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“Now that is interesting! I didn’t know that, but it makes a lot of sense, actually. We’ve got three that I’ve found so far, so I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s more around here somewhere. Do tell me if you find any and no, I won’t complain if you go nosing around.That’s half the fun in these places, after all.” They had some stuff in common already other than the royalty bit, which was nice. Gabriel wasn’t used to meeting people close to his own age that understood what all of that was like.

However, he could tell he made her uncomfortable and Gabriel made a mental note not to drag out a bit on her being who she was. Though who could blame him, Mia really was ordinary outside of their ordinary lifestyle. “Then I’d be happy to show you around and make sure you know your way to your rooms. You’ll get used to the place in no time at all, I’m sure.”

Nodding in appreciation, Gabe replied, “Thank you, that means a lot to hear from someone who gets it. And hey, if you ever need anyone to talk about any of what we go through, I’m all ears. I know it gets difficult, but from what I’ve heard, you’ve made some wonderful changes to Genovia. I really admired you giving the orphaned kids a better place to live, not many of our people would be so willing to do stuff like that which is such a shame really.” Gabriel hoped to be a good king one day, sooner than he would like, but he took to heart what she had said, “Now, about that tour. Why don’t I take you by your rooms first and then I can show you parts of the palace that the average person doesn’t get to see?”

Mia chuckled slightly before nodding as he spoke of secret passages. "I'll let you in on a secret. Any palace built before 1920 has at least one secret passage. If it was originally built before 1800, chances are, there's at least five. They're my favorite part, too. But tours don't show you those." Her grandmother didn't even tell her about the secret passages in their own palaces, but she found one completely on her own.

Then he said 'the' Mia. Yep, she was famous, even compared to other royals, because of her being raised in America with no idea she was royalty. "Yep, that's me." She looked around. "No, no one's been around yet. But the palace is fascinating, I've hardly noticed. Thank you." She shook his hand.

A sympathetic smile formed on her lips as she heard him speak of becoming king. "Well... take it from someone who did not take it well when I learned I was, not only a princess, but the only heir... it's not as bad as what's playing in your head. And, if nothing else, you'll actually have a chance at making some real change." Not that she knew enough about the politics here to know what needed changed. It was just something that Lily reminded her when she was in the throws of her time wanting to reject the royal line completely.

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I have made the choice to move Gabriel to my multimuse blog. He can be found here. all threads will be moved over there as well so that things can be continued.

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Gabriel is now on bluesky! for interactions with him there, he can be found at the same url.

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"Come on, don't tell me you're afraid of some waves?! The water is great today! I'll give you some surfing lessons if you're afraid you can't stay on the board. It's not so difficult once you get the hang of it, I promise."

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Gabriel lifted a brow, surprised by the forwardness but not complaining. “Alright, I’ll do my best. What is it?”

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❝ i need to ask you something, and i want an honest answer. ❞

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“I’m glad we’re in the same boat here. It would have been awfully embarrassing if you didn’t want to see me anymore with all of this.” He wouldn’t have blamed Roman for leaving, for handling things on his own, but Gabriel hoped that he knew he didn’t have to do that. Not anymore. “And you mean the world to me, I don’t take all of this lightly. You, the baby, us, we’ll sort it out.” They would have to. His family might be disappointed, but he was grown. Prince or not, he would handle these new responsibilities and be there for Roman.

He knew that Roman had had a tough life, from the little he’d mentioned in their alcoholic states. He didn’t entirely understand, but he’d wanted to. And in ways, he could understand because while he was close to his family, there were some complications there as well. Not that the public knew that. “I wouldn’t mind meeting your bother sometime if you both want that. There’s no rush for it. Though from what you’ve told me there too, he’s been better than others and you need more of that in your life.” They all did really.

“And don’t you worry. My sisters will love you. Pa can be a bit stubborn like me, but he’ll come around. And once my ma gets past all of the uncertainties, she’ll love you too I’m sure. They may be royals, but they’re still people too, messy like everyone else.” He chuckled, shaking his head. Leaning in and grinning, Gabriel planted a soft kiss to Roman’s cheek, then a few others just to tease with him. “Does that mean you want to go now? Because I’m down. Starved, actually. And we need to make sure that you’re well fed, sweetheart.”

