The Royal Personage Arrives

[srwu_npc]

There's something of a startling occurrence as a number of ships arrive in the Earth Sphere, one particular large one at the fore. However it seems that for a change they are not interested in war! No, these ships come to Earth under a banner of parley for they had received a message from acquaintances who had someone on the planet regarding the presence of a criminal as well as not one but both Princesses.

If it isn't obvious enough? The message that follows should probably explain everything.

"People of Earth, I hold the honor of speaking for The Great King of Magnolys Unathi Nelfess ,seventh of his name, and Fifty Seventh Monarch to have ascended upon the Sunlit Throne! By his decree we have no hostility against your home and hearth and simply seek to collect for trial and punishment a criminal who is responsible for a deed most heinous as well as seek out his daughter First Princess Peola Amalia Tsertemina Renata Nelfess. Your cooperation in these matters would be most appreciated and should fortune favor it, his highness will seek to reach his hand to your leaders to seek accord! So it be said, so it shall be done!"

It wasn't long before the ships made planetfall and found a place to land that would allow them access to a city without disrupting its infrastructure. It looks like Peola has no place to hide anymore.

[1]

Not long after their arrival the group that moved through the area definitely stuck out from the crowd. Standing at their head was a giant of a man with an intricate crown of gold and was clad in an armored garb and a fur cloak. Accompanying him were knights and armsmen of smaller stature but were no less intimidating, as well as the burly figure who wore robes of such officiousness and pomp that they were a strong contrast to his build. Following them were men and women clad in all manner of finery and trim, some carrying themselves with arrogance and others with composure... nobility without a doubt. Trailing after them were servants of a multitude of description, clad in seemingly simple robes covered with intricate designs.

There was a large amount of howling and screaming as Serak, the King's wife was dragged past his entourage. Several shuffled away with discomfort... the King however gave his former wife a completely dispassionate look, nodding at an old man in robes of red and gold who stood in the shadow of his personal guard. The wizened figure seemingly flickered out of existence, only to reappear close by the guards who had the misfortune of having to haul away their monarch's deranged spouse and accompany them for reasons unknown.

How do you greet the newcomers?
[2]



"So I am to speak through this device and it will ensure I am heard?"

There's a confirmation from one of the techs. Apparently after hearing of her father's arrival Peola had decided to hide deeper in one of the Unity Group bases. This however did not prevent the king from arriving at one of them with ESUN's consent where he would use the communications systems in order to speak to his daughter.

"Thank you for your assistance... Now then..."

The king calmly clears his throat before bellowing into the mic.

"DAUGHTER! CEASE THIS FOOLISHNESS AT ONCE! HIDING UNDERNEATH A DESK AND REFUSING TO SPEAK TO YOUR FATHER IS BENEATH THE DIGNITY OF A PRINCESS!"

[3] [Post-Prompt 2]

With the Peola finally finagled out of her hiding place, she is finally meeting with her father... though not alone. Due to things spoken over the comms it seems that the Princess had panicked and... accidentally declared to the King she was marrying someone. Currently she's standing in front of her father like a kid who had their hand caught in the cookie jar. Thankfully she isn't alone.



"We have much to speak of Peola... many things have happened in your absence.... however... before we go into that..."



"Is THIS who you have chosen to wed?!"

The king is now rushing up to you with a critical eye!

Comments

1 (no responses necessary)

[srwu_mods]

"Well, that's a relief. I'm sure some of our staff will appreciate you coming here, hmm? And taking the... guest, off our hands."

Commander Huffman glances at Serak being escorted away.

"Especially the on-site psychologist. We took turns playing chess with her and let me tell you, those were some intense games."

[2]

[not_a_prize]

I've got my reasons for not talking to you old man!

[Peola's reply to her father is still somewhere kind of dark and in the tone of voice that's one part angry one part petulant daughter.]

And I'm not hiding under a desk!

[srwu_npc]

"I DID NOT CROSS THE SEA OF STARS TO RECEIVE THIS KIND OF ANSWER, YOUNG LADY!"

Peola's dad coughs under his breath again. When he talks to the mic again, he is somewhat less loud. Somewhat being a key word.

"Suitors found you even on this planet but you rejected them all. You enjoyed yourself playing the role of a rebellious royal in exile but now is not the time for that. You can't run from your duties any more! You need to decide on a fiancee, Peola!"

[not_a_prize]

"Excuse me?! Have you lost your mind?! Unless you haven't noticed the decision you gave me seems to boil down to everything from blathering idiots to arse backward blue bloods and scheming murderers!"

[Except if she kept going with this odds are he might just pick someone at random... damnit... she needed an idea-!]

"B-...Besides... I'm already engaged!"

[srwu_npc]

"It is your royal duty to judge which one of them is most worthy, and whose faults and weaknesses of character make them unsuitable. To judge and make your choice, not to rebuff all the suitors! Worry not daughter, many more have arrived with me..."

"..."



"WHAT ARE YOU SAYING!"

