By Royal Decree |CLOSED|

Emilia stood happily as the prince greeted her mother, although she was dismayed he left the conversation so soon. she took in a deep breath and pushed it to the back of her mind, reminding herself that she enever even thought she would get this far and there was no reason to get upset. she had gotten further than most girls could ever dream. she looked at her mom, showing her excitement in the most contained way she possibly could. "Can you believe it mom? I got chosen! Me..he actually likes me" she gushed, taking her mothers hands happily. ''Yes Darling, and you even got his first seat at the first royal banquet.. you should be proud of yourself!".

Emmy continued to chatter with her mother for a few moments, trying her best to bite back her tears as she hugged her goodbye. It was strange to think her mther would arrive home alone to tell the rest of her family the news. Once finished she began to look around the room for the prince, stopping every couple of steps to thank those stopping her and congratulating her. she chattered when she could before continuing on her search. Even if she couldnt find him she would like to talk some more with the other girls. Eventually she spotted him but he seemed to be in an important conversation so she settled on giving him a little wave to let him know that her mother had left and began to chat to the party guest at the table nearest her.

@ A Drop On the Window

The Prince was walking around and talking with different people, currently he was in a conversation with a high class man, who wanted to know about a specific business deal. The Prince was talking quickly to him, a little annoyed to be ambushed by this conversation on a day like this, but politely was carrying on the conversation. When he saw Emilia wave to him, and then the other two girls approach and join her at the table. He paused, "well, Sir I will surely take that into consideration, and give you my decision as soon as I can, but my beautiful young friends are waiting," he said lightly.

He excused himself and moved over towards the girls, "so how are you ladies feeling?" he asked softly, "want to get out of here?" he asked.

@ Aoibhe

Emilia nodded gently as the prince suggested they leave. She wanted to stay, she was enjoying th eglitz and glam of it all, but he seemed tense after his last conversation and she thought maybe he needed the escape more than they did. She followed him out of the ballroom, her eyes looking around in fascination at every inch of the palace. she knew she lookedlike a child in a candy store but she couldnt help it. the other girls seemed so much more collected than she was, but of course they were so beautiful they ust have been certain that they woud be chosen.

''So um... what exactly happens now?'' Emmy asked gently. ''where do we stay.. and do we need to send home for ur clothes and things?" she asked with a shrug, her cheeks flushing. she felt she should be more informed.

@ A Drop On the Window

Alistair paused for a moment smiling brightly. "Well that is what we are going to organise," he said honestly. He walked with the women, "First, we will find some rooms for you ladies, a place for you to store your clothes and belongings when they are brought over later this afternoon," he said lightly. He took Emilia and Jessica's hands and walked with them.

"How did you find the party?" he asked softly. He was used to the extravagance and excitement, but he knew they wouldn't be as used to it.

The prince led them towards the living quarters of the castle, which would be there new home, at least until he chose which one would be his bride.

@ Aoibhe

Emilia chuckled happily, doing a little skip to keep up as they moved down the hallway. She gave Alistairs hand a little squeeze before glancing back towards Chloe. She could see the girls eyes looking between the prince's hands, she wasn't doing a wonderful job of hiding her disappointment.

"I really enjoyed it, all of the hustle and bustle is so exciting!" Emilia said excitedly. "I just wish there was music, I love to dance". Emilia did a little twirl and let go of the Princes hand allowing herself to move towards Chloe. "All of this is so exciting isn't it?" She asked the girl directly. She hated anyone to be left out. She knew this was going to be the hard part of the process and she was praying the prince didn't think her dude for letting go of his hand. "will there be more parties while we are here?" Emmy asked him, pulling Chloe along to catch up.

@ A Drop On the Window

Alistair smiled softly and looked over at her, after she'd let go of his hand and brought Chloe up next to them. "Yes there will be plenty more parties while you are here," he said lightly. He relaxed slightly as they drew closer to the three rooms the castle had prepared for the girls. There was no favoritism here, all three were the same, and the Princes quarters were on a different wing of the castle.

The Prince looked at all three, and smiled, "so here are your rooms, thank you so much for wanting to be with me, I look forward to getting to know each and everyone of you," he said. He lifted Jessica's hand up and give it a quick kiss, before moving on to each of the others. "Please make yourselves comfortable, I'll come check on you, once your belongings are brought to the castle,"

@ Aoibhe

Emilia nodded happily. She was disappointed they already had to say goodbye but it had also been a long day. She was looking forward to resting her feet and having some time to herself. She said goodbye, allowing her hand to linger in the Princes for as long as she could before parting and heading for her bedroom. She gasped softly as opened the door and stepped inside.

"This room is almost as big as my house" she whispered to herself, taking time to take everything in around her.

@ A Drop On the Window

Alistair let her hold onto his hand for awhile, he smiled weakly, "I'll be back later," he said softly. He stepped back heading toward his personal quarters.

The other two girls giggled softly nodding as he said goodbye, then headed into their rooms, to get more comfortable. The rooms were well made up, but fairly plain, they each had a mirror and an attached bathroom.

@ Aoibhe