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Richard Santini

"Knowledge is power and I know enough to have you without clothes in five...four..."

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a character in “Historia, All's fair in love and war.”, as played by Darkdiva_14

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Name:
Richard Antonio Santini
Don't forget to add the Prince, love.


Nicknames:
Rick, Richie Rich (Do not listen to Anais), Antonio (Only by family), Your Highness, Prince


Age:
24


Position:
Prince of Historia


Sexuality:
Bisexual -- However, let it be clear that Richard has a thing for both genders, but leans more towards women. Why?
The easier to manipulate, my dear...


Appearance:
It is no secret that Richard Santini is a very attractive and suave man. Look at who is parents are! Richard stands at an even 5'9, a nice height for his athletic and somewhat muscular build. Women and men find it hard to resist him, especially with the way his silky dark chocolate hair falls over his forehead or how piercing his deep brown eyes are or even with that seductive smirk on his face. Richard always carries himself well; hair is always nicely styled, skin holding a light tan, face clear of unnecessary or unattractive facial hair, and he is always dressed in the best tailored suits.


Clothing Style:
Richard has a love for suits that has never been ignored. He is almost always wearing an entirely different suit with a different flare; perhaps a new tie or pair of cufflings. He also loves watches and is almost always seen with one. However, there are moments where Rick will relax his style. He might throw on some jeans and a decent top, but there's just a swagger about him that makes even that seem extremely stylish and sexy.





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Likes:
+ Brandy, Bourbon, & Scotch
+ Sex
+ Swimming
+ Cigars
+ Power
+ Control
+ History
+ Cooking
+ Family
+ Watches
+ The smell of cinnamon
+ Cheesecake
+ Playing the guitar
+ Clubs


Dislikes:
- Unloyal people
- Traitors
- Baking I said I cook; baking is a completely different story.
- Being outsmarted
- People touching his things without permission
- Anyone who messes with his family or close friends
- Rejection
- Any man who intends to be with his sister Don't be surprised when you wind up dead.
- Talking about feelings
- The idea of marriage That means giving myself to one woman...and that's not exactly my style.


Skills
Manipulation|| Swimming|| Fencing A love of mine.|| Mixed Martial Arts I'm not the greatest of the great, but I am a decent opponent. I know how to hold my own.|| Cooking Surprising, I know.|| Seduction Let's just say that if my mother were its creator, I redefined it.|| Fluent in French, Russian, Italian, and Mandarin.|| Music I love my acoustic guitar.


Fears
  • Falling in love
  • Dying young and alone
  • Aviatophobia Let's just say that I do not like planes.





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Secrets:
  • His friendship with Anais -- Most would be surprised by this, especially because of her obvious distaste for him and his decision to simply screw with her head just for enjoyment sake. However, behind closed doors, the two are actually decent friends. They know each other better than the other would give credit and despite the suitor ordial's awkwardness, neither are willing to let it tear them apart. Besides, not having Anais around would be boring and Rick doesn't do boring. However, it was safe to keep their friendship a secret. Anais could pretty much work crowds and he needs his eyes and ears, but he doesn't need anyone knowing who that person is either.
  • Murder -- It was during a party and Richard honestly can't remember the details of the event leading up to the incident. All he remembers is that someone threw a punch at him, he was partially drunk, and when he retaliated, he punched the other guy so hard he hit his temple at the corner of the coffee table and died on impact. Definitely something that he wanted to keep out of the press and the only ones who know are his father and his right-hand man.
  • Possessive tendencies -- Once Richard deems something as his, it stays his. He does not like sharing all the time, especially precious things like friends, family or lovers. Even if he is being cold or distant to you, he feels that you are to only be there for him and just seeing someone he cares about in another's arms without prior notice sets him on edge. Most lovers tend not to see this side of him because they usually are just that: lovers. But close friends and family know the over-protectiveness, the jealousy...some fear he might even get violent...


Allies:
  • Anais Beauchene She claims that she dislikes me, but I already know she loves me. It's a shame that she doesn't want to admit it; she's a potential Queen for me. Ha, she's probably planning my death as we speak.
  • Rosalinda Santini She's my baby sister. I hope to always have her on my side.
  • Evette Harke She is pretty much a part of the family. Shame, I probably would have answered to her little crush now that she's older.


Enemies:
How many of us can truly say we don't have them?


Love Interest:
  • Anais Beauchene She is probably throwing a temper tantrum at the thought. Perhaps I should call her...no?
  • Katherine Goldsworthy Not sure what to think of that one yet.
  • Dianna Grant Cute.





