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Post by Ariel on May 14, 2022 21:40:28 GMT -8
Dracula shed a delightful grin, holding out his arm for the Princess to take. Her gentle, delicate hand encased his arm as they glided slowly through the crowd that parted the way to the dance floor with every step they took forward. All eyes were on them, and yet Dracula remained stilled in his confidence and did not flinch a single muscle as to draw himself away from the Princess. The dance floor welcomed the pair with an exciting and invigorating atmosphere as Dracula allowed the Princess's hand to fall gently back to her side for a mere moment. Standing face to face before one another, Dracula did not take his eyes off of his dance partner as he bowed on cue with the string quartet that began to play a beautiful waltz melody. Standing upright out of his bow, he looked upon the Princess sweetly as he placed a hand on her waist. And almost in sync did the Princess graze his shoulder with a single gloved hand, as Dracula would expect no less from a well practiced and mannered woman of royalty, "One of the most important rules of the waltz is to make sure to pick a partner that knows what they're doing, and you have certainly made an excellent choice, your Grace." Dracula's gaze matched the Princess's, and their free hands intertwined in the air beside them as Dracula began to lead the Princess into a waltz. The dancing pair swayed back and fourth a couple of times before Dracula's hand on the Princess's waist guided here softly into a spin.
"They are all looking at you, you know," Dracula commented the Princess, "I cannot blame them, for I myself cannot bare to tear my eyes away from your beauty. So silly that some prefer to dance with their eyes closed. They say it makes things easier. As for me, I wouldn't want to miss a single moment," Dracula smiled down at the Princess as they danced away on the floor. Not for minute did Dracula's focus sway from her beauty that magnified with her sweet, subtle scent that tickled his throat. In this moment, he had self control over his being but he could not help but to fantasize about what it would be like to sink his fangs into the nape of her porcelain neck. Meanwhile, outwardly it may simply look as if he is purely captivated by her alluring elegance.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on May 15, 2022 2:54:09 GMT -8
While Rose had to bear with the tasks of being a princess on a ball, especially being King Stefan's daughter, passed around to chat and dance with all different kinds of gentlemen, Francis kept standing in place right next to her father. Every now and then, his eyes wandered to the side, studying the King's features and potential motives in silence. It seemed that the plan to marry her off to King Richard was not set in stone yet, when one gentleman, a count as he introduced himself, was confident enough to ask for a current dance with his daughter. To his surprise, the King had an almost satisfied look on his face while accepting the man's request.
As soon as Rose performed a dance with this stranger, a gentleman Francis never had heard of, although he had knowledge about other kingdoms in this land as well, his eyes now were aimed at them only. He would not allow anyone to make her feel uncomfortable, more than she already did, and there surely was something about this man that seemed intrusive indeed. Francis would actually consider freeing her from this man by asking for a dance himself, but that was not what a knight would do or do them any favor. So Francis remained standing in place, observing and thinking in silence.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on May 15, 2022 12:15:22 GMT -8
"One of the most important rules of the waltz is to make sure to pick a partner that knows what they're doing, and you have certainly made an excellent choice, your Grace."
Rose chuckled at his playful self-compliment. "I am thankful to start out with someone who has mastered the task," she said genuinely. "I'm afraid I've only had the opportunity to dance with a partner on a couple occasions. Forgive me if I should falter," she kindly begged, though she seemed to take to dancing almost as easily as she had to singing.
"They are all looking at you, you know," "I cannot blame them, for I myself cannot bare to tear my eyes away from your beauty. So silly that some prefer to dance with their eyes closed. They say it makes things easier. As for me, I wouldn't want to miss a single moment,"
Rose blushed prettily at his way with his words even though she was not one to fall under the spell of flattering remarks upon one's looks, as most people were. "You have the soul of a poet, Count." His gaze was so intense, almost hypnotizingly so, that Rose felt herself pulling her own eyes away to gaze around to see if his words were true. Indeed, some did dance with their eyes closed but most were glancing their way. "I am merely something new to occupy their curiosity," she said, acknowledging the truth of his remark as she returned her eyes back to the Count. She easily maintained her smile as she took no offense to their gazes. "Now that they've gotten to see 'the long lost princess' in person, they will find a new fascination, come tomorrow."
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Post by Ariel on May 15, 2022 13:21:23 GMT -8
"You have the soul of a poet, Count." "I am merely something new to occupy their curiosity," "Now that they've gotten to see 'the long lost princess' in person, they will find a new fascination, come tomorrow."
