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Eyebrows furrowed as she watched the, what she presumed to be, pirate. “I mean, I never asked but since you felt the need to say something, that speaks volumes.” Leilani laughed, a smile forming. “Do you need any help, though? You seem to have your hands full and I’m not necessarily doing anything...”

Does your OC believe in blood being thicker than water? (meaning family relationships and loyalties are the most important)

“Yes. I’ve always felt that family is the one thing that will be there, and that will be loyal to me. They’d never just... disown me for being me; they’d support me no matter what. With friends they can leave you at any moment and just stop supporting you and what you do. At least with family, you have that constant of knowing they’ll always be there.”

“I’m definitely a morning person. As soon as I start to get tired, I get so... grumpy. So, yeah, mornings are definitely my favorite time of the day.”

Even though he didn’t do it intentionally, hearing that he caused his mom such panic…it broke him. More now than ever he wanted to go home and hug her. “With you gone, I’m sure she’s holding our dear brother closer to her now.” He said trying to laugh but the little chuckled sounded more forced than it did sincere. “You know, I still have the ring I was supposed to give to my betrothed? They took a lot of things off of me but for some reason allowed me to keep the ring.” Hunter’s family and his betrothal’s were the only ones who knew of his engagement. No one else knew, and right now - he planned to keep it that way. 

Hunter never lied to his sister, hell he hardly kept anything from her. When he was starting to contemplate about going to school to become a doctor, Leilani was the first person he had actually turned towards for her opinion. Despite them being six years apart - she was always wise for her age and he did depend on his younger sister for help…guidance. Though keeping the fact of him and Nikita were hooking up but also what happened between him and Isak only a few hours before that…he didn’t know where to start exactly. 

“I do - but it’s probably best if we don’t discuss it out in the open. I’ll tell you but after we eat, alright?” 

A relaxedsmile went on Arielle’s lips, making Lani relax a little. She didn’t want toembarrass anyone, specially her best friend’s sister. “I was kidding. Relax Lan”she said keeping the same smile. She wondered when did Leilani arrived and howHunter would feel. “Arielle. Ari. Elle. Same old Belgian princess” she replied .“It’s ok I promise. So…when did you arrive? Does Hunter know you are here?” sheasked, now concerned.

Casimir had finished with his run and was cooling down, walking and catching his breath as he made his way down the beach, his sneakers in one hand, and the other hand on his hip. Looking up when he heard a voice greeting him, he narrowed his eyes for a long moment, trying to place the other, but to no avail. “Hello,” he said, nodding his head once in response. He crossed his arms over his chest, shoes still in hand. “Casimir,” he told her, pointing at himself. “Did you just arrive?” he asked, an eyebrow raised in question. 

Huffing a light laugh, Devyn dropped her gaze to her hands before turning and starting to walk towards her villa. “It’s something you’ll get used to, but if you ever miss out on any of the meals and you’re hungry - just stop by my place. I normally have food there.” She offered. Which she normally does, Devyn still wasn’t a big fan of being in crowds all the time - thus she just hid away in her villa, lord knows it was big enough for her to stay out there for a day or two. 

There were only a few moments into the walk, even though her villa wasn’t very far the silence made it seem like it was miles away. “Also, you should have a phone now…you can text me if you ever get lost. This place can be slightly tricky when you’re new.” She wanted Leilani to feel as comfortable as possible, even with how she got here…she never wanted the Australian princess to ever feel like she was alone here.

“If you have any questions…I’ll be glad to answer them.” Personal and island related, she’d answer any of her questions. 

Grace’s brow furrowed in thought at the name. So many royals had come and gone that it was difficult to keep track of their comings and goings. Hunter. Hunter. Hunter. Williams? Maybe. 

“Not that I’ve seen, but I’ve seen so many people as of late,” she admitted.

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As both siblings fell into step with one another, Hunter couldn’t help the flashbacks of back home. Them going into a party - arm in arm, presenting to be an inseparable pair. Siblings by chance, friends by choice. Before Arielle and before Isak - Leilani was really the only one he could count on, the one he went to, to pour all his secrets to. Only now he’s temporarily hiding the fact that after his little talk with Isak, he planned on forgetting about it when he started to make out with Nikita Orlov. That his mind was too busy focusing on Nikita to stop thinking about Isak and that…that was the only reason why he got trapped by the water in the coves. 

Walking over towards the canteen, he was glad to hear that his parents were doing okay even after Hunter’s captor, though he laughs at the mention of their baby brother. “Yeah, well, it’s good to hear that not even in my disappearance some things will never change.” He said with a more genuine smile. 

“I’m okay, as good as any other royal on this island can be.” Expect for the more broken part of him of how he left things with Isak as he believed to be his possible death as he watched the waves raised. In those moments, he regretted everything he said and did..he should have stayed…should have stolen a few more last kisses from him. “There are some things that they so politely offer us. There is a gym in the Tulach House…a library a few steps away.” He went on now focusing his full attention on his sister.  Approaching the canteen he glanced over at Leilani. “But first thing is first. We are getting some food into you..and lucky for you it’s dinner time.”

As much as he would like to keep dibs on Hunter’s every movement, Isak hadn’t seen the other crown prince in a good three to four hours. The rest of the event he remained by Ingrid’s side, making sure she felt safe and secure while enjoying the festivities. “I saw him a few hours ago on the beach. I’m not sure where he was headed when we parted way,” he replied truthfully. It wasn’t precise information, but hopefully it gave her peace of mind that he was close by. It was evident from her answers that she was still shook up and in the adjustment phase. It hadn’t been long since Isak had been in the same place, yet he had taken a beating for mouthing off to the pirates on his voyage there. From as far as he could tell, Lelani hadn’t been that obstinate. 

“Captured,” he responded, knowing how ironic the term ‘kidnapped’ sounded. None of them were children and this wasn’t a chapter out of the book Peter Pan. Though if they did have royal offspring, he wouldn’t put it passed the pirates in capturing them too. It’d give them more leverage concerning what they wanted. Fortunately for Isak his bastard son was a well kept secret that remained as such between the Swedish and Norwegian royal families.

“If you want me to help you find Hunter, I will do that for you,” he put it out there in case she needed the help. It was the least he could for the sister of the man he loved. He knew if the tables were turned, Hunter would do the same for Elsa.

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There was a possibility of seeing Leilani here, with Australia’s crowned prince already being captured - it was only a matter of time before the snatched her up as well. She just…isn’t prepared to see her so soon. What was she supposed to say to her? Sorry for leaving you without a word or trace of how to get a hold of me? It seemed as if saying that would be even worse than what she had done. 

Nodding her head, she cleared her throat. “I would take you to the canteen but lunchtime is over and there won’t be anything buy scraps. Would you…be okay with coming back to my villa? I have some leftovers I could use some help finishing up.” 

Fiddling with the edge of her shirt, Leilani’s teeth bit into her bottom lip, a slow nod following suit. “I’d love to... still not used to having a set food schedule.” She smiles before her eyes drifted away from Devyn once again. There was a part of her that wanted to think that all of this - being captured, seeing Devyn again - was just a really bad dream that had manifested itself in the deep subconscious of her brain. 

Yet, Leilani knew this had to be real life. There was no way that her mind would be able to think of something this... heartwrenching to put herself through during her deepest of sleep.