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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Sept 24, 2022 11:45:03 GMT -8
Rose observed the interesting, and sometimes a bit odd, exchanges between her three conversing companions. Rose had almost always been open and spoke her mind and had grown up doing so with her dear friend Red. It wasn't until she had left that she'd noticed how often people spoke around what they were feeling or with a subtext that she hadn't had the life experience to decipher all that well, though she was learning. She had the funny feeling that the two gentlemen had taken an instant disliking to one another, despite their smiles. Their niceties sounded as if they were merely a thin wrapping upon a heavy subtext she could not make heads or tails of.
Her study was interrupted as Megara addressed her once again.
“And Your Highness is far too kind,” “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.”
Intrigued that Megara grew in this realm, Rose was about to inquire after a quick mention of how she and Rumplestiltskin had met, when they were interrupted by a familiar voice from what felt like another lifetime.
"Well, if this isn't my old friend Rose! How are you doing, dear?"
A giddy happiness overtook her once again as Rose turned her beaming smile to the first person she'd met outside of the occupants of the tiny village she'd grown up in. "Mary!" she exclaimed as she gathered her into a hug, not caring about propriety. This was the very first friend she'd made from the outside world.
"Ah, Snow White, and her handsome prince. Well, handsome king now, I suppose," "How very fortunate we are, milord, to find ourselves in such regal company."
Rose pulled away, momentarily keeping her hands on Snow's arms. "That's right, I'd forgotten it's actually 'Snow'," she corrected. Seeing her again had brought on nostalgic memories and she'd reverted to the name Snow had been going by when they'd met whilst she'd been in hiding from Queen Regina. It wasn't until much later, long after they'd parted ways, that Rose had learned of Snow's real name and the fact that she was royalty.
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Post by Ariel on Oct 1, 2022 12:49:46 GMT -8
"Peculiar you say, powerful I do. Doesn't our wardrobe tell a lot about us? Yours is telling tales of... inhumation."
Dracula smirked widely at Rumpelstiltskin's comment, though remained silently respectful as the Princess address Megara. His gaze flickered to the side to bring Rumpelstiltskin into view, finding it amusing just how annoyed this creature seemed to become around the Count now, on more than just this grand occasion. If only he could push the Imp's buttons until he exploded, then his work would easily be done for him. Alas, Rumpelstiltskin was still standing on his own two feet in the role of the Dark One. Someday, Dracula would make the creature meet his demise, he felt as if he was getting close.
Suddenly, the group was interrupted by two more coming into their company. Snow White and her Prince Charming waltzed into the conversation and swept the Princess to the side for a few words. Dracula's gratitude filled realization that Snow was right before him was genuinely warm, a rarity for him to express towards a simple mortal. Though, they had history and only the hardest hearts could pit Snow White against them as an enemy. Dracula was ruthless, impulsive even - but he wasn't evil. At least, that's what he believed. Dracula figured he would eventually be able to have a word with Snow, but as the group began to break apart for a moment, Dracula turned his attention back onto Rumpelstiltskin who resided next to Megara, "Inhumation, you say? How rude, I worked hard for this dapper ensemble. Blood, sweat and tears - the wife's of course, not mine." Dracula had scolded Rumpelstiltskin lightly before making his remark of clarification. A sick sense of enjoyment emulated from Dracula's throat as he mentioned briefly how he had acquired new suiting in the first place, very forwardly at that.
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Post by Ariel on Oct 1, 2022 13:13:28 GMT -8
Prince Charming - tempplay by Ariel - "Ah, Snow White, and her handsome prince. Well, handsome king now, I suppose," "How very fortunate we are, milord, to find ourselves in such regal company."
"The upmost pleasure is mine, your highness, we are just as fortunate to have received your invitation to attend such a marvelous event," Charming smiled as he bowed his head in Rose's direction before lifting it back upwards to speak of his gratitude to her. As Rose pulled Snow to the side, Charming's gaze narrowed in on Rumpelstiltskin's who was being chatted up by Snow's old friend who Charming also didn't get the greatest feeling about. He hoped they could keep to themselves and stay out of trouble for one night, if they were capable of such. Especially Rumpelstiltskin. Charming followed his wife and stood beside her as she conversed with Rose.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Oct 23, 2022 8:05:06 GMT -8
"Inhumation, you say? How rude, I worked hard for this dapper ensemble. Blood, sweat and tears - the wife's of course, not mine."
