Event Log - Love at the Lake

[lucetimods]

Who: All you people, can't you see, can't you see?
What: Part two of el evento del amor, the lake festival
When: March 1st
Where: The Southern Lake
Summary: An absolutely ordinary week in Luceti ends on a high note, with a festival to tickle everyone's fancy.
Rating: up to PG-13, or take it off-comm please

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[drawnbythesword]

Nice to meet you, Natalia. I'm Asbel Lhant.

[A pause.]

That's quite a name you have.

[ofnobleheart]

It is my pleasure to make your acquaintance.

It's my family name. I'm the princess of the Kingdom of Kimlasca-Lanvaldear.

[drawnbythesword]

A princess... [Unlike the typical person who would be shocked to be in the presence of a princess, Asbel's unfazed.]

I never thought I'd meet someone else here like Richard and I.

[ofnobleheart]

So you are also of royalty?

[ You and this Richard person ]

[drawnbythesword]

[He nods.]

Yeah. Richard's the King of Windor, and I'm the Lord of Lhant, a territory in Windor. [Normally he doesn't feel so inclined to share about his status to someone he's first met, but with Natalia, he just feels... comfortable.]

[ofnobleheart]

I see. So your last name is also your family name.

[ It's not as out there as Natalia's; definitely more subtle than anything. ]

Is being of royalty something you enjoy or is it exhausting. If you do not mind my asking.

[ Really she never really got the chance to speak to other royals. Especially not ones from Kimlasca. ]

[drawnbythesword]

It's a job that I wasn't too keen on taking on growing up. I actually kind of hated the idea of having my future decided for me like that.

[ofnobleheart]

I think most go through that idea when they are younger. After all, being faced with such a future is not an easy thing to get over. Do you still feel like that today?

[drawnbythesword]

...No, I don't. It's a difficult job, but... it's something I've grown to accept. I'm the only one who can do it, after all.

[ofnobleheart]

Yes. Although we've just met I feel that you will do a splendid job if you have no already done so already.

[drawnbythesword]

Ahh... Thanks. [He blushes at the compliment.] I know I can do it. The townspeople accept me as their leader, and my friends are all supporting me.

[ofnobleheart]

It could like you have nothing to worry about. If you have the people and your friends then there is nothing you need to fear.

[ Something she learned herself. ]

[drawnbythesword]

It sounds like you have a lot of experience with that.

[ofnobleheart]

Yes. I can never thank my citizens enough for what they had done for me.

[drawnbythesword]

What happened? If you don't mind my asking?

[ofnobleheart]

Ah... there was a conflict about my status as the Princess. I was to be executed but the citizens helped me escaped with reasons none other than they loved what I had done for them despite my background.

[drawnbythesword]

...I see. You truly did have the admiration of your citizens. I can tell you must be a strong leader, then.

[ofnobleheart]

Yes. It is thanks to them that I am here today. So I wish nothing but the best for them and the kingdom. But I'm certain that I am not the only one; you look as if you would have the side of the people as well.

[drawnbythesword]

Sometimes I wonder if they truly do believe in me, but... I know they count on me. And as long as I'm alive, I'll continue to do what I think is best for my people.

[ofnobleheart]

If you they on you then I have faith that they also believe in you. And will continue to do so as long as you are doing what is best for your people. As long as I am alive I will be doing the same.