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[actuallyselfish]

"Uhhhhh..." Dido's mind races frantically; she glances to the side at Peolas. She's never felt interest in the identical sex...but if King Nefless is convinced of their engagement, he might leave Peola alone...

...but what if that backfires into a wacky sitcom situation?

Dido elects to stall for time, and goes to one knee. "Welcome to Earth, esteemed King of Magnolys!" Dido proclaims loudly. "I am Dido, of the Sybil line, humbly at your service!"

[not_a_prize]

[Peola... coughs weakly. Dido probably has some lineage that would make for an acceptable excuse but... the last thing they need is for King Dad over here to want to meet Dido's family and make the whole situation worse.]

She's a friend not my fiancee. We've worked together a lot.

[actuallyselfish]

Dido inwardly sighs in relief. "Peola speaks the truth," she says. "We've been...well, comrades through thick and thin, defending this planets from a host of tyrants and monsters."

She raises her head and looks at the king, radiating positive emotions. "And if I may be so bold...she's been a source of bravery, kindness and leadership for us, King Unathi."

[srwu_npc]

To say that the King was quite surprised at the admission was an understatement. While the first two parts were unsurprising the bit about Leadership raised an eyebrow.

"Leadership?"

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[reactorhead_russians]

Alexis and Sasha relax slightly as the rabid Serak is hauled away.

"Thank you for taking her off her hands," Alexis rumbles softly to Unathi, inclining his head. "Can you keep her under control?"

[srwu_npc]

"And I thank you for capturing her."

The King regards the Kaidanovskys calmly. Giving a brief nod as if to say 'rise', seeing the incline as a bow.

"I have been assured that the restraints provided to us by your Unity Group will hold long enough for the appropriate measures to be taken. But assuming she manages to break her binds I have made sure to obtain the assistance of a ki-master to ensure she does not escape."

[reactorhead_russians]

Alexis raises his head. "Very Professional," he says simply.

Sasha frowns, grumpy, troubled feelings wafting from her for those with the senses to see.

"Do you know," she says, choosing her words carefully, "the whereabouts of your daughter Ourania?"

[srwu_npc]

And if anything the King would pick such feelings up with ease with how they were all but broadcasted, even through the stoic faces and downright rock like body language.

"... I have no doubts that she is in the care of the Unity Group with how fiercely Peola had dealt with the scoundrel who had used her so."

Despite the stoic look on his face a note of concern drifted into his words.

"Is she well?"

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[mc_of_mcs]

[Nep watches as Serak is hauled off. Like many in the UG would see it, it's a welcome sight. That's more than true for her since she experienced Peola's mom's strength first hand.]

Well, she was a handful when she was around. But this makes it all worth it!

Byebye~!

[srwu_npc]

"I suppose I do not have to ask if she had caused much problems while she was on this planet between her incarceration and that reaction..."

"Regardless I must thank you for your... restraint. I imagine it must have been difficult to capture her alive."

[mc_of_mcs]

Hehe, don't mention it! She just tried to make a run for it this one time, and if no one put her back, we'd have been in even more trouble.

But, Mr. King...I've got a question for you. It's kinda important...

[srwu_npc]

The King of course raises an eyebrow at that next part, regarding Nep nep with a quizzical look.

"Go on?"

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[booty_chaser]

...what?! Who even ARE you?!

[Ashe was just passing by, heading to the mess hall for lunch. She was expecting hot dogs, not sudden giant man out of nowhere!]

[not_a_prize]

No she isn't!

[Peola winced a little... oh... shoot.]

Um... Ashe... this is my father...

['Please don't remember that you wanted to challenge him' was a mental mantra in the princess' brain right now.]

[booty_chaser]

[On hearing this, Ashe looks at the King straight in the eye with a displeased expression.]

So this is the jerk that's been making your life difficult?

[Ashe, goodwill ambassador.]

[srwu_npc]

The King is not going to give any ground to Ashe, simply looking right back at her with a deep frown.

"If you are speaking of my method of ensuring that my daughter has a suitable suitor then speak unobtusely. What grievance do you have in regards to it?"

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[herodrawing]

Woah! It's the space king!

I mean, greetings and welcome to Earth!

[srwu_npc]

"Space King-?!"

The large and pompously dressed man who had done the whole spiel announcing Unathi's presence to the Earth Sphere spoke up loudly with all the disapproval his face could muster... which was quite a lot.

"He is King Unathi Nelfess of-"

The King coughs loudly and gives his crier a rather blunt look that all but said he could speak for himself.



"I thank you for your hospitality young man. And I apologize for the rudeness of my household staff. He is... enthusiastic to ensure the proper titles and names are spoken."

Said crier scowls a little, but bows his head in apology to Izuru... mostly out of respect for his king than actually being sorry though.

[herodrawing]

I'm sorry King Nelfess... that was a big surprise, so...

And that's alright, I am used to people yelling at me when I say stupid things.

But, we have peaceful guests on Earth, with a large fleet and all! It's been a while since the last one.

[srwu_npc]

"Truly? Life on Earth must indeed be quite eventful."

Whether the King speaks of being yelled at for stupidity or the arrival of other visitors from the stars its hard to say.