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10/01/2007 12:50:00
[info]notvanilla_chai
[Thread] Coronation and reception. Parliament, Monday afternoon into evening. Open to all.
The secret Chai had been keeping for weeks was finally out. He sat on the king's throne, the crown of Aylasia on his head, his expression carefully neutral. There was a reception going on now, just beginning, a party that would be no comparison to the masquerade at Hotel Mosaique, but a grand affair of its own accord.

He thought back over the coronation ceremony that had just taken place. It have been simple, understated, and he liked it that way. The former king had addressed the people in the grand hall, speaking about his ten year rule, the end of it, and how everyone was looking forward to the new king, and a new rule. He let slip a few comments about younger eyes, ears, and mind leading the way for then next ten years, preparing the crowd for the youngest king in history.

The entire time Chai had stood behind the scenes, wiping nervously sweating palms on dark trousers. Hamlin had be keeping a low profile; Chai realized the man had a knack for being behind the scene himself. So he had stood there, and waited for the right moment, when the former king had finally introduced him.

The few gasps in the stunned silence had been audible, as had been the sudden rush of sound as people babbled amongst themselves as Chai stepped out. Those who knew him, had been shocked he could tell, like his grandmother. He had scanned the crowd with eyes alone as the former king set the crown on his head. Chai had been sure to keep his Enchantment magic firmly under wraps as he addressed his subjects for the first time. He had wanted to make certain he was sincere, without accidentally or willfully influencing anyone's thoughts about him. It had been a simple speech he gave, introducing himself, speaking of his own surprise to add to their own, and giving a reassurance that despite his youth, he would continue to prove the prophets were right in their selection of him over the years to come.

The ceremony itself had lasted little more than an hour; it was the reception that was where every subject in Parliament's walls would have a chance to speak with the King if they desired, and Chai was preparing himself for the mingling of a lifetime. He was certain very many people would want to speak to him, and he would make time for all of them, as best he could, during the course of the evening.

The reception was taking place in Parliament's huge grand ballroom as it did every ten years. He was alone for the moment, having been giving a bit of time to himself before the reception. He looked up, noticing once again, something in the corner of his eye, a small shape moving. He turned quickly and saw it: a small blue-grey cat. It puased, long enough to stare directly at him. "You're almost ready," the cat said in the silence of the room said, and then slipped out down a hallway. Chai blinked after it, realizing just what it was. It wasn't just any cat. It was a familiar. And it wasn't just anyone's. It was supposed to be his. Soon. But not just yet.

Chai rose from the throne and walked through the halls, halls the guests hadn't taken to arrive in the ballroom. His path took him directly to the great doors at the rear of the room, where they opened upon his arrival, presenting him once again to the crowd. He started to walk through the crowd, ready and willing to speak to whoever wished to address him.


This is another big ol' multiple thread. Feel free to comment however you wish; I'll make sure Chai gets to respond to anyone who actually wants to come up and talk to him. You don't have to of course; it is a party. Y'all can just hang out and have fun!

 
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From: [info]ohana_oharu Date: 10/03/2007 22:21:05  

Ohana had surprised the hell out of Oharu by waking up bright and early Monday morning, making breakfast and demanding that he take her to the coronation and following reception. He didn't argue much and only had one question: "when did you get so interested in politics?" To which she shrugged, put on a light jacket, packed an umbrella and invited Casius to fly overhead.

Oharu rolled his eyes and followed, Cassiopeia firmly seated on his shoulder. He'd been leaving her at home a lot lately and the timid, quiet bird was upset by it, though she'd never say so. Oharu was insightful enough to realize it and attempt to rectify the recent slights by bringing her everywhere. "I don't suppose you really like political rallies either?"

The bird cooed and nuzzled her beak into his ear, an odd sensation but one that he was familiar with.

The coronation was pleasing to both siblings who stood near the back. Casius had settled onto Ohana's arm, since a big, black raven flying overhead might be perceived as a bad sign. The weaver was well aware of the mythology behind her familiar, though Casius had never been anything but a wonderful companion and a good friend.

For the reception Ohana approached the new king, her brother in tow. "Congratulations," she said cheerfully. Digging her elbow into Oharu's side to say something nice to their new king,

Oharu recognized him, did from the moment he'd been called forth as the new king. They'd met once, in a little café on a rainy day. It was a pleasant meeting and he was a little sad he hadn't met him since. There was the potential for a decent friendship there, though Oharu didn't know if that would happen now that Chai was king. He smiled abashedly. "Yes, congratulations."
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/03/2007 22:30:16  

Chai didn't recognize the woman who spoke first, but he did recognize the man with her. He smiled -- it really was starting to get easier to do that -- at them both with a polite, "Thank you." He gave Oharu a considering look and suddenly said, "I know you. We've met, haven't we? At a café, right? Your name is Oharu, isn't it?" He looked back at the woman, "And I'm certain we haven't met, because I know I would remember you otherwise."
From: [info]ohana_oharu Date: 10/03/2007 22:43:39  

Ohana grinned. "I'm certain I'd remember you too," she said before Oharu could get a word in edgewise. "Ohana Hitomi," she said warmly. "My brother didn't tell me you'd met."

Oharu smiled shyly. "Yes," he said more to his sister than Chai. "At the cafe on that delightfully rainy day."
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/03/2007 22:57:45  

Chai spoke to Ohana first, as she'd responded sooner. "Pleasure to meet you. I'd introduce myself, but I get the feeling you already know who I am," Chai teased. "Thank you for coming."

Chai nodded to Oharu. "It's very unfortunate we haven't had time to speak again. Hopefully that won't be a continuing trend."
From: [info]ohana_oharu Date: 10/03/2007 23:57:54  

Oharu nodded. "Yes, I did hope we'd meet again. Auspicious circumstances, wouldn't you say?" he asked. "It must have been a wonderful surprise, and a real honor."