A short laugh of disbelief escaped Megara's lips. “Are we to understand, Count, that you stole another gentleman’s attire, his invitation, and his life in order to attend this event? How very scandalous!” When her jesting remark prompted no change in the Count's pleased expression, Megara had to assume he was serious. He'd certainly been quite serious in his effort to keep her from procuring the hellhound, both in wolf and human form. But it seemed such a long way to go just to attend a ball with people one did not know.
“I must admit I am curious as to the Count’s purpose this evening, milord," Megara wondered aloud, turning slightly to address Rumplestiltskin though intentionally loud enough for the Count to hear. "Do you think it was because he wished to see the nobility of this realm, like the guest of honor Princess Aurora, or to be seen? After all, it is common knowledge that a princess will someday be in need of a prince. Do you seek to steal a heart this evening, Count?”
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Post by Ariel on Oct 23, 2022 10:03:23 GMT -8
“Are we to understand, Count, that you stole another gentleman’s attire, his invitation, and his life in order to attend this event? How very scandalous!”
"You flatter me, Megara," Raising his eyebrows, Dracula spoke in an approving tone as he gave a single nod in her direction, "However, no lives were harmed in the midst of the grand scheme. The woman will awaken with no memory of me or even the Ball to be exact. Her husband may question her, though from the way in which she spoke it sounded as if she was more keen on attending tonight than her counterpart," Dracula told the tale affirmingly, though kept it rather short and sweet in the presence of his company.
“I must admit I am curious as to the Count’s purpose this evening, milord," "Do you think it was because he wished to see the nobility of this realm, like the guest of honor Princess Aurora, or to be seen? After all, it is common knowledge that a princess will someday be in need of a prince. Do you seek to steal a heart this evening, Count?”
"Are we speaking physically or metaphorically? Because I'd bet that the blood running through the heart of royalty would be a rather tempting taste for me," Dracula jousted, though only half joking as he shed a sly, toothy grin followed by a light chuckle in finding amusement in his own words, "But no. I come to seek simply a night of normalcy and a few entertaining dances - followed by an appetizer or two of course. I am a Count, after all." Dracula spoke as he grasped his composure once more, his gaze gliding over the ballroom dance floor as he spoke before returning his attention back to Megara, "Though, I would be lying if I said that I am not stricken with curiosity myself as to what an Imp and his associate are doing at a grand affair such as this? Perhaps a binding deal to be made with the Princess, or even the King himself? Now that is what I would deem as scandalous." Dracula confronted Megara and the Dark One, leaving room for either one to answer his query.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Oct 30, 2022 9:20:11 GMT -8
"Mary!"
For the time of her embrace with her old friend Rose, she didn't think of the others around. And again, not due to bad manners but instead the happiness this reunion brought up in her. However, when the other woman suddenly spoke up as well, Snow quickly got reminded of their surroundings, all of them. And it was only then that she recognized the woman. Now, this was an interesting reunion indeed.
"Ah, Snow White, and her handsome prince. Well, handsome king now, I suppose," "How very fortunate we are, milord, to find ourselves in such regal company."
"That's right, I'd forgotten it's actually 'Snow'," Rose intervened before she could react to the woman's words.
So it was true. Rumplestiltskin really was her master. Snow was still not sure what to think of that, for she hadn't appeared like a captive to her, not in the past and not today.
"The upmost pleasure is mine, your highness, we are just as fortunate to have received your invitation to attend such a marvelous event," Charming then spoke to Rose, ignoring the woman's remark for now as well. Well, they seemed to start having their own little chat anyway. Snow would have a word with Dracula later. Maybe he could tell her more about the woman in the Dark One's company also.
"So, tell me, Rose! Have you met Mr. Right yet?" Snow went into the girl's talk with her friend, excitedly holding onto her arms. Gosh, they hadn't talked to each other in what felt ages.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Nov 13, 2022 10:32:03 GMT -8
"The upmost pleasure is mine, your highness, we are just as fortunate to have received your invitation to attend such a marvelous event,"
"Please, call me Rose," she said with a warm smile to Snow's husband. She knew her father's intentions for this ball was to arrange a marriage for her that would lead to a strong union with another kingdom, but Rose maintained her good mood by concentrating on the positive. "I am happy to see old friends, and to make new ones," she said, looking from Snow to her husband in turn.
"So, tell me, Rose! Have you met Mr. Right yet?"
The glow that accompanied the smile that lit up her face left no denying that Rose was very much in love. She glanced cautiously at their surroundings for any signs of someone listening in before leaning a bit closer. "I have, though he is not of nobility," she said conspiratorially as her father would never approve of the match. Rose discretely placed a finger over her lips in a silent request that they keep this information confidential. Rose did not seem deterred by the fact. Some might even assume she actually believed her father would eventually come around due to her overly positive nature and misplaced faith in all people.