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Personality:
{Flirtatious, Cocky, Unfaithful, Seductive, Brilliant, Loyal}
What is there to say about Richard Santini that most don't know about him? What he portrays on the surface is mostly who he is; he does not hide his true self very often. Richard grew up as a prince; a would-be King, if you will. So, his confidence and his intelligence is through the roof. Can you blame him? He has power, he has prestige, he has the money, and mostly every person in the entire kingdom knows he has the looks. In his eyes, he is pretty much the package every girl would love to bring home to their parents and all of the admiration and respect he gets? Yeah, it's gone to his head! However, he also doesn't just get by with his appearance. Richard always took advanced classes and seems to have developed a love for history, always taking in a situation and relating to a historical event. He knows his way around with book-smarts and street-smarts. He would actually make a good lawyer or businessman with his suave way of moving and acting.

The one thing that most people tend to respect the most about him besides his intelligence is his sense of loyalty. Richard would die for the ones he loved. Family is probably the most important aspect of one's life and despite his manipulative or even selfish tendencies, Richard would do practically anything for his. He dislikes traitors and those who would turn their backs on the people that care for them. He has actually threatened a few former friends simply because of their inability to remain loyal. If you are not loyal, then you are not trustworthy. If you are not trustworthy, Richard has no need for your presence in his or those that he cares about's lives and would rather you stay clear of him.

But one would be remiss if his other charming traits were not mentioned. Men and women alike could tell you about how flirtatious Richard is. While he doesn't spit some cheesy line to get into every person's pants, he does have this way about him that just lures people in. One small little look, one exchange of words or even the faintest of touches would be all it takes and someone would be ready to go anywhere with him. Richard is a man who loves sex and he loves at any point if you'd give him the time of day. And, he is pretty sure that if you go to all of his former lovers, no one would complain about their time with him. The only problem with that is that a relationship with Richard would be out of the question. He already doesn't want to be in love or in a relationship and this suitor business irritates him to no end. But commiting himself to one person? Oh, that would not do. That would ruin the fun and sorry to all the former lovers out there, but there has been no one alive that has made him want to stop his ways.


History
There's nothing really special to say. He is a prince; that much everyone knows. His life was spent in the kingdom, always being guarded and always being taught something new. By the time he was four, he learned how to speak three different languages from his mother and the number only increased when he became older. It was no secret that Richard took his job as a big brother seriously when Rosalinda was born. He was no more than four, almost five, at from the second his mother showed him his baby sister, he's been standing behind her ever since. Sure, when they were younger and Snow would be trapped because of their horrendous mother, Rick would sneak her out - show her a good time. But he always - always - made sure his baby sister was well taken care of.

As he grew older, Richard proved to be a fairly intelligent young man. He was always done with his work long before it was due and was almost always peering down into a book with a glass of scotch on the side. His drinking came around when he was twelve, a habit he has learned from his father. Even back then he had the makings of a leader and his father made sure to broadcast that. They would travel all over the kingdom and in different parts of the world. Richard was allowed a lot more privileges than the sheltered Rosalinda and he took as much of as he could. It was during a few trips to Linion that his friendship with Anais developed. Naturally, she was this little spitfire that pretty much slapped him when he called her a tease and although he had been quite bitter with her attack, he couldn't help but respect her fire and her ambition. Now, even though he deals with her calling him out on his shit a lot, he finds it quite endearing. Besides, someone needs to watch out for him. He flirted, seduced, fucked, and propositioned his way to graduating from graduate school at eighteen.

His hook-up with Grace is pretty much a distant memory, one that he looks back to with a satisfied smirk and a glass of scotch. She was beautiful; that much he was sure. She was definitely an interesting young woman and she was everything he was alright with. She didn't require some emotional connection afterwards and for that, Richard has all the respect in the world for her. She was just a girl who needed a lay and damnit, he was Richard Santini! Who was he to turn a girl down like that? When it was over and done with, Richard walked away and never looked back. It was pretty much over for him. Now, he's getting ready for this whole suitor ordeal and the only comforting fact is that Anais was definitely going to be around more often. But now Rosalinda has suitors...Don't be surprised if I bust a cap in someone's ass...


Anything Else:
  • Richard owns three revolvers; one in his desk drawer, the other under a coffee table where a vase sits, and the other on his person at all times. It was a lesson his father taught him; one can never be too safe.
  • Richard has no idea that Grace is pregnant.

So begins...

