IC: Anniversary

[thekingsgambit]

[It's morning in the garden and the air is still slightly chill from the recently departed night. But such things are of little consequence to the young man who rests on his knees by the largest patch of lilies, recalling another day in a garden considerably larger than this one and the jubilant companion that raced ahead of him -- through the

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[ascendthethorns]

[She's a little girl now, dressed in this and wearing an expresion of confusion, and she's standing a couple metres in front of him, awaiting his notice.]

[thekingsgambit]

[Has closed his eyes for a moment after his address, not as though he expects some ethereal answer but more that it makes the ghosts of the past much easier to see in their former glory. Though glory would hardly be the word anyone would use.]

[ascendthethorns]

... who's Euphie?

[thekingsgambit]

[-- Who the hell?]

[thekingsgambit]

[... she can't be.]

[thekingsgambit]

[But that hair, those eyes...]

... Cornelia?

[ascendthethorns]

[Curtseys.]

Are you my escort?

[thekingsgambit]

[My brain is. Not wired for this today. Recalculating...]

Ah, you showed up earlier than I was expecting.

[ascendthethorns]

Mm-hm. Mother says a princess should strive to be early.

[Because late daughters cast a bad impression onto her.]

[thekingsgambit]

[A bit of a teasing tone.]

She should also not listen in on private conversations. I was just finishing up a visit.

[ascendthethorns]

Darlton always tells me that it's my responsibility to listen to my people. But it's all right if you didn't know that.

[thekingsgambit]

[Oh yes, that helps my mood wonderfully....]

Does he? And have you had much opportunity as of yet?

[ascendthethorns]

... no, I've never been away from Pendragon before.

[thekingsgambit]

Then, this should be a good opportunity for you. There are many perspectives worth hearing in this place.

[thekingsgambit]

[Pauses a moment later, taking in the entirety of the statement and what she has been saying until now.]

... Did they tell you what you are here for?

[ascendthethorns]

[this face re: opporunity + perspectives.]

I only found out this morning. They said there wasn't enough time. I didn't-

-um, I didn't think it wise to press.