dear_mun | (no subject)

Oh. That's too bad.

[He doesn't look too hurt by her words, particularly because something about the way he looks suggests he'll take a great interest in changing her mind. Her blush leads him to believe he's making progress in that regard.]

We do have more fun, you know.

[She will not admit it, but she cannot help but want to change her mind. Surely this is the work of her Mundane and not autonomously.]

Really? Well, with everything that I have to do, a little leisure time could not hurt.

I know a thing or two about that, myself.

[He just winks at that. Better to let her figure it out on her own, no?]

[...and he is quite handsome.]

Is that an invitation?

[Ho ho ho~]

Perhaps. But, alas, with me being blonde, I'm afraid you won't ever accept...

[He'll just...make a dramatized gesture of placing his hand over his chest -- over his heart, his poor, broken heart...]

[She has not had this much fun in a while; a soft laugh escapes her, though she does her best to conceal it for she does not want to give him the wrong impression.]

You, sir, are too much. Tell me what it is that you had in mind, and I shall think it through.

[She lets out a soft gasp -- having gotten carried away with this exchange of words she had failed to give her name.]

I apologise for not introducing myself. I am Zelda, Princess of Hyrule. And whom might you be?

[And here, he bows grandiosely, even taking her hand into his and brushing a kiss over her knuckles. The smoothness with which he moves suggests he's done this dozens of times over.]

King Edgar, of Figaro. Charmed.

[He grins at her, offering a little squeeze to her captured hand.]

You, my dear, are exquisite. I knew right away that you were of royal blood.

[And he's not lying -- when it comes to women, he's got an eye for that sort of thing.]

[Her eyes widen as that flush grows darker still when he took her hand in his. Gloved, she could still feel the press of his lips against her knuckles; such an action caused a soft intake of breath.]

It is an honor to be in your presence, King Edgar. [She gave him a bow of her head, blushing even further when she felt that little squeeze. She straightened up, not bothering to take her hand back from his.]

And you are a handsome man, if you do not mind me being so bold.

You flatter me so, your Highness.

[He straightens up as well, carefully releasing her hand. As much as he wants to hold it, they just met and even he has boundaries when it comes to physical contact with an otherwise stranger. Give him a bit, though...]

Careful now -- you might actually lead me to believe you've an interest in me.

[He winks at her again.]

[She brought her hand to her chest, clasping it with ther other; the tingling sensations from mere seconds ago have a pleasant affect on her. Smiling gently, looked up at him.]

With your charm, I am sure you have had this happen before. For a King, you are most certainly.. unconventional when it comes to meeting someone new. It is refreshing; I enjoy it.

[ooc: Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe I have seen you at TLH? Mostly memes though, right?]

[Actually, Edgar strikes out far more often than he succeeds when it comes to his shameless flirting. Of course, he won't mention that to her. No sense in ruining the flow, you know?]

Believe me, your Highness, it isn't because I don't try. Glad to see my efforts aren't in vain...

[OOC; Yeah -- I posted in like one meme with him? Haha. I don't usually post there with this muse.]

Your efforts have certainly caught my attention.

[ooc: Ah. I have this thread with going on -- it's not as light-hearted as this, but if you are up for a private/locked thread, I would be happy to make the entry available in her journal.]

Definitely not in vain, then.

[OOC; Ohh. Don't think that's what I'm looking for this guy right now, despite how eager he would be, hahaha.]

And as a king, you must be very proud of your lands, yes? Would you care to share? [She is something of a glutton for knowledge.. her being the veseel to Nayru, and all.]

[ooc: Ah, I wasn't going along that way, but that's fine. :)]

Naturally. But first I must ask -- you ever wonder what it's like to live in the desert?

[A random question, seemingly, but it serves its purpose.]

[OOC; Oh, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to offend. It's true what they say about assumptions... /)_(\]

... I have been in the desert before. I have had ideas of what it would be like to wander -- with a guide of course. May I ask what the nature of this question leads to?

[ooc: There was no offence at all. <3 It's quite alright, really. :D]

My castle is located in the center of the desert.

[His lip quirks a bit at the ends, turning upwards with his smirk.]

Still want to know more? I can go into architectural details although that can be quite dull if it doesn't suit your fancy. And, frankly, I'm more interested in knowing about you...

You are near a large water source, I would hope? Despite its hot temperatures and unpredictable environment, I have always found the desert to be soothing. However, I am more suited to being around water myself.

[Ah.. more about her. Well, if he can handle the fact that she is more than just a Hylian and a Princess then she will gladly reveal whatever it is he wishes to know.]

What would you like to know?

Figaro is in the center of the desert. The closest body of water is quite a ways south, so our water is obtained through underground springs and pumps, and rainfall drainage. This is exciting information, isn't it?

[He laughs a little.]

I am curious about Hyrule. Namely --

[A pause, as he leans in a little closer and brushes the side of a knuckle gently along the elegant curve of her jaw.]

Are all the women in Hyrule as lovely as you or am I just incredibly lucky today?

I do find such things fascinating, as a matter of fact. And to live in a desert, surely your accomplishments of a successful irrigational system must be noted.

[The blush of pink in her cheeks before could not be compared to how flushed she was now. She closed her eyes for the briefest of seconds, only to open them again and saw how truly handsome he was.]

Your words, King Edgar, will surely get you into trouble. [She could not help but smile, laughter laced with her words.]

Hyrule.. Do you believe in Goddesses?

[He's always believed in goddesses, but how can he resist?]

...I do now.

[If he was flirting, she disregarded it, as speaking of the Goddesses was an act of reverance.]

Hyrule was but a land of chaos and shadows before the the three Golden Goddesses descended from the heavens. With their combined powers and gifts, Din, the Goddess of Power formed the physical realm; Nayru, the Goddess of Wisdom, bestowed order to chaos; and Farore, the Goddess of Courage, breathed life that which would roam the physical realms and uphold that order.

That is how Hyrule came to be, as it is in every scripture has been written.

[The way Zelda speaks of the Hyrule three greatly differs from the way he'd speak of the trio of goddesses he's familiar with. He's got a good mind to ask her if a tangible symbol of their power exists somewhere for that fateful day where someone with megalomaniacal intentions seeking their power will rearrange the very land they helped to create.

The polite, reserved way she refers to them, however, prompts him not to.]

Fascinating... Seeing as how you're the Princess, am I right in assuming you've a direct history with them?

[She looked straight at him, reverance for the Goddesses replaced with curiosity for the man that stood before her.]

Yes...

[It was in her nature to be weary of those who knew of the Goddesses and were not from Hyrule. Strangers from strange lands had come to her kingdom, seeking the sacred relic left behind by the sisters in hopes that those very same people could acquire the ultimate power.]

Mm. Makes sense. Most royalty have claims as descendants from gods and goddesses.

[He can't make such a claim himself, despite his own lineage, but the practice and history was not unheard of. Espers were created by the Warring Triad.]