Richard Santini's Story

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Character Portrait: Anais Beauchene Character Portrait: Rosalinda Santini Character Portrait: Richard Santini Character Portrait: Xavier Smythe Character Portrait: Evette Harke Character Portrait: Alexandra Forbes
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The Arrival of the Suitors

A women stood before the suitors, who had just arrived at the castle, and the cousin of the prince and pincess, who also just arrived,"Before we begin I thought I'd start with a quick tour of the castle, oh my where are my manners I am Lady Tavern. I am in charge of assuring the suitors are comfortable and in order. First here is where the suitors and the prince and princess eat everyday. It's the white eating room.Now this is the one and only time you will be allowed in the royal wing without an invitation. Next we will go to the left side of the wing, which is for the prince and princess and their guest. Here are their private sitting room",She spun around and clasped her hands. "Now for a real treat you get to see the prince and princess's rooms." She opened one door,[/i] "Here is the Prince's." [/i]Then she bought then down the hall and took a right at the end of the hall sat a door, square in the middle of the small wall. She opened the door revealing a room completely of windows aside from the wall with the door. "This is the Princess's." 

She shoo'd them out before taking them out of the wing across the bridge and back to their wing. Where they learned they all have the same room the furniture just different  decor, including the things they brought from home. Leaving the suitors to their rooms which the staff was frantically unpacking things to she brought the cousin of the prince and princess to his room. She then went to the cousins room to check in on her. Though she had already been living there fo two yeas so she already knew the rules and such. She was also the only person allowed in the royal wing without any invitation. The lady's in waiting had presumably already settled in their rooms so she wasn't too worried for them.


three months later
June 21, The morning before the Mid Summers dream event and gala 
The mid summers dream ball is the event and gala celebrating summer, visitors, along with the rich and famous in the country all come. I's a great way to raise funds fo the queens charities as well. The Event includes polo, horse competitions and other outdoor activities during the day. And at night they have a gala. This is a great way for the people to meet the potential spouses of the prince and princess and deem their support.


The Servants and help are buzzing through the castle preparing for the ball. The Lady's in waiting are preparing for the princess. Waking her and generally trying to get her ready. The other residents of the castle are currently preparing themselves as well. It's a sunny crisp day. There are white tents set up outside with decedent foods being prepared for them The polo players are on the field practicing. The guest have been instructed to wear formal white or pastel clothes. Women are to wear gowns, dresses, or formal pantsuits(Remember this is outside so these are not wedding gowns, or homecoming dresses they are light and airy).Men are to wear crisp suits.

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Anais was up early today. She awoke at exactly 5:30 AM and got some coffee to get her started. Today was the mid summer's gala event and she had yet to pick out an outfit. So, when she went to bed last night, she set an alarm and went to sleep almost immediately. After drinking at least half of her cup, Anais set to work with rummaging through all of her clothes. While the majority of her outfits were name brand, Anais decided to represent one of her up-and-coming designer friends and sport around the girl's latest dress. It was the second copy of the dress and paired with the right jewelry, it would fit today's festivities perfectly. Anais had already planned the perfect gown for tonight.

The other half of the coffee quaffed, Anais hopped into the shower and bathed for a good half an hour, using her newest body soap. It held a hint of cinnamon and was an earthy yet comforting scent that would last throughout the day. With a soaked yet clean body and teeth brushed, Anais came back and got dressed. She wasn't quite ready to put on jewelry yet, so Anais settled with dealing with her hair. Despite it still being a tie between long and short, her hair was actually quite difficult to manage sometimes. The natural curls seemed to love to tangle together all the time and despite the ease in which she appears with her hair, being in the process of styling was no laughing matter or one to take lightly. It took her a minute, but after a good twist and finding the right barette to match her jewelry, Anais' hair was styled into an elegant chignon with delicate and perfectly coiled strands framing her beautiful face.

Satisfied, she slid into a pair of pumps. Anais grinned at her reflection in the mirror, offering herself a quick wink. Ain't no shame in looking this good, she thought before chuckling at her own antics. She clipped on her earrings and necklace and decided against putting on real makeup. She didn't need foundation or concealer, so she settled for simple mascara and a baby-pink lip gloss that caused her lips to shine delicately under the sun's rays. With a spritz of a perfume that matched her body wash, Anais gave herself one final glance over before leaving her bedroom.

As she walked out, she noticed one of the blonde suitors, Katherine. While she and Katherine weren't close, she thought they were at least cordial. From what Anais gathered, Katherine was no more attracted to the prince than she was. No lies, her brain told her, causing Anais to chuckle. She smiled brightly at Katherine, flashing white teeth.

"Good morning, Katherine," Anais exclaimed. She approached the blonde with ease, inwardly admiring the dress. It was definitely something pretty. "Are you ready for today? We have to go out and impress the masses. The first ounce of excitement since we've been here, huh?"





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What was the first thing Richard Antonio Santini did when he awoke in the morning, you might ask? Well, that depends. On some mornings, he might have actually had some random person over that night, preferably someone not that important. Like that chambermaid a few weeks ago. She had the most delicious set of boobs... And then there were other mornings where he might not even have made it home the night before because he was too twisted to even consider getting home. But then, every now and then, there were mornings where all he needed was a good two or three glasses of scotch to get through the day and a good book.

This was one of those days.

