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Post by Ariel on Mar 31, 2023 19:43:15 GMT -8
"indeed," "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."
Dracula could feel her hesitation and entrance all at once as her elevating pulse radiated through the palm of his hand. He had removed it and placed it back in place onto her as the dance slowed to a finish. Megara was intelligent, he did not deny that fact. And he was pleased, as he did not want someone so blinded by his charisma enlisted in the task at hand. He nodded in agreement silently at her remark in sync with the orchestra withdrawing their objects from their instruments, bringing the dance to a steady halt. The dancing crowd clapped politely in appreciation, and not realizing that he still was holding Megara in an embrace did he smoothly remove his hands from her. "Until we meet again. Keep a watchful eye of the next full moon. Trust me when I say...you will know where to find me," Dracula half bowed in her presence, a single hand slipping into one of hers as he gently moved it towards his lips with a slight peck of gratitude, "The night is still young, and yet I am convinced that no other dance tonight will be as riveting as the one we just shared. Thank you." Standing upright Dracula gave a single nod in her direction, "May I escort you back?" Dracula asked, although his body language insisted, as he showed inclination being the gentleman he was.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Apr 1, 2023 17:08:17 GMT -8
Rose smiled nostalgically at their remembrance of each other. It was like a reunion of old friends and she was swept away with in the memory of a time when she was simply Rose, a common girl completely oblivious to the truth of her birth and just starting out on the adventurous journey to freely explore the world.
"The pleasure is ours," "Say, is that your guest having a dance with the gentleman who graced your presence earlier? Who is he exactly?"
"Oh, that is Count Dracula," Rose interjected with the enthusiasm over having started a possible new friendship with said man. Following up with her usual way of praising positive attributes, perhaps with a bit more effort than usual since she thought she'd picked up on a mutual dislike between the Count and Rumpelstilskin and hoped to repair whatever had gone amiss between the two of them. "He's quite charming and charismatic. And a wonderful dancer. There is something fascinatingly and refreshingly otherworldly about him, much like yourself, Rumpelstiltskin," she said, glancing his way with an encouraging smile as her hand gently and fleetingly touched his arm before they returned to clasping demurely before herself. She focused on Snow and James as she explained. "He could sense the presence of magic within me simply through my speaking voice, without having had any knowledge that fairies had bestowed gifts upon me." Her tone and expression included a silent 'isn't that fascinating?' as she'd explained.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Apr 1, 2023 18:05:47 GMT -8
"Until we meet again. Keep a watchful eye of the next full moon. Trust me when I say...you will know where to find me. The night is still young, and yet I am convinced that no other dance tonight will be as riveting as the one we just shared. Thank you. May I escort you back?"
"I would think it discourteous not to do so, dear Count," Megara replied, placing her hand in the crook of his offered elbow. "And we certainly wouldn't want that." As they made their way back to the outer edge of the ballroom's dancefloor, Megara noticed with some relief that Rumplestiltskin was still engaged in conversation with the princess and her friends. He would almost certainly want to know anything and everything she had discussed with Dracula, and she would have to find a way to talk around the truth. But for now, his attention was elsewhere.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Apr 1, 2023 18:52:59 GMT -8
King Stefan - tempplay by Hollywood Heidi - Kings Stefan and George had return to the platform to observe the ball, mostly studying Princess Aurora. Her dance with the Count was going well. They had both been all smiles, the Count seemingly enjoying her company and conversation and the air between the two had been warm and congenial. Stefan and George exchanged comments now and again, speaking freely as if Sir Francis, standing close and keeping a watchful eye, was not there. A murmur had gone through the crowds as most people's attention had been diverted to the entrance where a newcomer and his companion entered. George shifted uncomfortably as he glanced with surprise toward Stefan. "You invited the Dark One?" he asked, surprised but with an air of suspicion over what this was all about. The Dark One usually only darkened a doorstep if he smelled a deal or was already in the middle of one. Stefan's desperation to unite their kingdoms was obvious to most but Stefan, himself, so wrapped up in his paranoia to build his power, seemed oblivious to how desperate he came off. So it was only a natural conclusion that George assumed it might have to do with him. "No," Stefan said casually with a smirk. "The Princess did. I allowed her to invite some friends, and one of her invitations... was to him." He subtly lifted his chin in the direction of the Dark One. Again, George looked over to the Princess, having trouble buying Stefan's