*if (royal_personality = "flirty") Eventually, $!{player_first_name} and I find ourselves back inside of the palace. I couldn’t exactly get a read on how ${player_he_she_they} thought our time alone went, but I personally thought it went alright. Even if ${player_he_she_they} didn't think it went alright, I still wanted to sleep with ${player_him_her_them}. I groan a bit as we near where $!{player_first_name} originally came in at because I see my entire family, as well as Ross and Ryr, chatting animatedly amongst themselves. They all quiet down when they notice us getting closer. “How exactly am I supposed to flirt with ${player_first_name} if you guys are waiting on us?” I ask, my eyebrows raised and my arms folded. "You really shouldn't be flirting at all," Father reminds me and I roll my eyes. "Why not? $!{player_first_name} totally enjoys my flirting! Isn't that right?" *fake_choice #$!{player_first_name} flushes and looks away from the group, not answering the question. *set shy +1 #"It's actually rather annoying," $!{player_first_name} says. *set aloof +1 #"I sure do. The $!{royal_title} is almost as good as me," $!{player_first_name} says, winking over at me. *set flirty +1 #"That's wrong, much like everything else you've said to me today," $!{player_first_name} says with a roll of ${player_his_her_their} eyes. *set rude +1 #"Yes. I've only threw up in my mouth three times, a new record for me around people that can't take a hint," $!{player_first_name} says before sighing. *set sarcastic +1 #"A bit stronger than I'm used to, but..." $!{player_first_name} just smiles, probably so we can change the topic. *set charming +1 "See!" I exclaim, completely ignoring whatever ${player_he_she_they} said. “Uh-huh,” Father says. "How about we let $!{player_first_name} go? I'm sure it's getting late." Ryr nods and spares a quick glance at his watch. "Yes, Your Highness," he says, motioning for $!{player_first_name} to follow after the two of them. I sigh and watch $!{player_first_name}, Ross and Ryr leave, before turning to my family. "Well…I've got a date," I tell them with a grin, slowly backing up towards the door. Mother and Father roll both of their eyes will Mozelle chuckles. "Will you be back for dinner?" She asks and I shrug. "Probably not…she likes to cuddle after-" I pause and wink, deciding not to finish the rest of my sentence. $!{player_first_name} was proper cute, but hey, I had a reputation to uphold. *page_break [b][i] NOW PLAYING AS: $!{player_first_name} [/i] [/b] A short while later, you’re back at Cape Odessa, entering your hotel room. $!{roommate_name} jumps up once you step inside, quickly throwing aside the magazine ${roommate_he_she} was reading. “Hi $!{player_first_name}! You look amazing. What was the ${royal_title} like?” During your ride back from the palace, you had a lot of time to think about your interaction with ${royal_him_her_them}. What was your first impression of $!{royal_title} $!{royal_first_name}? *fake_choice #This was going to be a long competition. I couldn’t wait to leave ${royal_his_her_their} presence. *set royal %-5 #I’m not going to lie, I didn’t think I believed in love at first sight until a few hours ago. *set royal %+5 #Meeting the ${royal_title} was nice enough, but I’ll need to be around ${royal_him_her_them} more before I decide on my feelings about ${royal_him_her_them}. *set royal %+3 #$!{royal_title} $!{royal_first_name} was alright… *set royal %+3 #I enjoyed meeting the $!{royal_title} and couldn’t wait for the competition to start. *set royal %+3 #There were other places I would’ve rather been, but overall it wasn’t too bad of an experience. *set royal %+2 "No matter how you feel, you should at least get bonus points for being the first one to meet ${royal_him_her_them}. You're already ahead of the curve," $!{roommate_name} points out. "I guess," you say, your next thought cut off when your stomach growls. In all the excitement and meetings, you forgot that you've barely ate anything all day. "Guess that's our cue to order room service," $!{roommate_name} chuckles, reaching for the menu booklet on the bedside table. *page_break *goto_scene chp2_bexarrival *if (royal_personality = "sarcastic") Eventually, $!{player_first_name} and I find ourselves back inside of the palace. I couldn’t exactly get a read on how ${player_he_she_they} thought our time alone went, but I personally thought it went alright. Well, as well as a forced meeting with somebody I may or may not marry could be. I groan a bit as we near where $!{player_first_name} originally came in at because I see my entire family, as well as Ross and Ryr, chatting animatedly amongst themselves. They all quiet down when they notice us getting closer. “Were you all waiting for us? You do know I am aware of how to get to every inch of this place right?” I ask, trying not to show the annoyance on my face. I supposed I was doing a terrible job at it, because Mother’s grin widens to an almost unnatural length. “Well aware, $!{royal_first_name}. It’s just that Ross and Ryr were catching us up on how Rumi’s doing and their own lives,” she answers, moving over to Mozelle to loop their arms together. I sigh, holding up a hand. “Please spare me, Mother, Mozelle," I say, turning to Father. "So, am I relieved of my duties, Father?" He sighs and I almost feel guilty, because I do remember a time where every action of his didn't seem like the end of the world to me. Things change. People change. "Yes, $!{royal_first_name}. You're free to go brood in your room as usual," he sighs, much more interested in how $!{player_first_name} was. "Fine. Goodbye $!{player_first_name}," I say, figuring I could at least say that before I left. *page_break [b][i] NOW PLAYING AS: $!{player_first_name} [/i] [/b] A short while later, you’re back at Cape Odessa, entering your hotel room. $!{roommate_name} jumps up once you step inside, quickly throwing aside the magazine ${roommate_he_she} was reading. “Hi $!{player_first_name}! You look amazing. What was the ${royal_title} like?” During your ride back from the palace, you had a lot of time to think about your interaction with ${royal_him_her_them}. What was your first impression of $!{royal_title} $!{royal_first_name}? *fake_choice #This was going to be a long competition. I couldn’t wait to leave ${royal_his_her_their} presence. *set royal %-5 #I’m not going to lie, I didn’t think I believed in love at first sight until a few hours ago. *set royal %+5 #Meeting the ${royal_title} was nice enough, but I’ll need to be around ${royal_him_her_them} more before I decide on my feelings about ${royal_him_her_them}. *set royal %+3 #$!{royal_title} $!{royal_first_name} was alright… *set royal %+3 #I enjoyed meeting the $!{royal_title} and couldn’t wait for the competition to start. *set royal %+3 #There were other places I would’ve rather been, but overall it wasn’t too bad of an experience. *set royal %+2 "No matter how you feel, you should at least get bonus points for being the first one to meet ${royal_him_her_them}. You're already ahead of the curve," $!{roommate_name} points out. "I guess," you say, your next thought cut off when your stomach growls. In all the excitement and meetings, you forgot that you've barely ate anything all day. "Guess that's our cue to order room service," $!{roommate_name} chuckles, reaching for the menu booklet on the bedside table. *page_break *goto_scene chp2_bexarrival