The Prince is Back|New Anarlina

[Darastrix]

Midnight regarded Eros silently, his wings standing out stiffly behind him. He couldn't imagine what Eros did to cause the events of the day before, but whatever the priest had done, Midnight firmly believed that he'd had no right to meddle with peoples' emotions like that. At Sunray's mention of Snow, Midnight's jaw clenched and his wings trembled slightly. He honestly wasn't sure whether he wanted to lash out at Eros or hit the man. All the better that the King was handling things.

[Devon]

Eros bows again, lower this time to show how sorry he was. "It'd be foolish of me to lie to your majesty. Yes I am behind your sister's distress. I sincerely apologize, I didn't intend to hurt anyone with my actions."

[Kender Bard]

"You hurt Midnight as well," Sunray went on, sparing a glance for his guard. "First I would like you to explain your actions. Taking that into deliberation I will then decide what to do with you."

[Devon]

Eros lifted his head, but stayed down on one knee. Glancing to Midnight he offered an apology to him as well. "I noticed SnowFlake and Midnight walking and talking together one day. I could see that there was something there and I thought what better way to serve Love than to help the High Priestess of Love fall for a capable man like Midnight. I only thought I was helping the two of them, I know it was wrong of me to meddle, but I didn't know it would turn out the way it did. I never intended to cause your sister or Midnight any distress."

[Kender Bard]

"It would normally be Snowflake's job to issue a decision, then," Sunray said. "But in a matter so complicated, I believe that I am the less bias of the two of us. Therefore, I would like to point out that any meddling of the mind of one of the royal family can be a hefty offense. I understand you were trying to do the right thing, in your own form of worship, however. I would like to know how you managed to make the two so infatuated."

[Devon]

"A flower," Eros began. "When we first got here, I took a trip to Humontis, since I heard that is where most who had an Earth sign stayed. I found a place called the Fields of Flora and there I found a flower. I never knew such a flower existed, just by taking a whiff of the flower you would become more bold with your feelings. Thats what I used."

[Kender Bard]

Sunray laced his fingers together and considered this. "So it is like a.. an aphrodisiac of some kind? Only much, much more powerful..."

This was getting tricky. While he would like to seize the plant and ban its use, he seriously doubted he could. It would trod upon one of the freedoms of the Anarlinans.

Sighing, Sunray frowned harshly at Eros again. "Well, first, I would like to make it clear that if I hear you using this flower on anyone who is not openly consenting, then you will be dealt with most harshly. As it is, I think a fine shall suffice and any further reprimands from my sister once she is in a mind to deal with you justly and without bias. I think thirty coins will suffice, which will be taken out of your stipends directly."

[Darastrix]

"More bold with your feelings?" Midnight interjected bitterly, unable to hold his tongue. "Indeed. And if no such feelings exist, it fabricates them from nothing at all." He glared at the priest, his feathers standing out in agitation. "Princess Snowflake never held any such thoughts of me before your interference. And I--I...." His voice trailed off and he shook his head sharply, rubbing a hand over his eyes.

"I apologise, Your Majesty," he said to Sunray, bowing. "But I cannot remain." With that, Midnight, moved for the door, intent on returning to his quarters as soon as he found another guard to cover for him.

[Devon]

"Wait," Eros said as he moved towards Midnight. "I'm sorry for interfering with your affairs, but the flower doesn't completely fabricate those feelings. If even a small seed gets water, it'll begin to grow. It is the same concept with the effects of the flower, except it is a lot more drastic." Eros tried to get between Midnight and the door before he continued. "What I'm trying to say is, while her feelings aren't as strong as yours right now, they can still grow. I- I would like to help you." He quickly glances at Sunray and back to Midnight and hurriedly continues, "But the right way..no tricks no mischief. And I understand you are probably the angriest of all with me, so anything you feel you need to do to lessen that anger go ahead." Eros sighed and closed his eyes, bracing himself for whatever Midnight would do next.

[Darastrix]

"I believe I've had all the 'help' from you that I can take," Midnight said stiffly, not wanting to spend a moment more in the priest's presence. "Excuse me." He pushed past Eros a bit roughly and exited the room. Once out the door, he headed staight to his quarters, his footsteps echoing through the hallway as he ran.

[Kender Bard]

Sunray just sighed. He wasn't going to call the man back.

"See?" was all he said to Eros.

[Devon]

Eros watched Midnight go, turning to Sunray he nodded. "Yes sir I see."

[Kender Bard]

"You ought to report back to your temple now," Sunray said. "I will have the official documents written up about your fine and the warning I've given against further use of that flower."

[Devon]

Bowing again to Sunray, Eros turns and leaves to do as he was told. He felt bad about what happened with Midnight and Snowflake, but ultimately this wouldn't stop him from doing what he thought was helpful for Love. If anything he'd just go back to the drawing board and find a better, more risk free way of helping others embrace Love.