Demon King Alixuron Scalius drums his fingers on the arms of his throne as he looks over his daughters. The six girls all appear completely at ease and relaxed at the meeting he called. Of course, he didn't expect much else though. His servants enter the room, each holding a stack of folders. They bow, then find their places beside the suddenly silent Princesses. "It's time for this meeting to start." He begins as he steadies his resolve, but he gains the full attention of the females before him nonetheless. "Each of you are to take a consort within the next three months. At the end of this time, you will be assigned to different holds within our empire to govern over. Prove yourselves capable, and I shall grant you a wish within reason. Fail and I shall no longer have any use for you." He relays all of this with a smooth and easy cadence, his daughters however all stare at him with a wide range of emotions and reactions. He motions with his hand, causing the servants to come forward and gently place the stacks of files before the Princesses. "I have taken great care in looking over the possible available bachelors and selecting the best of the crop for you to choose from. Please do take your time to choose the best one for you, or ones as I am not opposed to you choosing two. Please keep in mind not to rush things though, so I caution not going beyond two at the start."
"Father what in the world is all of this about?!" Natalion blurts out, cutting him off as she seems equal parts annoyed and bewildered.
"My child, cutting someone off is rude." He admonishes with a sigh. "You ladies are at the age to receive proper training in the ways of governing. Part of that is the ways of consorting."
"Did I get pretty ones? Oh, I so hope I did!" Katilis adds in with excitement, her poppet does a twirl on the table before flipping open a folder.
"Taking a consort shall be an easy task, then I can return to my peace and quiet, correct?" Brightana questions and she starts to skim through the folders.
"No Bright, my dear you must ensure the comfort of your consort and take care of your hold." Alixuron reminds her patiently.
Brightana looks at him before slowly blinking. "Ohhh." She replies softly.
"More than one sounds fine to me! Please do say I have a couple of ladies in here too?" Veriona asks as she gives a playful wink.
"Yes, each of your have a few females to choose from as well." Alixuron assures them.
Gripillia lets out a small giggle. "I'm sure they'll all be interesting! I can't wait to meet them!"
"I'm glad to see you so excited Pila." He replies, a bit worried about the process but knowing it'll all work out in the end. He turns his attention to his silent eldest daughter who's simply sipping her tea. "And what are your thoughts Doniverea?"
Doniverea pauses with all eyes on her, she slowly places her tea down before facing her father to reply. "I do think it's a good idea, not to mention it's our duty to ensure the wellbeing of our empire and family." She then gives him an easy smile, making him nervous as he knew she was up to something.
"That's good to hear! Please look through the information on your potentials and choose five each to get acquainted with. We'll invite them to meetings after that." Alixuron responds, gaining affirmations from the females before they take their leave. As soon as the door closes behind them, he releases a sigh and tries to calm his speeding heart. This was for the best, he couldn't keep them as his little girls forever…
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"You didn't seem too happy, our cute little Nata! You'd think that you'd enjoy having some bound lovers to boss around." Veriona teases Natalion with a grin, then pauses as though thinking. "You getting thoroughly fucked might actually held you relax some…"
"Why you!" Natalion growls as she swipes at Veriona, who squeals and ducks out of the way. "For your information, I'm more interested in the holds that we're going to be lording over."
"Heeheehee… Mine's going to be a wonderland of fun!" Katilis sing-songs with a large grin as she makes her poppet dance. "Games and prizes, and prizes for games!"
Gripilia snorts and tosses her hair over her shoulder. "Games? Why bother that when there's soooo much more to life! Delving into the unknown is far more interesting!" She shakes a fist to the air, obviously pumped up by this.
Katilis gasps, then glares at her. "Nuh un!" Resulting in the two bickering back and forth childishly as usual.It was obvious that they were enjoying themselves though.
Doniverea and Natalion share bemused looks before Doniverea eyes Brightana curiously. "And what are your thoughts about everything Bright?"
Brightana looks up from the folders of possible suitors. "I am weary, but this situation is, and always was, unavoidable. We shall preserver, but I wish not to become too distracted in such things from my activities." She replies with her gentle voice causing the rest to look at her.
"You mean your reading?" Veriona asks with a raised brow.
"Yes, nothing is more sustaining then the literature amidst all of the realms." Brightana replies with a nod and a look of absolute certainty.
Katalis giggles at this. "Bri's gonna get paper cuts on her vag if she keeps getting so enthusiastic about books!" This results in Katalis and Gripilia cackling while Veriona and Natalion glare at the due. Doniverea simply looks exhausted while Brightana seems to ponder their comment.
"Is it odd for me to enjoy reading so much?" She questions with a tilted head.
"Not at all, but you must take care of business first. Remember that, and maybe you'll find some fairytales come to reality around you." Doniverea answers as she gives Brightana a hug.
"Not to mention, maybe one of your consorts can show you a new kind of enjoyment that'll make you forget about your books for a bit." Veriona adds in with a wink as she pats Brightana's head.
"I shall fulfill my duties with utmost diligence then!" She proclaims, but her sisters can't help but to feel her suitors will have a tall order to fill. Simply pulling her attention to them over her stories would be a challenge enough, but if they couldn't succeed then that would be on them.
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"You seem rather agitated Tali, what seems to have you so upset?" Doniverea asks Natalion as she half watches her pace back and forth as she continues working on lists.
Natalion growls softly, then huffs as she plops onto one of Doniverea's comfortable chairs. "He dares to spring this on us?! And acts as though it's imperative that we do something so senseless!" She clutches her hands into fists and glares at the desk between them. "What does he expect? We'll have children for him? We'll be dutiful daughters for him?! What an asshole!"
Doniverea waits for this pause in Natalion's rant before she sets down her pen and focuses on her. "Natalion, have you not noticed that father's no longer interested in bearing children? It's been nearly a century since our little Veri was born." She allows this to sink in before she continues. "He's grown weary of his position, and it's imperative for our family to stay strong and moving forward. He's preparing us to rule in a more decisive way than simply taking over for him. He's attempting to ensure we can all learn and grow into effective rulers in our own ways." She allows Natalion to look past her irritation and understand what she means. As she waits, she turns to her awaiting servants, handing each a letter and telling them which sister to give it to.
"Are you saying he's going to be dying soon?" Natalion asks with a deep frown.
"I'm not suggesting that, but simply stating if he should, we are the only successors. Would it hurt for us to prepare for the eventuality of circumstances." Doniverea replies easily, then holds out a paper to her. "Here's the list of my suggestions, please consider them all carefully. I must rest now, so see you at dinner."
Natalion looks at Doniverea's half smile, then nods as she accepts the paper. "Rest well sister, and thanks for everything you do. We all really appreciate it and know how much strain it puts on you." She gives her a hug, then takes her leave.