Ohana winked and excused herself to mingle, leaving her brother alone with his potential new friend. She thought it was good for him and she didn't want to go embarrassing him with her usual social faux pas.
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/04/2007 00:04:05  

Chai smiled at Ohana as she excused herself, and continued his conversation with Oharu. "As did I. And yes, it was definitely both. There isn't much to say when you're told what will suddenly be your next station and it's something like this. I hope you've been well since we last spoke?"
From: [info]ohana_oharu Date: 10/04/2007 04:41:58  

"Very well," he said, thinking on how much fun it was having his sister back in town and getting to know Isabella. "The last month has been very kind to me," he said brightly. "I don't suppose I should keep you much longer; there are many more important people than myself that desire conversation with our new king."
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/04/2007 10:49:02  

"You are just as important as the next person, Oharu," Chai said seriously, clearly meaning to show he had no intentions of playing favorites, of kissing up to wealthy or important people instead of speaking to the population as a whole. Everyone counted, no matter how "important" they were. "I'm glad you've been doing well."
From: [info]ohana_oharu Date: 10/04/2007 20:54:04  

He smiled, pleased and comfortable with the new king. "Yes, things have certainly been going in a wonderful new direction for me." He smiled as a thought occurred to him. "This may sound like an off question," he began, and smiled before continuing, "do you happen to have a magic carpet?"
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/04/2007 22:12:25  

Chai started in surprise. That hadn't seemed like a logical train of thought there. "Er, no, no I don't. Why do you ask?" It honestly surprised him, seemingly coming out of nowhere.
From: [info]ohana_oharu Date: 10/05/2007 12:39:29  

"I've been working on a carpet," he said, a rare grin sneaking out on his face. "And I think it might make a lovely coronation gift," he added. "What's your favorite color?" he asked, another seemingly out of place thought, but he was thinking if Chai's color registered anywhere in the range of blue, green, and sea gray that he'd chosen for the carpet thus far then it was just serendipity.
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/05/2007 13:08:46  

Chai seemed both surprised and pleased. "Really? Well, I thank you in advance, Oharu. Favorite colors?" Chai always tended towards softer, cooler colors, quite the opposite of the bright vibrant ones Evie and even his own grandmother liked. "Blue and white or maybe grey." Green was a good backup choice as well, but he tended to stay away from bright yellows, reds, and oranges. "I must say you have me very curious."
From: [info]ohana_oharu Date: 10/05/2007 23:56:27  

"It's perfect then," he said. He'd border it with white and finish it before the day was out. He grinned. "Serendipity," he added. "Sometimes I don't know who I'm weaving for until things fall into place. And I think they just clicked in."
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/06/2007 00:09:03  

Chai raised both eyebrows. "I'd say so. I can't wait to see the finished product." He took two glasses off a tray as it came by and handed one to Oharu. "Please have a drink with me before I inevitably get called away." There were a number of people waiting to have a chance to speak with him; Chai was going to be hoarse by the time the reception was finally over, and he was certain he still wouldn't have gotten to speak to everyone.
From: [info]ohana_oharu Date: 10/06/2007 00:55:53  

He took the glass and raised in a private toast. "To new friends and new beginnings," he said warmly.
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/06/2007 01:03:35  

"Well said." Chai clinked the glass against Oharu's, and then sipped at his drink. He gave the other man and apologetic look and said, "Unfortunately, duty calls. I'll be seeing you again soon though, Oharu. And I thank you again."
From: [info]ohana_oharu Date: 10/06/2007 01:14:05  

Oharu nodded. "No thanks required," he said. "I'll be by later this week." He smiled and nodded to his sister who had been waiting in the wings.

"Shall we then?" he asked her, as she tucked her arm in his.

"I was thinking we could mingle a bit more," she said, only a hint of pleading in her voice.

"I was thinking this isn't really our crowd."

"Too true," Ohana replied with a sigh. "Do you think there will be another party later?"

Oharu laughed at his sister, terribly amused. "Maybe," he offered lightly. "You might have to go looking for it, though I'm sure it will pale in comparison to the masquerade."

"I'll say," she replied, thinking on how it would be incredibly difficult to top that party. "All right then. Let's go home and pretend we're too important for regal receptions."

He laughed again and escorted his sister back to his apartment. Once she was settled into some kind of pout he got back to work on the magic carpet which was so very perfect for the new king.
From: [info]demonicdesires Date: 10/05/2007 17:21:09  

"Well, color me surprised," Bethany's voice came from behind Chai, gentle and slightly amused. "I mean, to think that someone I kind of know became the King." She smiled and stepped around to face him, offering him a drink. She held her own in her other hand, and there is an actual slight smile on her features. "Congratulations, Chai...Or I should say 'Your Majesty'?" At least she was attempting to be good and normal here. "Perhaps the idea that things will go smoothly isn't so far off any more."
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/06/2007 00:05:27  

Chai turned at the voice, meeting Bethany halfway as she came around in front of him. "Bethany," he said, with a hint of a smile. "It's good to see you. And thank you. I was more than surprised myself, I have to say." And he had been. Three weeks ago.

He adjusted his crown as he replied, "Well at least now I suppose I have a better chance to actually keep things running well. As a law official there was only so much I could do. Now perhaps, I can have a better hand in things." He accepted the drink with sincere politeness and took a sip. "How have you been, by the way?"
From: [info]demonicdesires Date: 10/15/2007 13:19:28  

There it was again. The slight annoyance that Bethany had thought was Sha-Sha's doing, but her dog was (thankfully for Chai) nowhere to be seen. Her mouth pulled into a smile, though, and she did her best to at least act "normal." "It's good to see you, too, Chai."

Her eyes lifted to his crown before looking back to his face. "I can't think of anyone who would do a better job of it. You really seem like you want to do good around here." Of course, she could be entirely wrong and not even know it. "I've been good, thanks for asking," she nodded and gave another polite smile. "Oh, by the way, sorry for Sha-Sha's behavior the other day. He's been acting a little weird for the last little bit, which is why he gave you that attitude the other day." Or maybe it's just because Sha-Sha could feel her annoyance or something. Which didn't make any sense what-so-ever since it wasn't like Chai had ever done anything to upset Bethany.
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/15/2007 13:29:04  

Chai held up his free hand to stay her apology. "It's perfectly fine; you don't need to apologize for him. Surely he was just being wary of strangers." Chai wasn't entirely familiar with, well, familiars. He didn't have his own, though he was certain the blue-grey cat following him now was testing him for the position. "And it may seem foolishly optimistic, but I do. I know it won't be easy, and I know some of my ideals will wind up remaining just that -- idealistic -- but I can always try. Try and see what I can do for others."
From: [info]demonicdesires Date: 10/15/2007 14:24:33  