"And you are King George's son," she said, turning to Snow's husband. "What a small world this is, indeed. I recently learned that our fathers had arranged our betrothal shortly after my birth." She looked at the pair of them, clearly seeing the true love they shared. "How happy I am that the fates intervened," she said, gently placing an affectionate hand on each of their arms.
Rose found another reason to be thankful to the fairies for not returning her right after her sixteenth birthday, as her father had decreed. If they had, Snow and Charming wouldn't have found each other, nor would she and Phillip. Her father's greed would have cost the true love match of four people.
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Post by Ariel on Nov 26, 2022 19:54:16 GMT -8
Prince Charming - tempplay by Ariel - "And you are King George's son," "What a small world this is, indeed. I recently learned that our fathers had arranged our betrothal shortly after my birth." "How happy I am that the fates intervened," Charming nodded at Rose's remark with gratitude towards the situation in which the fates had played their cards. As great as the Princess was, he was also relieved that he was able to live out his life with his true love rather than an arranged marriage. He understood the process of arrangements rather well, living in royalty. There were benefits, but also downfalls. And surely anyone in an arranged marriage can learn to love the person that would be faithfully by their side for their whole lives. Yet, he was grateful that things worked out in his favor, "And I also, your Grace." Charming agreed as he held Snow a little bit closer. He would love anything more than to hold her the closest he possibly could, even dawn a kiss upon her beautiful forehead. Though, Charming wanted to remain respectful in regards to public displays of affection, especially in the presence of royalty, "And who might this man not of nobility be that you've mentioned?" Charming inquired, eager to know if this wonderful young woman had yet found the love of her life.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Dec 5, 2022 6:56:40 GMT -8
"Though, I would be lying if I said that I am not stricken with curiosity myself as to what an Imp and his associate are doing at a grand affair such as this? Perhaps a binding deal to be made with the Princess, or even the King himself? Now that is what I would deem as scandalous."
It was only then that the Dark One drew his full attention back to the ongoing conversation next to him. For some moments, he had decided it be better to ignore them, Dracula's remarks and looks especially, to not lose his temper at some point. Not the best thing to happen at an event that, primarily, was to wash his name clean. However, directly being mentioned, being called an imp at that, was enough to have him thwart his own plans once again.
Rumple turned his eyes back at the count, passing on even rolling them at this point. He faked a smile, very obviously at that. "I'm sorry, but it seems I've missed out on the part where my business became yours. Don't you have some damsels to take care of? Or are they still used to getting pried out of your hands?" he adds with a slight grin after all. They both knew very well who he was referring to, namely a certain monster and her pirate captain, with whom she ended up with, if he had heard right.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Dec 11, 2022 13:13:09 GMT -8
"Though, I would be lying if I said that I am not stricken with curiosity myself as to what an Imp and his associate are doing at a grand affair such as this? Perhaps a binding deal to be made with the Princess, or even the King himself? Now that is what I would deem as scandalous."
"I'm sorry, but it seems I've missed out on the part where my business became yours. Don't you have some damsels to take care of? Or are they still used to getting pried out of your hands?"
Megara groaned inwardly as she sensed the verbal battle on the horizon between the two men. Well, it was mere words at this point but could easily escalate into something more dangerous for everyone involved. "I've a grand idea!" she announced, clapping her hands together in eagerness. "Why don't we declare ourselves clear of ulterior motives, at least for this evening? And pledge that we are all here to celebrate Princess Aurora?"
She looked between the two of them, awaiting acceptance. Fearing that stubbornness would allow neither to relent. When the orchestra began its next song, Megara sensed the chance for a distraction. "Oh, I do love a waltz," she remarked. "Count, would you care to make good on your invitation of a dance, while the princess is otherwise occupied?"
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Dec 16, 2022 5:45:29 GMT -8
"I have, though he is not of nobility,"
Snow resisted clapping her hands in happiness about the good news. First, she wasn't so sure if it really were good news by looking at the fact that this event got held to arrange a marriage for Rose, or so she heard at least, and second, she was also not due to the fact that he was, as she said, not of nobility. However, a wide joyful smile didn't miss to spread over Snow's face after all, even if only for the happiness clearly visible on her friend's features right now. It must be true love. She could tell by just that. Instead of words, she gave Rose's hands a little squeeze.
