Tendranalia Palace/Dining Hall

Zayn Clement 🔥 Egotistical Pyrokinetic 👑 First-in-Line ― "Diplomacy isn't just about doing or saying the right things at the right times, it's about not doing or saying the wrong things at any time. If only I was diplomatic." Call Me Up Boi 👑 {{{time}}} He walked into the giant Hall. The giant golden table was filled with steaming silver platters piled high with delicious food. But no on ever came in here to have family meals anymore. Not after Dad died. Zayn took a plate and started piling on the food he wanted. He didn't want to talk to anyone right now.

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{{{Character name}}} - Princess Comic - Common sense is like deoderant. The people who need it most never use it. Message Me Maya walked into the Dining Room, stomach growling. She headed to the table to start loading her plate when she noticed her older brother. "Hey, Zayn!" She greeted him. "What's up?"

Zayn Clement 🔥 Egotistical Pyrokinetic 👑 First-in-Line ― "Diplomacy isn't just about doing or saying the right things at the right times, it's about not doing or saying the wrong things at any time. If only I was diplomatic." Call Me Up Boi 👑 {{{time}}} He was a bit surprised but managed to not show it. "Hungry," he answered, keeping his eyes fixed on the food, wondering which Elven nachos he should choose.

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{{{Character name}}} - Princess Comic - Common sense is like deoderant. The people who need it most never use it. Message Me "Me too," she said, adding more and more food to her plate. Then she looked at him and noticed his expression. "Is everything okay?"

Zayn Clement 🔥 Egotistical Pyrokinetic 👑 First-in-Line ― "Diplomacy isn't just about doing or saying the right things at the right times, it's about not doing or saying the wrong things at any time. If only I was diplomatic." Call Me Up Boi 👑 {{{time}}} Around most people he would shrug it off, but he felt comfortable around Maya. "I had a fight with Octavian earlier."

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{{{Character name}}} - Princess Comic - Common sense is like deoderant. The people who need it most never use it. Message Me "Oh," She said, swallowing the purple vegetable she just stuffed in her mouth. "It's just all this stuff with Dad is reminding him of everything he went through before he came here. You can't really hold it against him."

Zayn Clement 🔥 Egotistical Pyrokinetic 👑 First-in-Line ― "Diplomacy isn't just about doing or saying the right things at the right times, it's about not doing or saying the wrong things at any time. If only I was diplomatic." Call Me Up Boi 👑 {{{time}}} "No, I guess I can't," Zayn said, sitting down in a plush chair he pushed away from the table. He began to eat. After a few bites, he said, "But he said he didn't care that Dad was dead. He dead he would've done it himself, that was how much he hated us."

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{{{Character name}}} - Princess Comic - Common sense is like deoderant. The people who need it most never use it. Message Me "Octavian is... just Octavian. He's been through alot and he's still going through more. He sometimes does or says thing irrationaly. Like when he's upset or angry about something or someone." She said thoughtfully, thinking of her past talks with her little brother.

Zayn Clement 🔥 Egotistical Pyrokinetic 👑 First-in-Line ― "Diplomacy isn't just about doing or saying the right things at the right times, it's about not doing or saying the wrong things at any time. If only I was diplomatic." Call Me Up Boi 👑 {{{time}}} "Yeah," he considered. "Just sometimes he acts like he really doesn't appreciate that he's not living in a dumpster." He sighed. "Dad always knew how to reason with Octavian. I wish Dad was still here."

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{{{Character name}}} - Princess Comic - Common sense is like deoderant. The people who need it most never use it. Message Me She bit her lip, trying to fight back the tears that had been trying to escape since the funeral. "I miss him so much," She said quietly.

Zayn Clement 🔥 Egotistical Pyrokinetic 👑 First-in-Line ― "Diplomacy isn't just about doing or saying the right things at the right times, it's about not doing or saying the wrong things at any time. If only I was diplomatic." Call Me Up Boi 👑 {{{time}}} He focused on his food for a few moments, staying silent. Finally, he said, "I do too, Maya. I don't know how this kingdom is going to survive without him." He turned to her. "Literally. The murderer is probably still out there."

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{{{Character name}}} - Princess Comic - Common sense is like deoderant. The people who need it most never use it. Message Me She looked up at him, fighting the tears more than ever. "But once you become king, everything will get better, right?" She asked, almost desprate for him to agree. "And you'll make a plan to protect the kingdom, right?"