Bethany took a sip of her drink as he spoke, and she thought about her familiar. There was something odd about Sha-Sha lately, but she wouldn't point that out to Chai. It didn't really matter in the here and now anyway. So instead she focused on their conversation. There was a rather rude comment right at the tip of her tongue, but instead Bethany smiled lightly. "I'm sure you'll do wonderful things Chai. I don't think it's being foolishly optimistic if you already know that not everything will work." She glanced around before looking back to him. "Besides, it's better to try and fail then to never try at all, right?"
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/15/2007 14:55:46  

"Thank you for your confidence," Chai replied, sipping at the drink she had given him. "And yes, that's very well said. If you don't try, you've already failed." Chai followed suit, glancing around himself. People chattered about all around them some engaged in their own conversations, many eying him and waiting for their turn. "I think that can apply to all aspect of life though, not just optimistic ideals."
From: [info]demonicdesires Date: 10/15/2007 15:13:38  

"You're welcome," she offered a smile again and did her best to try to sort out why she was so annoyed with him. She nodded in agreement with his words and noted that there were others wanting to speak with him. At those last words, Bethany tilted her head just slightly and gave another light smile. "I believe you're right in that as well," she nodded. "But, I've taken up enough of your time. I just thought you might like a drink." She nodded towards his drink. "Best wishes to you, Chai."
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/15/2007 15:25:45  

"The same to you Bethany," Chai responded lifting his glass in a small salute. "Perhaps I'll be seeing you again. Take care."
From: [info]daughterofstars Date: 10/06/2007 08:57:00  

They'd had argued most of the morning. "I've been keeping a low profile Ganymede. It's how I do these things, lest you forget."

She'd had a good laugh over that. "I didn't forget Hamlin, but you've always gone to the receptions, even if only to shake hands and then bow out."

He shook his head. "Ganymede, I have far too much on my mind to be out and about."

She knew what had happened between Hamlin and Samra at the masquerade. They were very open about these things and had discussed it at length. "Don't you think it would be better for her to see you distracting yourself," she had argued. It was a strangely roundabout idea, but it made sense in a very Ganymede way.

He hemmed and hawed, but he dressed for the reception in a smart suit, and allowed Ganymede to straighten his tie. They traveled on his magic carpet, flying in relative quiet. Her shine was muted today; he noticed though he didn't comment.

They hung back in the crowd, her arm wrapped firmly in his. "Do you want to go shake his hand?" she asked, an open smile on her face.

He smiled back, though he really didn't want to be here with everything on his mind. "I'll let the crowd thin a bit first," he said in return, though he wasn't certain that would happen anytime soon.
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/06/2007 11:35:16  

Chai was entirely unused to so much attention, especially from strangers. He knew what tonight would be like, and had tired to perare himself for all the mingling he would have to do. the masquerade had helped, let him wander about meet new people without quite having to be himself.

But today he was completely Chai. King Thongchai Saenamuang, with no mask to hide behind and plenty of people who wanted to know as much as they could about him. He satisfied as many curious people as he could, stopping to talk even to children too small to be in school yet.

He noticed Ganymede's pale shine even before he saw Hamlin with her. A smile spread across his face at the sight of them both. An honest smile, not the polite one he'd been wearing for what already seemed like hours. It would be a pleasure to talk to them both again, and a welcome break from the masses. Assuming he could cut through the crowd to get to them.
From: [info]hamlin_graves Date: 10/07/2007 03:33:05  

"He turned out a good crowd," Hamlin said to his companion. He was impressed and pleased, happy that their new king garnered so much attention. It had always been a big event, but this felt different to him. There were many things going on that he was not yet aware of (he was long overdue for a conversation with Agatha, she should be able to provide him some answers).

"Yes," Ganymede answered. "I thought the same." She didn't often go out for coronations, but she'd seen enough that she agreed with Hamlin and the unspoken words underneath the surface. This does feel different.
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/07/2007 09:24:33  

It took some more time, but Chai made it over to what he considered a safety zone - people he knew. The look on his face became a bit more relaxed as he stopped in front to Ganymede and Hamlin. "Well, pleasure to see you both," Chai said. He clearly had no idea of their mutual thoughts, and even if he had, wouldn't be able to share them. Of course this coronation would have felt different to him from any other. This one put him on the throne and that was different enough.

For him. "I was wondering if and when you'd make an appearance, Hamlin," Chai said. To Ganymede, he leaned forward and said charmingly, "And you, your shine I'd recognize anywhere. I'm happy to see the beautiful face that goes along with it."
From: [info]hamlin_graves Date: 10/07/2007 09:47:27  

He laughed lightly. "I've been around," he said casually. "Though perhaps not visual."

Ganymede grinned, shining brighter. "Why thank you, your majesty," she said with a tiny tip of her head. "I suppose I danced with you at the masquerade?" because she didn't recognize him otherwise.

Hamlin smiled between them. "I'm surprised you stayed," he said to Ganymede, who hadn't said much about the masquerade.

She smiled back to Chai. "I couldn't resist a little bit of dancing. It was such a nice evening."
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/08/2007 10:11:47  

"You did," Chai responded to Ganymede. "Though I'm sure you garnered so much attention that night, you might not remember which one I was." Your majesty. There it was again. That really was going to need to take some getting used to.

To Hamlin, Chai said, "Well then it's good to actually see you. I hope you'll continue to be around. I think I've started to grow accustomed to your company." The last was said with a bit of a tease.
From: [info]hamlin_graves Date: 10/08/2007 14:16:57  

Ganymede shined a little brighter; it was something like the star's version of blushing. "More attention than I'm used to," she said honestly, though now that she'd had a bit of attention it was easier being in public.

"Truly I have come to feel the same in regards to your company," Hamlin said with a warm smile, giving a sidelong look to Ganymede. The attention did seem to do her good and he wondered why he hadn't dragged out in public all those years ago when they were still married and no one knew it. "I should think you'll have one more party before we're done. Nothing big, just a few friends down at the hall."
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/08/2007 14:26:17  

Chai was coming to realize that Ganymede's seemed to shine when most women would blush. It was endearing. He smiled at her again, one of his rare real smiles, "I find that hard to believe. I would think everywhere you went, you garner plenty of attention.

He looked back to Hamlin. "I'm happy to know it's mutual." A gathering at the hall? Well, that definitely sounded interesting. "And that would be wonderful. I've only managed to meet one other person besides you whom I didn't know before at the hall. I'd love to gather with everyone."