Dracula stared deeply into the Princess's gaze that absorbed every inch of his being. Thoughts and images possessed his mind of caressing her in his arms, enjoying every ounce of her outer and inner beauty as blood ran down her neck from his own inflicted piercing. Yet, suddenly those images began to subside as she spoke to him and within moments any dark urges were completely wiped away from the Count. He could feel himself become entranced by the light magic that emulated from her vocal chords, rendering him astonished, "Forgive me, your Grace, if I am overstepping a line...but there is something special about you, Princess, far more than what meets the naked eye. Are you aware of just how enchanting your abilities are?" Dracula questioned gently with a genuine curiosity about this new magic he hadn't seen before.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on May 22, 2022 11:19:33 GMT -8
There was an incredible intensity about the man, such as she'd never seen or felt in others. It drew a person in with an odd mix of intrigue and wariness, which increased tenfold when he set his gaze upon you. Something in his demeanor changed as she spoke to him and it wasn't until a few moments later, when she was guided into another spin that broke the eye contact, that the thought that she probably should have found it unsettling flitted through the back of her mind.
"Forgive me, your Grace, if I am overstepping a line...but there is something special about you, Princess, far more than what meets the naked eye. Are you aware of just how enchanting your abilities are?"
Rose had become used to people commenting on her outer beauty, especially people of the male variety, who had approached her during her travels and this night, and while she smiled kindly and graciously accepted the compliments, they were not the type to truly flatter her. They were the type of compliment given far too freely and far too quickly, two aspects that did not hold the value of truth worth. She'd had no hand in how she had come together on the outside. It was compliments on her cooking or baking, her friendly disposition and being thanked for the care she put into improving upon the mood of others that truly touched her for they were things within her control and the things that mattered to her.
While the start of the Count's compliments had sounded as if they were going to be of the usual variety, especially upon the fact that they'd only just met, it quickly went an unexpected direction.
"Abilities?" she questioned in mild confusion. Looks definitely did not fall into that category, and the word 'enchanting' was not the descriptive word for her personal achievements and goals in the areas of cooking, baking, and caring for others. There was only one other thing that came to mind as an ability and while it was also a gift, it was one that she could infuse with her own emotions and heart. "You've heard me sing? Did we pass through the same tavern at the same time?" she wondered in her misassumption, searching his face for a sense of familiarity. It was the only connection she could think of. Rose had no idea that the magic could be sensed in her speaking voice, at least by those who possessed senses beyond a regular human's.
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Post by Ariel on May 24, 2022 17:54:57 GMT -8
"Abilities?" "You've heard me sing? Did we pass through the same tavern at the same time?"
Dracula dropped his hands and placed them gently on the Princess's waist, twirling her in a minor jump only a few centimeters off the dance floor before taking her hand into his again in resuming their waltzing stance. He wasn't afraid to reveal any part of himself when it was necessary. Well, a part of himself at least. Dracula grinned in amusement as they danced along to the tempo of the song, letting out an entertained chuckle, "You're not the only one with special qualities, your Grace," Dracula gave the Princess a playful wink as he guided her steps, "I can hear traces of enchantment in your voice. It is quite lovely indeed, although I would absolutely love nothing more than to hear you sing sometime. The question still stands though: were you born as such a gifted soul or did you acquire such an alluring enchantment from elsewhere?" Dracula questioned innocently, allowing her to spin through his fingertips before falling back into his embrace.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Jun 4, 2022 13:52:57 GMT -8
Smiling her appreciation for the flatteringly poetic way he spoke, Rose had no qualms about answering his question. She chuckled to herself with a realization that she now shared with her dance partner. "You know, all my life, I've viewed my singing as a gift, one that I've always appreciated and shared with others whenever I could. I've only just recently learned that it is, quite literally, a gift. Upon my christening, fairies gave me the gift of beauty and song," she finally said in answer to his question.
There was a shift in the dance steps that had the ladies doing a half turn with their backs now to their partners and their hands now switching to the men's opposite hands for a series of steps that gave her a few moments to think on a past that felt so long ago. Those same fairies had given up their identities and freedom, even avoided using their magic to appear as regular women, to keep her safely hidden away and while a part of her was still displeased with them for having lied to her her whole life, most of her had come to appreciate them and understand why they'd done it after Maleficent had told her the truth. Still, there was a remaining grudge that would be hard to overcome until, or more likely, if, she was able to face them once again.
