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nexus_crossings2020-05-17 07:18 pm
neverseenhimbefore) wrote in nexus_crossings2020-05-17 07:18 pm
Actually questions about marriage proposal in various cultures.
For Emperor Lotor, here, it's been surprisingly difficult to find reasons to be away from Princess Allura enough to do this. And even more surprisingly, lately, Shiro, the Black Paladin, seemed to be tailing him. A lot. Perhaps he still didn't quite trust him, and wanted to keep an eye on Lotor, or, perhaps, Shiro grew fond of the Emperor?
Whyever not. He often seemed to show support for Lotor, after all. It was pleasing. Perhaps he might even call the Black Paladin a friend?That's how things work, right, in friendships?
However, ally or not, friend or not, Shiro was the Princess's friend and would surely tell her what Lotor was about to do, if he overheard it, and that couldn't stand.
So, after going into some buildings and exiting through backdoors, various buildings, and it took quite a bit of time to do such things inconspicuously and without just telling the other man to go away, which wouldn't be very diplomatic, the prince, no, the emperor felt.
Finally, in the most natural ways possible, hopefully, and without any diplomatic faux pases and straining of possible friendships, Lotor managed to lose Shiro.
And now, he searches for places with people who look intelligent enough and cultured enough.
He has a rather important question.
Princess Allura has told him that she doesn't have many friends in Nexus, so perhpas nobody will tell her of Lotor's inquiries. That's what the young newly installed Emperor counts on.
He wants to surprise Princess Allura, after all.
He considers asking around in the library. Or in front of library. Or in the plaza. He might ask around in both places.
And so, he asks. Anyone whom he hasn't seen with princess Allura, and who seems intelligent enough. Though, in unfamilliar reality that is in middle of realities, or so it seems, it might be hard to judge.
Lotor asks:
"There's a Princess, dear to my heart, to whom I wish to propose a more permanent alliance. A very desirable, on both sides, royal alliance. Our interests aligh perfectly, and so do our interest. Our experiences, taken together, can enrich each other.
The thought of alliance seems to please both of us."
He smiles, and then frowns a little.
"However, even as the Princess seems to respond well to my advances, it seems that there's some difficulty in making the final decision. With so many interesting individuals here, from so many different realities, I find myself assured that someone has to have had experiences which would help answer the question: what should I do?"
Lotor smiles a little.
"I wish to be direct, with the Princess; however, I don't wish to offend her. Perhaps my proposal should still wait a bit. Maybe even a year, so that she can be assured that my honest and affections and interests aren't fleeting in any way or form. What do you think? I can divulge some more details, of general sort, about the situation, if I haven't made myself clear so far."
Lotor seems slightly embarassed. He could act not embarassed, if he wanted, but he supposes that showing some embarassment - partly what he feels, even - might net him more answers, in this area. People might, hmm, want to save him from his predicament if they perceive it as such, after all, or so he thinks.
Whyever not. He often seemed to show support for Lotor, after all. It was pleasing. Perhaps he might even call the Black Paladin a friend?
However, ally or not, friend or not, Shiro was the Princess's friend and would surely tell her what Lotor was about to do, if he overheard it, and that couldn't stand.
So, after going into some buildings and exiting through backdoors, various buildings, and it took quite a bit of time to do such things inconspicuously and without just telling the other man to go away, which wouldn't be very diplomatic, the prince, no, the emperor felt.
Finally, in the most natural ways possible, hopefully, and without any diplomatic faux pases and straining of possible friendships, Lotor managed to lose Shiro.
And now, he searches for places with people who look intelligent enough and cultured enough.
He has a rather important question.
Princess Allura has told him that she doesn't have many friends in Nexus, so perhpas nobody will tell her of Lotor's inquiries. That's what the young newly installed Emperor counts on.
He wants to surprise Princess Allura, after all.
He considers asking around in the library. Or in front of library. Or in the plaza. He might ask around in both places.
And so, he asks. Anyone whom he hasn't seen with princess Allura, and who seems intelligent enough. Though, in unfamilliar reality that is in middle of realities, or so it seems, it might be hard to judge.
Lotor asks:
"There's a Princess, dear to my heart, to whom I wish to propose a more permanent alliance. A very desirable, on both sides, royal alliance. Our interests aligh perfectly, and so do our interest. Our experiences, taken together, can enrich each other.
The thought of alliance seems to please both of us."
He smiles, and then frowns a little.
"However, even as the Princess seems to respond well to my advances, it seems that there's some difficulty in making the final decision. With so many interesting individuals here, from so many different realities, I find myself assured that someone has to have had experiences which would help answer the question: what should I do?"
Lotor smiles a little.
"I wish to be direct, with the Princess; however, I don't wish to offend her. Perhaps my proposal should still wait a bit. Maybe even a year, so that she can be assured that my honest and affections and interests aren't fleeting in any way or form. What do you think? I can divulge some more details, of general sort, about the situation, if I haven't made myself clear so far."
Lotor seems slightly embarassed. He could act not embarassed, if he wanted, but he supposes that showing some embarassment - partly what he feels, even - might net him more answers, in this area. People might, hmm, want to save him from his predicament if they perceive it as such, after all, or so he thinks.
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"If you're in a position of authority, dissent and pleading your case is always going to be common," he says, wisely. "The only way to quiet the critics and address their concerns is to just do the job, and do it well. I trust you and your new Empress are ready for the hard work that comes with respect."
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Lotor also seems pleased.
"I believe we're perfectly ready. Say, Roland, are you in the leadership position on your homeworld? I think you must be."
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"You've got good instincts. I'm lucky enough to say that I am indeed," he answers. "I'm the Chief Consul of the kingdom of Evermore, and the president of another nation in...another kingdom. Right now, I actively serve King Evan Pettiwhisker Tildrum. Our place is still growing, but we're pretty peaceful. Could be a great honeymoon spot for you and your bride-to-be!"
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Which means that Emperor Lotor is considering taking Chief Consul Roland up on that offer.
"What is the kingdom of Evermore like?"
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"It's a budding kingdom right in the middle of the Heartlands," Roland replies with fondness. "We made sure to choose a spot that was full of rich, natural resources without having to agitate another kingdom's borders, so we're surrounded by plains, hills, and right beyond our gates is the open sea."
"Our people are diverse, too. They're good people who come from every nation, all ready to start a new life with us. As long as you're willing to put in the work to help Evermore become even greater, we'll never deny you a citizenship."