claim. They watched as the Princess' face lit up upon seeing the Dark One's presence and as the song ended, she enthusiastically spoke to the Count while gesturing in the Dark One's direction. The Count led her to the edges of the dance floor, right up to the Dark One, whereupon the Princess reacted as if reconnecting with an old friend. George studied the group, watching his son and his son's wife join their conversation. The Dark One made an expression at least once that could pass as a smile, though not exactly genuine. George didn't think the creature was capable of conjuring a genuine smile, so that couldn't serve as any form of verification that the feeling was mutual regarding the terms of their status, but he remained in conversation and did not sneer at her or have the expression toward her that one made when making a snide remark to a person, as he was seen to do with many others. George watched her turn her smile to the Dark One, her hand briefly, touching the Dark One's arm in the casual manner of one who was speaking to a friend. His eyebrows rose once again. Nearly anyone else, himself included, he was loathe to admit, would fear laying a finger of any kind on the man, let alone getting near him in the first place. He was beginning to see the Princess in a whole new light. So, she was more than just a pretty face. She spoke with warm, casual ease from revered royalty to feared, powerful creatures, seemingly even putting everyone else at ease in each other's company. Still, there was doubt and suspicion lingering because it didn't make sense, especially to one who'd hardly said a few words to the princess and therefore knew nothing of her or her nature. "I'm seeing it, but I'm having difficulty comprehending it. She seems pleasant enough, but that seems hardly a trait the Dark One would put much stock in."King Stefan watched King George observe his daughter with intrigue and worked to manipulate away any of the doubt and suspicion. "One of the fairies gifted her the magic of song," he reminded George, who had attended the Princess's christening all those years ago. "There is magic in her voice." He leaned closer, as if bestowing the secret of a powerful tool from one ruler to another. "I've observed her, sitting by the forest's edge, all manner of beasts eating right from the palm of her hands," he said with a subtle nod toward his daughter and the Dark One with the insinuation that that was what was happening here. It was a complete assumption on his part as he'd never taken the time to get to know his daughter, but he spoke it with the confidence of a tested, tried and true fact. He could care less about the truthfulness of his claim. He'd seen an opportunity to close this deal and he was going to exploit this valuable selling point.
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Post by Ariel on Apr 2, 2023 8:46:56 GMT -8
"I would think it discourteous not to do so, dear Count," "And we certainly wouldn't want that."
"No, we wouldn't," Dracula lightly chuckled behind a playfully mischievous grin as he held his escorting arm outward for Megara to grasp, "I suppose it would be wise to be on our best behavior, as much of a bore that sounds." Dracula imposed as he walked his now former dance partner back towards her master.
"...There is something fascinatingly and refreshingly otherworldly about him, much like yourself, Rumpelstiltskin," "He could sense the presence of magic within me simply through my speaking voice, without having had any knowledge that fairies had bestowed gifts upon me."
The fact that the party circle was all in talks about Dracula once the Count himself and Megara reentered was a stroke directly to his already massive ego. He stood there beaming, not only was the Princess singing songs of praises in Rumpelstiltskin's presance, but the Imp also had to witness sharing a marvelous dance with his closest servant. And Dracula was eating up every bit of it. He did not miss a beat in politely interjecting back into the conversation once the Princess had finished speaking, "You are awfully kind, Your Grace," Dracula graciously remarked in Rose's direction before turning the attention back onto himself, "I, of course, am full of many surprises - Snow White can attest to that." Dracula confirmed before pointing his gaze at his long time friend.
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Post by Ariel on Apr 2, 2023 14:18:50 GMT -8
*** Prince Phillip enters King Stefan's Kingdom - King Stefan's Castle - 1 Year BDC ***
Many royal families through balls for a number of occasions, and yet, Phillip had a sickly feeling in the depths of his stomach as soon as he had heard word that King Stefan was throwing a ball. Especially now knowing what he learned in the tavern that night about where the girl who had stolen his heart came from. He wouldn't have cared if she were royalty or a commoner in the end. Yet, he had still been completely flabbergasted news. But it wasn't even about the titles or the status - it was about two humble lovers with a burning desire to live happily ever after together. Though, their status did give Phillip a bit of an edge when it came to finding out how to save her from her father. He had a plan, and he intended to put it into motion - tonight. There was no way that Phillip would allow King Stefan to show Rose off like an object tonight, to marry his only daughter away like a pawn.