That was a whole other, more personal story that did not need to be shared with a relative stranger. Another half twirl had the ladies facing their partners once again and Rose inquired about a curiosity one of his comments had stirred up. "I don't think anyone has ever been able to hear it within my speaking voice. Tell me, what is this special quality of yours that allows you to hear what others do not? I'm guessing you were not gifted by fairies as well," she teased with a bright smile. No, but there was a familiar air about him; one of mystery, perhaps a little mischief, and something that gave one a sense of wariness even though they had done nothing to warrant it, at least not to her personally. There was a little something to him that would have others distrusting and steering away, but not Rose, who always strived to see the best in people. She was unsure what, exactly, Rumplestiltskin was. Wizard didn't seem quite the right word, so Rose chose a more generic word. "Are you magic?" she wondered with familiarity.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Jun 5, 2022 0:16:27 GMT -8
While the dancing around him went on, Francis held his position next to the King. Every now and then, his eyes wandered around the ballroom, yet they always found their way back in Rose's direction. He couldn't name it, but there was something about this man she danced with that made him become wary. Or maybe he was just nervous about any unpredictability getting in the way of their plan to free Rose from this fate.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Jun 5, 2022 0:55:46 GMT -8
Snow had been glad to hear from her old friend Rose and even more to get an invitation to this ball. Little did she know about the fate the princess was going to escape from, nor that all of that shall happen during this one event. She, along with her husband Charming, was simply enjoying the atmosphere, looking forward to having a little chat with Rose as soon as she finished her current dance with the extravagant-looking gentleman. It was only then that Snow rose with bafflement. Wasn't that another old friend of hers? The vampire Count Dracula? The man who she had helped hunting down a hellhound? That had been, indeed, adventurous times she sometimes almost missed.
"It's a small world after all..." Snow whispered more to herself as she stared at the dancing couple while standing beside Charming, now looking forward to not only having a chat with Rose later, but also Dracula.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Jun 5, 2022 1:20:12 GMT -8
With Megara in his company, the Dark One was entering the event as well, in one of his finest, gold-colored outfits at that. He had not been as surprised as one might think about getting an invitation from no other than Princess Aurora herself, for it could be said that he had known this day would come. He once had offered her his help whenever she might find herself in a situation where she was in need of it, and, just like he had foreseen it, Aurora had remembered that offer. Not only was this a good opportunity to clear his name a little, because there always were people talking bad after they made a deal with him, but also a way to seek out potential dealing partners.
"So, is this your first time attending a ball, dearie?" Rumplestiltskin asked her company, an amused grin on his features.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Jun 5, 2022 12:46:22 GMT -8
"So, is this your first time attending a ball, dearie?"
"You know very well that it isn't," Megara replied, the resentment in her voice covered by pleasant smiles at those passing by. She would much rather be fetching some mythical artifact or collecting a debt for the Dark One than be standing in this ballroom, surrounded by the glittering swirling masses that had shunned her once her alliance with Rumpelstiltskin had been made.
"When I complained that you never take me anywhere nice, this was not what I intended," she continued. "You know my parents are subjects of King Stefan. There are people here who know me. More to the point, there are people who know you and who will not be thrilled to see you again."
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Jul 4, 2022 1:09:48 GMT -8
"You know very well that it isn't,"
Rumplestilskin gave her a look that silently asked why would I, yet with a smirk of amusement following right after. He enjoyed teasing people, especially those in his clutches. Just as Megara, the Dark One threw, every now and then, pleasant smiles at those passing by. He had to make himself known; in case the flamboyant outfit wasn't doing that job already.
"When I complained that you never take me anywhere nice, this was not what I intended,""You know my parents are subjects of King Stefan. There are people here who know me. More to the point, there are people who know you and who will not be thrilled to see you again."
"Well," Rumple said as he turned completely back toward her, "That's why we're here. The best way to clear up a name is by making an appearance and doing so yourself." He narrowed her eyes at Megara for a moment. "Are we afraid of some encounters from our past?" he asked curiously, not without this usual sly grin. And with we and our he meant, of course, her.
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Post by Ariel on Jul 4, 2022 8:48:20 GMT -8
"You know, all my life, I've viewed my singing as a gift, one that I've always appreciated and shared with others whenever I could. I've only just recently learned that it is, quite literally, a gift. Upon my christening, fairies gave me the gift of beauty and song,"
"That's remarkable," Dracula admired sweetly, falling in line with the rest of the ball's choreography with swift ease as the partners swiveled into a half turn before gliding into the opposite hand of their partners. His intrigue grew the more he learned about the magic that this land held. Seeking to know as much as possible, as someday the knowledge he gained may come to a great advantage to him. He wondered if he actually would return home once the deed was complete and he would be changed forever. There was no place like home, and yet this place was beginning to grow on him. Dracula guided the princess back into his arms after a final half twirl had commenced and they were face to face once more, and Dracula was dying to indulge in more conversation with the young girl.
