Weight of a Crown-SoruxKuragari

[Kuragari]

The crowd quiets down, but not entirely. As you approach the half-orc, she glares at you, hatred evident in her eyes. Her response to your question is to spit at you, and the only reason it doesn't hit you is because the guard pulls her back. "Ah got nothing to tell ya bitch."

Before you can say anything, the guard gives her a backhanded slap across the face, shouting "Call her that again and I'll smash your head in!" He glances over to you, eyes wary as he asks "What would you have us do with her your Majesty?"

[Soru]

"Well I don't see why you would attack me. I've done nothing to you." Belle keeps her voice calm but her gaze is stern. "When you feel like talking just let the guards know. In the mean time the guards will take you to a cell where you will stay until you feel like explaining yourself."

[Kuragari]

The woman says nothing as she is drug off, still glaring daggers at you. The guards escort you back up to the castle steps, where High Priest Theyin awaits. "Your Majesty, while I would advise against it, the Castle Staff and many of the nobles and townsfolk have put a great deal of work into preparing for your coronation. Do you wish for the ceremonies to continue?"

[Soru]

Rosa nods and smiles. "Yes, I would. All of you put so much work into it that I'll hate for it all to go to waste just because of that. Though to be safe I think more guards should be posted. We need to tighten our security a little."

[Kuragari]

"As you will it, your Majesty." Theyin says, nodding to several men nearby, who raise trumpets and begin to play. You see a path is soon made as a contingent of guards escorts an open topped carriage to the steps, a servant holding the door open for you to enter. You quickly do so, and soon your little procession marches out the palace gates, the crowd cheering as you move into the city that had sprung up around your palace. More citizens of the Kingdom line the streets, and your group links up with those who were already awaiting you as a parade begins to form!

You tour all the streets wide enough for the parade to fit through, and everyone is cheering or singing as you wave at them. Some children run alongside the carriage at times, shouting your name and looking up at you with awe and wonder. A few of the soldiers even pick up a few and carry them around in the parade (causing more than a few parents to get worried and follow along).

All in all, the ride is pleasant and the atmosphere jovial. You wouldn't have been able to say that just but a few moments ago, you were nearly killed.

The parade ends outside the city outskirts, where the preparations for a huge festival in you and your dynasty's honor is being put on. Jousting, performances, and all sorts of games and other fun abounds for all walks and ages to enjoy! After watching a few jousts and a performance or two that you had been scheduled to see (whether you wanted to or not) you are left with some free time to walk amongst your people. Of course, you know that your not exactly alone, as you have noticed that Vevet, your Spymaster, is keeping close tabs on you the entire time.

[Soru]

Belle smiles at all the people she passes, her kind and cheerful personality showing. Once she was at the festival and watches some jousting matches and performances, she had some free time to enjoy herself. She greeted the people she walked by and even participated in some games. She was smiling and laughing with those around her as she had fun. She hasn't felt this happy since before her father died. She was a bit worried about another assassination attempt, but she knew her spymaster Vevet will be able to keep her safe.

[Kuragari]

(GM Roll-19)

The rest of the day is pleasant, and your people enjoy your presence, foisting their love and adoration upon you. You are certain that some of the boothkeepers are giving you discounts or advantages, but something tells you trying to point this out isn't going to get anywhere. Time passes, and soon night has fallen. Many of your people are still up and about, dancing round bonfires and such. You are however, beginning to grow tired. It has been a long day, and to add on that, your own efforts to be aware of your surroundings and the weight of knowing your being watched, even if its by your own people, adds unneeded stress.

You could stay up a while longer, or you could retire back to the palace. You wouldn't need to go to sleep immediately, but you could spend some time to yourself.

[Soru]

Belle yawns a bit, the day already turning into night and the moon rising. From everything that has been happening it was no surprise. She decided to hang around and enjoy the festival for another hour before bidding her people farewell and heading back to the palace where she'll get some rest.