The castle was wild with chatter, music and dancing once Phillip managed to slip passed the guards and mesh himself in amongst the crowd of people. The last thing he wanted to do was to draw attention to himself, exposing both himself and Rose. It wasn't the right time, but he was patient to wait. He knew that he needed to find Rose and speak to her in private somehow before the mission blew up in his face. He scanned the ballroom, knowing that he would be able to pick her out of a crowd like a needle in a haystack. It had been long since he had seen her last, but his heart remembered everything that was precious and good about her, inside and out.
His eye caught a couple that had just finished dancing heading towards a growing circle of people chatting amongst themselves separate from the rest in the room. And then the moment he had been waiting for had arrived - his heart leaped in his chest as he saw her. Rose. Phillip stood there, frozen in place as his features grew soft as if he were intoxicated. She was just as beautiful and charming as he had remembered, she was beautiful back then in barmaiden's cloth and is just as glowing and radiant now dolled up in an elegant gown. He wanted nothing more than to run across the ballroom floor towards her and scoop her up in his arms. He needed to get to her somehow - someway that the King won't suspect.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Apr 15, 2023 3:44:30 GMT -8
Francis' attention was still focused on the happenings around Rose, ready to intervene whenever needed, especially once the Dark One entered into a conversation with her, but, at the same time, he was still able to overhear what was said close to him. King Stefan and King George were having a conversation about the princess' gift, her father wording it as if it was but a useful tool to use for himself. This man literally was the worst father of all time. Francis' features remained unchanged, his eyes on Rose and the others while, on the inside, he cursed the man sitting on his throne not far from him.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Apr 15, 2023 3:53:22 GMT -8
"Say, is that your guest having a dance with the gentleman who graced your presence earlier? Who is he exactly?"
Before Rumplestiltskin could swallow the upcoming urge to gag as he followed Charming's gaze towards the Count, the princess was speaking up for him, answering the question.
"Oh, that is Count Dracula,""He's quite charming and charismatic. And a wonderful dancer. There is something fascinatingly and refreshingly otherworldly about him, much like yourself, Rumpelstiltskin,"
The Dark One couldn't suppress, nor would he have made an effort to, a quiet hiss of disagreement. Not only did he think that description was fitting such a being as Dracula not at all, but he also disliked that she was comparing them. They were nothing alike. Deep down, maybe though, the Dark One knew that such comparison wasn't so absurd, for that might be the main reason for them constantly challenging each other as they did.
"He could sense the presence of magic within me simply through my speaking voice, without having had any knowledge that fairies had bestowed gifts upon me."
"He's nothing but a charlatan," Rumplestiltskin intervened with another hiss, this time much more audible for the people around him. His hatred for the man on the dancefloor was much present in his voice and on his features, same as discomfort about the fact that the Count was one of the view persons who actually could afront him. That was driving him really mad.
With his focus back on Rose and the Charmings, Rumple missed that his companion was, right now, talking to the man he hated the second most, the deal that they had made, same as them reentering the scene. Before anyone could say anything more or react to his words from before, the Count himself was adding his two coins after all.
"You are awfully kind, Your Grace,""I, of course, am full of many surprises - Snow White can attest to that."
The Dark One couldn't help but throw in his own two coins, following right after Dracula's, of course not without a high-pitched giggle of false amusement initiating. "Yeah, let's call it surprises rather than talents."
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Apr 15, 2023 4:01:17 GMT -8
While everyone else's attention seemed focused on at least one single person within their group, Snow was growing with annoyance at the rivalry that was going on between the Dark One and Dracula. So it happened that her eyes wandered around, picking up at the newcomer entering the hall first. At first, Snow thought of him as no more but a handsome addition to the ball, but then he noticed the gaze he had upon her friend Rose. Could it be that this young man was...? The man she had talked about! Of course! He had to be her true love, having searched for her for so long, finding her in the end. A dreamy smile got to form on Snow's lips.
"Rose..." she was quietly trying to get her friend's attention while Rumplestiltskin was still tangled in a conversation with the Count, paying them no attention. Snow gently placed a hand on Rose's arm, gesturing towards the handsome young man still looking their way, watching them as if he got frozen in place.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on May 6, 2023 11:49:26 GMT -8
Rose found herself absorbed in studying the exchange between Rumple and Dracula. She had never witnessed anything like it. Theirs was such an intense dynamic. While it saddened her to see such animosity between two people, it was fascinating to observe. It was like a dance. No, no. That wasn't quite right. It was as if they were fencing, lunging and parrying with words and subtleties in their expressions and eyes that seemed to convey even more than their words.