When his clock and Anais text him earlier at around seven in the morning to get up, Rick didn't even think about turning over and ignoring them. He politely got up, showered, put on some briefs and a robe, and perched himself on his sofa with a glass of scotch with ice, the bottle on the side, and an older read. Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky. It was an interesting read, one that Richard grew enamored with back in freshman year of high school. As he was just flipping the next page, he heard some small commotion outside and glanced over his shoulder through the glass window. His eyes took in the sun's warmth before lowering to the ground where servants and the like were running around trying to get everything situated. He could see the polo team practicing and tents were being set up.

Smirking as one woman nearly tripped on her own two feet while carrying three of the many platters of desserts, Rick raised the glass of the smooth amber liquid and downed the rest in one gulp, letting the cool liquid slide down his throat with barely a hint of a burn. Quite bored and yet not wanting to watch television, he decided to get dressed. Just as he clipped on his watch, a thought struck him. Rick picked up his phone and sent his sister a quick text. Hope ur not nearly as bored as me. -- Rick

Not particularly wanting to go outside yet and not wanting to stay in his room, Rick opted to take a quick walk around his wing. Perhaps he would see his right hand or protector. Those two might be able to entertain him.

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Character Portrait: Richard Santini Character Portrait: Alexandra Forbes Character Portrait: Adam Loire Character Portrait: Nyx Adrienne Character Portrait: Anthony Curtiz
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Nyx Adrienne
Nyx could honestly say that she did not believe in love. That sort of implied that she had also never been in love, but she usually felt the need to clarify that point. Love was fictitious, it was something that weak people relied on for some sense of comfort or stability. Though she supposed if she had to be in love with someone, or fall in love with someone, she wouldn't mind falling for Adam. Anyways, she supposed that answer probably should have been maybe Richard- even if she wasn't one of his suitors, he was still a prince-, but she just didn't feel it with him. Sure, he was attractive, and probably really easy for naive girls to fall in love with, but she couldn't really get past how he was the brother of someone who she considered her friend. She hoped the princess considered her a friend as well, they had only known each other for what seemed like forever. Oh well, it wasn't like she was in a relationship with either. She didn't quite know how she ended up in bed with Adam though, she had met him his first night here and after awhile, she just sort of slept with him for the hell of it. He was hot, and she sort of liked him.

So, in some odd sort of way, that's how she ended up where she was now; picking through clothes on the floor and trying to find her clothes. Eventually she found her dress, which was ripped but she slipped it on anyways and ducked onto the floor to search for her heels. When she was ten, if someone had asked her what she would be doing in five years, this definitely would not have been her answer. Yet here she was, nineteen years old and a lady in waiting to a princess, hoping to escape from some guys room half-naked without waking him up.

Fortunately, she was able to find her shoes and made a quick escape, practically sprinting back to her room. It was incredibly awkward when she turned a corner and saw Richard, and she wanted to keep running but knew that wasn't an option. She stopped and bowed slightly, mumbling a quick hello before continuing on. Not long later she was in a new dress and with Alexandra, someone she had grown to really like in the past few months. The other girl was insanely good at her job, while Nyx was more of a bad-influence, fun-loving, reckless companion for the princess. She supposed that if she was allowed to hang out with the prince and princess's friend Evette, whom she had heard about a lot, that they would have gotten along very well.



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Character Portrait: Rosalinda Santini Character Portrait: Richard Santini Character Portrait: Alexandra Forbes Character Portrait: Nyx Adrienne
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Rosalinda woke up to the sun peeking through one window. She squintented her light green eyes  and looked for the source of light. FInally she found it in the window facing her bed. She glared at the curtains in disapproval. Sighing, she rolled over onto her back. The first thing her eyes sought was the electronic board with little red buttons on each of the rooms. One press and a servant would be summoned. She sat up and leaned toward the board before quickly stopping herself "A princess isn't lazy" She chasticed herself. She  begrudgingly rose out of bed and walked over to the window, untucked the thick curtain and walked back to the bed. With the pess of a button her windows automatically pulled aside the thick layer of cutain leaving a gauzy, satin one in it's wake. She smirked thouroughly pleased with herslef. Before going back to the ellectric boad and gently pushing the buttons connected to her lady in waiting's rooms, along with Her "Nanny", who was really like an unnofcial paid mother to her as well as her father's lover, Dorothy.

She walked into her walk in closet. Wich was actually originally a guest room. Her father let her make alot of decisions regardging her oom. SO she decided to take a master suit and knock out the two adjourning rooms in order to make a exspansive closet and vanity and a large bathroom. She picked out her own outfitbut deemed it neccessary to get her lady's oppinions. She walked back into the room, and being that she was unsure what to do with her time she decided to just bush her hair. Which she let gow and how eached her lowe back. She always had to brush her hai befoe she took a shower to turn he big curls to waves to they would be eaer to wash. She then took a nice hot shower. 