And then he added, "Although I should hope that we're not truly done after that. It'd be a shame if all the celebrations during my reign happened in its first week."
From: [info]daughterofstars Date: 10/08/2007 17:38:19  

"Maybe I will come back to the hall," Ganymede said cheerfully. "For a party," she added.

Hamlin smiled. "Is that all it would take to get you back?"

"Far less," she retorted, a sly smile on her face. "I would so like another dance with the king; this time perhaps without masks."
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/09/2007 14:19:30  

Chai cocked his head as Ganymede spoke and then said suddenly, "And I would love another dance with you as well. But it suddenly occurs to me that even though we've spoken and danced before, I still don't even know your name. How impolite of me not to ask until now."

He noticed a camaraderie of sorts between the star and Hamlin -- perhaps they were longtime friends. They certainly spoke as if they knew each other well.
From: [info]daughterofstars Date: 10/10/2007 23:28:16  

"Ganymede Orion," she replied, utterly charmed.

Hamlin wanted to say something about saving a dance for him, but he kept that thought to himself. No one else knew how wonderfully complicated this situation was and he wasn't about to go into it. "The loveliest star not in the sky," he said sweetly and smiled at her.
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/11/2007 19:00:33  

"Pleasure to meet you, then Ms Orion." Chai took her hand, and kissed the back of it, giving her one more smile. "That she is," Chai responded to Hamlin. "Keep your eyes on this one, Hamlin. She's too captivating for her own good." The words started out a tease but then Chai remembered something and look quizzically back at Ganymede. "Pardon my asking, but do you know Gideon Morrow?"
From: [info]daughterofstars Date: 10/13/2007 23:04:24  

She looked back, a little frown wrinkling her nose. "I'm familiar with him," she replied, as though she'd much rather not be. She knew his family and they had been introduced on a few social occasions. "Why do you ask, if I may ask?"
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/14/2007 00:08:09  

His voice was low in its response. "He was asking questions about you, after we danced at the masquerade. It was as though he was looking for some sort of information, information that it became clear I did not have, and then he ended the conversation there. It struck me as a bit odd."
From: [info]daughterofstars Date: 10/14/2007 20:47:28  

"How very curious," she said, tossing a sidelong glance to Hamlin. He was absorbing the information, but was clearly not ready to comment on it. "I will keep that in mind should I run into Mr. Morrow. I don't know why he would be so interested in me."
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/15/2007 12:05:36  

Chai noticed Hamlin's silence, but thought nothing of it. He gave Ganymede a gentle shrug. "Perhaps it was nothing of importance. He may have been merely curious." Chai doubted that however. There was just something about Gideon Morrow he could never quite put his finger on, something that made him seem sly, with ulterior motives. he didn't think this situation any different.
From: [info]hamlin_graves Date: 10/15/2007 12:41:04  

"I would watch out for that one," Hamlin said lightly to them both. "He is a man of ulterior motives," he added, unknowingly echoing Chai's thoughts. He smiled then and laughed. "Though maybe he is only stoking old fires," he teased Ganymede.

The star was immediately put off and threw Hamlin the dirtiest look she could muster. "Don't go starting on that again!" she said, pushing his arm lightly. She hated Hamlin's theories, particularly the ones that made her everyone's romantic interest.
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/15/2007 12:55:06  

Chai couldn't help chuckling at that, and attempting to cover his mouth with a measure of politeness. But it did strike him how Hamlin had the same opinion of Gideon he did. At least the meant Chai wasn't imagining things. Gideon Morrow was certainly one to watch out for.

"Much as I would like to chat with you both longer, duty calls," Chai said apologetically. There were many more people still waiting to speak to him, and he had to be fair. "But I'll be seeing you both soon. Thank you again for coming."
From: [info]hamlin_graves Date: 10/15/2007 13:14:40  

Hamlin nodded. "A pleasure as always Chai," he said cordially, though without the formality of your majesty attached. "Should you need anything," he offered without finishing the sentence. You know how to call.

Ganymede smiled and gave a slight bow of her head. "It was an absolute honor to meet you," she said. "Again."
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/15/2007 13:23:18  

Chai was entirely grateful for the small sense of normalcy from Hamlin, and he was certain Hamlin knew it. He nodded to him, and said, "The same to you, and yes, should I need to, I know how to reach you."

He kissed the back of Ganymede's hand again and replied, "Likewise. I'll be just as glad to see you again." And then he turned, weaving his way back towards more people who sought his attention.
From: [info]able_kanaan Date: 10/13/2007 23:56:05  

Kanaan arrived at the coronation with his families seats in the hall. The DeVries still had a broad influence in the Parliament and as head of the endowment and basically the only heir of Robert DeVries, he still was an important figure.

He looked at the new King and looked down. He was young. He remembered the young student, and now he looked so different. He didn't really know how to react. He knew he would have to approach Chai sometime.
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/14/2007 00:05:32  

Chai was starting to get just a bit weary. He hoped this wasn't going to be indicative of the taxes on his time and personage on a daily basis. He attributed it to it being the reception, and everyone waiting for their turn to speak to the king.

Some of the conversations he had stuck with him; some were barely long enough or unique enough to stay in his memory long. There were a number of people Chai didn't recognize, but there were a good number he did. And even more so that he wanted to speak with.

It took a little while before he noticed Kanaan DeVries, but when he did, his eyebrows met in a furrow over dark eyes, and he started making his way in that direction, pausing to speak to more people on his way. It wasn't easy getting through the crowd.
From: [info]able_kanaan Date: 10/14/2007 00:12:23  

He had waited long enough to speak. The other family members allowed him to speak first. He approached the king.

"You Highness. Congratulations." He bowed low. "I am glad you will talk to me. The DeVries clan wishes you success in your future endeavors."
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/14/2007 00:19:16  

Chai watched, less uncomfortable with the bow than he was with the titles being used. It was just difficult to stop himself from bowing back, as he did before and after every martial arts match he'd ever been in. "Thank you. Please rise. I've already found I'm not at all fond of speaking to the backs of people's necks."

Chai waited for Kanaan to rise before he continued saying, "And I thank the DeVries family for their well wishes. And how have you been since we've last spoken?"
From: [info]able_kanaan Date: 10/14/2007 00:24:58  

"I have had a bit of a rough night." He was worn out for the party but had obligations. "But I could not miss the inaugural address and coronation." He said.