"I don't think anyone has ever been able to hear it within my speaking voice. Tell me, what is this special quality of yours that allows you to hear what others do not? I'm guessing you were not gifted by fairies as well," "Are you magic?"
Dracula grinned in amusement at her own curiosity as he gracefully swayed with her on the dance floor. Typically, he was very open with others with what he was exactly, especially before sinking a bite into their own flesh. Though, he was wary to share so openly with this princess, as he knew that the king would have his head if he found out a Vampire had snuck into the party with not the purest of intentions. And this princess wasn't a snack - well, he didn't want to rule that fact out entirely. Upon discovering her magical abilities, Dracula couldn't help but to wonder that if he were to consume some of her blood if he would gain any of those gifts of hers. Here and now wasn't the time or place though, so Dracula carried forward the conversation without raising much suspicion from his dance partner, "My dear, I admire our common curiosity. Unfortunately where I come from, fairies and magic are nothing but a myth. It is true that, like you, I posses a set of special talents. Some believe my existence is either miraculous or a freak accident of nature, and there have been attempts set upon me for my life because of my differences. I must say, I do feel a whole lot more welcome in your land than mine. The diversity is, shall I say, refreshing?" Dracula remarked as he smiled down at the princess in confidence.
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Post by Ariel on Jul 4, 2022 10:38:37 GMT -8
Prince Charming - tempplay by Ariel - Tensions had risen in their Kingdom, especially with the new threats the Evil Queen had bestowed upon Charming and Snow White on their wedding day. Everyone had been shaken, but Charming had taken everything he had within him to keep the spirits of his people calm and hopeful while they decide how to deal with the Queen in the background. No matter what threats or curses she would try to cast, he knew that nothing would shake them or their marriage. They shared the same heart, and nothing could come between that. Receiving Rose's invitation to the Ball was just the upbeat distraction they needed, and Charming was ecstatic to go out for a night of good company and dancing with his wife. Standing next to Snow, Charming was beaming with delight as he indulged in the elegant atmosphere of gowns and dancing as casual chatter filled the air. "I think this is just what we needed. One night with no one on our tail. Just you, me, and a good time out at a ball," Charming inserted into the air between them as they watched the couples twirling about the dance floor. He peered down at Snow from the corner of his eyes as she usually had some sort of witty response to his optimistic attitude though she seemed rather quiet, "Look, I know we can't dance away our problems. But in life, you got to live for the moments - and I'm just about ready to exercise these newlywed dancing shoes again." Charming chuckled, the last time he had danced with Snow was on their wedding day, which wasn't long ago. He'd like to think he was a good dancer, though that might just be the confidence talking. Yet, anything he did with Snow felt easy. She made it easy, "Snow?" Charming turned his head towards her, wondering what it was that she was distracted by. "It's a small world after all..."
Charming looked upwards and followed her gaze to a charming looking fellow that danced with Rose on the dancefloor. "You know that man?" Charming looked back at Snow rather puzzled, wondering what the story was behind this old acquaintance.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Jul 8, 2022 17:07:01 GMT -8
"Well, that's why we're here. The best way to clear up a name is by making an appearance and doing so yourself. Are we afraid of some encounters from our past?"
"Clear my name?" Megara repeated, with a scoffing laugh. "Oh, I fear that my name is dark as pitch at this point. Much like your soul." She turned to him with a beaming, besotted smile like that of a true companion. "And all these people are mere shadows of my past. Embers that may burn brightly but quickly fade. They cared nothing for my brother, though he fought valiantly in their wars, and so they care nothing for me. They think I deserve my fate."
She had been taking in the sights of the party but also noting whether Rumplestiltskin's gaze settled on anyone of importance. "I assume you seek an encounter this evening," Megara offered, "since you have made yourself quite obvious. Is it King Stefan in your debt? Or perhaps his lovely daughter, the guest of honor?" She observed the fair-haired princess dancing with a tall, dark-haired gentleman as they moved with effortless ease along the floor of the ballroom.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Jul 9, 2022 18:20:07 GMT -8
"My dear, I admire our common curiosity. Unfortunately where I come from, fairies and magic are nothing but a myth.
Her head tilted in curiosity. He must have come from a land far more remote and removed than the one she'd grown up in. Thanks to Red's recounting of stories she'd heard, Rose had known that fairies and magic existed, even though she'd grown up in a place where they did not reside. Or so she'd assumed as she didn't find out until after leaving that her 'aunts' had put away their magic to pose as regular humans.
