by ~lancey lance~ » Sat Jun 14, 2014 5:43 am
((Really? How funny))
Nova
"Hurry up, we need to be fashionably late, not actually late!" Nova whisper shouted at her younger sister. River finished lacing up the back of Nova corset just as a maid put put the finishing touches on Novas hair. The young woman beamed at her reflection in the mirror, admiring her shimmering blue and silver dress. Her make-up had been done to match, giving her a rather elegant look. Her pale blonde hair was in a perfect cascade of curls and no body could deny that she looked absolutely gorgeous. She turned to face River, who had finished getting ready nearly an hour ago. Her sister had made her way to the window, staring out at the night sky dreamily. Nova sighed and rolled her eyes.
"Come on River, it's time to go." Nova said before heading to the door.
River
Nova lived in the castle. Well, technically she lived with Lord Chancy but you'd never know it from the time she spent here. So, it wasn't actually difficult to get down to the part as one might think it was, based on Novas fussing. She looked down at the dress Nova had lent to her. It was a deep red with oranges that seemed to flicker in and out of existence as the light hit. She liked the charcoal grey sleeves that reminded her of her smokey forge. And of course, she was wearing gloves. They matched the dress perfectly and went up to her elbows. River was just glad her sister had offered them without a fuss, saying the dress would look better without them. Of course Nova knew why it wouldn't though. River gasped despite herself when they entered the ball room. No matter how many times she came here she always thought it was beautiful. She was looking down at the turning gears beneath the floor when Nova elbowed her gently. River was a little startled but followed Novas lead without thinking and curtsied deeply. When she stood up she realized who the gesture was aimed at. The king was standing right in front of them. River felt her stomach drop. She was hoping that he wouldn't recognize her and started to walk away but Nova grabbed her wrist, planting her in place. "Good evening your majesty." Nova said with her usual dazzling smile. River wanted to melt into a puddle.