Rhen is sitting next to Alfie; she may not be a bride material based on her attitude, but her looks are decent and presentable as a noble, and having a Princess of the Sylnari Kingdom at his disposal is a plus.
"I really like you, commoner. Rejoice for I have accepted you as my suitor." She said.
"(Nah I'm just here for the food and a possible roll in the hay.)" He thought before eating a cookie.
"Suitor? I thought I thought you were the one who gave me the love letter, shouldn't you be my suitor?" He said as he slyly sneered, rebuffing her statements.
Taken aback by what Rhen said, Alfie raised an eyebrow. She is usually surrounded by yes men, and having a guy veer off from the usual status quo made her chuckle.
"Love letter? Ohh that… It seems you didn't understand, that was an invitation letter, and you coming here means you are to entertain me for my time here in Neocademy."
Rhen scoffed at her nonsensical statement. "Then why not let's get to know each other first, after all it would be rude if I leave early."
He has no intention of becoming her suitor, but these cookies are delicious, and Rhen can't help but grab another one while sipping the aromatic lavender tea in front of him.
Alfie smiles mischievously as Rhen places his lips on the tea cup, she covers her smirk with her hands. However, Rhen catches her deciet and flt a tingling feeling on his tongue indicating something is amiss.
"(Well well well, it looks like she came prepared. Princess Alfiemia, resorting to drugs just to have her way. She's a naughty girl than I expected.)" Instead of drinking it, Rhen feints a gulp.
Knowing Alfie's nature, Rhen can swap his drink with hers if he wishes.
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[Swap]
[Do nothing]
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Rhen decided to swap her drink with his. By pretending to have a headache, he bends over slightly and feint that what ever Alfie placed on the tea was working. "Guh... S-sorry, just felt a bit dizzy for some reason." He groaned.
Alfie immediately comes in and holds Rhen's shoulder.
"Are you alright?" She stated.
Instead of concern, her expression is of mischievous. "(Hehehe. Goood, it looks like it has an effect. I don't usually trust these bogus love potions sold in Mbay, but for this particular brand, I have to give 5-star ratings later.)"
"Maybe you should rest up, do you want some water?" She added.
Unbeknownst to her, with a quick sleight of hand, Rhen swapped her drink with his while her attention is being occupied elsewhere.
"I'm fine princess, thank you for your concern." He said with a smile on his face. He then sat on his seat as if nothing happened before continuing with the conversation.
"So, why are you interested in a Human, aren't you supposed to be with your own kind to keep the bloodline pure?" Rhen ask curiously. Unlike Aliana, Alfie seems more open to the idea of being with someone not of her own race.
"Well for starters, I find you very attractive. Not only that, there is something about you that many noble High Elves lack, and that is confidence. A lot of them are just too full of themselves and I'm just sick of it." Alife's expression gimaced at the thought of those nobles, she takes a sip of her drugged drink before continuing.
"However, make no mistake, we are not to be wed." She then raises her finger at Rhen. "You are to accompany me during my days here in school and serve me during my time here."
"Serve? Hmmm... Well I do know how to 'Serve' a woman alright." Rhen chuckles a sultry remark.
Alfie is taken aback, she never intended it to be that way, but as soon as Rhen said the word "Serve", an image pops into her mind of two young man and women naked in bed.
Her face turns bright red and realizes there is something wrong with her. ""(Huh? W-what's wrong with me, why is my heart beating this fast? Why am I getting this kind of thoughts.)"
"I-I never mean't it that way!" She yelled, throwing a fit.
Without hesitation, Rhen seized the opportunity, all he has to do is play his cards right and he may be able to woo Alfie into his apartment.
"Really? Because I really like serving you, especially where we don't have to wed. I can even keep it a secret if you wish." He then places his arms around her, playing with her hair and locking eyes together.
Alfie to leans back, but her body refuses to listen. "(Why is my body so hot?... Wait! Did I just drink his tea on accident!?"
Upon realizing her mistake, she snaps herself out and jumps back.
"What do you think you are doing commoner!?" She yelled, pointing her finger at Rhen.
"I-I didn't say you can serve me like that, I just said you can follow me." She added.
Rhen snorted in amusement at her innocence. "What are you talking about Princess? What did you imagine when I told you I know how to serve a woman?" He grinned mischievously.
Alfie's face turned bright red again as inappropriate images flood into her mind.
"Silence commoner! You are to only follow me, shower me with gifts, and in return, you will have my presence and gratitude."
Alfie expressed, she genuinely believes this is the right approach to be a suitor of a princess.
Rhen raised his eyebrows at the thought. "You want me to do all of that for a few kind words? Sorry Princess, I don't operate that way."
He wonders as to what nonsense this girl was saying, but something catches his attention on his peripherals.
"Please marry me Catherine, I love you with all my heart."
"No Marry me, I've been following you since high school"
"HEY! I was here first, Catherine! Didn't you tell me you love me!?"
"Hey, she also told me she loves me too." The three of them start to fight.
"Boys please stop fighting Teehee." The girl giggles as she watches them fight over her.