It is true that, like you, I posses a set of special talents. Some believe my existence is either miraculous or a freak accident of nature, and there have been attempts set upon me for my life because of my differences. I must say, I do feel a whole lot more welcome in your land than mine. The diversity is, shall I say, refreshing?"
Rose was saddened to hear of how he had been treated for being different and it genuinely showed on her expressive face. Though he claimed her land was more welcoming, Rose had met her fair share of those who did not feel welcome. Fairies, magical beings, pirates... Their differences either showed on the surface or had already been discovered, or they simply lived a way of life that was not accepted by the social norms. She feared the Count would find himself in their situation, should they discover that he was different. "I am happy to hear that. Know that you will always be welcome in my company," she said, offering her warm smile once again to show that it was not an empty statement spoken merely out of manners, but that she meant it.
There was something about the Count that reminded her of another person from her past that she hadn't seen in a while but hoped to see again tonight. "There are a few other... unique individuals," she settled on as 'outcasts' sounded as unkind as it was unfair, "that I am happy to call friends, one of which I invited tonight. I do hope he will be able to make it." She made short glances away from her partner to the perimeters of the dance floor, hoping to catch sight of him and just as the current song was winding down, she followed the glances of a few small groups huddled in close whispers, all not-so-subtly sneaking weary and suspicious glances in the same direction. "Ah, he did make it," she said happily, glancing back at the Count. "I wish to show that he is welcome before I am swept away into another dance. Would you mind escorting me over?" she asked, knowing that most gentlemen would wait until it appeared another gentleman released a lady from his arm before approaching. She also thought the two might hit it off and added, "I'd love to introduce you."
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Post by Ariel on Jul 9, 2022 19:23:46 GMT -8
"There are a few other... unique individuals," "that I am happy to call friends, one of which I invited tonight. I do hope he will be able to make it." "Ah, he did make it," "I wish to show that he is welcome before I am swept away into another dance. Would you mind escorting me over?" "I'd love to introduce you."
As the dancing began to fade with the music, Dracula knew that his prance with the princess was coming to a close. Time went by so fast in steps and conversation, he had been enjoying himself a little too much. As graceful as she was, the princess offered to introduce him to some of her friends. How on earth could he say no to this charming beauty? Although her gaze was diverted for a mere moment to ensure her friends arrival, his attention still remained on the princess as she spoke with such kindness and held herself with refreshing elegance, "I would absolutely be delighted to meet anyone from your company." Dracula agreed as their feet settled on the dance floor, the music fading into existence as he held out his arm to escort the princess while allowing her to lead him in any direction she wished to go.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Jul 10, 2022 17:05:16 GMT -8
The count agreed with such congeniality and enthusiasm that Rose couldn't help but beam a smile of appreciation as she took his arm and led them toward one of the few guests she'd personally invited.
The ball was turning out to be far more enjoyable than she'd thought possible, given the situation. But making this newest acquaintance and seeing an old friend, added to the opportunity of meeting so many new people in general had completely taken her mind off her father's purpose for this ball.
When they were mere steps away, Rose released the Count's arm to hold her hands out to her personally invited guest, momentarily offering her warm smile and a nod to his companion so as to not make her feel ignored. "Rumplestiltskin," she began, briefly taking his hands in welcome. Rose ignored the murmurs and stares and put her whole heart into not just making him feel welcome, but showing that he was personally welcome by a member of the royal family. "I am so happy you that could make it." Releasing his hands, she angled to place a hand on the Count's arm. "Count Dracula, I'd like you to meet my friend, Rumplestiltskin and..." she trailed off, turning her warm smile to the woman beside him once again, waiting for Rumple to introduce her.
Rose was aware of the stigma surrounding Rumplestiltskin's name, yet he looked perfectly comfortable while Rose had noticed that his guest had been the one with an aura of discomfort. Still fairly new to this land, she did not know its residence nor the stories surrounding them, but since Rumplestiltskin had traveled from elsewhere, she'd assumed his companion was also from elsewhere.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Jul 20, 2022 2:18:09 GMT -8
"You know that man?"
Snow was still slightly grinning at the image of Dracula, dancing with her friend, the princess, at that. "I've only met him once," she explained, not being aware that, in fact, they had met twice, yet at a time that she didn't remember. "You could say we've been partners." When finally, she turned to look back at her husband, meeting his puzzled expression, Snow couldn't help but amusingly add: "Nothing like the sort of partners we are."