He said "I trust your life has been more interesting." He said "Who would have guessed I would be bouting with the king."
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/14/2007 00:29:42  

"Interesting barely covers it," Chai said, his expression almost amused. And a fair number of people are having similar reactions to yours honestly. It gives us all something to chuckle about." He shifted, dark eyes fixed on Kanaan. "And during that bout, when we spoke, it was of some personal matters, about which you expressed some very strong opinions. You remember what I'm referring to?"
From: [info]able_kanaan Date: 10/14/2007 00:36:18  

"I am sorry if I put you through anything." He said. He didn't want to bring anything up in public. He was feeling drained lately. "I can see why you would remember it." He hoped the whole conversation could be forgotten and ignored, now things had changed.

He had thought he saw the boy Evie at the party, but was too embarassed to say anything at all. Though he still was concerned the crowd that Evie was surrounding himself with.
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/14/2007 00:42:59  

"It struck a bit of a chord with me, for several reasons. I'm sure there was a conclusion you wished me to come to concerning my actions and decisions. And I did come to one during that same conversation. I'm just as certain it wasn't the one you wanted me to, but it was one I'll thank you for."

Chai chose his words carefully, making sure anyone who overheard would not glean the specifics. "If not for that conversation, I'm not sure when I would have made this discovery myself. It changed a lot for me -- for us. I just wonder if you still feel the same way now."
From: [info]able_kanaan Date: 10/14/2007 00:47:30  

He said "Of course I do. Its not a good environment. You can't expect anything but trouble." He said. " I'm not ging to be convinced of anything. It can take so little to ruin a reputation." He said. harshly. "Until you both leave a bad situation, I doubt I will change my mind."
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/14/2007 00:53:38  

Chai nodded slowly. "I thought as much. Let me give you a piece of advice. If I were you, I would worry less about other people's reputations at such an establishment and take care not to sully my own. If you find the place a poor environment, I would suggest you not find yourself there, and furthermore, be sure not to find yourself in a situation that would impress doubt and questions onto your own morality and reputation."
From: [info]able_kanaan Date: 10/14/2007 01:02:58  

He shook his head "I wouldn't tell you this if it were outside of my experience." He said. Looking at him closely. "It can lead the best of us to problems." He said. He wasn't going to hide anything. "What happens there can only confirm most of my suspicions" he said.
"Its even easier to lose your mind then any reputation." He admitted. He was going to be as upfront as he could.
"Certain things even I would never do that I have done under imprudent influence."
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/14/2007 01:20:36  

Chai shook his head as well. Speaking with Kanaan was so often like talking to a wall, a thick resin wall through which sound and reason could not break through. He wasn't even sure what Kanaan was trying to say. "Once again I feel your answers have skirted the issues and left me less than certain of your meaning. Hear me, Kanaan," Chai said, addressing the older man by his first name for the very first time, "For your own benefit, pay less concern to what choices other adults of sound mind make and keep an eye on yourself. I'm certain you wouldn't want people thinking the same of you as you worry they think of others who work at or attend the establishment regularly, would you?"

It was the closest thing to a warning Chai would issue, but he wondered if it was just in vain. It was also the one of few times Chai let a thread of Enchantment come through. The suggestions he gave -- to basically mind his business and watch his steps -- would sound like a very good idea, but it would be up to Kanaan still to decide whether or not he'd look to his own reputation.
From: [info]able_kanaan Date: 10/14/2007 01:42:09  

"I must say." He said "I have fallen into terrible problems myself." He said "And it would be all to easy and deserved if I lost my reputation." He said. "But that is my concern. Not the concern of the wide world."
He shook his head. "But there can be a lot of unfair exposure coming your way. What do you think they will say about him? Aren't you worried about what this will do to your relationship?" He knew that the people loved their king and would torment anyone that dared to get in their way of owning him. Queens, girlfriends, mistresses whoever they were, they were in danger.
Even a paragon of virtue beloved by the public couldn't escape, being picked apart in the spotlight. "I'm sorry to bring it up so early. I just need for both of you to be covered."
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/14/2007 01:54:03  

"We've had thsi discussion once before, Kanaan. What makes you think I will care what people say? Those who know his profession are either the sort not to care what he does, or the ones who are sitting on their own secrets, like the fact that they want no one to know why they know who he is."

Chai took a step back, as if measuring Kanaan up. "I know where my relationship with him stands. You do not. Yes there is all measure of exposure coming my way. It is mine to deal with. You, Kanaan Devries, if you aren't more careful, will have plenty of your own. Think about what I say, and look to your own concerns." The Enchantment was stronger this time; Chai knew the things that were going to start being put in motion, and he did want Kanaan to have some sort of chance to make some kind of amends.

There was a note of insistence in his words now, less like a suggestion, a bit more like compulsion. Chai hoped Kanaan listened this time; this was the most he'd allow himself to use his Enchantment magic.
From: [info]able_kanaan Date: 10/15/2007 20:26:41  

Kanaan shook his head "I didn't mean it that way. I know that Evie is not to blame." He said.

"But if you don't watch yourself who knows what sort of thing can happen." He felt fixated on his own problems no. Like he could never escape them. The respite of worrying about Evie was just about ever he felt.
"Just because you don't care doesn't mean it doesn't hurt when they say it." He said. Thinking about what happened at the ball. He was feeling particularly bleak and dark spirited. He looked out. "Maybe now that you've had such a large change in your life, Evie will feel the same way." He could only hope.

He didn't know why he was felling this way and projecting his feelings about his own life all about. Or ate least being accused of it. Maybe he was always thinking about himself, after all.

But there wasn't much to do about that was their to sit and brood.
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/16/2007 10:58:37  

"You don't know at all how Evie feels on the matter," Chai respond. He, however, did. Evie had been more worried what people who say about their King than about himself. Their conversation had lasted well into the night, and they had reached a number of conclusions that left them both happy and a good deal more positive about their future.

"Kanaan. I think maybe you should go home. Get some rest. Think about the things that are truly concerning you, your own troubles, and find a way to deal with them before they become far too big to handle." The thread of suggestive compulsion was still there, a little less insistent, but still making his comeent seem a wonderful idea.
From: [info]swansongamara Date: 10/14/2007 12:26:01  

Amara had watched the coronation with a barely concealed disdain. As she and her brother where not really one's that supported the government. Or rather, the Prophets. She would be damned if any of them got their hands on her brother.

