The Royally Common Romance Meme

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♕ The Royally Common Romance Meme ♔ ❝And I tell you truly, Daenerys, there is no man in all the world who will ever be half so true to you as me.❞ Inspired by an anon comment on rpanons ages ago about a PSL they'd like to play.

Heavy the head that wears the crown, they say, and little could be more true. Of course, there is glamor in the life: power, privilege, lavish feasts, fine clothes...if your monarchy is doing well, that is. But there are also struggles that few others would understand, such as life or death decisions that need to be made to protect your kingdom at best and being a mere puppet with no real power at worst. At the very least, you're lonely. Certainly there are people around you at all times to protect and serve you, yet they aren't truly companions. They're no one you can talk to. Well, not no one. Not completely. There is one person who's allowed close to you. Perhaps they're even allowed to be alone with you. A trusted advisor, a handmaid, a knight, a court jester, whatever they are, their companionship and support may leave you wanting those peaceful moments and lingering glances to mean...more. And what if you are the other side, someone without royal birth offering your service to your highness? You may have been born into this life, forced into it, or gave yourself to it willingly. It could be much, much worse - at least you and your charge have a good relationship, to the point that you might do anything for them. Have your feelings for them always been more inappropriate than they should, or is this a new feeling? And such feelings - they can't be returned, can they? Or you could see your charge as the human that they are rather than an ideal. Does that mean you can give them the best advice and service you can? And what of their duties to marry and continue their line? Will you step back and let them be bound to another? Then there are the pressures of the throne. The most innocent could be corrupted by power, and you would be in no position to stop them, no matter how it pained you to see the one you cared for twisted and become a wholly different person. To allow anything to blossom between the two of you is risky and perhaps even deadly. Not even royalty can put a stay to an execution of someone who's, for all intents and purposes, committed treason by becoming emotionally compromised. All the same, it may be worth it, in the end. Royalty, after all, has a short shelf life, and the head on the spike may be the one wearing the crown. HOW TO PLAY Comment with your character and preferences, any relevant info, and what role you'd like to play, royal or not. You might also want to include if you're open to smut. Reply to others. Let your imagination guide you! Stolen moments, keeping secrets, battle plans, discussions about ruling filled with double meaning, jealousy, learning about arranged marriages, just spending time together, or being able to do nothing as your love turns into an evil queen/king are just a few ideas. My other possible picture for this meme was Eridan and Feferi before I settled on Dany and Jorah so there must be a theme. I did it for OP.

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Oswin | Fire Emblem 7 | OTA

[ill_hearted_gentleman]

((Oswin is a common-born knight, and I'm open to both smut and not. For smut, my preferences are here.))

Hyuuga Hinata | Naruto | Royalty

[twinlionfists]

[Considering how shy she is in canon, I am open for early relationship things with her, unless you can come up with a really good set up.]

[alwaysgrumpy]

[It was always a big runaround, inducting new clans into Konoha. Still, new blood was new blood, and it was always a welcome thing. There was just the matter of testing out if these newcomers were compatible with life in the village. What better way than to have an envoy stay with one of the more prominent families?]

Uh...Hello.

[He was stuck in silence for a moment before giving an awkward bow to the girl.]

My name is Akira, son of the Inugami clan alpha, Hakone. Please take good care of me. I'll try to be as little trouble as possible.

[twinlionfists]

[She'd been surprised when Tsunade-sama had okayed the addition of a new clan to the Konoha area. Even more surprising was that her father had okayed the Inugami heir visiting their complex. The Hyuuga were easily one of the more secretive clans in the village, allowing few insiders in at any time.

Since the last war, however, Hiashi had loosened up a little with the loss of Neji and the reemergence of his long-dead twin brother for that short period of time.

When she was addressed by the tall teen, Hinata tried her best not to freeze and to remind herself that she was her father's heir, the one day leader of her clan. It was her duty to make sure their guest was comfortable and to treat him with the respect he deserved.

After a mental kick, she blushed and bowed back in his direction, speaking only when she was sure that her voice would be steady.]

Welcome to the Hyuuga complex, Inugami-kun. I am Hinata. I hope that you enjoy your stay with us.