——- ❝ She really was. she really helped me figure out life and let me — and i'll always wish my parents did. ❞ roman never spoke much of his parents other than they were in his life until he was sixteen — only there physically but not present in his world. it was like they weren't even his parents, acting like they didn't just have a child. during a time he was back in london, considering visiting them — he saw they had another child, his sister, and were being better parents with her. so now he probably had a bit of a grudge against them. ❝ i certianly will. i'd say my place is — rather neat, just — when you live alone and have more money than you might need — you buy random interesting things. ❞ he shared with a slight chuckle. he had fake plants all over the lounge area, various paintings around almost giving an art museum look, and a closet just full of random purchase when he was alone and a bit under the influence. laughing along with gabriel, giving a small nod of his head, running his fingers through his own almost black dyed hair. ❝ guess we're both in a more fairytale place then we expected now, huh ? ❞ truthfully, for roman he did want this, but had it set in his mind he'd never be there, even building up walls to do it. it's why he'd just flirt and hook up with people but gabriel was different — the prince of his heart, as cheesy as it sounded. ❝ it's coming back — i can promise that. though i can't say no to your help or being stuck with you. sounds rather nice to me, actually. ❞ chuckling some at gabriel's words, mentioning of rushed food and sex — as it was something roman was accustom to. ❝ i think — i'd really like to be partners and have a nice first official date with you. better than the hook up shit as - you mean more to me than that all now. ❞ roman blushed some at the sound of it all. someone he could give all himself too was a dream and really he only had a brother he sometimes spoke with to talk to. just to have someone in his corner as his other family connections were little to none at this point. ❝ i'd be surprised more than just my brother apart of my life but — we can always see. i just hope yours would even like me when the time comes. ❞ he was officially swooning. gabriel was prefect. a smile came to him at the little affectionate gesture and glancing down at the prince at his date suggestion, feeling like an excited child inside. ❝ sounds like we're about to have our first date already. ❞

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AS SAID BY ALISTAIR THEIRIN - PARTY BANTER *  updated version - assorted banter from dragon age: origins

they say you can get anything here. i once got pick-pocketed.

i don't know if i should take you seriously... but you scare me sometimes.

i locked myself in a cage once when i was a child. for an entire day. ahh... good times.

why do they call it a brothel? there's no broth. or is there?

couldn't you crawl into a bush somewhere and die? that would be great, thanks.

leave me alone.

i know where babies come from!

what would you do if someone told you that they loved you?

food shouldn't be frilly and pretentious like that.

we take our ingredients, throw them into the largest pot we can find, and cook them for as long as possible until everything is a uniform grey color. as soon as it looks completely bland and unappetizing, that's when i know it's done.

we're not going to be mobbed, right? that's not something they do here? mob people?

do you get the feeling things are just getting worse as we go up?

now that's just unnecessary.

i don't think we're alone. i really don't think we're alone.

is it just me, or did i do really badly back there?

excuse me while i begin projectile vomiting.

maybe she was ugly. maybe she had buck teeth. how would we know?

what is that smell? fish? and something else. oh... more fish.

uh-oh. i'm terrible at puzzles.

let's try not to get lost here. places like this can get you turned around.

i think there's something ahead. something big.

i don't even want to imagine where that leads.

you could be an utter moron, for all we know.

it used to get so quiet that i would start screaming until someone came running. i would tell them that i was just checking. you never know, right?

there's a certain allure to danger, isn't there?

i will never get over how quietly you are able to move.

i heard you often seduce your targets.

don't you wish you could have stayed there? to help more people, i mean?

i've never been very good at that. the steeling myself part. i find it better sometimes to just be a little weak. i'm all right with that, really.

i just wanted some advice.

what should i do if... if i think a woman is special...

i am not lost.

do i have a choice?

you find that curious, do you?

that's directed at me, i take it?

have you really been thinking about that all this time?

so let's talk about your mother for a moment.

why do you always go on about how stupid i am? i'm not stupid, am i?

it hurts my manly feelings, you know. all one of them.

you're not even listening to me.

you're joking, right? a five year old could answer that question.

so what's the deal with you and him, anyway? dare i ask?

that... is a ridiculous question.

i figure you'd be the sort who knows all about deception.

it's moments like this when i truly appreciate the difference between you and me.

you're... you're drunk, aren't you?

how do you manage to be constantly drunk? are we even carrying that much alcohol with us?

i guess a romance between you and i is completely out of the question.

you know a lot of big words.

you wouldn't understand.

don't you ever talk? you know, make polite conversation just to put people at ease?

i spy with my little eye... something that begins with... "G"

are you talking to me?

are we under attack?

i don't have to prove anything to you.

we're not exactly traveling in the lap of luxury here.

can you mend it? when we get back to camp?

i might catch a cold.

that's... one way of looking at it.

i have a hard time believing that.

it's not an outlandish question.

you know, of all the mages i've met you have to be the first one i can honestly say i've really liked.

why are you smiling like that?

i wasn't looking at... you know her... hind-quarters... i gazed. glanced... in that direction, maybe, but i wasn't staring... or really seeing anything even.

i hate you. you're a bad person.

i'm not an idiot. well, not most of the time.

you didn't answer my question.

if you aren't telling me, there must be a reason.

do you mind if i ask you a personal question?

have you... had many women in your time?

how do you... woo them? is there a technique?

i like my hair the way it is, thank you.

we aren't talking about this, are we? did i hit my head?

is that a smirk? are you smirking at me?

well aren't you just chock full of useless trivia today.

i suppose you don't care.

so when this is over, what do you intend to do with yourself?

