IC: Dreampostin~

[thekingsgambit]

[A small child fidgets with his shirt collar, waiting as politely as he can outside a door and holding a box with a piece of red ribbon tied loosely around.]

... She should be ready by now.













((Warning: Post contains graphic scenes. o/))

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[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Smiles up at her.]

Yes, it's beautiful. Mother looks very nice in red, maybe better than anyone else in the court.

[Leans close to her ear, adopting a conspirator whisper.]

Elder sister Cornelia still doesn't understand what the party is for.

[saintdarwin.livejournal.com]

You still haven't said a thing to her? [laughs] How mischevious! Maybe I'm a little bit of a bad influence on you, hmm?~

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Giggles again.]

Maybe a little bit. But Nunnally got most of it.

[saintdarwin.livejournal.com]

I think you inspire her. [tickles lightly] But we really must do something about poor Cornelia; what do you think that should be?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Laughing enough that it raises his voice back up to normal.

T-That would be bad.

[Manages to lower it again once the tickling lessens.]

How about a present?

[saintdarwin.livejournal.com]

Hmmm, a present? I think I have just the thing in mind— let me go get it while you figure out just where Cornelia has gotten off to. We may have kept her waiting a slight bit too long...

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Turns around and notices that, yes, Cornelia has moved on during their secret discussion.]

Elder sister?

[Turns back to Marianne.]

Don't worry. I'll find her long before you get back, I promise. It's not good when the guest isn't part of her own party.

[ascendthethorns]

[Is walking around through the room, like she's searching for someone.]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Despite the enormous crowd, he has almost no difficulty locating his missing sister and quickly makes his way over to her, catching her cape as the first thing.]

Who are you looking for?

[ascendthethorns]

[Distantly:]

Euphie, Clovis, father... I can't find elder brother Schneizel or Nunnally either.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

There's too many people for Nunnally to be here, and I wasn't sure if elder brother Schneizel said he was coming. But the rest should be here soon.

[saintdarwin.livejournal.com]

[Whistles! It's loud and piercing, but doesn't disturb a single member of the crowd beyond Lelouch and Cornelia.]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

They'll catch up. Come on, Mother has something we want to show you.

[Tugs Cornelia back toward Marianne.]

[ascendthethorns]

[Does follow, but is obviously reluctant.]

Are you sure about this, Lelouch? I don't think I belong here...

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Why wouldn't elder sister belong here? The entire family is going to be here.

[saintdarwin.livejournal.com]

[Laughs; somehow, the sound of her voice reaches the pair as though she was standing right in front of them.]

Lelouch, darling, just bring your silly sister over here please.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[They pair reach Marianne a moment later.]

She was looking for the rest of the guests.

[saintdarwin.livejournal.com]

Is that so?

[Gestures to the door, where Charles, Clovis and Euphie stand.]

They're right there, Cornelia. You really didn't need to rush them, they wouldn't miss this for the world.

[ascendthethorns]

If I may ask— miss what, exactly, Lady Marianne?

[saintdarwin.livejournal.com]

Oh my, that's right, you still haven't the faintest idea what's going on, do you? Well don't fret; the rest of us are a little confused ourselves. I think Lelouch believed he was throwing you a surprise party in celebration of your promotion to Lieutenant. It that what this is, my treasure?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Seems a bit surprised himself and then laughs a little.]

Ah? Mother is only going to confuse elder sister more like this. Elder sister Cornelia is much higher than that. She's become a captain.

[ascendthethorns]

Captain?

[saintdarwin.livejournal.com]

No, no, no Lelouch— you're thinking much too far ahead. Though I suppose it's to be expected. You were such a dear little boy before, and then afterward... well! Let's just say that it's little wonder you made such a careless mistake.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Afterward? Mother, I don't understand what you're saying.

[saintdarwin.livejournal.com]

It's neither here nor there, sweetheart.

[Cranes her neck a little to look behind them, and smiles more broadly.]

Cornelia's gift has arrived. I'm sure she'll be more than glad to share it with you.