{he} c h a n g e s {her} ( CRIMMEN<3 )

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The kingdom of Mercia was abuzz with activity, the thrum of excitement and uncertainty thickening the air. Today was the day of Rhoswen and Scout's engagement ball- not the actual wedding day, but the official announcement to the public. Like everything in the royal world, the spectacle was in the form of a ball. Hopefully, this time would go smoothly with no interruptions. The day was sunny with a clear blue sky- perfect weather for the royal niece of the Queen.

Rhoswen sat in her room, hands settled in her lap as she stared out her window. She was in the process of getting ready, only half dressed in her corset and underskirt. Her chocolate brown hair cascaded down her back, pretty though not done for the ball. The girl inhaled deeply. She couldn't imagine how nervous she would be for the actual wedding if she was already getting this scared. It wasn't that she was regretting her decision- no, never. She loved Scout with all her heart and would love spending the rest of her life married to him. But it was still a monumental moment. The largeness of it overwhelmed her and she suddenly felt like a little girl again.

Rhos had invited her friends from Odin to attend the party- Fae, Kit, and Cat. Kit would be happy, she knew, because he'd be able to see Lady Scarlet again. The distance was always a tricky thing. She knew how that was. Right now she was alone and wasn't sure if she could get ready by herself. She needed the reassurance of her friends. Maybe they would help this impending feeling of fright go away.

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" Hey.." A soft voice calls, Fae leaned against the door," You ok, girly?"

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Rhoswen jumped and turned in her seat, blinking her blue eyes in surprise, "Oh, Fae!" She jumped up and hurried over to her, "I'm so glad that you're here!"

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Fae grins and hugs Rhos," I'm so PROUD of you!!" She sings

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She hugged him back, already comforted by her presence, "Proud of what?" she chuckled.

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" Just... I dunno... You two," she laughs softly, pulling away to fix a strand of Rhos's hair, especially cuz Scout 's such a little idiot,"

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Rhos grinned, taking her hand and leading her into the room, "He's not an idiot~" she giggled.

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" Ah, but you don't know like i do," Fae counters with a smirk

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"Hey," Rhos teased, "That's my future husband you're talking about." The words sounded odd to her, but not in a bad way.

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" Hmph..." fae laughs and gently brushes her friend's hair with her fingers," He is also my friend.." She looks slightly sad but smiles

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"Fae?" She looked up at her friend, "This is the right decision, right? To get married already?"

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" Why are you asking me?" Fae muses softly," That is your decision, Rhossy,"

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She sighed and leaned against her friend, "...I know. It's not that I have any doubts about Scout...this is just a huge step. It's scary."

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" he'll be there... And so will I.... And Scarlet, and Kat and Kit,"

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Rhoswen smiled softly. All her friends and her fiancé, "Yes, I know," she told her, "Thank you guys for coming, by the way."

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" You seem as if you were expecting us not to," She smirks slightly as she begins to gently braid Rhos's hair

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Rhos shrugged, "I was afraid you wouldn't be able to make it."

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" I just make time," she muses," Though the queen still doesnt seem to thrilled about me winnin that bet,"

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"Aunt Kali is still worried about the political uproar this will being," Rhos nibbled on her bottom lip.

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" Hmph, it shiuldnt create an uproar after Scout saved your life," Fae sighs