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AS SAID BY LELIANA - ROMANCE *  lines taken from the leliana romance in dragon age: origins

what i'm trying to say is... is that i trust you. i'm comfortable around you. i know you'll be there when i need you.

well... aren't you sweet and attentive?

oh, the games you play.

did you know your eyelids flutter when you dream? and you have such pretty eyelashes.

listen, i want to spend the night with you. there, i said it.

where's the fun in that?

now come with me before i lose my patience.

i do not regret any of the pain, the anger, the loneliness... because it brought me to you.

i... love you. it's so wonderful to say that to someone again.

there isn't much more i can say. my feelings have been laid bare. you are... very special to me.

i'm here for you.

i might need some company... and you're not too irritating. you're welcome to come along if you like.

it is settled then. you and i... wandering the world, seeking our fortunes. i can't wait.

maybe you should let your softer side show more often.

i enjoy those nights when we stand guard together, talking to pass the time in those small hours.

sometimes following your heart, not your head, leads you to remarkable places.

i enjoy the nights at camp. the night always seems more peaceful to me. safer.

sometimes i succumb and fall asleep, and wake to find you still watchful and i know you're watching out for me.

you are our leader, and my friend, and... sometimes i think that maybe we could be more than that.

i knew this would come up sooner or later.

even in the midst of this darkness, there is hope and beauty. have faith.

no more lies between us, at least in this.

it feels good to have this off my chest. thank you for listening, and understanding.

flowers? for me? oh... they're beautiful.

thank you so much for remembering.

this story is one of my favorites, a tale of love so great and so enduring that it defies death and moves the gods to action.

sometimes i ask myself, does such a love exist? can it exist?

i never expected you to say that. it is... a pleasant surprise.

i have to say there is a certain severity to you. finding a person behind that all is nice.

i'm not embarrassed! i'm just... flushed because of the heat...

you often show signs of intelligence and you're fairly good looking... most of your facial features are in the right place.

you're already helping so much by listening to me.

people are starting to look at me strangely. we will speak of this again, i promise.

you don't know how it makes me feel to hear you say that.

now it's getting late. i think i might... turn in early.

i can't help thinking about how soft and warm my bedroll is.

you know i enjoy your company.

it would be nice if you came with me.

stop pretending you don't know what i want.

i've been up for some time, but yes, i slept very well.

i've just been watching you sleep.

knowing you will be the first thing i see when i wake gives me no small amount of comfort.

i feel safe in your arms. safe, loved, and accepted. this is where i belong.

you are my dearest friend and my love. you lit my path through darkness and i will stand with you, to whatever end.

i imagine that whatever you get up to, it'll be anything but boring.

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abraicuria's new king is looking very handsome of late. not that he never is, but there's just something about that beard that's got his fans swooning over him. he's been featured in magazines and news articles all over the world too.

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“Well, you are always welcome here, mi amor, you know that.” In fact, Julian was hoping that Tedros would settle there with him one day, but he hadn’t pressured him into that and wasn’t planing to. “I like to think I am settling in alright. It’s … an adjustment, that’s for sure.” Julian hoped he was doing his people proud. They had been through much grief since Andres’ passing, himself included. Having Tedros there when he could be helped more than he knew. Laughing brightly at the reminder, the new king said, “And whose fault is that, carino? Though, I did try to put in a good word about you with her, I don’t think that it helped too much. Leave me to the snacks next time, eh?” He chuckled a little, leaning in, forhead resting against Tedros’. To anyone watching, it was clear the king was in love with the prince. No one would be able to change that, that was for sure. “Oh god, thank goodness. Entertaining though, yes. I was half afraid I would never hear the end of it from my mother. I suppose it does help that she is rather fond of you, though. I don’t know what you did to win her over. She’s hard pressed sometimes, that woman. But I love her. She may yet just agree to walk me down the aisle. I suppose we have to decide that soon, they’ll all be pestering us to tie the knot rather than relax into our engagement.”

TEDROS HAD TAKEN HIS HAND AND SHOOK HIS HEAD. "Father's been busy with endless council meetings. It was the best thing to do for him, to leave him alone for a bit." Pendragon explained as he went to walk with him to the dance floor. Since Julian asked for his hand, he had been traveling back and forth between Camelot and Spain. He didn't mind since he missed him when he was home. "How are you settling into your role?" The prince asked as he was pulled in. "I like it as well. In your arms, I can not get into too much trouble. I half expect your cook to be glaring at me the entire time." Him and the chief had a love-hate relationship since he loved to go down to the kitchens at night and load up his arm's worth of snacks. The last time she about chased him around with a ladel. "No, not much I'm afraid. I'm glad my father didn't protest to our pairing, though the scandal would have been entertaining."

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finally threw together a bg for gabe!

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If I have current threads with you and you block me out of nowhere, I am hardblocking you back. Tired of this behavior out of people. Is it simply cause I take too long to reply? I can't help that, the muse comes and goes. I will also be deleting any threads and previous interactions on the page too.

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