Once she was out she brushed he again, not that it mattered, due  to the thickness of her hair even when thououghly bushed the best she could do was make is slightly less wavy. That always botheed her. She decided to do her own hai as she waited. She braided the cown of her head,  tucking in tiny atificial white and light blue flowers that matched her outfit throughout the braid. She then added wate and a cult maintanance syum to her hair that kept he culs bouncy and maintained. 

She walke dback into the closet and slipped the outfit on. The neckline was a bit low and was showing off her rather impressivee cleavage but she didn't mind. She slipped on her heels and went back into her room only to see her mother. "What are you weaing daughter? She asked.
"A dress." She said walking past her mother to her vanity. She slicked on some ligiud eye liner, in up style, and some red lipstick, before deaming sahe was ready. Her mother shook her head in dissaproval but left anyway.

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Character Portrait: Rosalinda Santini Character Portrait: Richard Santini Character Portrait: Evette Harke Character Portrait: Alexandra Forbes Character Portrait: Nyx Adrienne
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She was currently on the castle grounds helping with the preparations for the gala as she was finished with her other tasks anyway. 3 months into the job and she was already loving it though there were some up and downs, she got to know the castle inhabitants and she already formed her honest opinions about them though she does not utter them out loud. As she was finishing setting up the food and drinks she received word that the gala is going to start soon and this prompted her to quickly change and attend to the princess.

She took a quick bath which was already prepared by an another maid whom she must thank for doing this for her. She quickly dried herself and sat before her vanity table to apply her makeup. She doesn't like gaudy makeup or anything too flashy so she stuck to doing the natural look and for her hair she decided a half-up,half-down with curls at the end and her hair secured in a french twist style. After that she headed to her warbrobe and pondered for a while on what dress to wear, eventually she choose a purple dress which she got in Milan the last time she was there.
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Finally when she deemed herself ready she heard her bell ring and left the room to go to the princess's room as she was summoned. When she was walking down the hallway she saw the prince walk down and slightly bowed to him and said a quick hello before continuing her journey but soon after that she saw Nyx all dressed up, slightly flustered looking. She guessed that she was with Adam again but decided not to comment on it but greeted her instead.
"You better hurry up Nyx, the princess has called us" she announced as she continued on and finally she reached the princess's room. Alex knocked to announce her presence and walked in,she saw Evette was there...wearing casual clothes but she was glad that the princess was dressed at least but disapproved of the amount of cleavage showing.
"Hello Evette, fancy seeing you here. Knowing you that's what you're wearing at the gala?" she asked her tutting disapprovingly "Can't you just wear a dress at least. It's an important event for the family you know"
She then turned her attentions to Rosalinda "I like the dress but isnt that showing too much of your assests dear? Wear a cardigan or a shawl. It will get cold tonight or are you just counting on the suitor's body heat to keep you warm?" she said as she heard their conversation earlier.

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Character Portrait: Anais Beauchene Character Portrait: Rosalinda Santini Character Portrait: Richard Santini Character Portrait: Xavier Smythe Character Portrait: Alexandra Forbes Character Portrait: Katherine Goldsworthy
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"Good morning to you as well Anais. You look very nice today Anais and I agree it will be much more exciting than what's transpired in the last three months though I have to admit I'm a bit nervous." Anais smiled sympathetically at Katherine and touched the girl's shoulder gently.

"Oh, sweetie," she cooed. "All you've gotta do is smile and look pretty. You already got the pretty part down, so just smile. You'll charm all of their socks off." Anais winked at Katherine for good measure before giggling. She knew there was so much more that they would have to do for today, but freaking some poor girl out was not going to make it end well. Besides, if Katherine went down into the event with nerves, that would be the beginning of the drama right there. Just as she was about to say something else to comfort the girl before her, Anais heard a voice over her shoulder and glanced to see Xavier Smith coming from his room. Oh damn... Anais almost forgot; some of these suitors were gorgeous.

Hello ladies! Excited for the upcoming gala? And you both look lovely in those dresses." Anais smiled at him charmingly.

"Good morning, handsome. Getting over some morning jitters, but thanks for the compliment." Anais replied smoothly just as the princess and a few other familiar faces came downstairs. Anais curtsied deeply, smiling at the beautiful princess before rising as the young woman spoke. Rosalinda was asking about the King, whom Anais was not that familiar with, and of Richard. Inwardly, Anais seethed but smiled cordially to Her Highness. "If I see him,Your Highness, I will tell him that you're searching for him." When Rosalinda dragged Xavier away with her after having a mini mental breakdown over her mother, Anais pulled out her phone and sent a quick text to Richard. WHERE THE HELL R U? UR SISTER IS LOOKIN 4 U! -- Anais





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Richard was jogging lightly down the steps and he paused, chuckling at Anais's irritation with him. Just for that, he was definitely going to mess with her first for the day before he went to the rest of the suitors. But first thing's first: save his little sister from his mother's wrath.

