honeymoon phase

[ofnovalue]

-Ovelia presents herself well enough for the mirror. A queen is always a queen, after all, and must look her best before addressing any public, even informally. The Elves have been kind enough to provide her with a new gown, made from delicate white material with silver embroidery about the collar. Even with her knowledge, she could barely tell you a thing about the textiles involved, or the sewing techniques used to construct it. Either way, it was lovely, and complimented the bright smile, the brightest anyone there had likely ever seen, given how dark Ovelia's mood often was prior.-

Greetings to all. It gladdens my heart to know that we've finally found some peace in our journey, even if only for the moment. Gratitude to our hosts, and blessings be to those who are still recovering.

As for why I present myself to you all this evening, ah... -She stops for a moment, eyes drifting from the mirror and raising a hand to her cheek, letting it linger for a moment before she laughs softly, humming...-

Silly though it may seem, there are some matters no book or study may properly prepare one for. Courtly manners are a matter of practice, but this...

Well. Anyways.

I would like to hear thoughts and knowledge from lived experiences, ah... about "love"

The romantic sort. -Now she was definitely blushing.-

Comments

in person

[cleansingstrike]

[Because of course she'd be nearby when noticing this.]

My Lady?

What exactly are you...?

[ofnovalue]

-Putting away the mirror and sliding herself into Agrias' arms, letting out a sigh.-

Nothing terribly important...

[cleansingstrike]

[It definitely feels as though she is up to something.

Assuredly so.

For now, she just smiles and places her hand over Ovelia's.]

It does my heart good to see you in high spirits.

[ofnovalue]

How could I not be? I've a new reason to persist in this life...

[cleansingstrike]

And you not only occupy my thoughts, but my heart as well.

A knight cannot help but wonder. How much more of me will you claim?

[greyerrant]

What specifically would you like to know?

[ And why is a space marine answering this question ]

[ofnovalue]

All that you would be able to tell! Lore, mythology, courting customs!

[greyerrant]

I don't really know anything about those. I only know about... well, how I felt, and when i realized it.

[ofnovalue]

... Oh! I see. Perhaps this is too personal, then...

[greyerrant]

No, I'm glad enough to talk about that if it's something you are interested in discussing.

[easy_as_cake]

I don't really know, but if someone named Harper tries to give you any advice, don't listen. [Trance is completely serious and solemn. It's a very important warning, as far as she's concerned.] Love like that just really seems kind of messy.

[ofnovalue]

Ah, but a response like that simple leads one's curiosity, all the same...

[easy_as_cake]

[She hadn't really thought of that.] I guess it does, but trust me, you don't want him to start talking about what he thinks love is. Unless you're talking about the kind of love that's... you know. One night only.

[ofnovalue]

-...Oh. Well.-

That is not love. -Emphatically.-

[easy_as_cake]

It's a kind of love, but that's why I said not to take advice from Harper. [Point made.]

Do you have someone you like? Is that why you're asking?

[coiledscales]

One could fill volumes with what mortals have written about love. What do you want to know?

[ofnovalue]

One supposes that's true, but I was hoping less about what is already said and more about what can still be said. Personal perspectives, perhaps?

Or lore, mythology. Courting customs. That sort of thing!

[coiledscales]

I don't know much about... love. Personally. It hasn't struck me too often and it has always been very complicated.

For once, I'm not sure I can offer any decent advice.

[ofnovalue]

Oh, I do not have any doubts as to how complicated it can be. Even in Ivalice, there are many customs and traditions that seem dizzying at first.

[wherenoonegoes]

Who's the lucky person?

[ofnovalue]

Well well, aren't we a clever lad. -She giggles.- Not that I was actually hiding anything. Even so... I shouldn't speak so boldly. Tis not courtly.

[wherenoonegoes]

Well, I'm engaged, so I probably have at least some good advice in me. What works for Astrid and I might not always work for you, but there's some basics that should help.

[ofnovalue]

Aye, so that's how it is, then? You've a love of your own?

[balladin]

Oh-ho-ho, got yourself a cheré, a bosom buddy, a ladykiller for the Lady Killer.

[ Robbie sighs dramatically. Ah, l'amour. ]

What do you need to know?

[ofnovalue]

Well...

Explaining everything you just said could be a start.