She turned towards her husband once Rose drew her attention to him instead, listening to their exchange of words, smiling in response to the mentioned luck they shared. It was James then who went into further questioning regarding Rose's situation first.
"And who might this man not of nobility be that you've mentioned?"
"Oh yes, tell us all about him and how you've met," Snow added before the other could have even launched into an answer. She was still very excited, no matter the difficulty his none-nobility might mean. Right now, she was simply itching to hear more about what brought this dreamy look upon Rose's face.
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Post by Ariel on Dec 17, 2022 19:56:44 GMT -8
"I've a grand idea!" "Why don't we declare ourselves clear of ulterior motives, at least for this evening? And pledge that we are all here to celebrate Princess Aurora?"
"I couldn't agree more," Dracula responded, his toothy grinning glare still fixated upon the Imp as he responded verbally to Megara. He refused to give the Dark One the audacity to winning any sort of conversation with him that evening. Although it wasn't their evening, Dracula couldn't help but to be his impulsive self.
"Oh, I do love a waltz," "Count, would you care to make good on your invitation of a dance, while the princess is otherwise occupied?"
Relieving his glaring glaze, Dracula pointed his attention towards the lady between the two gents with a confirming and light grin, "I would be delighted! Shall we?" Dracula extended a hand out towards Megara for her to take, throwing a final glare over his shoulder at Rumplestiltskin before attentively turning himself towards the dance floor - and his new dance partner. Placing a single hand on her back, Dracula raised their interwoven hands midway into the air as he began to lead Megara into the waltz that was currently taking place, "The Dark One," Dracula started, "Has he been...good to you upon our last encounter? From this moment on, I pledge to free you from him as soon as the opportunity strikes. I am a man of my word, Megara. And I have a plan...although it has not gone as smoothly as I had planned." He spoke affirmatively. He wasn't so sure why exactly he cared about this woman's well being so much. Perhaps it was a ploy to get back at the Dark One. Or perhaps he knew what it was like to be someone held in a cage, seeking so badly to be set free. He had been free for quite some time from his past life ever since he had landed in the Enchanted Forest, and for some reason pitied this woman's current circumstance.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Dec 18, 2022 6:41:06 GMT -8
"I've a grand idea!" "Why don't we declare ourselves clear of ulterior motives, at least for this evening? And pledge that we are all here to celebrate Princess Aurora?"
The Dark One inwardly rolled his eyes at his companion's words. This dispute between the count and him was also not her business. But he kept his cool and remained silent, rather ignoring Dracula's looks at him now.
"Oh, I do love a waltz,""Count, would you care to make good on your invitation of a dance, while the princess is otherwise occupied?"
"I would be delighted! Shall we?"
Oh, dear... Of all people, she has to dance with him? Well, to each their own. At least, that would mean getting rid of him for a while, so no objections here. Rumplestilskin kept his cool just as he paid no attention to their following dance. Instead, he invited himself for a drink, which meant to grab one of the glasses from the tray of one of the passing servants. "Cheers," he said to himself, then downed the wine in one go.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Dec 18, 2022 13:42:20 GMT -8
"And I also, your Grace." "And who might this man not of nobility be that you've mentioned?
"Please, call me Rose," she interjected before Snow enthusiastically inquired about this mystery man as well.
"Oh yes, tell us all about him and how you've met,"
"I wandered into a tavern and there he was; my Phillip. It was love at first sight," she said on a dreamy sigh, hands momentarily crossing over her heart. "I'd taken a risk being there, as it was in the neighboring kingdom, but my curiosity to learn more about the man who I'd recently learned was my father had gotten the better of me," she explained. That had been the only dim part of her visit as nobody had had anything good to say about King Stefan. "I tried to resist my feelings at first, given my situation." A musical chuckle escaped Rose when she recalled Phillip's expression upon her excusing herself and walking away from him when they'd first met and continued resistance to his charms. "I believe he was used to women fawning over him and so he found me to be quite perplexing at first. He's terribly handsome, incredibly charming, his eyes are impossibly blue, and his smile..." this last sentence she'd said more directly to Snow as if confiding to the person who'd better understand and appreciate what Rose had been up against in her attempt to resist.
A besotted smile touched Rose's lips as memories of him had pulled her into a happy daydream. Rose shook her head to clear it, looking sheepishly between Snow and her Prince with an apologetic 'Where was I?' expression, allowing one of them to comment or ask a question that would put her back on track.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Dec 21, 2022 17:02:48 GMT -8
"I would be delighted! Shall we?"