She moved around in the outskirts once the coronation was complete, a glass in one of her black gloved hands. Her eyes scanned over the crowd, picking out certain people. The previous King, a few Prophets and Officials. Her mind turned over as she catalouged each one in her memory. There was a reason she was here, and that was to gauge each person to see how much danger they posed.

She hid a smile as she lifted her glass up to her lips. Maybe she would go and visit a few of their dreams tonight, see what they would reveal. She walked over to a wall and leaned back against it, her free gloved hand smoothing out the material of her white dress, which hugged the curves of her body as if it was a glove.

Dormito had commented on her dress as she had left, saying she looked like a swan who could not decide if she wanted to be black or white. Ambrose had just smiled and nodded his approval. Amara had wanted to bring her familiar, but he had bulked at the thought of having to spend hours upon hours away from water. Vain creature that he was, hated how he looked 'as common as a duck' when out of water.

"Now who should I visit tonight..." She said to herself, watching each of the one's she had picked out of the crowd. Most certainly the new King, and the advisor's. She would be careful with any Prophet's, though.
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/14/2007 12:39:22  

Chai had lost count of how many times people tried to press drinks into his hand, as some show of courtesy as they began conversations. He came to the decision of keeping a drink in hand, and sipping at it slowly so the alcohol would not go to his head. It wouldn't so to be drunk at his own coronation; what kind of impression would that make?

He'd had enough that he was relaxed some more though, and that had him branching out to speak with people he truly did not recognize, people who caught his eye for one reason or another. Like the young woman in the striking black and white dress. She didn't look even the least bit familiar to him, but it didn't stop him from deciding to at least say hello. He paused only once to speak to an older woman, one who'd just finished speaking with Chai's grandmother, before continuing on to the young woman's.

"Another face I do not know, but I still thank you for attending," Chai said by way of salutation. And then he added, "Your dress is very striking."
From: [info]swansongamara Date: 10/14/2007 13:05:26  

Amara watched the young King make his way over to her, curious as to why he came her way. Once he addressed her she gave him a polite smile and dipped her head a bit in greeting. As much as she would rather pick at his mind through a dream where she could control what happened, she would not pass up the opertunity to talk and see what she could find.

"I am Amara, and I would not miss this for the world." Her smile then was more along the line's of a predator smiling at something he found amusing. "And thank you. Use to be my mother's. Enjoying your coronation as King?" She asked him before taking a sip of her drink.
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/14/2007 13:14:31  

"Pleasure to meet you, Amara," Chai responded. He glanced around the still full hall and smiled. "I suppose I am. I'm surprised at how many people turned out, but I guess they're all just curious as to who I am. I'd have been just as curious myself." He nodded to her and questioned, "Are you enjoying yourself as well?"
From: [info]swansongamara Date: 10/14/2007 13:19:39  

One slender eyebrow raised as one corner of her mouth quirked up. So polite, this one was. And young, he had to be around her age. "Yes, I suppose the movelty of gaining a new King has brought even the most reclusive out into the mix. And now you shall be mixed in the gossip more so than any other new King, with you being so young."

She gave him a smile and shrugged slightly before answering his last question. "Not really. I do not really like such things. Boring and dealing all with politics. But then again, the novelty of being able to see the crowning of a new King brought me out from under the rock i usually hide in."
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/15/2007 11:16:13  

Chai nodded, a rueful smile on his face. "It's already begun, I'm certain." Chai wasn't sure how he would react and if he would truly grow accustomed to being so much in the spotlight. Every public move he made would be noticed and talked about by all. He just needed to make certain his public decisions benefited as many people as possible.

To the rest of Amara's statement, Chai responded, "You're certainly not the only person here with that feeling. In that case I doubly thank you for coming out. I know it isn't easy to force an interest in politics when one does not lie there. Fortunately for me, I had a background in it to start with. Otherwise I'd wonder what on Aylasia the prophets were thinking choosing me." His tone was very gently self-mocking.
From: [info]swansongamara Date: 10/16/2007 13:59:23  

She gave him an amused smile, almost pittying him. She was one who did not like being gossiped about, so she could relate to the ire. "It probably has, though I doubt your speech has given much to be said in the negative." She studied her glass for a moment, as she gauged him in her mind. She began to wonder after his perception of the Prophet's, since he would have had to of met them.

She gave another smile, this one distracted, before continuing on in the conversation. "I have always just had a pssing interest, more gauged to making sure nothing will happen that will effect me without my knowing." As to the rest of what he said, she kept her thought's to herself. One would think that they would have chosen someone without political clout. Easier to manipulate into doing their bidding...

"So, I take it you have met the Prophets? I've never had the pleasure to. What are they like?" May as well ask under the cover of innocent curiosity in a polite conversation.
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/16/2007 14:12:44  

Chai had actually not met the Prophets yet. He knew that people assumed the Prophets themselves delivered news to the king and did not want to change the belief. He avoided that part of the question and just answered the next part. "Mysterious and vague as ever," he responded with a smile. "I suppose it's hard to tell much about them at all." He was being a bit vague, vague as the prophets themselves often were. He had the feeling this might be a commonality.
From: [info]swansongamara Date: 10/16/2007 15:03:37  

both of her black eyebrows raised in interest at his response, a small slip of a smile coming to her lips. Well that was interesting. Vague, not completely answering her question. Either He did not want to talk about them, or he never met them. Either one was an interesting concept. "I see. That is very interesting." She gave him another smile as her eyes swept the room.

"Well, I wish you luck." She said, raising her glass.
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/16/2007 15:16:11  

Chai raised his glass like a toast. "And I thank you for it. Perhaps I'll be seeing you around again, Amara. It was a pleasure to meet you." Chai thought the conversation was drawing to a close and so he helped guide it there, politely as possibly. "Be well." And he started to move through the crowd again for his next conversation.
From: [info]gideon_morrow Date: 10/16/2007 10:41:34  

Gideon Morrow had arrived very early. He spent a portion of the afternoon working in his office, though most offices were empty and everyone was down at the grand ballroom. This was his roundabout way of having more propriety over Parliament than this new king. He scoffed at the idea, had quite the good laugh once he was behind his office door. A king so young, and someone who looks so very Daemon, for Gideon it was hysterical, right up until the sobering knowledge that it would stick for another ten years.