[alwaysgrumpy]

I was told that you could give me a good tour of the grounds. Is that okay with you?

[He shifted around just a bit in his outfit, unused to the fine silks that he'd been given for his introduction. The clothing of his people was coarse, built more for their rugged daily lives than any sort of visual aesthetic.]

I've heard that your clan produces strong warriors. Are you one of them?

[twinlionfists]

There are certain parts of the complex that I cannot take someone who is not a clan member. I hope that you can understand this.

[She stood up from her bow, making sure that her face was impassive.]

I am the heir of the head of my clan. I earned that right, not through birth but by proving myself worthy of the title.

[niceguypose]

[Rock Lee has struggled to be a valiant knight, despite his lack of natural skills. He has failed often in the past, but through his hard work he has managed to earn a position within the palace. And he has built up a strong bond with the princess, Hinata.

Lee has just returned from being away on an arduous mission in a foreign land. He was gone so long - and came so close to death - that he has come to realize the truth of what lies in his heart. But... he should not voice this, should he? It would be improper.

He still had to see her, regardless. And make sure that she's okay. So he spends some time examining the palace to find her. Now, he checks the royal garden.]

[twinlionfists]

[Hinata had tried valiantly to ignore the way her heart pounded any time that the sweet, but clumsy knight was around. She admired his willingness to work to earn his position, from page to squire to knight.

When he'd left the court to accomplish the latest mission her father had given him and a handful of other knights, she'd had trouble sleeping. Her maids had thought it was because of the blond knight, Naruto, but they'd kept their good-natured teasing to a minimum.

The garden was the only place where she felt at peace. The smell of the flowers was something she liked to let take over her while she let her brain drift and the sun bathe her skin with its warmth. It was there that he'd find her if he returned home to the capital.]

[niceguypose]

[It's quiet and peaceful. Very tranquil in the expansive and beautiful garden. Normally he was used to high-paced energy, a quality that was further encouraged by his eccentric mentor. But something about this tranquility, especially after that stressful mission, seemed comforting to him.

He takes in the sounds as he gazes around. Finally, he spots her. A fond smile immediately crosses his face, and everything feels so warm again, for what seems like the first time in a long time. He hurries his pace to reach her, his heart swelling with emotion.]

Ah... Miss Hinata-sama!

[twinlionfists]

[She turns at the sound of her name being called, smile turning from soft to brilliant in a matter of seconds. It was if the mere thought of him had summoned him to her.

Her eyes take in a quick inventory of any possible injuries to him, glad to see that he is well, physically at least.]

Sir Lee! I am pleased to see that you have returned to the capital.

[She could say that. It was proper. It was within the boundaries.]

Serah Farron || FFXIII-2

[cantfixtime]

[Serah's royalty of some kind, next in line after her sister. She's probably known for being much kinder than her sister and more willing to interact with the commoners, but due to the fact her sister wants Serah to be good, she doesn't get much of a chance, so it's likely that she wouldn't be able to sneak out unless she was careful. Your character sneaking in, though...]

Re: Serah Farron || FFXIII-2

[heroofcocoon]

[He and the rest of his friends had heard that the Lady Farron's younger sister's carriage was passing through this part of the countryside. As poor orphans growing up with no one but each other, Snow and his cohorts lived by stealing from the rich and sharing with all of the children that they helped take care of.

The previous Lord Farron had raised taxes so high that many families had sold their children off to labor facilities so there were less mouths to feed, but then even those places ran out of money due to the nobleman's greed. Gout had taken the evil bastard, but the pleas of the poor seemed to fall on the deaf ears of Lady Clair.

They had no choice. When the gilded carriage with its gleaming four horses was spotting coming down the road, NORA was in position to take it down. No sooner had they cleared the top of the hill before Snow had his sword out to cut the reins to the lead horses, while Gadot and Lebreau took both sides of the carriage and Yuj and Maqui took aim with their longbows.]

Fight us, Lady Serah, and your servants die this day.

[cantfixtime]

[Serah was no stranger to attacks. However, it did not make her okay with them, much less her servants. She cared for them deeply, and she knew that they cared for her as well. She could let them die--Clair would be okay with that--but she wasn't going to. As the horses ran off, Serah opened the curtain to the window and looked out, slightly afraid.

