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[Closed] Everything's coming up roses.
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jewelboxes[Richard woke early, and though it proved difficult to leave the circle of his friend's warmth and slip out into the chilly air of his chambers, there could be no denying the work that needed to be completed before their day's adventures could truly begin. The king's fingers sweep over documents, the royal quill bobbing like a grounded bird as the stack of papers on his desk diminishes, replaced with a smaller pile of letters, the rest tediously filed away.]
[He sets the final signature with a flourish and moves the sheet aside. He'll have the entire day free - "free" in a way that he hasn't for a very long time. The only limitation to that freedom is his ability to play the role of "Rosaline" skillfully enough not to give his true identity away. Pretending to be in love with "Cecilio" won't be a problem at all if yesterday is anything to go by. No amount of distance or months apart have diminished his feelings for Asbel at all, and in just a short time he's been reminded yet again of their extent. Of wanting Asbel to be happy and smiling, to know just how special he is to him, to see him comfortable and cared for and worry-free for as long as possible...and that's only the start. As dear as the others have become, no one else has ever quite struck the same chord in his heart.]
[However, he imagines Rosie would react to being engaged a bit differently than he would... Or would she? Well, Rosie at least has no one else to answer to but her immediate family. And as for himself, he's determined to make the most of his time off exploring Windor. It will be a nice change - not having to keep up appearances in his own kingdom.]
[Richard glances up at long last, a smile lighting his face.]
Yes, I think that should about do it. From this moment onward, I hereby declare that all royal business must be set aside in favor of celebrating Ordinary Citizen's Day.
[He sets the final signature with a flourish and moves the sheet aside. He'll have the entire day free - "free" in a way that he hasn't for a very long time. The only limitation to that freedom is his ability to play the role of "Rosaline" skillfully enough not to give his true identity away. Pretending to be in love with "Cecilio" won't be a problem at all if yesterday is anything to go by. No amount of distance or months apart have diminished his feelings for Asbel at all, and in just a short time he's been reminded yet again of their extent. Of wanting Asbel to be happy and smiling, to know just how special he is to him, to see him comfortable and cared for and worry-free for as long as possible...and that's only the start. As dear as the others have become, no one else has ever quite struck the same chord in his heart.]
[However, he imagines Rosie would react to being engaged a bit differently than he would... Or would she? Well, Rosie at least has no one else to answer to but her immediate family. And as for himself, he's determined to make the most of his time off exploring Windor. It will be a nice change - not having to keep up appearances in his own kingdom.]
[Richard glances up at long last, a smile lighting his face.]
Yes, I think that should about do it. From this moment onward, I hereby declare that all royal business must be set aside in favor of celebrating Ordinary Citizen's Day.
