Drawing Room

[Hallie, Evil Ice Princess]

[Mystic Orange]

Yara stood behind Clarence. She also noticed the beautiful pillars. 'What a fine discovery!' She said. Yara sat down on the sofa. It was really comfy. It was made up with a good material. She then stood up and wanted a chat with Clarence. She was really bored and wanted to settle a conversation. She did not have the confidence if she wanted to talk to him. She watched him look out of the window while cows and sheep grazed on grass. She finally spoke to Clarence, hoping he would not ignore her, 'Please can I speak to you?'

[Hallie, Evil Ice Princess]

((Xavier/Jellybean and Twen/Priscilla))

Clovis had had enough of council members lashing at each other for different opinions about running the kingdom. Sometimes they just got very annoying - especially those older ones who seemed to have a problem with the way he liked ruling his kingdom. As soon as the meeting got over, he stormed out and walked into his own chambers, which he had to instantly leave since it was being cleaned and redecorated. Of course he made a mental note to fire those maids and get more faster ones, but until then, he decided to stay in the drawing room. Someone more entertaining please find your way in, he thought as he sat down and closed his eyes. What was he supposed to do about the current affairs in the kingdom? It was all he was allowed to think for now.

[butterbean]

Walking up to the door and opening it while walking in, Xavier Rowandale looked around the room just to spot King Clovis. Oh the head man he always tended to think even before he joined the council. It had always been Xavier that always showed up to every meeting the King held, more because he didn’t have anything else to do in the kingdom and it just made his days more enjoyable. Sighing and putting on his more serious mood, Xavier took a couple of steps forward before clearing his throat to ensure the King knew he was there. “Excuse me, Your Majesty but may I speak with you? If this is not the time, I will gladly depart to ensure your mood isn’t changed.”

[Priscilla]

(You can skip me for the moment)

[butterbean]

((Sounds good, maybe I’ll just pick another topic to sorta build up upon.))

[Priscilla]

(K, after you and Hallie post this time I will post.)

[Hallie, Evil Ice Princess]

Clovis had his mind thinking about the things going on and if Xavier had not spoken up, he would have ignored him and ultimately fallen asleep. He quickly opened his eyes and looked up at one of his council members, hoping Xavier wasn't here for more 'administration strategies'. "Ah Lord (?) Rowandale! You may speak," he told, gesturing him towards a chair in front.

[butterbean]

Nodding his head in a sort of bowing motion, Xavier gladly took the seat. “And please, call me Xavier. It’ll be easier on the tongue.” He grinned, clearly amused by his own joke. “Well Your Majesty, if I may say this being I might be the first one to pass the information, the murderer of Xavier Rosethorn presented themselves at the memorial and called themselves ‘The Black Spider’.”

[Priscilla]

(Hallie/Clovis and Jellybean/Xavier)

The streets and market was full of people and children. The adults rushed about doing their daily work as the children played among the streets. At first no one noticed a lone figure of a young woman walking down the street. She was fair with her pale porcelain skin dressed in a simple ice blue linen gown. Her silver hair flowed freely as she stepped down the street. Her ice blue eyes shown brightly as paused to take in the scene before her. Slowly a smile played on her lips as she took a breath. She then took a step forward readying herself before she started. After a moment and a few steps, she began to do a music scale softly at first only catching the attention of a few. But at she continued to walk it became louder making the people stop in awe and speak softly among themselves as the children began to gather and follow her.

[Hallie, Evil Ice Princess]

Candidly, Clovis wished to call him Xavier as well (or rather his creator wished that because it was a lot easier to type). "Very well then, Xavier," he nodded. He shared the same first name at the murdered noble. It was even more strange to hear him speak about Rosethorn's murder. He was talking about the memorial Reverie had overlooked while he had been to Naulin and apparently- what did he say?! Clovis was never told of this! He was enraged that Reverie did not bother to tell him about this. "How did this happen?" He asked, narrowing his eyes. This murderer was really messing with him. "I want every little detail." If only he had been outside, he would have heard something more pleasant than this.

[butterbean]

Nodding at his Majesty's request, Xavier quickly tried to remember everything he heard from outside of the chapel. "Well Your Majesty, I heard that the 'Black Spider' confessed as to killing Lord Rosethorn and I quote they said this, 'Anyway, this will be entertaining. To make things more interesting, how about we place a bet to see how many more I can kill before you catch me? I bet on all of you scumbags. It won't be fun if you don't try to win, so I am counting on you to entertain me here. Catch me if you can!'." He looked over at an open window, glad to hear Twen's voice from outside in the marketplace nearby. "Might I also add, this person's voice seemed to be a mix of a ruff man's voice, childish laughter and a woman's laughter. This, this person might have some sort of power to allow him to do that."

[Priscilla]

She continued doing the scales as she walked down the streets. The children followed her as more gathered. Soon her scales turned into words as she paused to turn to look upon the children. ““Come little children/ I'll take thee away, into a land/ Of enchantment” She sang to them as she gracefully moved her arms and hands. “Come little children/ The time's come to play/ Here in my garden/ Of shadows”

[Hallie, Evil Ice Princess]

A challenge? So this "Black Spider" doesn't think that they would ever be caught. Well, Clovis was definitely going to catch the murderer. "What else happened while I was gone?" He asked, sighing. He had to speak to Reverie about this. From somewhere, his ears caught a sweet voice singing melodiously. He strained his ears to try to catch the lyrics and figure out where it was coming from.

[butterbean]

"Nothing much your Majesty. All I wondered was if our King got the information about this murderer. Also, your Daughter the last time I checked wasn't letting people leave the chapel and is trying to find the culprit. She won't let anyone leave, that's for sure. Strangely enough, I left the building before it occurred, for the only way I know of this info is because I stood outside and watched. But please, I don't mean to be misleading onto this case, sir." Xavier said, keeping a straight face the entire time he spoke. Noticing Clovis start to hear something, Xavier spoke up. "Yes, I believe that is a woman I meet earlier. Has an amazing voice don't you think?"