Zayn Clement 🔥 Egotistical Pyrokinetic 👑 First-in-Line ― "Diplomacy isn't just about doing or saying the right things at the right times, it's about not doing or saying the wrong things at any time. If only I was diplomatic." Call Me Up Boi 👑 {{{time}}} "Right," he said, more to make himself feel better. "But I can't be crowned until I marry. And have you seen the princesses from other kingdoms?"

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{{{Character name}}} - Princess Comic - Common sense is like deoderant. The people who need it most never use it. Message Me She nodded. As much as she hated the idea of Zayn getting married and having his own, separate life, she knew him becoming king was the best thing for this kingdom. "I hate all this change," she whispered. "I like everything the way it used to be."

Zayn Clement 🔥 Egotistical Pyrokinetic 👑 First-in-Line ― "Diplomacy isn't just about doing or saying the right things at the right times, it's about not doing or saying the wrong things at any time. If only I was diplomatic." Call Me Up Boi 👑 {{{time}}} "I wish things never changed from what they were," he agreed. He liked it when him getting married and becoming a king was faraway, when Octavian wasn't so angry all the time, when they were a family...

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{{{Character name}}} - Princess Comic - Common sense is like deoderant. The people who need it most never use it. Message Me A few tears slipped out. "Why? Why did this have to happen? Why us?" She cried.

Zayn Clement 🔥 Egotistical Pyrokinetic 👑 First-in-Line ― "Diplomacy isn't just about doing or saying the right things at the right times, it's about not doing or saying the wrong things at any time. If only I was diplomatic." Call Me Up Boi 👑 {{{time}}} He hated it when Maya cried. Because it meant that whatever they were dealing with really was bad. This whole time, it had seemed like a bad dream, that maybe, he would wake up and his father would be there, smiling down on him. But now it seemed to set in, that all of this was very real. That he was never coming back. "I-I don't know, Maya. I really don't." He turned to her, trying not cry himself. "I met someone the other day."

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{{{Character name}}} - Princess Comic - Common sense is like deoderant. The people who need it most never use it. Message Me "Oh," she said, wiping her tears, happy for the change of topic. "Who'd you meet?"

Zayn Clement 🔥 Egotistical Pyrokinetic 👑 First-in-Line ― "Diplomacy isn't just about doing or saying the right things at the right times, it's about not doing or saying the wrong things at any time. If only I was diplomatic." Call Me Up Boi 👑 {{{time}}} "A nice girl," he said, trying not to make it sound like a big deal, or to include the fact she was insanely beautiful.

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{{{Character name}}} - Princess Comic - Common sense is like deoderant. The people who need it most never use it. Message Me a smirk pulled at her lips, but she managed to push it away. "You like this girl?" She asked.

Zayn Clement 🔥 Egotistical Pyrokinetic 👑 First-in-Line ― "Diplomacy isn't just about doing or saying the right things at the right times, it's about not doing or saying the wrong things at any time. If only I was diplomatic." Call Me Up Boi 👑 {{{time}}} "She's nothing special," he lied with a shrug. But, he then realized Maya was an Empath.

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{{{Character name}}} - Princess Comic - Common sense is like deoderant. The people who need it most never use it. Message Me She grinned. "Zayn's got a girlfriend! Zayn's got a girlfriend!" She sung over and ober, feeling a bit more like herself.

Zayn Clement 🔥 Egotistical Pyrokinetic 👑 First-in-Line ― "Diplomacy isn't just about doing or saying the right things at the right times, it's about not doing or saying the wrong things at any time. If only I was diplomatic." Call Me Up Boi 👑 {{{time}}} "No, I don't!" he argued. "Yeah, she's cute, but--" he reddened at that before he said anything else.

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{{{Character name}}} - Princess Comic - Common sense is like deoderant. The people who need it most never use it. Message Me Her grin widened. "Zayn'n in love! Zayn's in love!" She sang, skipping in circles arounf the room.

Zayn Clement 🔥 Egotistical Pyrokinetic 👑 First-in-Line ― "Diplomacy isn't just about doing or saying the right things at the right times, it's about not doing or saying the wrong things at any time. If only I was diplomatic." Call Me Up Boi 👑 {{{time}}} "It's not like it matters," he said. "She's Talentless, her family's far from noble. I'd never be able to be with her."

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{{{Character name}}} - Princess Comic - Common sense is like deoderant. The people who need it most never use it. Message Me Her smile faded a bit at Zayn's expression. "Ypu really like her, don't you?"

Zayn Clement 🔥 Egotistical Pyrokinetic 👑 First-in-Line ― "Diplomacy isn't just about doing or saying the right things at the right times, it's about not doing or saying the wrong things at any time. If only I was diplomatic." Call Me Up Boi 👑 {{{time}}} "Maybe," he said stubbornly, trying to not lose all his dignity at once.