Just when she was going to add more, she saw another familiar face among the guests. With this one, though, her own expression changed into puzzlement and concern even. "What is he doing here?" it escaped Snow in a tone that couldn't hide her displeasure about seeing Rumplestiltskin here, almost like he got invited. "We should warn Ro-" Snow stopped in the middle of the sentence when, of all people, she saw Rose and Dracula nearing him, actually reaching out to him as you would to an old friend, at least one of them. "Hah..."
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Jul 20, 2022 3:13:29 GMT -8
Rumplestiltskin did show no reaction but a slight smirk to his companion's words. He hadn't really been interested in anything about her past, but instead, only been taking a chance to possbily mock her a little. He'll find other ways.
"I assume you seek an encounter this evening,""since you have made yourself quite obvious. Is it King Stefan in your debt? Or perhaps his lovely daughter, the guest of honor?"
He wasn't even following her line of gaze before launching into an answer. "Oh, I seek many different encounters, indeed. Our lovely princess just gave me the ticket to it," Rumple uttered, yet would be looking forward to making a deal with her as well. Princesses always required something as it seemed. Speaking of, in this very moment, she seemed to make her way over to him, in her company... Oh no, not that guy. What the hell was he doing here?
As soon as their eyes met, ignoring the gentleman on her side completely, by now, the Dark One put on a friendly smile again. He couldn't let anyone see his personal war with Count Dracula, not here, not now. "Princess Aurora," he greeted her with a nod before even she could, not only shaking the offered hand but also giving it a soft kiss.
"Rumplestiltskin,""I am so happy you that could make it."
As soon as she let up on him and, instead, pulled the count even closer, the smile on Rumplestiltskin's lips faded ever so slightly, after all.
"Count Dracula, I'd like you to meet my friend, Rumplestiltskin and..."
He was too much into his thoughts, which were something along the lines of and I'd like you to go up in flames to have him notice the expectant look upon him, to make him introduce his companion as well.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Jul 20, 2022 3:27:57 GMT -8
Still holding position next to King Stefan, not only to keep his role but also to have an eye on him as well, Francis was still observing Rose's dance partner. When it seemed that they were going to leave the dance floor, his features would ease only for a second, though, because the person they started to approach looked much more like there was something not quite right about it. The image of that man alone, or rather creature, sent a chill down Francis' spine. Still, he had to hold his position. The princess surely had made friends with a whole bunch of dubious people out there...
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Post by Ariel on Jul 20, 2022 16:34:13 GMT -8
Prince Charming - tempplay by Ariel - "I've only met him once," "You could say we've been partners." "Nothing like the sort of partners we are."Charming bent down to kiss Snow sweetly on the forehead, "Well it's not everyday you get to meet your wife's partner in crime. That is, if you'll introduce me once he's done mingling with-," Charming's gaze widened at the sudden sight of Rumpelstiltskin. The couple had a bit of a history with the Dark One, and it wasn't all pleasant to say the least. He kept himself collected but couldn't help but to feel the panic rise silently within his wife. "What is he doing here?" "We should warn Ro-" "Hah..."Charming chuckled to himself in sync with Snow's. He disliked the imp, but couldn't help but to admire the princess's heart, "She sure has a way of attracting the misfits, doesn't she?" Charming couldn't help but to grin himself. Rose always gave everyone the benefit of the doubt no matter what they've done or were known for.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Jul 24, 2022 16:14:36 GMT -8
"Oh, I seek many different encounters, indeed. Our lovely princess just gave me the ticket to it."
"Ah, her royal highness sent you an invitation herself, did she?" Megara scoffed. "You must think me a fool to believe such a thing. No one is ever truly pleased to see you, milord. Even if they were, it's but a short-lived delusion. Till they know your true nature."
"Princess Aurora."
"Rumplestiltskin, I am so happy you that could make it. ... Count Dracula, I'd like you to meet my friend, Rumplestiltskin and..."
And suddenly there was the guest of honor herself before them -- Princess Aurora, in all her natural beauty and grace. Seemingly pleased to welcome Megara and her master to the ball. The shock of this sentiment was soon replaced by a greater one of seeing the man introduced as Count Dracula comfortably perched on the princess' arm. A face she hadn't seen since that incident with the hellhound years ago, and one she had never spoken of to Rumplestiltskin.
"Megara, Your Highness," she eventually uttered, accompanied by a respectful curtsey. "Milord and I are honored to have received your gracious invitation."