Megara placed her hand in the Count's offered grasp, noting the unusual coolness of his skin, and allowed him to lead her onto the ballroom floor. Like most noblewomen, she had basic knowledge of the usual dances performed at court -- had even been complimented on her graceful footwork once or twice -- but it made the occasion easier when one had a partner who could lead. A talent of the Count which she would not dare to deny. Yet the currently entwined couple seemed in agreement that this waltz was merely a backdrop to the real conversation.
"The Dark One, Has he been...good to you upon our last encounter? From this moment on, I pledge to free you from him as soon as the opportunity strikes. I am a man of my word, Megara. And I have a plan...although it has not gone as smoothly as I had planned."
A peal of laughter arose from her in reply. “Count, you’ve known me such a brief time and you already think yourself my champion?" Megara retorted. "If it's damsels in distress you seek, you should return your attention to the princess. I am no innocent maid in need of a knight. I told you when we met, that death is the only release from my servitude. And I've no intention of dying before I've tried everything on that buffet table."
When Dracula raised his arm to lead her into a turn, it gave her a chance to more closely observe the assembled meats and fruits and sweets that had been laid out for the attendees. Enough to feed her village for weeks, but a pleasure they would never know. Moments later, she was back in his hold and facing him. "You seem rather more informed than you were that evening in the forest," she observed. "I take it you've had your own encounter with the Dark One. It seems you two found a ... mutual contempt for one another."
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Post by Ariel on Jan 6, 2023 20:41:52 GMT -8
Prince Charming - tempplay by Ariel - "I wandered into a tavern and there he was; my Phillip. It was love at first sight," "I'd taken a risk being there, as it was in the neighboring kingdom, but my curiosity to learn more about the man who I'd recently learned was my father had gotten the better of me," "I tried to resist my feelings at first, given my situation." "I believe he was used to women fawning over him and so he found me to be quite perplexing at first. He's terribly handsome, incredibly charming, his eyes are impossibly blue, and his smile..."Charming was enthralled by Rose's description by her encounter with her love. More so, Charming took note of her body language and just how intoxicated with love she was just by speaking about him. He remembered feeling like that all too well with his first encounter with Snow. Truly, he did believe in love at first sight. It was a topic people weighed over constantly. But he believed in the magic of meeting your one and only love, as it was life changing. "That's marvelous! Will he be attending the ball tonight?" Charming asked Rose, intrigued to know if the couple would be reuniting upon this grand occasion.
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Post by Ariel on Jan 6, 2023 20:55:45 GMT -8
“Count, you’ve known me such a brief time and you already think yourself my champion?" "If it's damsels in distress you seek, you should return your attention to the princess. I am no innocent maid in need of a knight. I told you when we met, that death is the only release from my servitude. And I've no intention of dying before I've tried everything on that buffet table."
Dracula smirked lightly as he raised Megara's arm to lead her into a swift turn, "My dear, the last thing that I perceived you to be would be a damsel in distress. I do admit, however, that I have a thing for saving those I feel that are worthy of saving. I am the lord of monsters and misfits after all...not that I consider you to fall under those categories, of course. I just, I don't know, feel that you are special. That you have something more to offer this world rather if you weren't under the wing of such a tyrant." Dracula informed Megara, as she turned around back to him to allow him to hold her in her arms lightly as they danced.
"You seem rather more informed than you were that evening in the forest," "I take it you've had your own encounter with the Dark One. It seems you two found a ... mutual contempt for one another."
A brief chuckle emulated from Dracula's throat before addressing her query, "I find our encounters to have been mildly entertaining, intriguing if anything. Your Dark One, on the other hand, I get the inking that he is far from done with my antics. Doesn't mean I am though," He shed a wink in Megara's direction, his hand pressed against her back and his leading hand clasped gracefully into hers in the air, he continued to lead them in dance as they spoke, "And you? What is it you truly think of your little...shall I say, arrangement between you and the Imp? You have no intention of leaving him by any matters, including death. Which truly is not as scary as it seems. Why?" Dracua questioned Megara as they continued to dance across the floor.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Jan 7, 2023 11:28:07 GMT -8
"I find our encounters to have been mildly entertaining, intriguing if anything. Your Dark One, on the other hand, I get the inking that he is far from done with my antics. Doesn't mean I am though. And you? What is it you truly think of your little...shall I say, arrangement between you and the Imp? You have no intention of leaving him by any matters, including death. Which truly is not as scary as it seems. Why?"