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{{{Character name}}} - Princess Comic - Common sense is like deoderant. The people who need it most never use it. Message Me She started poking him. "Tell me. Who do I even have to tell?"

Zayn Clement 🔥 Egotistical Pyrokinetic 👑 First-in-Line ― "Diplomacy isn't just about doing or saying the right things at the right times, it's about not doing or saying the wrong things at any time. If only I was diplomatic." Call Me Up Boi 👑 {{{time}}} "Octavian, Lillian, Mom..." he began listing off the names of the royals, their cousins, distant family, the maids, servants, cooks, and everyone else in the palace he could remember. "That's who you could tell."

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{{{Character name}}} - Princess Comic - Common sense is like deoderant. The people who need it most never use it. Message Me She pouted. "Aw, c'mon. Do you think I have the patience to talk to any of them? Just tell me," She begged, dragging out the "e"

Zayn Clement 🔥 Egotistical Pyrokinetic 👑 First-in-Line ― "Diplomacy isn't just about doing or saying the right things at the right times, it's about not doing or saying the wrong things at any time. If only I was diplomatic." Call Me Up Boi 👑 {{{time}}} He rolled his eyes. "Her name's Isabella. And yes, I do like her. A lot."

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{{{Character name}}} - Princess Comic - Common sense is like deoderant. The people who need it most never use it. Message Me She stood up and started clapping excitedly. "We have to find a way to get you two together!" She practically squealed.

Zayn Clement 🔥 Egotistical Pyrokinetic 👑 First-in-Line ― "Diplomacy isn't just about doing or saying the right things at the right times, it's about not doing or saying the wrong things at any time. If only I was diplomatic." Call Me Up Boi 👑 {{{time}}} "You think Mom would even approve of me liking her?" he asked. One of the terrible things about being a Royal? Restricted marriage and crushing rights. If the queen or king said no, there wasn't really a way out of it.

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{{{Character name}}} - Princess Comic - Common sense is like deoderant. The people who need it most never use it. Message Me She thought for a minute. "I could try to talk to her..." she said. Ever since Dad died, Maya had been having occasional tantrums and crying fits. No one knew about the except for Mom, who felt so bad about it she would give Maya anything she wanted after one of these tantrums.

Zayn Clement 🔥 Egotistical Pyrokinetic 👑 First-in-Line ― "Diplomacy isn't just about doing or saying the right things at the right times, it's about not doing or saying the wrong things at any time. If only I was diplomatic." Call Me Up Boi 👑 {{{time}}} "That's true. She listens to you more than me," Zayn agreed.

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{{{Character name}}} - Princess Comic - Common sense is like deoderant. The people who need it most never use it. Message Me Her smile wobbled a bit. "Yeah, she does." She hoped Zayn didn't figure out why, though. And he had a knack for that sort of thing.

Zayn Clement 🔥 Egotistical Pyrokinetic 👑 First-in-Line ― "Diplomacy isn't just about doing or saying the right things at the right times, it's about not doing or saying the wrong things at any time. If only I was diplomatic." Call Me Up Boi 👑 {{{time}}} "Any idea why she likes you more? I'm not jealous, but I'm just curious. She's never been as nice to me," he said. He was forming some ideas in the back of his brain.

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{{{Character name}}} - Princess Comic - Common sense is like deoderant. The people who need it most never use it. Message Me She bit her lip. "I..." She started, but couldn;t finish.

Zayn Clement 🔥 Egotistical Pyrokinetic 👑 First-in-Line ― "Diplomacy isn't just about doing or saying the right things at the right times, it's about not doing or saying the wrong things at any time. If only I was diplomatic." Call Me Up Boi 👑 {{{time}}} "Look, I told you my sceret, it's okay if you tell me yours. I'm here for you, Maya. Always."

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{{{Character name}}} - Princess Comic - Common sense is like deoderant. The people who need it most never use it. Message Me She looked at him, grateful for the waves of support he was ending her way. "You promise you won't tell anyone?" She whispered.

Zayn Clement 🔥 Egotistical Pyrokinetic 👑 First-in-Line ― "Diplomacy isn't just about doing or saying the right things at the right times, it's about not doing or saying the wrong things at any time. If only I was diplomatic." Call Me Up Boi 👑 {{{time}}} "I promise," he assured her. "I swear on my life I won't tell a soul."

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{{{Character name}}} - Princess Comic - Common sense is like deoderant. The people who need it most never use it. Message Me "Okay," she took a deep breath. "Ever since Dad died, I've been having... tantrums." She said simply.