Large as a Barge

[not_a_prize]

[Given the recent events Peola's been pretty irritated. Not just because of the GREAT Xun Ostberg, self proclaimed GIGA man (Though in all honesty he played a major part in things) but also the fact that Prometheus managed to get away through the whole thing (also partly Xun's fault). As such she was currently squeezing down on one of those stress ball toys... and it looked like it was about to explode from the amount of pressure she was putting on it as she muttered angrily to herself. The arrogant blowhard was thankfully not allowed anywhere near the Unity Group's facilities... and if he did get through Peola would have been tempted to introduce him to Kagura.]

By the sun... who else is going to end up chasing me here...

[She's deep enough in her irritation not to notice you. Talk to her?]

Comments

[booty_chaser]

...you have a bunch of guys after you for your hand?

Why? She's not that pretty. (Probably a good thing Peola can't hear Model A)

Shut up, Model A. So I'm guessing love and romantic pursuits aren't really part of the picture here.

[not_a_prize]

Yes there are and no love isn't a part of it.

[Peola runs her fingers through her hair in an irritated manner.]

They're out to marry me because either because they want to be royalty, think ti'd be a challenge to tame the 'wild warrior daughter' of the king like I'm some kind of land to be conquered... or sun forbid... both those things.

And my father isn't exactly out to stop them since he's the one that belted out the decree that had these idiots lining up for the chance just so he can tie me down and make me pop out an heir to replace my big brother.

[booty_chaser]

Wow, what a bunch of-

Man, your dad's a jerk. You'd think a father wouldn't try to ruin his daughter's life like that. [Ashe is kind of very big on personal freedom to be what you want, so this sounds about on the level of ritual mutilation to her] What did he say when you told him you thought this was dumb?

Any more of them give you trouble, give me a call and I'll sort them out for you.

[not_a_prize]

He told me that as my father and king I shouldn't be questioning his decisions, especially if he thinks they're major ones.

[Peola's tone was flat, so you could see she obviously thought this was well and truly bullshit.]

and... I appreciate it. I really do. Thanks.

[booty_chaser]

...have you considered a boot to the head? Your dad clearly needs it.

[not_a_prize]

As much as I'd like to, well... it wouldn't be easy. He's a long way away, has a ton of guards and even if I put out a formal challenge... he's the King. He could just turn it aside since I'm his daughter...

The only way I could do it is if he challenges me first but the odds of that happening... well... I'd say they're inconceivable.

[booty_chaser]

Formal challenge, uh?

Saaaaay, could anyone put out that challenge thingy?

[not_a_prize]

Well... they could. My court etiquette is a bit rusty, but as long as you challenge him in person and as long as he's not doing something important it should count.

[booty_chaser]

That is VERY interesting.

So what planet did you say you were from, again?

[not_a_prize]

Magnolys. Its kinda far, but not far enough that people from home can't get here. Its just... inconvenient.

[booty_chaser]

Thank you very much for the information. Hmm hmmm hmm... [Ashe walks off, humming dangerously.

Oh dear, Peola. You might have started an interplanetary incident]