tongue behind his teeth. "I hope your happy now with that information." He probably should clean her up some...he didn't trust the people in here to know what was the best for his old lady. 

Turning around he looked for a currycomb or at least something similiar he could use. "I don't need to accept anything." He answered, only now turning around to the other man. "Especially not a compliment from someone I just met and who doesn't know anything better to do with his time than to stand around and talk." Crossing his arms in front of his chest he frowned softly at the other. "You didn't even had the idea to introduce yourself."

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A Sunny Alcove

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Chiara shook her head a little, for once trying to hold her tongue. It was strange for her here, being thought of as a lady rather than as a fearsome captain. In her former occupation she chose her crew, the people to surround herself with. If someone betrayed her, she could throw them off the plank or leave them stranded on a deserted island somewhere. Here, she wasn’t even suppose to get angry at people. For someone with a temperament such as hers, the task of befriending people was not easy for her. She shook her head, eyes drifting back to her book.

She knew that in order to avoid either of them getting angry at each other, she should just leave well enough alone and read her book. Curiosity always seemed to get the better of her though. She was going for general, a pretty high up position for someone who wasn’t noble but then again everyone here thought she was noble. She was suited to the position though. She couldn’t help but wonder what he was going for. “So I’m going for general. If you don’t mind me asking, what position are you competing for?”

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Lovino didn't show any direction to her question. For one, he was deperately trying to doze off so he could sleep again and he also didn't know wha to answer. He could just tell the truth though. Or he could just ignore her and pretend that he was already asleep.

Letting out a silent sigh, he decided against pretending to be asleep. She might think it was rude or so and they didn't have the perfect start anyway. Also it probably wouldn't hurt to have someone around who thought he was at least bearable. "It's nothing big..." eventually came as answer from him and he waved a bit with his hand. "Not as high as general or something like that. My aim is to be constable." It still didn't sound as special as general...but the more he thought about it, the more he liked it. It wasn't like he wouldn't have any power. And managing the most stuff in the castle, he surely would also be able to influence many things.

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A Sunny Alcove

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Sitting down with a small huff, Chiara curled herself up in the space that he had made for her. She was glad the alcove was obviously designed for two or three people and there was plenty of room for the both of them. Resting the book in her lap, she opened to the page that she had left off on. She was pretty desperate to get into a better mood. She seemed to be making more enemies than friends and that really wasn’t how she wanted this competition to go. Peering over the book when he muttered his name, she smiled a little, “Lovino. Was that so hard?” Tilting her head a little, she bit her lip, “I’m sorry I woke you up from your nap. Chiara wasn’t the type to apologize often. Her stubborn side usually was able to convince her that practically everything she did was justified. Even her stubborn side would agree that waking him up, especially in the way that she did, wasn’t nice.

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Lovino just let out a hum in response, pursing his lips slightly. Of course it wasn't hard but still it kinda felt like he had lost something...maybe a bit of his pride, he wasn't exactly sure yet. Though, it probably was better to just give in. Even if he didn't like it that much. "It's fine." he gave her as answer and closed his eyes again, still letting his arm drapped over his now closed eyes. "I can't be mad at a pretty lady for too long anyway." 

So here he was now...probably many of the others would aim here for higher positions. He could imagine so. He had heard that nobles also could happen to be part in this game or however you wanted to name it. For sure a noble wouldn't aim for anything else than general when not even king. Which surely wasn't the worst position. Hopefully it was so...he didn't want that much competition for his person. Though, general...and most likely kings or queens too..it was kind of hard to believe someone else would want to be Constable.

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He laughed much easier and freer than others here. He had noticed this and thought it was a sad thing. More of the contestants here needed to smile! Laugh! Do what they wished to!

"I would." Laugh lines and wrinkles framed his eyes as he smiled wider, "I knew it! When did you get here? Where are you from ay? What is your name?" He traipsed after him, leaning on the stall door beside him. "She is yours?" he asked looking the horse over. "She is one of the sweetest here! I am not surprised she is yours, you have very caring eyes." Antonio did not mind that others thought him over the top and corny from time to time. It was the truth the other young man looked like he took care of his animals.

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Lovino was sure by now that the guy was making fun of him. He wasn't sure how exactly but there was not much of a reason to laugh but the other did and it did nothing else than to irritate him highly. 

