(it was hard to pick a good one. I’m short on time so here’s two songs lmao)
As Orpheus made his way through the crowd of faces he spotted his favorite of all the noble ladies, and from what he hears, the Queen’s favorite as well.
[color= #BC0057] “Addie!” [/color] Orpheus tried not to squeal as he approached her. Refraining from hugging her, he knew their talk would have to be far removed from the public ear.
[color= #BC0057] “We must speak later. As diamond-“ [/color] Orpheus dripped the word dramatically from his lips, [color= #BC0057] “Your dance card must be expensive real estate, but do save me a dance, love.” [/color] Orpheus smiled, gingerly giving Adeline a kiss on the top of her hand before swirling away through the crowd again.
Although unsure of his exact direction, Orpheus was simply looking for someone to dance with. As his cousin stated, perhaps any woman would do. Even a woman he did not-
Orpheus stopped dead in his tracks, a familiar brush of dark blonde hair sweeping across his vision. His heartbeat quickened, and his palms grew sweaty, as he turned, he was met by the same piercing glare he had seen so many times before.
Only instead of in his bed, she was standing before him at the Queen’s ball, her gown as radiant as her fair complexion.
She was here as a guest.
Having already met eyes, Orpheus could not turn away, although his feet prevented him from moving an inch further.
Azucena Osuna stood before him, a woman he had not seen in some weeks after calling off their…visitations. A woman, he had thought, of low birth.
Slowly, Orpheus made his way over to her, taking a deep breath as he attempted to speak.
[color= #BC0057] ”Blue…” [/color] Orpheus started, his eyes searching hers. How was she here? Had she been invited? If that were the case then she would be a noble lady, and he would have defiled her through and through. The thought alone sent Orpheus into a panic.
[color= #BC0057] “How are you-“ [/color] He could not bring himself to finish his sentence.
In all honesty, he was simply happy to see her.
Azucena and Orpheus had met in the summer prior to the start of the season. Having lost his brother and the woman he loved, Orpheus was in a vulnerable position. One night after a long drinking spell, Orpheus stumbled upon a woman who seemed in similar spirits.
After talking the whole night through with their shared scorned love stories and heart broken states, the two moved to an inn close to the bar where they spent the night together. What started as a one night fling turned into two nights, then three, until the two were meeting on a regular occasion to discuss their lives and relieve the stresses they were burdened with. Soon, a sort of friendship blossomed through bedsheets and burnt out cigarettes.
However, after it was announced that Aurelia would be rejoining this season, Orpheus had cut ties with Azucena to prevent any future heartbreak for either of them. Being a Duke, he needed a noble woman to marry, and she needed a man who would not break her heart like her last had. Orpheus could not promise her that.
Although, seeing her tonight made him question his decision. He had truly missed her company.
[color= #BC0057] “You look lovely…” [/color] Orpheus, for once, was at a loss for words.
mentioned :
@raviola Azucena
@benitz786 Aurelia