The man staring back at her was very handsome, and she could see his eyes there was nothing malicious in his intents. In fact, he probably had a very good reason for doing this, and she could feel her heart flutter slightly as her expression softened.]

I do not know what you want, but I will give it to you. Bernard, unlock the carriage.

[A moment later, the young lady stepped out of the caravan, wearing a petticoat and holding a fan. She looked Snow dead in the eye, her voice coming out stern.]

What is it you want?

[heroofcocoon]

[If Lady Clair had been beautiful, Lady Serah was just as much. However, where her sister was a cool beauty, like the moon, she was warm and bright, like the sun. Snow was slightly taken with the lovely figure she cut, his body reacting almost immediately to her person. He had to mentally shake himself to knock the daze from his body and mind.

A curious look from Gadot and LeBreau both made him feel dumb before he steeled himself to deal with the noblewoman.]

We have no desire to hurt your people, Lady Serah, but you and your jewels and money are coming with us.

[He could hear both Yuj and Maqui make noises in the trees, but he ignored them as he kept his blue eyes focused on the beautiful girl.]

That is, unless you want us to have to kill them.

[cantfixtime]

Myself?

[Serah blushed at the noises coming from his entourage, not quite as able as him to block them out. She raised her fan to her face, trying to keep her eyes trained on him, but getting harder by the second with all this interference.

It was wrong, what she felt for him. Very, very wrong. There had been suitors coming to the castle day and night; it was only sheer luck that her sister hated them as much as Serah did not want them. He, the ruffian who stood before her, was the only one that had gotten a reaction out of her. He was pure in intent, and that was something noble in itself. She wanted to be with him, to talk to him, but he was a ruffian. Her sister would never approve.

Her face darkened, as she tried to appear threatening.]

Jewels and money I can give you, but know that if you take my person, Lady Clair will have your heads before sunset, sir.

Matthew, a Prince | OC | Het

[into_days]

[ooc: Prince / Knight.]

[makeminerubies]

[ slightly wrong meme, but how 'bout arranged marriage to an Imperial Princess who doesn't want to get hitched? ;) ]

[into_days]

[ooc: But of course! Start us off, and I'll be more than happy to jump right in.]

[makeminerubies]

[ apologies, i totally zonked out last night >< ]

The click of heels on marble was staccato, driven. Every guard bowed low as the Princess swept past, but Claudia saw them not. Word had reached her only just now that the delegation from the neighboring kingdom had arrived, among them her "husband-to-be". Oh, she'd known of the betrothal and all that nonsense, but somehow her doddering, insufferable patron had failed to inform her of this little visit! (Although, truth be told, the Emperor hadn't informed his daughter simply because he wished to save his old ears the torment.)

Her temper crested with each stride; by the time she reached her father's Imperial Office, she'd worked herself into a fine fury, slapping open the doors despite splutterings from his useless--in her mind--secretary, only to be brought up short as she realized her father wasn't alone in the lavish quarters.

"--and this is my daughter, Her Imperial Highness, Princess Claudia Reneè Noel, of the Royal House Chareut and Jewel of all Castell."

Meredith (The Princess & The Pea) | OUAT OC | OTA

[like_reflection]

[ooc: Either a servant, or a princess, after she finds out her true royal parentage.]

Margaret, a Queen | OC | Het

[chose_my_path]

[ooc: Queen / Knight.]

Amelia Atwater | OC | OTA

[good_at_heart]

[ooc: Impoverished lady.]

Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-Lanvaldear || Tales of the Abyss || M/F

[bossassbitch]

{Queen Regnant coming through! Open to smut, but no noncon please!}

Gordin | Fire Emblem 12 | ota!

[gaggles]

[Definitely the, er. Common party. One of those sorts who's born to die in service and that sorta thing, but he's also handy with farming implements. Who doesn't like a farmer's son?]

Queen Hilda | A Link Between Worlds

[sosayi]

[Canonically a queen since the rest of her family seems to be dead, not open to smut. Castmates loved, others appreciated. Fine with either M/F and F/F.]