"You could just as easily ask a plowhorse what it thinks of the arrangement between him and the farmer who holds his harness," Megara retorted. "I am a tool of the Dark One. A means to his ends. And yet, though I am harnessed, I have more freedom than most of my kind. I have traveled, I have fought, I have witnessed miraculous things beyond my dreams."
She felt herself settle in his embrace, this handsome stranger who chose to call her special. A being whose powers rivaled even those of the Dark One, extending to her what were surely empty promises of his help. “My dear Count, not all of us can be princesses or princesses-turned-bandits-turned-queen," Megara observed, casting a glance in the direction of Aurora, Snow, and her husband. "The rest of us must make the best of what fate has dealt. I did not know my future when I made my choice. I did what I thought was needed to keep my family safe. After all, when the wolf comes to devour your flock, isn’t it wise to be on the side of the wolf?” she asked, mindful with her choice of metaphor.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Jan 8, 2023 8:02:53 GMT -8
"That's marvelous! Will he be attending the ball tonight?"
While Snow was just as enthralled by her friend's description, her smile faded a bit at her husband's question actually. It was not his fault but more like a natural sense that only women, good friends at that, would perceive from one another. However, she deemed the question as not exactly the best. This was an event obviously held for the king's daughter to get delivered into marriage, a king she had heard more than only one story about at that. He probably wouldn't give a damn about stories of true love and princesses deciding for themselves, even if said princess was his own daughter. So the man Rose spoke of surely wasn't on the guest list. Yet still, instead of intervening, Snow just studied Rose's features for the time being. Deep down, she was probably hoping for a positive response to this after all.
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Post by Ariel on Jan 8, 2023 13:02:20 GMT -8
“My dear Count, not all of us can be princesses or princesses-turned-bandits-turned-queen," "The rest of us must make the best of what fate has dealt. I did not know my future when I made my choice. I did what I thought was needed to keep my family safe. After all, when the wolf comes to devour your flock, isn’t it wise to be on the side of the wolf?”
Retrieving one of his hands from Megara's waist, Dracula folded his arm behind him to place the top of his knuckle on his backside. He led her with a single hand, as the dance pair glided inwards and outwards before allowing her to slip out of his leading hand momentarily for a single twirl as her words began to resonate with him. He authentically smiled as he watched her dress flow gracefully around her silhouette as he genuinely enjoyed her beauty and dance as they captivated the ballroom floor. As Megara grasped his leading hand once more, he pulled her close again and placed his resting hand back onto her waist, "I must say, your outward beauty is stunning, Megara. But truly what shines radiantly through you is your bravery," Dracula spoke in admiration as he held her gaze close to his, "You are right, for it is wise to be on the side of the wolf, as their intention is to not spare the flock in which they seek to devour. Not all would be as courageous to sacrifice themselves for the safety of their family. How did your sacrifice work out in the end, for your family I mean?" Dracula questioned her, continuing to lead their steps.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Jan 13, 2023 17:23:00 GMT -8
"I must say, your outward beauty is stunning, Megara. But truly what shines radiantly through you is your bravery. You are right, for it is wise to be on the side of the wolf, as their intention is to not spare the flock in which they seek to devour. Not all would be as courageous to sacrifice themselves for the safety of their family. How did your sacrifice work out in the end, for your family I mean?"
“What you charitably term bravery, others might call self-preservation,” Megara countered, keeping in step while they conversed and side-stepping his flattery. But rather than carry on with insignificant small talk, something in his eyes compelled her to honesty. "When I made a deal with the Dark One, it was to save my brother from dying needlessly in the Ogre Wars. So many young lives wasted at the command of men like King Stefan. And yet he died anyway. My family turned their backs on me; they were ashamed of what I had done, what I would do in service of the Dark One."
With a dismissive inhale, Megara squared her shoulders that had begun to slump in sadness and resumed a congenial expression. "It is said that family and home are what make men weak. How fortunate I find myself bound by neither," she confided. "And what of you, dear Count? These misfits and monsters -- like our mutual friend, the hellhound -- they must be feeling your absence. Have you come to this land seeking to add to your collection?"
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Jan 21, 2023 16:22:57 GMT -8
"That's marvelous! Will he be attending the ball tonight?"
Rose's smile faltered as her eyes widened at the thought of what her father would do to Phillip if he dared step foot into his castle. "Oh, no. My father was quite particular about the guest list." A polite way of saying 'no peasants allowed'. While there was a twinge of sadness in her tone over the fact that her father would not approve of Phillip, it did not possess a loss of hope.