It took him a long time to get into the mood to be his usual, overly polite and sneaky self. He straighted his tie and jacket and made his way down to the ballroom and the great crowd assembled. He was almost a little disappointed to see that certain expected parties (namely Hamlin Graves, who he was having a hard time keeping tabs on lately) were not present, or had already left.

He worked his way around the room with false charm and found himself only a few people over from the new king, the young man he'd met briefly at the masquerade. Thongchai Saenamuang. Let's see what you've got.
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/16/2007 10:52:22  

Chai was busy speaking with an older mage, a man who had known his father. The mage expressed the kind of pride that Chai wished his father was still alive to express himself, and the comment struck him for a moment. He nodded as the man made ready to leave, and turned away himself. His eyes fell almost immediately on one Gideon Morrow, who stood only a few people away.

Chai's eyes narrowed slightly, in honest thought, not suspicion, though he was certainly curious about the man. maybe now he had the actual means to discover just what it was this man was up to. He knew now that Evie sold him secrets. It was a bit of knowledge he was certain Gideon was unaware he knew. He raised his head in greeting. "Good day to you, Gideon Morrow. We meet again."
From: [info]gideon_morrow Date: 10/16/2007 10:57:56  

"Ah yes," Gideon replied, both hands extended for a shake, as if he needed two hands to handle Chai's one. "Our new king, crowned and receiving his people. It is an honor," he said, though his tone was slightly dubious.
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/16/2007 11:27:33  

Chai placed his hand in his and shook. "Thank you. It is, and one I certainly never expected. And how have you been?" Chai's tone was neutral. He knew Evie had already slipped the same secret to Gideon as he had to Chai, and he wondered what Gideon planned to do with it, but he wasn't bringing that up now.
From: [info]gideon_morrow Date: 10/16/2007 11:52:56  

"I have been well," he replied cordially. "I must assume you have been busy; has there been time for pleasantries in between all of the activity?" he asked, deftly vague and smiling all the while.
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/16/2007 12:01:22  

Chai nodded in response. "I've managed to make some personal time, yes. It's been a bit of a trial balancing my schedule, but I have managed to find some pleasant time for myself." Again he felt that the way Gideon spoke was covering something, blanketing a line of other thoughts he was having. Chai idly wondered if there was more information he was planning to dig for.
From: [info]gideon_morrow Date: 10/16/2007 12:16:57  

"Good to hear," he said warmly. "The post of king is surely a busy one. I do hope you will learn to balance business and pleasure." Now he was just being a dick, and enjoying the guise of polite banter. "Everyone was wondering if you had made it to the masquerade," he said. "I wonder, should I tell them our king was present and accounted for."
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/16/2007 12:23:24  

"I'm certain I will," Chai responded, "just as I am certain our paths will continue to cross." Whether or not he wished them to. Perhaps it was because he had to be so careful with his own tones that he was sensitive to others'. Gideon's was so very barely polite, covering a sort of unpleasantness, and Chai was finding it harder to continue to be pleasant and polite to him in return. "You may do so if you wish. Perhaps people will be pleased to know they may have spoken to me without knowing. I suppose you are one of few who knows for certain now that I was in fact there." Chai had made his rounds at the masquerade; there were a number of people he'd spoken to and danced with while they were all unawares of who he was.
From: [info]gideon_morrow Date: 10/16/2007 13:07:31  

"Did you know then that you would be named king?" he asked, certain he'd get the runaround. Every king he ever attempted to drill on the subject was vague to the point of irritating. There were things that Gideon had no knowledge of, plans of action he was not privileged enough to understand. These were things he was always desperate to pry into. "Just out of curiosity," he added in the most offhanded tone he could manage.
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/16/2007 13:14:14  

And Chai was going to be just as vague. "I was just as surprised as everyone else who is here today when I learned of the Prophet's decision. Few of us know how they come to their conclusion, and I feel it's always going to remain that way." He sipped at his drink, a mild expression on his face.
From: [info]gideon_morrow Date: 10/16/2007 13:56:15  

He smiled palely. He wasn't certain that this Chai would be much of a match in the long run, but he was intrigued, if not impressed by the polite stonewalling. "As do I," he said. "They are nothing if not mysterious and guarded."
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/16/2007 14:07:55  

That clearly wasn't the answer Gideon wanted, and Chai was glad he'd decided to be vague. "It's in their very nature, assuredly. One who knows what the future holds would be well guarded not to tell all until it's necessary, don't you think?"
From: [info]gideon_morrow Date: 10/16/2007 14:34:25  

"Perhaps," Gideon said. He himself has a measure of Fortuna magic and often used what he could divine to achieve his own ends. "Or one can use that knowledge," he added. "It is personal choice how to use the gifts we have been given."
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/16/2007 14:50:40  

That last comment struck Chai, probably a great deal more so than Gideon had intended. His strongest gift lay in Enchantment. He refrained as best he could from using it, finding bending others to suggestions he made immoral and almost distasteful. But that wasn't how it had to be used. It was his own personal choice how he should use his greatest gift, and Chai was surprised a comment for Gideon made him think that way.

"I believe you may have a point there," he agreed. "How a mage uses his own gifts is surely the mark and measure of the mage himself." It was the way the gift was used and not the gift itself that was the measure of immorality.
From: [info]gideon_morrow Date: 10/16/2007 16:13:54  

Gideon was thinking something a good deal different than Chai was. He didn't bother himself with morality, only power and strength, advancement. He was surprised to find that they'd be agreeing on anything, though he was unaware that Chai's agreement was in an entirely different direction. "Well said," he complimented with a nod of his head.
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/16/2007 16:56:10  

Chai was inwardly surprised they had agreed as well, not aware that Gideon's thoughts had taken him along nearly opposite lines still. "Thank you," Chai replied. He found himself still curious about Gideon's motives, and expected the thoughts to stick with him for some time. "I'm certain each of us has a strength he or she may choose to use, whether wisely or poorly, or in some cases to ignore entirely. I suppose only those with Fortuna magic have any real idea of which choice will be most beneficial in the future, though it seems obvious which it should be."