"Rose..."
"Hmm?" she said distractedly, eyes still traveling between Rumple to Dracula in her study. Snow's hand on her arm and receiving no follow-up after simply having stated her name drew Rose's curiosity. Confused as to what could have drawn Snow's attention from the fascination Rose had found in observing the two men in their circle, Rose followed the direction of Snow's gesture.
Her breath caught in her throat on a small gasp, surprise quickly melting into a glow that lit up her face and left no doubt as to who this new arrival was. "Phillip," she said on a whispered, besotted sigh.
Remembering her surroundings and her situation, Rose quickly sobered and tore her eyes from Phillip. Discreetly glancing at the people around her outside of their circle of people she trusted, she was thankful that it seemed nobody had noticed. Even more thankful that her back had been to her father, who she had uncomfortably felt studying her most of the evening.
Her father. That sent another bolt of worry and fear through her. Rose grasped Snow's arms, taking a discreet step away from their circle, though it was impossible to be completely out of earshot of them when the crush of people did not leave much room for movement. "He must not have received my letter. My father will have him thrown into the dungeon." Then onto a much worse fate, but she did not wish to think about, nor voice what her father would do. Her eyes flitted a moment back to Phillip. "Despite how convincing his attire, it won't take long for him to be found out." The man who was most gifted with keenly detecting such things may have thankfully been on her side now, but Sir Francis was hardly the only one assigned to that task in her paranoid father's employ.
She looked to Snow imploringly, trying to mask the worry from her features as worrying thoughts continued to dominate her mind. How did Phillip come to acquire such an authentic looking disguise, she wondered? And must he have gone for the look of a royal? A duke, a count... any of the lesser titled worthy of an invitation to this event would have sufficed and would have been far less conspicuous.
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Post by Ariel on May 6, 2023 14:21:12 GMT -8
"Yeah, let's call it surprises rather than talents."
Dracula's proud smile melded into smugness as the Imp refused to let go of the bone he had to pick with the Count. Dracula could not blame him, for he also would be reluctant to converse with the one who was trying to come after everything he had. He stood before Rumpelstiltskin, cocking his head slightly to one side before retaliating, "I apologize. I wasn't aware that you were an expert on my capabilities. By all means, continue to enlighten me as I take notes." Dracula jested back at Rumpelstiltskin who was currently fuming with hatred for his mere existence. Dracula was about to say more, but the commotion to the side of the group caused his head to flicker slightly. The Princess was talking quietly to Snow, seemingly distressed. She spoke low enough for the normal ears not to hear, but Dracula heard absolutely everything. His gazed flickered from the current conversation between him, the Imp and Megara to the man which Rose was worried about. He knew it wasn't his business, and the impulsive bone in his body wanted him to intervene and do the Princess a favor. Though, he would wait to see how things played out first and returned his attention back to the two standing before him.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Jun 2, 2023 16:02:47 GMT -8
"You are awfully kind, Your Grace. I, of course, am full of many surprises - Snow White can attest to that."
"Yeah, let's call it surprises rather than talents."
"I apologize. I wasn't aware that you were an expert on my capabilities. By all means, continue to enlighten me as I take notes."
And once again, Megara found herself in the crossfire of conversation between her master and the Count. "Milord finds it necessary to be aware of everyone's capabilities," she advised, "As well as their faults." Though she couldn't be sure whether Rumplestiltskin actually did know what Dracula was capable of and whether he had any weaknesses. He certainly seemed not to.
"Whereas, dear Count, you remain a mystery to most of us," Megara observed. "The handsome and charming stranger from a faraway land. Did you hear tales of Rumplestiltskin around campfires at night? Were little children told to behave lest milord come and steal them away?"
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Jun 5, 2023 7:30:47 GMT -8
Snow knew she had been right with her guess as soon as her friend let out a quiet gasp, a name following to give her confirmation at last.
Oh, of course!, she suddenly beamed with another realization then, only inwardly that was. He's Prince Phillip! Although she was extremely excited and happy for Rose, Snow remained silent, especially because soon she found her friend looking around as if this was a forbidden scene unfolding, which made her smile fade. It was obvious that a happy ending would turn out to get a little bit more complicated for them. Still, complicated didn't mean impossible. Snow had to learn that herself. But in the end, everything had turned out well for Charming and her. She threw a glance over at her husband, smiling slightly, before turning her attention back at Rose, almost simultaneously with her grasping her arm, pulling her discreetly away from the circle.