Having his daughter and a commoner exchanging loving glances for all the titled and powerful in attendance to see would have been quite the scandal. Her father would doubly disapprove as this ball had been intended to match her with royalty to create a union that would strengthen his kingdom. Not a fact one would write on an invitation, but those who knew enough about her father could have come to this conclusion. Exchanging a glance with Snow, she saw that same smile twinged with sadness on her friend's features. Rose gathered that Snow was one such person and guessed that she would enlighten her husband as soon as Rose was no longer within earshot. Rose gave her a reassuring smile that showed she had not given up on reuniting with Phillip. She trusted her enough to give away that slight hint that she had something planned.
Catching the Count and Megara sweeping by on the dance floor in the corner of her eye, Rose turned to see that Rumplestiltskin had been left on his own. She immediately angled herself to warmly enfold him into their circle. "Rumplestiltskin, you remember Snow," she introduced, her natural happy smile back in place over reacquainting them, unsure if their paths had crossed since that fateful day he'd saved them.
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Post by Ariel on Feb 11, 2023 21:18:20 GMT -8
"It is said that family and home are what make men weak. How fortunate I find myself bound by neither," "And what of you, dear Count? These misfits and monsters -- like our mutual friend, the hellhound -- they must be feeling your absence. Have you come to this land seeking to add to your collection?"
Dracula smirked slightly as they held eye contact, dancing into the night. No one else heard the conversation being had in that moment, and yet it was so vital. So...charged. He lifted her up in a slight twirl before resuming the conversation at hand, "My monsters are well taken care of whist I am away," He eluded as he continued to dance with Megara, "I haven't come to seek to add to my collection, but to advance my existence in a way that no other could fathom at home. Why do you ask?" Dracula lead on as they continued to dance.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Feb 24, 2023 18:30:37 GMT -8
"My monsters are well taken care of whilst I am away. I haven't come to seek to add to my collection, but to advance my existence in a way that no other could fathom at home. Why do you ask?"
"To advance your existence?" Megara repeated with a measure of astonishment. "Do you forget that I have seen you change shape in the blink of an eye, command your own swarm of bats, lull an angry hellhound to a restful slumber? And that may be only a small sampling of your powers. You already stand on a pedestal higher than most of us, Count, and yet you plan on climbing even higher," she remarked, an elegant eyebrow arched in doubt.
"A plan which you yourself admit has been beset by obstacles. Perhaps fate is stepping in, reminding you that the higher you climb, the further you have to fall," Megara cautioned. "Especially with no one to catch you. Dear Snow seems rather too busy with ruling a kingdom to be your companion these days."
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Feb 26, 2023 2:45:15 GMT -8
While Snow got the little hint sent to her by a certain look in Rose's eyes, making her smile a little more relaxed, Rumplestiltskin got jolted out of his thoughts about potential deals with some of the people around when someone addressed him all of a sudden, making him become a part of the small circle of aristocrats. This must be a ridiculous image, the beast surrounded by those he never fit, being welcomed sweetly even, at least by one of them. The princess was still so naive. He put on a rather fake smile after all. Even his fake smiles, however, had something sinister to them. Maybe especially though due to the fact that he had overheard their last part of conversation, giving him a possiblity to offer somebody help indeed.
"Rumplestiltskin, you remember Snow,"
"Of course, I do. It's a pleasure," Rumple replied with a slight bow even. Snow White was one of the most important tokens in his master plan. Anyways, she seemed to remember him just as well, and that not so much in a positive way, he guessed. On the other hand, he had never caused any harm to her, even helped her several times without asking much in return. Or so people thought. What wasn't much for one could be a lot for another.
Snow gave him but a slight nod, stepping even closer to her husband's side, not so much like one who was in fear but instead one who made clear where she belonged, attitude-wise.
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Post by Ariel on Mar 4, 2023 18:55:21 GMT -8
"A plan which you yourself admit has been beset by obstacles. Perhaps fate is stepping in, reminding you that the higher you climb, the further you have to fall," "Especially with no one to catch you. Dear Snow seems rather too busy with ruling a kingdom to be your companion these days."