Chai realized he was talking himself into finding constructive means to use one of his strongest gifts. His mother had always said, when he was younger, it was the greatest crime one could commit to himself to deny any part of him meant to excel. He should have remembered her wise words all this time.
From: [info]gideon_morrow Date: 10/16/2007 18:46:01  

"You would think," Gideon said kindly, "but practitioners of Fortuna will tell you otherwise. Oftentimes it complicates, particularly when one's vision is cloudy." He laughed softly. "There are some tales I could tell you," he said. He was deciding that it would be better to feign friendship with this king. He was young, and if strong minded he might one day be wooed to Gideon's line of thinking, with careful planning and prompting. It was better to play nice he decided, and immediately began to do so.
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/16/2007 18:58:17  

That was one thing Chai knew would be one of his recurring problems. He was young, and in far too many people's minds, youth meant lack of wisdom, lack of experience, and a mind that was likely not developed enough to avoid being swayed. Chai was lucky in his magical strength. Having the ability to sway others like he could made it a bit easier to notice if others were trying to do the same with him. He'd have to keep his eyes open the next ten years, but he was fully prepared to do so.

Gideon seemed suddenly a bit friendlier, and that might have had some people relaxing. It only put Chai more on guard. It was a true saying for anyone, but more so someone in power: Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer. Chai didn't expect Gideon to be the latter, but he was certain the man would never be the former. "I could only imagine," he responded jovially. "I wasn't blessed with Fortuna magic. Perhaps sometime you could tell me a story or two and destroy my little fantasy that those with Fortuna magic know all."
From: [info]gideon_morrow Date: 10/16/2007 19:15:12  

Gideon laughed happily, though he was careful. Chai had already shown he was not some little idiot. If he could ever manage to get this king in his pocket it would be his greatest work. "I would indeed be honored to regale you with my stories. I myself, am living proof that those with Fortuna do not know all. Though I certainly aim to know a good deal." He smiled and extended his hand once again. Short and sweet Morrow. There will be plenty of time to learn this one's secrets. "A pleasure your majesty," he said with a slight bow. "And I should look forward to more opportunities of your company."
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/16/2007 19:29:46  

Chai nodded to him, a sort of acknowledgment of his bow. "I thank you. I'm certain in future we will have more opportunity to speak again, and at length." He shook his hand once more. "Until next time we meet then."
From: [info]gideon_morrow Date: 10/16/2007 20:03:56  

"Until then," Gideon echoed before turning away, satisfied with this preliminary meeting. He didn't have a full grasp on Chai's personality yet, nor his strengths and weaknesses. He smiled; there was time, lots of it and he would be using it to his advantage.
From: [info]samra_chance Date: 10/16/2007 21:43:06  

Sam and Garage had planned on making some kind of family outing since the first night they'd had Enki. They'd laid awake in bed for a long time just talking about all the adjustments they'd have to make in their lives (all of which were happily done) and the sorts of things they could do as a family.

She thought it would be wonderful to show him politics and the adult world of mages, particularly seeing as how he was already limited and watched because of his abilities. It might do him so good to be in the public eye and to be aware of what that would mean for him in future.

Samra spent all morning finding a suitable and very dressy skirt and a nice blouse to go with it. She'd taken a lot of care to pick out something nice for Enki to wear to. "We like to make a good impression at Parliament," she'd said cheerfully.

Garage rolled his eyes. "She likes to make a good impression. I don't particularly care."

Sam had pinched him and laughed. It was a funny moment, the sort of sweet and playful behavior that they hadn't engaged in for some time. Standing in the grand ballroom of Parliament and watching the crowds swirl around the little family, the memory of that morning made Sam smile.
From: [info]little_mage Date: 10/23/2007 12:12:18  

Enki was nervous as one hand held tightly onto Sam's hand and the other hand held tightly to Garage's. He felt silly in his little outfit, he had never looked so formal in his life, but he knew that he looked nice and all the old ladies at Parliment would call him cute and swoon over him. He smiled at the thought of grandmother's pinching his cheeks and continued through the room with Sam and Garage.

Things had gone so well with Sam and Garage that he decided to work extra hard tonight to make them proud. Since his vocabulary had grown because of his friendhships with Oz and Evie, all he had to iron out were his manners. He smiled polietly at everyone who made eye contact with him and prepared for his first introduction.

"There are so many people here," he said, feeling the butterflies in his stomach ever so slightly.
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/23/2007 12:55:35  

Enki hadn't been the only child -- or even the youngest -- at the coronation, and Chai made a point of greeting them just the same. He saw Samra Chance and he smiled once again, the expression widening when he saw the little boy with her. There was a mage with them as well, and Chai assumed they were married, and the boy their child. He came over and stopped in front of them. "Samra Chance. A pleasure to see you again. And I assume this is your family?"
From: [info]samra_chance Date: 10/24/2007 20:04:18  

"A pleasure to see you," she said sweetly, unsure if she should say your majesty, if that little acknowledgment would make him uncomfortable when so many strangers had said it already. "Yes, my husband Garage," she said introducing him. He nodded and smiled. "And this is Enki," she said, also unsure if she should introduce him as their son, given how new and peculiar the situation was.
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/25/2007 13:37:58  

Chai extended a hand to shake Garage's. "It is a pleasure to meet you," he said to Garage. He didn't seem to mind the omission of the title; if anything it pleased him a bit. He considered Samra a friend already and it would have been slightly odd to hear it from her. He smiled down at Enki. "And it's nice to meet you as well. Is this your first time at Parliament, Enki?"
From: [info]little_mage Date: 10/25/2007 16:26:36  

"It's nice to meet you too," Enki said with a big grin. Was this the King? He wasn't sure. "It is my first time in Parliment," Enki said with wide eyes. It was an interesting place, orante and eloquant, it was like nothing he had ever seen before. "It's very large," he commented.
From: [info]notvanilla_chai Date: 10/27/2007 23:03:14  

"It is," Chai responded, looking around, as though seeing the building for the first time. "And you know what? Even when you get as big as me? It still feels really big." He looked up then and winked at Samra and Garage. "It's very nice that you brought him. You're never too young to see how the world is run."
From: [info]little_mage Date: 11/02/2007 13:44:37  

Enki's eyes widened. An adult, the King, thought that this place was big too! He couldn't believe it and all of these people were here for him. It must have been strange to him. "This is where the world is run? That explains why there are so many people here," he commented logically on the huge crowd that was gathered in Parliment that night. He didn't really understand the concept of the coronation.
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