"You sure ask a lot of questions...didn't you know that curiosity killed the cat?" He asked, only keeping the soft frown on his face. this was a lot what he wanted to know from him, seeing that they only met. Then again it was just necessary to indtroduce themself to people. Though there came no effort from the others side so far. Letting out a sigh Lovino just hoped that strange guy would be happy when he got everything answered. "Lovino, I'm from Stanzen and came here just a few days ago." he answered, blowing air trough his nose and huffing softly before giving his beloved mare more of his attention again. She was a bit elder already and actually pretty calm and patient but could be just as stubborn as Lovino was. "What?" A bit surprised he turned his head again to look at the other for a brief moment. Caring eyes...was the other drunk that early in the morning already? 

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His eyebrows shot up, eyes widening for a split second before he burst out laughing and completely lost his cool, clutching his sides. It had been a while since someone had told him off like that. It was a refreshing experience for him. He could only wave and walk over toward Lovino to greet him, throwing his horse’s towel over his shoulder.

"I could not do that if I tried. I’m a nosy man," he bragged waving his hand as he walked. "For the most part. Are you staying at this castle? You must be new because I have not seen you before. I would remember." 

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Saying that Lovino was confused was probably an understatement. Why was that guy laughing? He didn't reming telling a joke and still the most people consider him rather rude if they got an answer like that. But he was laughing. Something must be wrong here.

Eyeing the man, he only furrowed his brows again. At least there wasn't that much of an height difference between them. "I noticed." he commented. Alone the questioned made him look even more nosy then before. "You would remember, huh? But yes I new here. Congratulations for figuring that out." He hold back to urge to roll his eyes before turning back to his mare, giving her the sugar cube she probably knew he had since he entered the stable.

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A Sunny Alcove

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Chiara sighed in exasperation, closing her eyes and rubbing her temples. She was nursing a particularly nasty headache and an argument was most certainly not what she wanted to deal with right now. Typically, she would forcibly remove anyone who decided to continue to stay where she wanted to be but not when she was in a mood like this. She grumbled a little, looking at the man that appeared to be just as stubborn as she was, “Fine, at least move over.”

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Blowing air trough his nose, he huffed slightly but did indeed as she wanted and moved over a little bit to make her place. At least he didn't have to give up this alcove now and maybe he could even nap some more. After all, he had noticed the book she had with her and he honestly doubt that she would try to make much of a conversation after that. Maybe she would...he didn't know. Fact was, he wouldn't be able to talk about any books no matter what. Giving her a short smile, Lovino layed back down, holding an arm over his eyes to shield them a bit from the sun. "Lovino." he muttered after a while, not really caring if she would hear his name or not. But he figured it would probably better to be on good terms with at least some people. And if not good terms then at least good enough for them not to backstab him.

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It wasn’t uncommon for Antonio to visit the stables. In fact he was one of the few contestants, in his opinion, that spent more time with the horses than he did the actual people participating in the competition. It was only that his black stallion was unused to his surroundings still, despite the fact they’d been their for weeks and he was beginning to tire of his stall. He almost felt bad for the creature. Today he was going to treat him with some goodies and a ride. 

He didn’t expect to have a guest that morning, as he was just feeding his horse an apple. The man Antonio met was relatively his height with piercing eyes. His scowly expression made him smile almost instantaneously, without even thinking to do so, and Antonio called out to the young man. “Ayy, what brings you here so early?”

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Lovino wasn't much of a morning person. He got used to being up early but he just didn't like it. But he liked even less being in that castle with people he didn't know at all and then there we even that many of them here. This made everything worse. Strolling around for a while he had eventually found his way to the stables and decided that this would be his new favourite hiding place, simply because he liked animals better than people. And his mare was probably also better if he was around. 

Though, he still didn't like that she couldn't walk around like she wanted like it had been on the farm- but he guessed this just was how it goes at a castle. Wincing slightly as suddenly someone spoke to him, he frowned softly at the man. Mostly for startling him. "Mind your own damn business." 

