Fairy Tale Event START

[dreamsthief]

[The selected few will hear a Rhode's laughter echoing down the hall sometime during the day. She sounds delighted in an evil sort of way, a tone that continues when she speaks:]

Tradition gathered from afar,
Tradition changing those that are,
Normal, yes, to stories old.
Bind them long until the story's told.

Rhode laughs again and those that

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Katschei / Swan Princess

[bystarscrossed]

[Cross just glares at the Noah, arms over his chest and a cigarette hanging from his lips. How many night has he had to listen to this same request now? Marry Tyki, become a normal human again and no more turning into a god damned swan every day. And, on the same note, how many times would he have to say no to the annoying wizard?

A sigh. The man took his cigarette from his lips, flicking the ashes off at the edge of the lake. Eh, at least the moon was full tonight so he'd have plenty of light to wander around under and time to be left to his thoughts.]

Re: Katschei / Swan Princess

[unicorn_knight]

Come on, Princess. It's not that hard a decision to make. You like Neah enough right? Why not like me too? We do have the same face. [He was being an ass and he knew it. However, unlike his redheaded captive, Tyki was by no means tired of their little... discussion every night, despite being rejected repeatedly. The challenge of the task, on the contrary, excited him and almost made up for the delay of his real conquest.]

Time for the old to be replaced by the young~ I'll even cut my hair for you. I won't even mind if you call me his name. Marry me and we'll live a happy life ruling our kingdom... and by that, I mean Neah's kingdom, of course. [The wizard always got what he wanted. This time it will be no different.]

[bystarscrossed]

No. For the last god damned time. Why can't you get that through your thick head? If I am to marry it will be only to Nea and not some poor man's impostor.

[The other turned away, looking to the lake almost wishing the moon would set so he wouldn't have to listen to Tyki any longer. He hardly looked like Nea, having seen the prince every summer since infancy, Cross knew every little thing that made Nea Nea. Tyki just shared a few similarities with the prince. Besides... It was that vain, spoiled prince that Cross had unfortunately fallen in love with over the years.]

[unicorn_knight]

Fair enough. I'm not really interested in masquerading as someone else either. [He has the audacity to chuckle at the other's words.]

You know, maybe telling me a good reason why would be a great way to help me get the idea through. [No. Not really. He's not one to take no for an answer. He's just curious. A wizard is all for knowledge and all.]

Is it his face? His haughty disposition? The way he sits on his mighty stead?

[bystarscrossed]

[If he could strangle you, he would. Damned Tradition making him be a passive player in the game.]

You're arrogant, a pest, a pig, bothersome and, your magic is lame.

[Seriously Tyki, you make those who know the art of sorcery look bad right now. I mean a swan? Couldn't come up with anything better for him?]

It's what he has inside that makes him special to me. And no. Not his innards which you want all over the ground. Nea's heart and soul.

[unicorn_knight]

[He's enjoying this active player just a little too much. Don't say that outside of Tradition though, he might find that kinky and take you up on the offer.]

Ouch. Your insults are so lame. I think I'll go cry somewhere now. [Contrary to his words, Tyki's advancing on his captive and backing the taller man into the wall. You obviously haven't seen an enraged swan before. Seriously Marian, those things will take off your head. The wizard thinks it's a rather fitting creature for someone like you~]

You're pretty good at guessing what I'm thinking on the inside. Do you think this is some kind of fairy tale though? Heart and soul? The hell are those? If I can't touch it, then it's not of this world. You know what they call things not of this world? Imaginary.

[He takes the chance to snatch off the redhead's glasses and slip it on his own face; he calls claim on these from now on.] Say, do you think Neah likes the feeling inside you?

[bystarscrossed]

[If he's anywhere near you outside of this horror, he will strangle you and it will be anything but kinky.]

It wasn't an insult. I was stating the truth.

[Cross backed up a bit further with each step the man made in an attempt closer to him. As his back hit stone, the princess general gave a growl, daring the shorter man to try something else or back up. No, he had plenty of fun times with swans as a child, he and Mana had to rescue Nea from one in a park one day. So much fun was had by all.]

They're these little things called feelings you blithering fool.

[An indignant sound comes from the man when his glasses were snatched, causing Cross to put a hand up to his mask to keep it in place, trying to grab his glasses back. They served a purpose damn it!]

