#xavier interaction

Setting: Javier's chambers

Finally, the Scottish witch had left, taken her potions and gotten out from his King's chambers and Xavier could have his chance to speak to Javier. He did not need to announce himself, just sent a guard in to tell Javier that he was there and then, as was his custom, strolled in to find the king laying on his bed, propped up and wincing at the pain from his arm. "Is it healing okay your majesty?" he asked by way of greeting, never needing to preface after his years of service. "How are you feeling? Has she been chasing the actual doctors away? Should I call them in to have a look at you so they can give you actual medicine and not some potions and brews, whatever she has been giving you?" He walked over to where Javier sat and pulled out some whiskey that he'd brought. He doubted that anyone had thought, yet, to bring his friend a drink to numb the pain so he poured them both a glass.

Xavier had been pondering all day, looking at maps, trying to determine where the Hapsburgs were headed. They had several chateaus littered around their former empire, from Switzerland to Austria. The crucial question was: who would take in a royal family on the run after they had lost an empire? Xavier had his suspicions about Switzerland. They were no fans of the Bourbons and had not lost much from the Holy Roman Empire's meddling. Xavier needed another person to ruminate on his ideas before he brought a concise version to Javier. As he paced, Xavier caught sight of Duke Nikolai, something of an answered prayer.

"Duke Nikolai," he greeted with a wave and then a bow before taking a few steps to meet him. "I hope I am not bothering you, but I had ideas I was running through and I thought you might have time to join me for some breakfast and a chat."

Setting: Hallway, towards the end of the ball

Xavier was not always a conscientious man, nor a good one. On his best days, he was pragmatic and effective and on his worst, he could be calculatingly cruel. It was a side of him that few in this realm had seen and even fewer spoke of. When it came to Prussia and his own ambitions, he was only a shade beneath ruthless; for those who loved Barbara, he supposed he seemed to be ruthless and more. He had not spoken about their breakup or their relationship in general, not wanting anyone to think less of her or for anyone to understand that someone had a hold on him. Still, he cared for her, possibly always would. Maybe that was why he found himself going over to greet her fiance, Akihito Yamato. "Prince Akihito, I have heard much about you. It is nice to finally meet you," Xavier said to the prince, giving him a slight bow, meant as a sign of respect.

- what your muse’s name is in mine’s phone

J. He does not want anyone to assume he is speaking to the king and does his best to keep privacy.

- what your muse’s picture is in mine’s phone

No picture. Some of their conversations are less than formal or contain information so he keeps it discreet.

- what your muse’s ringtone is in mine’s phone

Toccata and Fugue in D minor so that it immediately gets his attention

- my muse’s last text to your muse

X --->J: Make sure that you get some good "candid" shots with Valencia. I'm thinking maybe a private moment interrupted. Some nice touches on the neck...something a touch over familiar. Make people feel the heat.

- what your muse’s name is in mine’s phone

Nikolai of Moscow

- what your muse’s picture is in mine’s phone

Probably no picture, just the Russian flag

- what your muse’s ringtone is in mine’s phone

Just a special beep

- my muse’s last text to your muse

- what your muse’s name is in mine’s phone          

Nicole                 

 - what your muse’s picture is in mine’s phone    

 - what your muse’s ringtone is in mine’s phone                            

Remind Me by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood

 - my muse’s last text to your muse

Xavier ---> Nicole: This seeing you everywhere and not being able to be with you is killing me. I see you smiling, promoting things, dancing with your friends and all I can think is that we meant nothing...and I know that's exactly what I asked for but fuck, I'm dying here. [deleted]