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A Sunny Alcove

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Chiara rolled her eyes, she had good enough reason to keep some things to herself. Besides she was much more open to sharing than he appeared to be. She narrowed her eyes, looking down at him with a piercing gaze. “Thanks for your concern love but I am more than qualified for the position of general. In fact, I can’t think of a person more qualified for the job of general in Korin.” She was used to people underestimating her. In fact, the only reason she could get this far in life was because she was able to use that they underestimated her to her advantage.

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Lovino just nodded slightly with his head. He normally wasn't like this with women, hell he probably would flirt with Chiara if it wasn't for this situation- but he really just wanted to take his nap and she seemed determind to not let this happen. "That's probably really impressive and all but I'm still not moving and leave this all for you." he explained her, shrugging slightly with his shoulders at the same time. Hell, he wouldn't even care that much if she was sitting near, he could scoot some if she wanted to, but that alcove was nice and he wasn't willing at allto give up his sleeping place he just found not that long ago. 

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A Sunny Alcove

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Chiara rolled her eyes, crossing her arms looking down at him. She bet he thought his little show was real cute. It was basically her alcove. No, it didn’t have her name on it (though now she was considering in investing a sign), but everyone knew to stay away. They were scared of her, and rightly so. Sure, most people here didn’t know she was a pirate, but she was said to have this aura about her. One that would typically make people back off. Not this guy though.

"Fine, guess I’ll just call you idiota." She shrugged. Chiara really didn’t care who knew who she was. Sure, if they discovered she was a pirate there was the whole jail and probably being hung thing, but nobody would believe she was a pirate. It actually kind of pissed her off sometimes. Like, she could go up to a lawkeeper and say ‘Arrest me, I’m a pirate’ and they would just chuckle, pat her on the head and send her on her way. "And Chiara is asking, that’s who. Future general of Korin, mind you. I’d ask what you’re going for, idiota, but it seems like you don’t currently feel like sharing."

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Lovino just frowned, that was not a name he actully liked to be called. He mostly didn't care what people thought about him, he could live with it somehow but this didn't mean he appreciated being called an idiot. Not just one but as a replacement for his actual name.

"You're not the one to talk, you're apparently not a friend of sharing things either." It was just a little place, the garden here was huge, it shouldn't be much of a problem to find another quiet alcove. But the imagination of her being a general...well, she seemed bossy enough to be a general, that for sure. But otherwise it didn't seem like a position made for girls. "And you're sure that general is really something for you?" he asked, raising his brow slighty.He didn't doubt that a girl could do that, it was surely possible- but Chiara, at least a pretty name though,  already became mad when someone took 'her' alcove. Made him wonder if she could actually keep calm during actually important decisions. 

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A Sunny Alcove

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Chiara stepped to the side in order to shade him from the bright sunlight so that he could see her more clearly. Her hands were on her hips as she raised an eyebrow, wondering who this was, “You were sleeping in my alcove.” She knew she really probably had no right to the alcove, it was in the castle gardens and anyone staying in the castle had free reign to wander them. However, since her time here it was the one place anyone who was in their right mind knew to avoid. Well, guards and servants that is. Apparently the message hadn’t been clear to all of the other castle guests.

She knew she was being unreasonable, but at that moment she didn’t particularly care. After all, the grounds were huge. Why couldn’t she have this one spot to herself. She didn’t even care if other people used it, just so long as they weren’t using it when she wanted to. “Who are you anyway?” Since she hadn’t seen him around before, she assumed he was one of the newer guests here for the competition. There was something different about him though. Something…not so snooty and regal. She might even like him, if he wasn’t sleeping in her spot that is.

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Maybe he was a little bit grateful that she was now standing to, that he didn't need to hold his hand up anymore to see at least something. But only a little bit. "Your alvoce?" he repeated, raising his brows in doubt. Rather obvious, he looked around some, on the ground, on the side of the bench, behind himself before looking back up to her. "Can't see a name written somewhere." Lovino only shrugged slightly with his shoulders in return. Obviously she didn't own this place and therefore he could sit and sleep her all he wanted. 

"Well who are you to ask?" he promptly asked, not even thinking about giving an answer. It was probably stupid to try to keep his identy as secret as possible- it wasn't like he had anything to loose like a noble or so. Lovino slightly leaned back, bracing himself up with his hands while looking at the girl, waiting for some kind of reaction.