The Selection (1x1 with AnnaCat17)

[EchoOfShatteredIce]

Abril nodded, stretching in the bed as she watched him get ready. "That would be a good idea. I don't want anything to happen to you."

Solace ignored him, continuing to clean up his room. She kept the curtains closed so the sunlight wouldn't hurt his eyes. She changed out his bedsheets and blankets and the towels in the bathroom with clean ones. She wasn't going to listen to him and leave him alone there. She didn't want anything happening to him.

Elliott shrugged. "I don't have anything that I need to do," she murmured. Perks of being a three now, but she wanted something to keep her busy. "Maybe I'll try to find a job."

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Pavel smiled. Though he wouldnt admit it out loud it was nice having her worry over him. "Dont worry. Fox wont let anything happen. Its why he is quickly becoming my favorite." He walked over when he was ready and gave her a kiss. "I love you."

Sutton rolled his eyes and poured himself another drink. "At least make yourself useful and come drink with me."

"That could be good. What are you thinking of doing?" He asked as he guided her back inside.

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Abril smiled, reaching up and wrapping her arms around him. "I love you, too," she murmured, kissing him back. She'd be missing him even though he was only going to be gone for a little bit. Which was good in a way, because she had something she needed to do that she didn't want him to know about.

"I don't drink, Sir," Solace told him, dusting off everything. She didn't add that she didn't think he should, either. Hadn't he already had enough to drink? Didn't he have anything he needed to do today that would require him being sober?

"Maybe a librarian. I like books." Elliott followed him inside of the house. She would have liked to be in charge of the libraries in the palace, since they did have a lot of books, but she wasn't sure if they needed anyone for that. They may already have people with that job, most likely.

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Pavel smiled happily before going in search of Atlas.

"Neither do i but look at where we are." He grumbled and nursed his drink. He watched her work annoyed, hating that she was ignoring him. "If you keep this up im going to throw something at you."

Romeo chuckled. "You are just like Pavel. I love it." He sat down at the table and started eating happily. "That seems like a good idea, though. Need my help with anything?"

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Atlas was making his way down the hallway after eating breakfast, trying to stifle a yawn. He bowed as he saw Pavel. "Good morning, Your Majesty."

"You'll only be making me stay here longer if you give me something else to clean up, Sir," Solace replied, not stopping cleaning his room. She believed him, that he would actually throw something at her, but she wasn't going to stop cleaning his room or leave.

"Do you?" Elliott asked him, sitting down beside him to comb her fingers through his hair, fixing it.

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"Good morning Officer." He said, dipping his heas to him. "I require your presence at a meeting today and would prefer if a few more guards are positioned outside of my office when it occurs please." He had hid his concern from Abril but felt it would be best to be frank with Atlas.

Sutton growled angrily and laid back on the couch, his drink sloshing on the floor. "I dont feel good." He mumbled as he closed his eyes.

Romeo shrugged. "Not really. My hobbies are more in line with Matteo's than Pavel's."

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"Yes, Your Majesty. I will see to that." Atlas was curious about what the meeting was going to be about, but it wasn't any of his business.

Solace didn't tell him that it was most likely from the extent of alcohol he had drunken. She made her way over to him, cleaning up the spilt drink. She sat down beside him, wiping his brow with a cool damp cloth. "Would you like me to help you to your bedroom, Sir?" Unless he was going to be sick and she should get him to the bathroom instead.

Elliott hadn't meant help with his hobbies, but didn't correct him. She let him finish eating, wandering around the kitchen. "Are we going to the palace today?' she asked him as she examined a picture.

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Pavel nodded before walking off to prepare. When Atlas arrived at his office the guards waiting outside stood with a man, waiting for Atlas to escort him in. The man looked dangerous in a way that was hard to pinpoint and stood holding a laptop as he waited. Pavel sat at his desk arranging things and waiting for Atlas to bring the man in.

Sutton shook his head as he quietly hummed the happy birthday song to himself. Her touch felt good and turned his face towards her slightly. "Im sorry i hurt you. Im trying to be better." He muttered before resuming humming.

"I am. You can join if you want." He said once he finished and cleaned up his plate. "Honestly id prefer if you went the castle with me after what happened last night."

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Atlas led the man inside of the office after knocking on the door to let Pavel know they were coming in. He bowed to Pavel, feeling nervous about the meeting but not letting it show. "Your Majesty." He stood by the door, watching the man expressionlessly.

Solace continued to wipe his face with the cool damp cloth, cleaning away the sweat. "I can see that," she murmured. "I forgive you." She felt surprised that he was apologizing for it, but it made her feel a bit better towards him. "Is it your birthday today?" she asked him, gently brushing his hair out of his face.

Elliott nodded. "I'd like to come with you." She wanted to spend time with Matteo if possible. He was nice to be around, and she didn't have to worry about her safety around him.

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The man didnt bow and sat down across from Pavel like he owned the place. Pavel narrowed his eyes at the man, tapping his finger on the desk as he examined him. "Officer Fox, draw your pistol." He ordered, his voice dangerous and reminding Atlas of Pavel's father. Pavel waited for Atlas to obey before speaking to the man. "I dont appreciate being threatened the day after my coronation. Had i not been in such a good mood youd be meeting a noose rather than me."
The man smiled slyly. "I didnt want there to be any misunderstandings between us, your highness. I intend to have my wishes put into effect one way or another. Should anything happen to me, though, my associates will send the images i mentioned in the letter out to every news station in the country."
Pavel's eyes narrowed further. "Id like to see these images please." He watched the man open his lap top, waiting for him to pull them up.

Sutton nodded once and smirked slightly. "How could you tell?" He said slyly before shifting how he was laying. "You dont need to clean up after me. Ill handle it once im sober." He said as he stiffled a burp.

Romeo smiled over his shoulder at her. "Thank you El. Ill finish cleaning up. You go get ready and then we can head off."