[Priscilla]

Twen did a short music scale before she then next part. “Follow sweet children/ I'll show thee the way” She beckoned them to follow her as she turned away singing, “Through all the pain and/ The sorrow” She paused, looking back at them. She then touched the cheek of a girl closest to her. “Weep not poor children” She then pulled her hand away, turning and stepping forward. “For life is this way/ Murdering beauty and/ Passions” She moved into another scale before going into the next verse. “Hush now dear children/ It must be this way/ Too weary of life and/ Deceptions” Any whispers that were being spoken as she sang the verse. She smiled as each child moved closer to her. As she began the next verse she turned away from them. "Rest now my children/ For soon we'll away/ Into the calm and/ The quiet” Then began walking to the walls of the palace with the children following her without question. As the verse ended she moved into a series of scales as they were only a few feet from the wall. The guards nearby stood stunned and unsure of what to do.

[Priscilla]

(Friendly reminder)

[Hallie, Evil Ice Princess]

((Sorry, but I've got important exams and a couple of other stuff going on, so you'll have to be a little more patient with me.))

[Priscilla]

(K, I was just wondering.)

[Hallie, Evil Ice Princess]

Clovis nodded as Xavier continued to explain what happened. While he wanted a more elaborate version, on learning that he had not been inside, he had certainly done the most he could by informing him about the incident. "Thank you for telling me about this, Xavier," he told. The singing on the outside grew louder and it sounded very good. "Let me know if you learn anything else." He got up and went over to the window to see who it was. "Certainly. How well do you know this woman?" He asked Xavier.

((Sorry for taking this long!))

[butterbean]

Xavier nodded his head, looking out of the window down into the streets. "I will ensure you, I will report any further information that I receive about this 'Black Spider'. We must put an end to this killer before they can do anymore, well killing." Maybe Xavier was right, maybe he was wrong. He never knew, due to playing these types of games with the King was always a gamble of lies and truths. But, at least Xavier felt somewhat on the winning side of this game-- for once. "Not very well, just meet her this morning down by the docks. She too had left the chapel before this whole 'thing' occurred."

[Priscilla]

Twen continued the music scale only to smoothly go into the end of the song. The children gave a cheer gathering closer to her. She spoke to them softly telling them that she indeed planned to sing more but they needed to return to their worried parents. She assured them that they would hear her when they left. Slowly the children departed. She continued to stand where she was and closed her eyes. She began to sing again. It was a song that she knew since she was a child. "Between the here, between the now/
Between the North, between the South/ Between the West, between the East/ Between the time, between the place" She moved her hands and arms gracefully in a elegant type of dance. "
From the shell/ The song of the sea/ Neither quiet nor calm/ Searching for love again" As she went into the last line of the chorus she brought her hands to cover her heart as her eyes fluttered open. "Mo ghrá (My love)"

[Hallie, Evil Ice Princess]

"There won't be a single stone unturned to find the killer," Clovis said with a confidence. No one comes to his kingdom, murders his citizens and messes with him. But first, he would need more information. He scanned the scene outside to spot the woman singing. "Well, do you suppose we could bring her here? She could do a great deal for the Summer Carnival," he inquired. She certainly did had a beautiful voice.

[butterbean]

Xavier nodded along with Clovis' statement. He has always ruled with an iron fist, he thought, looking down at Twen as she sang. It seemed as if she knew, so many songs so many even Xavier couldn't recognize them. And if he was to be completely honest, he would have to say he knew lots of songs. Not by heart, no no, but if he were to hear them he might hum along. "Maybe sir, but I would not know. The Summer Carnival is a big deal for Elysia is it not? But yes, if I was you I would insist you maybe think about it."

[Priscilla]

There was a few moments of a pause before she sang again. She moved into the next verse. slipping into her native language. "Dir gaoth is idir tonn/ Idir tuilleadh is idir gann/ Casann sí dhom/ Amhrán na Farraige" For a moment her ice blue eyes began to turn silver and then fade as she continued to sing. She never notices the guards that people moved towards her to place coins at her feet. If she had she would of thought to bring something for them to go into. But then again she didn't because she always expected to not get any. As she then came to the last part of the song her voice soften as she spoke the last line. "Tá mé i dtiúin (I am in tune)." She paused then blinked to the almost silence that surround her. She took a step back when suddenly as the silence faded. Notice that there was movement among the guards as she began another song. "The sun is sleeping quietly/ Once upon a century/ Wistful oceans calm and red/ Ardent caresses laid to rest" It was the same song she had sang on the dock. "For my dreams I hold my life/ For wishes I behold my night/ The truth at the end of time/ Losing faith makes a crime" The guards that went to approach her paused only steps from her before coming closer.

(Sorry I took so long to post.)

[Priscilla]

(Do you want me to play the guards for when the time comes for her to be escorted to the king or does someone else want to play them?)

[butterbean]

((This thread is still in use. For all those using the thread, give the others time to respond. We’ll try and respond whenever possible. :))

[Priscilla]

(yep, just waiting...)

[butterbean]

((Same here don’t worry. But I’d love to give Hallie some time. We all deserve it multiple times in our life.))

[Priscilla]

(I know... I've had to do it a lot.)

[butterbean]

((Knock knock. Who’s there? Jellybean. Jellybean who? Your friendly neighborhood Jellybean coming in with a friendly reminder of this thread and the memorial thread. :))

[Hallie, Evil Ice Princess]

((Uh sorry guys, I'm going to close this door for a while until I decide something.))

[Priscilla]

(It's ok, just let us know...)