"I do not need words of caution, my dear Megara, only support in my cause. I know the risks. And I am willing to risk it all for what I have planned for my future in this world," Dracula interluded, his hand still placed perfectly on her waist as the continued to dance, "But so thoughtful for you to be concerned for my well being. Trust me when I say that I, indeed, do have allies built up in this part of the world if I ever need them...Snow included, however busy she may seem." Dracula insisted as he lead his partner into a slight twirl before allowing her to relax in his arms once more, "But perhaps it is more than allies I truly need...but a watchful eye on the inside, if you know what I mean," Dracula shed a charming wink in Megara's direction before pressing foreword some more, "I understand you are an independent force beyond compare. However, should you enter this ally ship with me, I am willing to provide you with whatever it is you need...that you desire." Dracula stood on his promise, as he figured that there must be at least something out there that Megara would need or desire whether it was in her heart or the physical.
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Post by Ariel on Mar 4, 2023 19:34:35 GMT -8
Prince Charming - tempplay by Ariel - "Of course, I do. It's a pleasure,"Charming nodded in politeness, the last thing he wanted to do was to start any drama at Rose's ball. Certainly, their past business with Rumpelstiltskin had nothing to do with the princess, nor was it any of her concern. They were all aware of the history that had lead up to this moment, after all. So Charming was willing to level out the field, just for the evening. After all, there was more to life than looking for the next fight. You have to look for the moments, "The pleasure is ours," Charming nodded, before his gaze wandered to the dance floor, "Say, is that your guest having a dance with the gentleman who graced your presence earlier? Who is he exactly?" Charming questioned as he looked upon Rumpelstiltskin with an amused grin.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Mar 12, 2023 13:31:46 GMT -8
"I do not need words of caution, my dear Megara, only support in my cause. ... But perhaps it is more than allies I truly need...but a watchful eye on the inside, if you know what I mean. I understand you are an independent force beyond compare. However, should you enter this ally ship with me, I am willing to provide you with whatever it is you need...that you desire."
"Whatever I desire?" Megara repeated, with a scoffing chuckle. "I desire a great many things, dear Count. Wealth and power and sparkly jewels. But I have learned from my master that such a generous offer does not come without an equal price. You want a set of eyes and ears in the house of your enemy, I want something I already know you cannot give me -- my freedom.
"Rumplestiltskin holds my heart," she explained. "With it, he controls my mind and my fate. And taking it back is beyond any magic tricks up your elegant sleeves."
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Post by Ariel on Mar 12, 2023 15:39:40 GMT -8
"Rumplestiltskin holds my heart," "With it, he controls my mind and my fate. And taking it back is beyond any magic tricks up your elegant sleeves."
"You are certainly right in the fact that taking your heart back is beyond any magic tricks. Not many are capable of going up against the Dark One and beating him at his own game. However," Dracula confirmed that her words were valid. And yet, she still did not know what he was entirely capable of, "Tonight I am wanting to give you a shred of faith to strengthen this pact. I have indeed succeeded in freeing someone's heart from the clutches of the Dark One once before, their freedom from him was restored and they never had to see him again if they desired. It took much work, and I am willing to do the very same for you. All I need from you is to be my eyes and ears on the inside," Dracula proclaimed as he looked down at her exuding a sense of charm, releasing a stray strand of hair that had gotten caught on her face from their previous twirl gently with his fingertips, "I can, of course, tell you more. However," Dracula's gaze spanned from Megara back onto the Dark One who was now indulging in a different conversation, "This time and place does not serve us too well. Something more private would suffice." Dracula insisted as the music began to slow it's steady pace, signaling the dance would be ending rather shortly.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Mar 24, 2023 15:01:49 GMT -8
"You are certainly right in the fact that taking your heart back is beyond any magic tricks. Not many are capable of going up against the Dark One and beating him at his own game. However, tonight I am wanting to give you a shred of faith to strengthen this pact. I have indeed succeeded in freeing someone's heart from the clutches of the Dark One once before, their freedom from him was restored and they never had to see him again if they desired. It took much work, and I am willing to do the very same for you. All I need from you is to be my eyes and ears on the inside."
The captured heart that she had spoken of, seemed to miss a beat upon hearing his declaration and her footing faltered briefly. His cold hand placed so delicately upon her face sent a warm shudder through her entire being, perhaps not just of hope. He seemed so very sure of himself. So similar to Rumplestiltskin in that way. She had never seen anyone reclaim their fate once it was taken by the Dark One, and she remained skeptical. But being the Count's spy was a small price to pay for such a gift. If he could, in fact, deliver it.
"I can, of course, tell you more. However, this time and place does not serve us too well. Something more private would suffice."
"indeed," Megara agreed. The song ending and leaving his embrace felt almost like waking up from a spell, and it took her a moment to gather her bearings. "I should not be so selfish as to claim another dance with you, dear Count, when the room is filled with such lovely partners. And no doubt the Princess will be missing your company."
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