When he stepped outside, the sun's warm ray's instantly greeted his somewhat cool skin, sending an almost euphoric burst of energy throughout his pores that surged within his veins. He smiled charmingly at a few guests and bowed silkily, greeting them with a twinkle of his eyes. Some pretty much swooned; others blushed behind their fans. Smirking, Richard walked further out, catching his mother's eyes and embracing her while she was greeting a few guests.

"Good morning, mother," he said. She gave him one of her looks; one where she raked her eyes over him from head-to-toe. It definitely bothered him most times as his mother was always so critical of both he and Rosalinda, but moreso of his sister. He shifted uncomfortably until she gave him a tight-lipped smile.

"Hello, my dear. You remember what you're supposed to be doing today, don't you?" Rolling his eyes and still smirking, Rick nodded. "Good. Go flirt with one of your suitors - only your suitors. If your father complains to me one more time - "

"Perfectly understood, mother," Rick replied and kissed her cheek gently. "Don't you worry your pretty little head off. I won't even think about touching any other girls." The Queen shot him an incredulous look and Richard laughed, bowing to the women she was speaking with and excusing himself. As he turned and observed the crowd, he noticed Rosalinda on the arm of one of her suitors, Xavier, he believed. Ignoring the young man, Richard walked over and scooped Rosalinda up into his arms, grinning at her small shriek.

Everyone knew that Richard could be beyond infuriating. He almost seemed as though he didn't care about anyone but himself. However, those closest to him know that his sister had his heart and loyalty completely. It was only during these times where his true self showed - where he was warmer, softer, and maybe even a tad bit happier. He inwardly loathed the day that some random suitor would take his baby sister away and fought the urge to give Xavier a scathing look.

Looking beautiful as ever, Snow. Not like I didn't expect that," he told her and finally set the brunette down. He nodded to one of her ladies-in-waiting before settling his eyes onb Xavier, nothing but coldness and seriousness radiating in his eyes. "I expect nothing but respect and gentleman-like behavior from you. Otherwise, you will find how quickly I can it so that you do not exist." A beat later, Richard smiled charmingly. "Enjoy the festivities." And with a flourish, he was gone, sending a text to his tiny sprite of a friend for her whereabouts.

Off to find Anais and possibly one of his suitors.

Oh, and a glass of champagne to start his day.

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ImageRose was standing with Xavier when she was suddenly sweeped into her brothers arms. She squealed with glee, ignoring the looks of the guest. She didn't really care about them. Her brother was her best friend. She also knew to some degree he loathed the idea of her getting married. And in some degree she haed the idea of having to share her big brother. She was always the one who would cheer him up or make him smile, she didn't want to share that ability. Though she supposed his child would do that too. She also imagined Grace wouldn't. That made a frown a little. 

"Looking beautiful as ever, Snow. Not like I didn't expect that," he told her setting her down. She pouted a little, because she knew that meant he was leaving soon. . It didn't take long for him to go to defense mode against Xavier "I expect nothing but respect and gentleman-like behavior from you. Otherwise, you will find how quickly I can it so that you do not exist.Enjoy the festivities." He then left in a way only the prince could. Rose blushed at Xavier "Sorry he does that" She said with a shrug. 

She felt a little tug at her dress and saw Cecily frowning "WHy didn't he spin me?" She asked. Rose frowned " He uh well..." Luckily Evette arrived. Cecily  liked Evette. "Did you forget about me, Cecily?" Evette To which Cicely responded "No Evie, 'course not," Rose smiled at the arrival of Natalia but was getting distracted by the couple with there eyes on her. 

She recognized the man immediately it was Blake, her blake, or he was her Blake. His mouth was in a firm uncomfortable line. She then noticed the woman snaked around him. ""that must be his fiancee" She thought to herself.  Just as she moved to approach them her fathers voice stopped her. He was  standing on the elaborate stage. 
The Polo Match

"Welcome, welcome my guest. Welcome to the annual Mid Summers  dream event and Gala. He smiled charmingly "I'm sorry this is just the event." He chuckled. "Well my family and my court welcomes you." Almost synchronized the court bowed their heads. The Royal Family waved, charmingly. "Well please enjoy the polo match it's beginning in ten minuets. " He said, his voice could be heard throughout the castle. "I ask you all to look at your invitation it has your seating sections.


