𝐆𝐈𝐑𝐋 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐑𝐈𝐎

" and how are YOU liking things so far ? i apologize for my uncle in advance. you will know what i mean and who i mean when you meet him. unless you have already ? that wouldn't be good at all. "

pleasantries sculpture perfectly shaped underneath a diplomatic smile, it was close to a miracle to have maitê away from home this time of the year. but, the comment from the prince pulls a chuckle from her. "marvelous," she comments. "it's alright, i think all families have one of those after all, but i can only guess –– you are happy to be back either way. right?"

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" congratulations ! i know it's been a bit mad tonight, but i wanted to thank you for having us, it's been a gorgeous day, truly, we're so happy for you. " [ reception / @maitedobrasil ]

" ––––– oh thank you, it's very kind of you. Thank you for coming." plastering a smile over her features, to say everything was 'mad' was an understatement. Between the different ceremonies and official matters, it has been a lot. "And congratulations on the little one, how's he doing? How's Thore?"

he smiled and shrugged. “ it was vovó who set us up. ” a revelation which made the question moot — besides the fact that ana luisa wouldn’t be there, as his date, if the family matriarch did not approve. “ you have to commend the duke’s gall. are your vows ready? ” a roundabout way of asking if she was.

Features turn into a feigned surprise that soon fades into amusement because (of course) it was all the elderly idea. " ––– I cannot believe you let her have this one," not that she had much faith that Miguel would be able to fight their grandmother 'suggestion'. "But, I know Ana and she is a lovely woman, at least, you won't be making any stupid decisions at my wedding." Although words were spoken under a scolding tone, there was nothing but a jesting smile drawn upon her lips. "Yes, I did," a sign leaves her lips when she sits up straight. "But, Ronan is going to steal the show because you know he will come with those big declarations," a playful roll of her eyes thinking about it, she was still her and even the idea of writing vows had turned into a competition she was sure her husband was going to win. And, for once, she didn't mind. "He is going to steal the show, isn't he? Did you read his? Tell me"

" the crown princess of brazil and a british duke seem like an odd combination, no ? is he planning to leave the isles, do you happen to know ? " [ ;; @hshqstarters ]

" ––––– yes ," but information to not be displayed like that, not in the middle of the celebrations. "or maybe the isles gain some more ... contribution. but is too early on the party for this type of conversation, don't you think?"

Fingers intertwined with his, a free hand caressing the side of his face when she falls silent to listen. "I'm going to bathe in your confidence that you know what he will say because the truth is, I don't know what that will be," which was a first. She always had an unspoken understanding between her and the Emperor, never hiding anything from the man. "He may not be the one of our concern... Otaviano can make our life difficult if he wants to," even though she did manage to control that situation, the reason for concern was her marriage to someone with plans like the Duke did. A subject they didn't see to touch about. "Is the public perception that we should worry about."

“ should we discuss it? ” @maitedobrasil @rxnancromwell

" ––– he says," Immediately consumed by the topic, eyes lift from her leather journal, to meet his. "With no further explanation or argument. Jaw tensed by the statement." Although, she doesn't need one and he knows it.

" ––––– Clearly ," because the waters were changing on her side of the world too and more than never she needed to play her cards right , and not only smile and play nice . "I'll give you what you want, the deals I had with your brothers remain the same and we assure mutual support when time is right."