Snippet #2517289

Ria rested her heavy, leather-bound book upon her lap and glanced out at the window, as she listened to the general report to her Queen that they had nearly reached the castle grounds. That was good news, though part of her would miss all the travelling they had been doing - Ria absolutely loved travelling throughout the kingdoms. She had spent quite a bit of her life cooped up, only allowed to go so far on horseback before she would be hauled home by her father's men. While she normally would have opted for comfort while travelling, today she had dressed in her finest since they would be arriving today. Her gown was a lovely rich amethyst colored silk and her hair was worn loose, falling around her shoulders in golden brown waves.

Upon their arrival, the trumpets sounded, welcoming the Northern Queen back to the Kingdom of Teirwin. A radiant smile graced her face as she listened to Isabelle speak and while she didn't say it, the sound of the trumpets gave her chills. "It was a long time ago, but don't worry, my Queen. Everyone will love you, I just know it. And soon enough you'll get reacquainted with everything." She said, reassuringly. It was quite large though, she had to admit. Teirwin was everything she had expected, although she still couldn't seem to have anticipated. It was absolutely magnificent. "It is very large though, isn't it? And beautiful." She told Isabelle, though the word didn't seem to do it justice she thought as she looked around at the grounds.


When they arrived, their driver opened the door and offered them both a hand out, which Ria graciously accepted. She followed behind her queen, clasping her hands together as she looked out at the growing crowd with a smile. It seemed everyone wanted to see the introductions. Evidently the Eastern Queen and her lady had been right behind them as well, that didn't surprise Ria as they had been meant to arrive at about the same time. After the introductions, she made a mental note to scope out her competition. She then turned her attention to a more pressing matter. The King and Queen and the young Princes. The trumpets sounded again, this time to a different tune and the announcement rang clear, "Announcing His Royal Highness King Isac and Her Royal Highness Queen Amelia." She curtsied to the royals and offered the queen a polite nod, which was returned. The King and Queen both looked to be in good health, they were both still young but she knew now that their sons and their suitors had come of age that they were meant to be married now. She was going to have to get to know them all a little better, for things may not always be as they are at first glance.

"Announcing His Majesty Prince Damien and His Majesty Prince Nathaniel." She kept her expression neutral. Both were handsome, though one was dark of hair and the the other light. Both appeared to be well built and healthy-looking. But what interested her more was the minds beneath those lovely locks. Were they ambitious? Were they fools? Were they cruel? Ria would have to find out for herself and decide who might be worth her trouble and who wasn't.

Isabelle spoke to the King and Queen, respectful as always for these situations could be delicate. The person who didn't seem to want to take their time to tread carefully was the light-haired prince, Nathaniel if she wasn't mistaken. He was to be married to the Eastern Queen. "If you would so Kindly excuse me your Majesties, but I don't have the time nor the effort for having to deal with formalities all day." He swept a bow and Ria had to suppress the giggle that was building within her. The Queen of Teirwin must be absolutely horrified at her youngest son's behavior. Oh, dear. This was probably not what the Eastern Queen had expected, but Ria for one was delighted with the show that had been put on. I think I quite like him. She thought, amused as she watched him depart. But she was going to have to get to know him much better before she came to any true conclusions, after all for all she knew the boy was a fool - this sort of situation could go very wrong and the Eastern Queen could be insulted, many people had been offended by less.

The dark haired Prince Damien seemed to try to put forth an effort to smooth things over, offering to show the two visiting Queens around so they could get their bearings. He himself looked rather mortified by what had just happened with his brother, Ria noticed. He must be the more well behaved of the two. If Isabelle went with her fiance, that meant Ria as probably going to be left on her own to explore and entertain herself, she thought a bit glumly. Oh, well. She'd just have to find her own way around and amuse herself. Perhaps could go for a ride or try to see if she could bump into the other Prince who seemed to have better things to do than get to know the new arrivals.