"He must not have received my letter. My father will have him thrown into the dungeon.""Despite how convincing his attire, it won't take long for him to be found out."
Snow's face saddened again. They needed help, yet help on a level only a few people could serve them with, maybe only one around. Her eyes wandered back to the circle for a moment, to one person specifically. No, she mustn't voice this to Rose. He always was up to no good, no matter how useful his powers might be. They always came with a prize. And then Snow realized that Rose actually had no idea that the attire was not to convince but real, because he was a real prince. Anyways, before she could make her friend know, something in the corner of her eyes made her stop. "I think he's coming over..." she whispered.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Jun 24, 2023 1:18:37 GMT -8
"I apologize. I wasn't aware that you were an expert on my capabilities. By all means, continue to enlighten me as I take notes."
Rumple wanted to say something to that, replying with more of his passive hatred, but then he became irritated by the count's sudden slip of attention. The Dark One's eyes followed his gaze but quickly found himself disinterested since his conversation partner was only looking back at the princesses who had a chat. Girl talk was not exactly his business. It was Megara then who drew both their attentions back to their own small circle.
"Milord finds it necessary to be aware of everyone's capabilities,""As well as their faults."
Rumplestiltskin left her words uncommented, yet they brought a small smirk to his face. However, that vanished as quickly as it had come as soon as she turned more words, flattering ones at that, towards Dracula. You would want to vomit.
"Whereas, dear Count, you remain a mystery to most of us,""The handsome and charming stranger from a faraway land. Did you hear tales of Rumplestiltskin around campfires at night? Were little children told to behave lest milord come and steal them away?"
At the last words, Rumple had to smirk again, at least a little. "Oh, yes. Did you hear those tales?" he repeats the question in the count's direction. "Or are you one who doesn't believe in tales at all?"
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Post by Ariel on Jun 24, 2023 12:12:18 GMT -8
"Whereas, dear Count, you remain a mystery to most of us,""The handsome and charming stranger from a faraway land. Did you hear tales of Rumplestiltskin around campfires at night? Were little children told to behave lest milord come and steal them away?"
"Or are you one who doesn't believe in tales at all?"
"In my world, you are just as much of a mystery as I am in yours," Dracula replied honestly, "Although I will admit that there were faint murmurs of a Dark One that possessed a magical dagger in another land far away. Though most believed it to be a myth...until that one night." Dracula remarked, looking directly at Rumpelstiltskin, "You know what night in which I speak of. I should know...I was there when you took my monster away." Dracula smirked, rising tensions in the conversation.
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Post by Ariel on Jun 24, 2023 18:42:04 GMT -8
Phillip was eager. At this point, he knew he had to get to Rose. One way or another, he was anxious to sweep her off her feet and meet her again for another time. Weaving through the crowd of people with his sight set on his love, no one truly batted an eye as he swam towards her. There was a discarded mask on the ground, which he took advantage of. Maybe someone brought it as a fashion statement, but for him it would help him get to his destination. Phillip fastened the black and gold stained mask over his eyes as he continued his journey. The group she was with finally fixated their attention on him as he grew closer. Phillip still couldn't believe that he was in the same room as Rose, for the first time since the saw each other last. But he knew that he had to make this moment count.
"Excuse me, mi'lady," Philip interjected, "May I have this dance?" He asked nonchalantly as the music began to pick up again for the next dance.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Jun 24, 2023 21:34:16 GMT -8
"I think he's coming over..."
She discreetly glanced to her side to see that indeed, he was making his way toward her. Rose's heart began to race with excitement and trepidation, but despite her worry, she was overjoyed to see him once again. She was positively aglow with love.
Rose kept sneaking glances, trying her best to be discreet, but it was becoming more and more difficult to pull her eyes from him. She placed a hand on Snow's arm and the other over her racing heart. "My heart is set to burst," she said, a radiant smile of pure joy lighting up her face. She glanced over again, thinking she'd lost him, but saw that whilst she'd looked away, he'd donned a mask.
Not many wore them as it wasn't officially a masked ball. Only a handful of the eccentric for that flair of mystery. He was a few steps away now and she could no longer pull her gaze from his piercing blue eyes.
"Excuse me, mi'lady," "May I have this dance?"