The guest were all seated in their proper sections. The Princess and Prince right next to each other. The right hand man in the seat directly behind him, The princess's maidens sat behind her. The suitors all sat on either side of the prince and princess. The king and Queen were to be sat in an elevated section however the King peffered to sit with his people, though he was flanked by security, his mistress sat at the table next to him with their daughter on her lap. 



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Rose sat and watched the match. She glanced to her right and saw her father sitting with his mistress and half sister. Not that she minded she was happy Dorothy got to be out with her dad and sister in public. Though glancing at her mother, she couldn't help but feel a twinge of guilt. Because beneath her strong facade, her mother looked so... lonely. 

She sighed remembering when things were simple. Before Dorothy, before her dad started cheating. Back when her mother used to smile at her and Richard. Her mother never smiled at her anymore. In truth Dorothy is more of mom to her than her mother ever could be. But she still wanted her mother to be happy. 
 

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Just as the brother left another person drifted over who tuned out to be Evette, who was wearing a dress similar to the princess. He greeted her with a tilt of his head accompanied with a smile "Nice to see you here though I shouldn't be surprised as your face is very familiar in this castle" he said then he put on a playfully annoyed look but deep down he was annoyed "And only this cute little girl gets to call me Xav" he added as he playfully winked at Cecily who blushed and giggled.
Soon enough another lady whose name is Natalia ,who he believes is part of the lay-in-waiting, came over he greeted her similarly like he did to Evette and complimented her dress "Well, I didn't see you at the gala so far and you've finally graced us with your lovely presence" he said "Doing your duty's?" he asked.

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When he turned to talk to Rosalinda and was about to tell her that she was lucky to have nice companions he caught her staring at something. He followed her gaze and his eyes settled on a man and a woman, he resumed back to talking as he thought nothing of it thinking that they were some sort of important guests. Then he heard the king's voice announcing that the polo match was about to begin, he accompanied the ladies to their special seats, his seat was beside the princess and he looked to his other side to see two empty chairs for the yet to come suitors. He noted that he has a good view of the field and he also noticed the ing seated among the public as well as Cecily was beside him seating on a lap of a woman whose face he recognised somewhere.
'Maybe thats the mother..' he mused as he waited for the match, though he wasn't a fan of polo he appreciated the game at least.

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"Everything alright?"

Anais nearly jumped out of her skin when Katherine called to her. Just as quickly, she plastered a smile on her face and put her cell phone away. For a second, the proper response would have spilled and then Anais would have to explain her relationship to Rick and that was far more complicated than what she was ready to deal with today. So, she just shrugged.

"My mom," Anais decided upon and shrugged again, trying to convey as much nonchalance as she could even though thinking of the older Beauchene made her stomach hurt. Not out of disgust, but stress. Another health issue her mother was able to arise from her. "She's been super bitchy...I mean, she's been putting on a lot of pressure about this whole ordeal. Ya know, the whole ideal of being the daughter of the Prince of Historia - the possible Queen. I had to text her."

That wasn't exactly a lie either. In between Anais waking up as early as she did and getting ready for the day, her mother called her. Hell, last night the woman called and gave the great speech of how she didn't want Anais to become a disappointment. She hadn't replied about already disappointing the woman; she simply told her that she would do her best and bid her adieu. But...some part of Anais seemed to feel bad that she lied to Katherine. Perhaps, in a more private setting, she would tell the girl. Maybe it would shed light on what Anais should do with the whole suitor/friend/possible lover thing.

Shaking her head to keep from stressing out when the day had only just begun, Anais grinned and linked arms with Katherine, pulling her alone.

"We should get going. If Her Highness is outside, then that means the rest of the royal family is sure to come and we should be out there." Sure enough, the second they reached the event, Anais' eyes fell on Richard, who was snagged up by some older woman who was unabashedly flirting with him. She smirked at the sight of him calmly handling the woman and when she caught his eye, her smirk widened. She leaned into Katherine. "He really has no shame. It's a good thing that is the Queen's favorite clothing designer."

Just as she was about to tell Katherine more, it was announced that the polo match was to begin and everyone moved along to get to their seats. As they walked, Richard approached them and stood before them. His eyes slid over Katherine slowly, taking in her long, slim legs and trailed up to the way the dress clung to her delicate figure. Finally, his eyes rose up to her hazel ones and then drifted over to meet Anais' challenging stare. Again, he gave a slow appraisal, smirking to himself in amusement because without even having to raise his eyes again, he could tell that she was slightly uncomfortable and peeved that this was the way he chose to greet her. Finally, his smirk morphed into a cordial smile yet his eyes seemed almost warm when he gazed at her.

Confusing fuck, she thought and glanced at Katherine's face quickly to gauze the girl's reaction.

"Ladies, you both look...ravishing today," Rick near purred and his eyes flitted back to Katherine briefly, but Anais refused to leave the blonde's side. If Richard needed to speak with her, he could do it later. "I hope you both have enjoyed yourselves during your stay." Of course, you do.