What the hell do you mean by that?

[unicorn_knight]

[We'll see about that.]

Your truth, not mine. [Oh joy, but he didn't have such fun as a child. Maybe that's why he ended up being the bad guy. Oh well. He'll have all the fun in the world once he becomes king or god or whatever. Why is he even trying to marry Cross Marian. Why doesn't he just magic everything to be his? Oh yea, the Game.]

Ha ha. I know what feelings are. I'm a wizard, not an alien! [In my opinion, they're quite big actually.] But love and soul... those are just your perception.

[Maybe he should take that mask too then. He always wondered what was underneath that... but that's for another time. Tyki's going to put the glasses to good use. Later later~ He backs away and out of reach.]

You know... You say you love Neah's soul, but does he love your soul and heart. [Seriously? Heart and soul? So cheesy.]

[bystarscrossed]

Just because it is fact to one man doesn't mean it won't be fiction to another.

[Yes, nothing like saving your intended from a crazed bird to show how to have a good time on vacation. Honestly, he'd like you more if you'd just magic everything your way rather then try to marry him. Tradition or not. It's just not something he feels like dealing with right now.

What's under said mask is a bunch of cursed things and bad memories. Please leave it on his face if you want any points in your favor, Tyki. Cross moved forward, trying again to grab his glasses from the younger man.]

I don't know. He finds me attractive but he has never commented on anything else he likes about me.

[unicorn_knight]

[It just won't be fun doing things the easy way~ He waits for the right moment then touches the mask with a finger and makes it stay on with magic. Happy now? See, he can be good at this magic business. Swans don't need spectacles anyways.]

Ah yes. The fight you two were having before I "rescued" you. [He listened to most of it.] My heart cries for you. Remember, the spell can only be broken by me or everlasting true love, yet you don't even know if he loves you. If you knew how I am inside, would you come to love me also? Marry me and maybe what's inside you will become special to me likewise. I will come again tomorrow to ask you the same question. And the next day and the next day, until you say yes. [If Marian wants to be a romantic, he can very well be a charmer.]

Good night. I'll leave you to your swimming~ [He does not wait for answers and is gone with the flurry of wings. Let the Princess stew in his own, hopefully conflicting, thoughts for a while.]

[bystarscrossed]

[Cross backed up a bit when the hand came near his face, fearing his mask would be taken next. His hand fell away after the wizard took his own hand away, a bit surprised when the mask stayed on. He will still want his glasses back, Tyki. If you want a yes, you will give them back.]

You killed my father when you "rescued" me. Right now, Nea is still doing better then you in having my affections. Why are you so intent on this? I don't want to marry you. Just let me live out my days like this and move on.

[The man watched as Tyki left, letting out a heavy sigh he hadn't even known he had been holding back. He flicked his cigarette to the ground, grinding it out with the heal of his boot as he started on his nightly walk around the lake.]

[arebornstar]

[Meanwhile Lavi has had no idea of the interaction between the two, instead having stayed by the lake as he was bade and is just enjoying the night air. It was summer after all and there were a variety of sounds to be had at a lake, all of the crickets and frogs. The lightning bugs were gone now but they had lit up the night very prettily as well.]

[bystarscrossed]

[Making his way around the edges of the lake, Cross looked to the water trying to find some sort of comfort in the stillness of the lake and the moon mirrored on it. He came to stand a little distance away from the other redhead, crossing his arms over his chest as he just looked at him.]

Having fun?

[a_rebornstar]

[Lavi lifts his head and looks back over his shoulder at the older man. Though there wasn't any outward sign that he was irritated still, after so many months (read as: Tradition altered memories) of being trapped together he had learned some signs. So he gives Cross a careful smile.]

I was, but you just interrupted the bullfrogs' ballet. Scared them off into the water, every single last one. Spent all my money on those tickets, too.

[bystarscrossed]

[Cross shifted his weight a bit, doing his best not to sigh at the younger.]

I hate to break it to you little red, but you have no money right now.

[Another shift and the man was moving to sit on the ground along side Lavi, hands resting on his knees once he sat.]

[arebornstar]

[He laughs a little, leaning back on his hands.] That's alright, not like it matters here anyway. Nothing to buy.

[Tilts his head slightly, looking at Cross.] But "little red"? Really?