Rose completely forgot about something as simple as introducing him to Snow, and something as importantly vital as the fact that she was being watched. So completely engrossed in finally being near him again, it was as if the world around them had simply disappeared.
"You may," she said, her eyes adoringly adding 'always and forever' as she took his hand. As if in their favor, the strains of a slow, intimate waltz began to fill the room. Perfect for privately conversing as well as perfect for two people who longed to be in each other's arms again.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Jun 27, 2023 16:58:58 GMT -8
"Or are you one who doesn't believe in tales at all?"
"In my world, you are just as much of a mystery as I am in yours. Although I will admit that there were faint murmurs of a Dark One that possessed a magical dagger in another land far away. Though most believed it to be a myth...until that one night. You know what night in which I speak of. I should know...I was there when you took my monster away."
"Your monster?! Really, whatever can you mean, dear Count?" Megara mused. This conversation had certainly taken a strange turn. Not only did the Count know about the dagger, but he'd had direct contact with the Dark One in his own native land. Was he speaking of the hellhound? Did Rumplestiltskin, frustrated by Megara's failure, decide to go find it himself? Dracula seemed to possess not only a fascination but a grudge against her master. And in her foolishness, she'd placed herself directly between them.
The attention of the others was soon drawn to a handsome yet masked stranger who approached Princess Aurora. The way he did so without hesitancy likely marked him as entitled royalty, and the way Aurora accepted without hesitancy marked her as smitten.
"Ah, I know that look, gentlemen," Megara proclaimed to the two men on either side of her. "I'm afraid you'll find the princess' dance card filled for the rest of the evening."
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Jul 14, 2023 23:13:15 GMT -8
"My heart is set to burst,"
Snow could tell and see that as she'd been observing her friend's features ever since she had made her notice that he was walking up their way, or rather Rose's way. She was well aware that, at this very moment, there was only the two of them in this room, this castle, the world. Snow beamed with joy, although she tried to keep herself together to not draw people's attention to them. Still, no way was she able to hide that completely. She didn't answer Rose's words but, instead, threw her an assuring smile, saying attention ahead, Rose.
"Excuse me, mi'lady,""May I have this dance?"
Again, Snow couldn't help but grin slightly at the scene unfolding right before her eyes, a scene of true love. She was also glad when her friend accepted with her worries put aside for now. Worries could wait. This was their moment. Because, with moments, it was like with the sun. They happen to surprise you, warm you, and make you hope for summer days, but, in an instant, clouds could cover them, sending days of rain instead.
Snow watched them leaving towards the dance floor, a waltz beginning to play as if for them alone, before she turned her gaze back to her husband, with the two lovers still in sight. "I can sense love in the air," she whispered, still slightly grinning.
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Post by Ariel on Jul 21, 2023 17:39:25 GMT -8
"You may,"
Roses' hand glided into Philip's, like a perfect glove. At her touch, the spark he longed to feel again ignited and he couldn't help himself. His smile was bent on staying in a frozen, giddy grin as he silently led Rose in the middle of the dance floor - hidden by the other surrounding couples that began to dance the waltz. Placing a gentle hand on her back, Philip held her other hand outwards gracefully as he began to take the lead. Their eyes locked, the destined couple moved without flaw - as if they were the mirror of each other, "You look breathtaking...I thought I'd never see you again. I have so many questions." Philip started, uttering lowly enough that only Rose could hear his words.
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Post by Ariel on Jul 21, 2023 17:59:12 GMT -8
Prince Charming - tempplay by Ariel - "I can sense love in the air," Charming looked from the smitten couple waltzing on the dance floor back to his wife, proudly beaming beside them as her eyes were glued to Rose and her love, admiring the sight before them. Charming smiled, slipping his nearest hand into hers as they stood beside each other, "Love always finds a way. Someone wise once told me that believing in the possibility of a happy ending is a very powerful thing." Charming locked eyes with Snow and shed a warm wink in her direction as he gently squeezed her hand.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Jul 22, 2023 9:16:24 GMT -8
"In my world, you are just as much of a mystery as I am in yours,""Although I will admit that there were faint murmurs of a Dark One that possessed a magical dagger in another land far away. Though most believed it to be a myth...until that one night."
Despite the fact that he was using the dagger on people a lot, so it must be famous, Rumplestiltskin almost winced at the mention of it. If one knew about it possessing magic, there was a chance they also were aware of its true purpose, the Dark One's weakness. No, Count Dracula couldn't know.
