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[be_my_me]

*enter a courtier, impeccably dressed in the Elizabethan style. he is somewhere in his late twenties, and rather pretty (there's a reason Orsino didn't question "Cesario"). taking off his hat (can one be a proper courtier without a hat?), he bows sweepingly to the assembled company* Fair ladies, fine gentlemen, blessings to you all on this

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[winestains]

*eeeee courtier! eeeee pretty! eeeee hat!*

*bows very formally, making a point of taking off his (sequined and feathered) hat* Always good to see more courtiers around, Valentine.

[be_my_me]

*ooooo, sequins and feathers!* I say the same, sir, for I take it you count yourself among our numbers. Who do you serve, and what might your name be?

[winestains]

*smiles* Osric, sir. Of the court of Denmark and the new King Fortinbras.

[be_my_me]

A courtier of a king! Such a position is to be envied. I congratulate you on your fortune, good Osric.

[winestains]

*beaming? well, yes, Osric is* Hey, thanks. It-- can have its perks.

[be_my_me]

*beaming appears to be contagious* Pray tell me - what are the fashions in so royal a place? For Illyria, though pleasant enough, is sadly backward in terms of dress.

[winestains]

*does not squeal. really.* You wouldn't believe it, let me tell you. Sometimes I'm afraid I'm the only one who pays attention to such things. It's better in Elsinore than outside of it, but still--!

[be_my_me]

And it seems your attention is well-paid, if your current attire doth represent the whole. Doth not the court note your lessons?

[winestains]

Unfortunately no. Even the King doesn't always match. *brightens a little* I like your outfit, though. Things can't be so bad in Illyria.

[be_my_me]

Not e'en he? Why, were I a king, I would choose my clothes as carefully as time and riches allowed! *smiles and smooths his doublet which may or may not be pink and ruffly* Ay, we do indifferent well, but are often stranded from news of other lands. O, to see France!

[winestains]

Something tells me you do already. *charmingcharming and is wearing a powder blue suit and a matching carnation in his buttonhole* France! I make it a point to follow all the fashion news from France. Though I don't really leave Denmark-- well, ever.

[be_my_me]

*laughs* I do what I can, sir! *quite charmed, by the way* Have you not left it now? Or is this some strange corner of Denmark?

[winestains]

*slight laugh-- it's better than wincing* Well, this is a first. And really, I just followed the King.

[be_my_me]

Ah, a courtier loyal as well as well-dressed!

[winestains]

I try. *griiin* On both counts.

[be_my_me]

*grins back* I think we shall be friends, good Osric. That is, if you will not say against the idea...?