[Kuragari]

As you watch your people dancing and singing, enjoying themselves on this special day as you lean against a nearby pole, you feel someone bump into you. A young woman with vivid green hair, and large perky breasts. You can smell alcohol from her as she giggles and gives you a saucy grin.

"'ey there cutey...you look awfully sexy when light flickers cross your face. hic. Wanna have some fun?"

You get the distinct feeling she doesn't know who you are...

[Soru]

Belle gently declines the woman's offer, knowing the reason why she was acting this was because she was drunk. "No thanks, ma'am." She points her towards some other party goers before deciding to head back to the palace. Her first day as queen starts tomorrow. She wondered if she'll be able to run the kingdom as well as her father had. 'Father...' She thought back to her father's words and today's assassination attempt. Who was trying to get rid of them and why? She'll need to make some alliances if this was bigger than it seems to be.

[Kuragari]

The woman whimpers cutely, but after she sees a couple getting it on on a nearby log, she happily skips over, joining their fun whether the two want it or not...which it doesn't sound like they mind.

You return to your castle, your thoughts for tomorrow and the future clouding your mind. As you enter your room however, you see someone you were not expecting, doing something you weren't expecting. The servant boy from that morning is in your room...and seems to be basking in the scent of your undergarments.

[Soru]

Belle was surprised to see the servant boy again, especially in his room. She hopes he didn't get attached to her; that wouldn't be good for her or for him. She walks away from her room quietly and down the hall a bit. She then turns back around and walks down the hall to her room, making her footsteps loud enough for him to hear. "Oh, hello. What are you doing in my room?" She asks when she enters. She acted like she didn't see anything.

[Kuragari]

The servant boy freezes in place, eyes wide as emotions run wildly through them. Fear and lust seem to be the two major ones at the moment. After a moment, he musters up enough courage to mutter out "H-H-Hello your Majesty...n-nice evening isn't it?"

He doesn't answer your question...but perhaps that's because its rather...obvious what he's doing.

[Soru]

"Yes, it is a very nice evening. Did you go to festival? I hope so, it was very fun." She says and she moves into her room. "Seems my room was cleaned. Probably because of you. You have my thanks. You're free for tonight so feel free to go enjoy yourself. I think the festival is still going on."

[Kuragari]

He shifts about as you enter, and looks away when you suggest he go to the festival. You hear him murmur something, but you can't hear him, and so you ask him to repeat himself. "I...I would rather stay here your Majesty. B-being near you makes me feel...calm. Peaceful."

[Soru]

Belle smiles a bit. "That's very sweet of you. I'm glad that my presence makes others feel that way. If I'm going to be queen then I need my people to trust me. But you should be able to enjoy yourself too. You need to be less shy and speak up a little more."

[Kuragari]

He shifts about uncomfortably again, but then scoots towards the bed, sitting next to it as you set yourself upon it, looking at him expectantly. After a moment of gathering himself, he asks "Y-Your Majesty...c-could I please sleep with you tonight? N-N-Not s-sex! I-I just want to be near you...p-please."

[Soru]

Belle thinks about this. She doesn't see anything wrong in it, though she couldn't let the servant get too attached to her. "Alright, but this one night. Afterwards you need to learn to be more independent and more comfortable with yourself." She goes to lock the door and change into some modest nightwear.

[Kuragari]

The servant beams happily, not interfering as you get changed. Once your in your nightwear and have laid upon the bed, he slides in and joins you, wrapping his arms around you but not pulling you too tightly into his arms. He buries his face in your hair and breathes it in, and you can clearly see him begin to calm down. Your actually slightly amazed to see that he isn't hard.

"Thank you your Majesty...your such a kind and generous soul."

[Soru]

Belle smiles a bit. "Thanks you." That was what she wanted to be, a kind and generous ruler. Her father was also kind so why would anybody try to kill him or her. There must be some plot against the kingdom. She'll talk to one of her advisors about that tomorrow. She snuggles into her bed and the servant and closes her eyes.