"You know what night in which I speak of. I should know...I was there when you took my monster away."
Just when the Dark One wanted to launch into an answer, his companion preempted him. Lately, she had formed a habit of doing so a lot. It reminded him of another companion he once had, said monster, that was.
"Your monster?! Really, whatever can you mean, dear Count?"
"None of your business, dearie," Rumple replied with only half his attention turned towards Megara, especially when something, or rather someone, drew it away from her completely. A masked man was nearing them, stopping at Princess Aurora's side to ask her for a dance. And just like his companion, Rumple could tell this stranger was royalty. The way he moved and showed manners spoke of that.
"Ah, I know that look, gentlemen,""I'm afraid you'll find the princess' dance card filled for the rest of the evening."
The Dark One turned his head back to Megara then, watching her in silence and with almost disgust for a moment; Disgust not towards her but the mention of some romance going on right next to them. Ugh, really disgusting. No one shall have what he had lost twice or actually even three times...
"Well, who cares?" he waved it off, turning his attention back towards the count then. "Know this: you can only lose what once was yours. I was not the one taking something away from you," Rumple added more quietly, yet still loud enough for the woman next to them to hear it. He didn't really bother that, though. Megara was his, as well, serving him no matter what because she had to, at least for as long as he possessed what once had been hers, willing to use it against her if needed. Her heart.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Jul 22, 2023 22:28:05 GMT -8
Rose was filled with so much joy that she felt as if she were walking on clouds as Phillip led her to the dance floor. She rested her left hand above his bicep as Phillip took her other to hold out beside them. They danced amongst the other partners, so in harmony with each other that they did not need to think on their movements.
"You look breathtaking...I thought I'd never see you again. I have so many questions."
Her beaming smile muted as the conversation addressed the same dread that had been haunting her since she'd been taken from the tavern. "I feared the same," she began, overlooking his last statement due to the weight of the previous. "When you didn't show--" she broke off, the reminder of the tavern leading to a very sobering reminder of where they were now.
Rose had been so engrossed in Phillip that she'd forgotten herself. Quickly recalling the emotions that had swept over her, she had no doubt that her expression had given away the fact that she was completely enamored with the man who now led her on the dance floor, now replaced with the worry over the fact said man was here, under her father's roof. Rose placed a smile back on her face and hoped that her father had been distracted with his guest of honor at the right time to have not noticed. "Phillip, you should not be here. Did you not receive my letter?" There was deep worry in her voice despite the smile she was wearing. "If the King finds out someone untitled has sneaked into his ball..." she broke off, not wanting to think about what her father would do to Phillip, and her father's power-greedy nature was so notorious that she did not need to voice it anyway.
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Post by Ariel on Jul 23, 2023 11:33:39 GMT -8
"I feared the same," "When you didn't show--"
Philip's features softened with apology as he looked down upon her. It was a costly price he paid being late to their one year reunion. If he had only shown up moments earlier, Philip wondered what their lives would look like now. But those thoughts didn't matter anymore, only that Rose was here and back in his arms once again. Before he could explain himself, Rose continued on with the conversation.
"Phillip, you should not be here. Did you not receive my letter?" "If the King finds out someone untitled has sneaked into his ball..."
Untitled? Philip had been so intoxicated by the moment that he completely forgot that Rose didn't know what kind of background he came from. His confused expression changed once the realization hit him, "Oh my dearest Rose, there is a lot more to me than you know...I know there was not much of our personal lives that we talked about when we spent our time together. But you must not worry about the King. Your father may be a difficult one to negotiate with, but being the son of King Hubert has it's perks." Philip finally admitted, feeling slight guilt for not telling Rose about his status when they first met. Then again, she also did not speak in regards to hers either. But for the sake of having spent a few perfect days together before they went back to their realities, it had been completely worth it.
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Post by Ariel on Jul 23, 2023 12:17:36 GMT -8
"Know this: you can only lose what once was yours. I was not the one taking something away from you,"
"The difference between you and me, Imp, is that you're a creature of principle. I'm more of a...let's say, casual opportunist," Dracula said as he took his eyes off of the romance happening in front of them on the ballroom floor and returned it to Rumplestiltskin, "And you should know this: not everything has to be entirely black and white." Dracula said with a matter of satisfaction before turning to Megara, "Is he always this testy?" He inquired, knowing his words would set Rumplestiltskin off another inch.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Aug 5, 2023 3:35:46 GMT -8
Snow smiled brightly at her husband's hand slipping hers as they stood close beside each other. After all this time, the spark between them had never lost its intensity, still grew with the time even.