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Aug 7, 2022 9:51:10 GMT -8
"Megara." Rose repeated the unique name, liking the sound of it. "What a beautiful name. And that dress!" she said, admiring it as she had many of the others, not used to seeing such finery, let alone so much at the same time. She'd found herself gazing around in overwhelming awe at the start of the ball. "You look lovely," she added with a smile. Some people handed out compliments as passing niceties or withheld them for reasons she couldn't fathom, but Rose gave them freely as well as sincerely and genuinely.
"I am happy that you were able to accept my invitation," she proclaimed in turn. "It is wonderful to see an old friend, and to make new ones," she said with a warm smile turned toward Rumple then to Megara and Dracula. Surrounded by a friend from the past as well as two new potential friends, it was easy to momentarily forget the reason her father had put together this event in the first place.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Aug 12, 2022 3:56:45 GMT -8
"She sure has a way of attracting the misfits, doesn't she?"
Although Snow could find the same amusement in that fact, she still was in worry about her friend. "She might still mistake him for the friendly guy who saved us from Regina, while I still believe he did that for nobody but himself. Rumplestiltskin always has a dark plan others aren't able to see. Do you think we should intervene?" Snow then asked her husband, worries clearly written on her face. She knew Dracula was good company when facing danger, but she wouldn't even exclude a vampire when it came to being tricked by the Dark One and his dishonorably schemes.
"Oh dear, she still has that naive smile on her face while talking to our sneaky friend," Snow added more quietly before Charming could even have reacted to her former words as she watched that queer conjuncture out of the distance.
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Post by Ariel on Aug 13, 2022 15:36:08 GMT -8
"Count Dracula, I'd like you to meet my friend, Rumplestiltskin and..." "Megara, Your Highness," "Milord and I are honored to have received your gracious invitation." "It is wonderful to see an old friend, and to make new ones,"
Dracula was both gobsmacked and amused all at once, his grin hanging wide at the surprise encounter he did not expect that evening. Here they were, the infamous Imp he had some very peculiar encounters with along with Megara, the woman from the Hellhound fiasco. He remembered the very situation she had briefly told him about in regards to her arrangement with Rumplestiltskin, and although it wasn't any of his business the last thing he wanted to do was to get her in trouble with her master.
"Rumplestiltskin," Dracula bowed as he uttered his words with absolute delight, a twinkle of trouble in his eyes was barely noticeable but in existence as he scanned the Imp from head to toe in his formal getup, "Can I say how it is an absolute pleasure to be in your presence," again, Dracula would have added, and yet he did not want to alarm the Princess of any complicated situations between him and his unlikely acquaintance, "Now tell me, did you have to spin that suit into gold before this grand event? It is an absolutely...peculiar choice indeed." Dracula was tickled to have a moment to gently joust Rumplestiltskin. He knew that he needed to remain respectful in the presence of royalty, but he simply could not help his urges.
"And milady Megara, it is a pleasure," Dracula bowed in Megara's direction as he gently scooped up her hand to graze the top of it with his lips in a kiss as a polite gesture before releasing her and straightening himself back upright, "The Princess stole my words, rightfully so of course, you look remarkable tonight. If a dance with the Count interests you at all this fine evening, I promise you that I will be around." Dracula offered in his performance of pretending that they were simply meeting for the first time. If he were able to steal her for a dance or two, he had burning questions from their previous encounter that still remained in his head until this very night.
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Post by Ariel on Aug 14, 2022 10:01:40 GMT -8
Prince Charming - tempplay by Ariel - "She might still mistake him for the friendly guy who saved us from Regina, while I still believe he did that for nobody but himself. Rumplestiltskin always has a dark plan others aren't able to see. Do you think we should intervene?" "Oh dear, she still has that naive smile on her face while talking to our sneaky friend," Charming grinned down at his wife all the while panning his gaze between her and the unfolding scene before them. Snow's caring manner was like a breath of fresh air, never did Charming ever meet anyone just as warmhearted and devoted as she was. "You're concerned the Princess's good hearted nature could land her in a sticky situation, I understand. I also don't trust Rumplestiltskin to have the same mutual intentions as she does, despite what he did for us. I get the feeling he's here on some sort of agenda," Charming nodded in agreement as he extended his hand towards Snow for her to take, "Shall we, my love?" The Prince suggested, not objecting to their interjection into the suspicious conversation taking place.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Aug 28, 2022 5:18:53 GMT -8
"Megara, Your Highness,""Milord and I are honored to have received your gracious invitation."