".….." Rhen looked at them with deadbeat eyes and realized that this is how High Elven men court a girl, with flowery words and praise until hopefully they get accepted.
"Hold on a sec. How many suitors do you have right now?" He asked curiously.
"Well many applied, but I only chose you. You should be grateful commoner. I may not be as beautiful as my little sister, but I'm not a skank like her. Don't you know, she has more than a hundred men all waiting in line for her hand?" Alfie's tone is belittling towards her younger sister, she cast her eyes down on just the thought of it.
Rhen is unaware of their situation, but he believes she is merely doing this to gain an advantage against her sister, Aliceteria. He realizes that the High Elven boys aren't on par with himself, and Alfie is only using him as an ornament rather than committing to a meaningful relationship.
He has the option to be her 'Simp' and spend the rest of his college days with Alfie or man up and say no.
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[Be Alfie's simp]
[Refuse her offer]
[Serve her in your own ways]
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Rhen decided to serve her in the ways he knows best and that is in bed, he knew she is already feeling the heat due to the drink and plans to kick it up a notch with some fancy words.
"You're already beautiful in your own right Alfie, you don't have to compare yourself with other girls just to prove it especially with your sister."
"What are you talking about, of course I'm pretty, didn't I told you I'm a princess? And why would I compare myself to me sank of a sister?" Alfie said haughtily, but her remarks towards her sister is degrading.
Rhen smirks at her sneering tone. "Beauty isn't solely based on looks, If your words are true and you've cherished your purity. I think that in itself is something to be treasured."
"W-wha?" Alfie's heart skipped a beat as Rhen's words catch her off guard. In all her life, she had grown accustomed to receiving compliments solely about her looks. But never before had anyone acknowledged that she is very careful about her suitors.
Sensing a shift in the atmosphere, Rhen took advantage of the situation and leans closer, he combs the side of her flushed Elven ears and whispered.
"I may not be the type of guy what you're looking for, but I promise you that I can serve you in ways no suitor of your's know off."
Alfie's cheeks are on fire, her breaths became ragged as Rhen caresses her cheek and nape like a cat.
"Mmmngh~" Alfie lets out a soft moan, one she never thought she could make.
"S-stop commoner. Mmmngh~, this is not how I want to be served." She struggle to put words into her mouth as Rhen trickled his fingers on the side of her nape, the sensation sent shivers down Alfie's spine leaving her yearning for more.
However instead of succumbing to desire, Alfie tells him off.
"I SAID STOP!" She yelled out loud and pushes Rhen back leaving her breathless. "Were not even wedded and you're already pushing your luck. I just want a suitor, not a husband."
Rhen chuckles at her declaration. "Sorry Alfie, I'm not like that kind of guy. You really are pretty, but I ain't gonna bust my ass for just a few sweet and flowery words from you. Besides, you still have issues to address like how you treat your servants.."
"However, thank you for inviting me." He added before giving her a smirk.
As soon as Rhen gets up and leave, but not before grabbing a handful of cookies. Alfie yelled, stopping Rhen dead in his tracks.
"WAIT! You should be lucky commoner, you're the only one I personally invited, and you dare to leave!? What else do you want from me?"
"I think you already know." Rhen gave her devilish grin.
Alfie fumes up, her face is redder than ever. "I-Insolent fool!! I'm a High elven royal and you dare to reject me!?"
He chuckle a sneer at her remark. "Sorry princess you're just not good enough for me. Come back when you know how to treat other people better, maybe I'll change my mind."
Rhen walks away with a backhanded wave and walk towards Gandor.
"I'll remember this commoner! Mark my words." Alfie points at Rhen with an arrogant remark, stomping her doll shoes on the floor.
However, Rhen paid no heed towards her yelps. "Let's go Gandor, I think she needs a bit more time to cool down." He grabs Gandor's shoulder and pulls him away from the scene.
"I-is this fine sire?" Gandor questions Rhen's actions, if this were in Sylnari, it would be considered blasphemous to insult a royal.
"Don't worry about it, girls need to learn how to treat a man better nor else they'll leave. Let's go before she starts attacking us." Rhen looks back only to see a vortex of wind and mana violently gather around Alfie.
Gandor heeds heeds advice and escorts him back to the carriage.
Once outside the Noble's section Rhen eats the remaining cookies he got from the tea party.
"Do you want some Gandor?" He offer him some, but Gandor waved his hand in refusal.
"I'm sorry for my lady's treatment towards you. They are quite sheltered and they do not know how the world works." He said and offers Rhen his sincerest apology.
"It's okay, Gandor; I wasn't planning on committing to her anyway; she'd be better off staying away from me if she wanted a more traditional guy."
"Is that soo, well then I'll be off Sir Rhen. If you need me, come find me with the princess, i'll try my best to calm her down."
"Looks like you got your work cut out for you." Rhen said jokingly.
Gandor smirked at Rhen's statement. "It is my duty to serve the royal family." With a graceful bow, he left Rhen to do his own thing.
Quest: Read Alfie's love letter and go attend her tea party (optional) COMPLETED!
Recieved: 10x Cookies.
"Well I got to admit, these cookies taste great." With nothing left to do, Rhen ponders his next move.