"Love always finds a way. Someone wise once told me that believing in the possibility of a happy ending is a very powerful thing."
"Is that so?" she replied with a slight grin before leaning closer onto him, watching her friend dance at the same time, easily forgetting about the trouble the young couple still might be in. Because... love always found a way.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Aug 5, 2023 3:50:05 GMT -8
Francis had known who the young man with the mask, nearing the varied group, was as soon as he'd seen that smile on the princess's face, that spark in her eyes that he might only be able to imagine from this distance but could feel it being there. She had the same body language as her mother, almost as if mirroring it, bringing her back to life. A slight smile appeared on the knight's usually rigid features before he forced himself back to just that, putting on his own mask.
He turned his full attention towards King Stefan and King George again, as subtle and natural as possible. Fortunately, Francis had always been good at hiding any emotions. All he wanted right now was to give Rose time. They deserved this one dance. The storm would rise too soon anyway.
Francis engaged the two men in a conversation then, or rather, actively joined in theirs because what distracted people most was making them talk about things they liked talking about. In this case, King Stefan's chance to expand his kingdom and the power that came with it, without the focus being too much on his daughter herself.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Aug 5, 2023 11:32:23 GMT -8
"Know this: you can only lose what once was yours. I was not the one taking something away from you."
"The difference between you and me, Imp, is that you're a creature of principle. I'm more of a...let's say, casual opportunist. And you should know this: not everything has to be entirely black and white. Is he always this testy?"
“Only when he fears he’s lost the upper hand," Megara stated. Perhaps a little too quick and too honest, judging by the cautioning look from her companion. She was certainly flirting with danger if she continued a friendly dialogue with the Count. So it was time for a change in topic...
"Tell me, milord, how did you come to be such close friends with the king and queen?" Megara asked Rumplestiltskin of Snow White and her prince. "It was not so long ago that Regina was your most prized pupil. What could your interest be in helping her archenemy?"
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Aug 5, 2023 16:57:40 GMT -8
"Oh my dearest Rose, there is a lot more to me than you know...I know there was not much of our personal lives that we talked about when we spent our time together. But you must not worry about the King.
Yet his statement did nothing to alleviate her worry. In fact, his belief they had nothing to worry about worried her further. Phillip had always had a healthy confidence, but she felt perhaps it was misplaced when it came to her father.
Your father may be a difficult one to negotiate with, but being the son of King Hubert has it's perks."
Rose's brow furrowed in confusion as she processed his statement, her eyes suddenly widening as she searched his eyes, wondering if he was making a jest over the reality her own situation had turned out to be or was perhaps trying to spin a far-fetched backstory to who he'd pretended to be to gain entry. But no, there was only complete honest sincerity there. A happy laugh of disbelief bubbled up over their fateful circumstances.
"King Hubert, the noble and kind ruler of the neighboring kingdom, who shows equal care for his subjects as he does for the creatures who reside within his kingdom," there was a quirk of amusement to her smile at repeating some of the things they'd spoken of regarding the ruler of the kingdom they'd met in, "is your father?" Rose couldn't help another giddy laugh from bubbling up. "What are the chances?" she wondered, glancing off to the side in momentary awe of the Fates. "Phillip, this means... we can be together!" she said, looking back at him with a joyous smile. Then she took in the mask and her smile began to fade. "But why hide your identity? Is there reason my father would disapprove of us?"
Despite the whirlwind of emotions and revelations, Phillip and Rose were so in tune with each other that their movements were automatic and graceful, never faltering in their steps and their twirls as they carried through their conversation.
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Post by Ariel on Aug 5, 2023 19:46:56 GMT -8
"But why hide your identity? Is there reason my father would disapprove of us?"
"Well, I wasn't necessarily invited, the last thing I wanted to do was draw attention by showing up uninvited before I could even get a chance to talk to the King in private. Also, it has been some time since our fathers have conversed, so I am unsure of the terms in which we are on with your family," Phillip admitted, Rose's father's mental stability had been known to be off the rocker for as long as he could remember had been a big factor in affecting the relationship between the two kingdoms, "I will find a way to persuade your father, no matter what it is I have to do." The Prince assured the Princess as the dance was already half over.
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