"Thank you, Your Highness. You look very handsome yourself," Anais replied, giving Katherien time to respond as well. Still smirking with a glint in his eyes, Richard nodded to them both before approaching his seat. He sat with such swagger; it was hard to believe that one could sit with swagger. But somehow, Richard Santini was able to accomplish that feat. She glanced back at Katherine. "We should probably go ahead and take our seats. I can point out a few people for you if you'd like."

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Katherine was surprised by Anais' answer. It was surprising because she dealt with the same thing. Her mother pushed her beyond her limit to exceed and try her very hardest to become the future queen. Her mother didn't actually care for Katherine just the opportunities that could arise if she becomes queen despite how much Katherine wished to stray from such a fate. Katherine brought herself from her thoughts when she had yet to answer. "I know the feeling." was her simple answer and she smiled once their arms were linked and walked outside.

She spotted what Anais did with the prince and a designer she actually recognized. She shook here head and laughed lightly at what Anais had did but stopped once the Polo matches beginning was announced and the prince approached them. She noticed his look towards her yet didn't react as she seemingly like Anais was not affected by it. Katherine had only seen very few who weren't affected by the prince's gaze or simple words that would usually get him in bed with any girl that did fall for it.

Despite all that she still respected him because of his royalty and by the fact that despite his womanizing ways he managed to be truthful to others and she had yet to ever see him act cruel to anyone. Katherine respects his sister, the princess because of her status but more so because of her kindness. She was once again brought from her thoughts but this time by the prince's voice. "Thank you, your grace. You're looking nice today yourself." she said nonchalantly but noticed the silent interaction between him and Anais.

Katherine was thankful to Anais though and very much so that he did not leave her side as she would not melt at the prince's feet if he attempted to flirt with her like many girls before her did and therefore did not want to have many people eyeing her and bringing unwanted attention to her. She seemed unfazed by the prince and walked with Anais once again. "That would be great as I don't know half the people here." Katherine replied honestly to Anais' offer. She didn't usually concern herself with the people of upperclass status as she grew up having low respect for many of them that associated themselves with her father.

Katherine was thankful that her father despite being a friend to his majesty the king he was very rarely ever around the castle or at court. She has yet to even see him for the three months she's been here. She distanced herself from both her parents mainly her father as she couldn't do so with her mother so the only people she knew of were the royal family. The ladies in waiting and the suitors were people she had met after she came here so she was thankful that Anais offered to tell her who the people were as to not seem rude if any approached her.

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Adam Loire ~
Three months has past, just three months and surprisingly Adam didn't leave. He could if he wanted to, but that wouldn't be good of him to just up and leave without giving -living here- a try. Adam didn't leave because, of a particular individual poked at his interest too much for him to even try leaving. Sitting up in his bed, he began to look around. "Seems like she left quite early." Smirking at what he said, he got up after hearing a whole lot of people moving and bumping around. Picking up his scattered clothing, he threw them in a pile in the basket, which made him remember that he had to 'dress up' for the evening.

Deciding to then take a bath before even touching a suit, he did. After he was done bathing, he put on his suit and sprayed a bit of cologne just to add a little 'spice' to it. After he finished checking himself out in the mirror, he walked out of his room. He walked to wherever the Polo field was, he wasn't a real fan of this sport but, he would have to deal with it. When he showed up at the match, he sighed quietly to himself and looked around, he didn't want to sit next to his 'family', not at all. He looked for anyone he could tolerate, anyone that didn't get on his nerves when talking to him.

After a moment or two he laid his eyes on Nyx, the girl that escaped his room without saying a Good morning, or a Hello. Staring at the woman as she didn't notice him standing there, he decided to walk towards her thinking that she'd put her attention onto him. As he shortened the distance between them, luckily there was room to sit behind her, so he did just that.


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Dianna Grant ~
Awoke to nothing but, a silent room. It was kept neat and clean, she always made sure of that. Sitting up in her bed, she ran her fingers through her hair. She realized today would be a eventful one, and she had to dress her best. So she got up to a shower, and put on her dress and did her hair to match it. Looking at herself, she smiled and then walked towards the door. These past three months have went so smoothly for her, she made a couple of friends, and she only cried about 5 times each month. Other than that, in the last three months, surprisingly there was not much to worry about. Well, for her at least.

Continuing to walk out the door she went to where the Polo match would be place and noticed Anais and Katherine standing at a certain distance and she decided to join in whatever they were talking about. "Hello Anais and Katherine." She said their names as polite as can be, she really liked how wonderful they had looked in their dresses, though looks aren't anything to her. Looking over at the prince with a quick glance or two before bringing her attention back to the two woman in front of her.