"Megara.""What a beautiful name. (Blah blah blah).. dress... (Blah blah blah)"...""It is wonderful to see an old friend, and to make new ones,"
Despite his growing annoyance - due to the mere presence of the man in front of him -, Rumplestiltskin replied to the princess' smile with one of his own. It was still funny that she was referring to him as a friend.
Not only had Rumplestiltskin not noticed the expectant look upon him before, his companion's gaze upon the Count was slipping him also. Megara was fairly good at hiding her emotions, but so was he at reading them. However, right now, he was too observed in his own thoughts, regarding the man in front of him. He really had hoped to see him never again. But now, here they were, both obviously trying to make a secret of this not being their first time meeting. So the Dark One would play along as long as the other did.
"Rumplestiltskin,""Can I say how it is an absolute pleasure to be in your presence,""Now tell me, did you have to spin that suit into gold before this grand event? It is an absolutely...peculiar choice indeed.""And milady Megara, it is a pleasure,""The Princess stole my words, rightfully so of course, you look remarkable tonight. If a dance with the Count interests you at all this fine evening, I promise you that I will be around."
So, they were pretending to have heard from one another, or at least, the count would have of him. Fine with him. Rumplestiltskin forced himself to show a false smile towards Dracula as well. One who knew him well might be able to get the slight hint of resentment in his voice and body language, though. "Peculiar you say, powerful I do. Doesn't our wardrobe tell a lot about us? Yours is telling tales of... inhumation," he stated with a grin of amusement, not giving Megara time to react to the words addressed towards her, pretending to make a joke himself while there was much more truth to it than the women around might think. Little did Rumplestiltskin know that Megara was aware of the Count being pretty much inhuman, indeed.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Aug 28, 2022 5:37:22 GMT -8
"You're concerned the Princess's good-hearted nature could land her in a sticky situation, I understand. I also don't trust Rumplestiltskin to have the same mutual intentions as she does, despite what he did for us. I get the feeling he's here on some sort of agenda,""Shall we, my love?"
"Yah, let's save her from what she isn't aware of yet," Snow replied with a nod of confirmation, accepting her husband's hand to let her lead him the way. Although she was smiling, she was still fairly worried about her friend. She would wish nobody an encounter, or deal even, with the Dark One, no matter if he had been helpful at times. There always was a price with him.
As soon as they reached the ill-matched conversation partners, Snow was the one taking the lead for butting in. "Well, if this isn't my old friend Rose! How are you doing, dear?" she suddenly grinned from ear to ear, ignoring the others around for the time being. Usually, Snow was someone with manners, but this was an exceptional situation.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Sept 3, 2022 16:43:32 GMT -8
"Megara. What a beautiful name. And that dress! You look lovely. I am happy that you were able to accept my invitation. It is wonderful to see an old friend, and to make new ones."
"Rumplestiltskin, can I say how it is an absolute pleasure to be in your presence. Now tell me, did you have to spin that suit into gold before this grand event? It is an absolutely...peculiar choice indeed. And milady Megara, it is a pleasure. The Princess stole my words, rightfully so of course, you look remarkable tonight. If a dance with the Count interests you at all this fine evening, I promise you that I will be around."
"Peculiar you say, powerful I do. Doesn't our wardrobe tell a lot about us? Yours is telling tales of... inhumation."
Megara’s eyebrows flicked upward in reaction to Rumplestiltskin’s remark. Her master didn’t know the half of it, nor did he need to. Count Dracula, as she now knew him, certainly looked more regal and less … furry than the last time she had seen him. She met his kissing of her hand with an intrigued smile.
“In a roomful of such esteemed beauties, I am flattered to be judged worthy of the Count’s attention,” Megara proclaimed, surmising that most of his interest in her was driven by his interest in the man at her side. And if he was sufficiently charming and accommodating, she certainly wasn’t averse to a sensible amount of sharing her knowledge of the Dark One.
“And Your Highness is far too kind,” Megara added, turning to Aurora. Almost annoyingly so, she grumbled inwardly. “This is a bit of a homecoming for me. You see, I was raised in this realm, but I’ve been away for some time. I was unaware that you were acquainted with my escort. But milord’s travels do take him to the most interesting places to meet the most interesting people.”
"Well, if this isn't my old friend Rose! How are you doing, dear?"
Suddenly, another familiar face had joined their reunion, looking more royal and less lethal than when they had met in that forest clearing. "Ah, Snow White, and her handsome prince. Well, handsome king now, I suppose," Megara exclaimed, with a practiced curtsey before the couple. "How very fortunate we are, milord, to find ourselves in such regal company."
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