Untouched Place:
Ding of a bell being hit by the front door of shop called `Marian's' Garden` told the staff that someone entered. This person had a chance at selecting one of many services this business had for what they wanted. What was chosen by this person at that time was wanting a few pieces of clothes to be made for them. This got them taken to a private sitting area off to the left side of the first floor by one of the existing staff members. This area was a sectioned-off area by wall dividers made of solid pieces of frosted glass mixed with stain glass. Depicting a garden full of all kinds of flowers one could found in the gardens of Arbezela's royal palace. A single doorway with an embroidered curtain was needed to walk through to get to this sitting area. Furniture was a mix of Arbezela's aesthetic, Xek and Darhan style with a splash of Galdeon artwork. Almost seemed to work in odd way where tea from three allied nations was served in their traditional style. Down to what they wanted to order was done to smallest details of material to accents were discussed. Measurements and sizes came up along with payment as two delivery methods.
One was a standard person comes to the shop to pick everything or go with what was becoming the shop's most popular delivery. That ones get handed delivered to their residence by one of the shop's staff on. Just ones that always get picked were of the male members that wore standard uniform men wear upon working their. A hand embroidered waistcoat and tailored slacks that come in solid black with shirt and footwear their choice. Only traits their shared amethyst colored eyes, tall stature of being around 6 feet and athletic builds with developed muscles. Both were very different in appearance and personality despite being related by blood as brothers. One had dark skin with silvery blacken tresses on half shave head and clearly wore an amethyst necktie. Other was silvery red hair worn in single braid held by a amethyst cord and all around tan. Found outside the shop waiting for the days mail to be delivered with eyes on near by clock of clock maker.
"Arsen," Silvery red head had twitching right eye brow. "Delivery person is five minutes late and I am in no mood to visit that Post Office."
"Dear brother. Yo'ash." A somewhat amusing chuckle escapes this Arsen's lips. "Post Mistress Renata isn't that scary."
"She's insisted on asking me on a romantic outing?" Yo'ash was slightly bothered. "She's twice my age and treats me like a breeding horse with those eyes."
Small laugh that he was keeping quiet as to not angry his brother turned into a full blown laugh that had him wearing a smile. Trying to speak that their hand of times they had to go to their local post office wasn't that much of a nightmare. A only a few staff got star struck around them while acting like they never seen an actually person with royal blood. Others would go upon their day with little to no interest with the two to help them get whatever mail that wasn't delivered.
"Which postman are we going get today?" Two were joined by a maiden with glazed over eyes that held a milky depth in blue tones. Tresses with black/brown pigments that were in carefully done buns with double braids on back of her head. Who wore a standard v neck, knee-length pleated skirt, long sleeves, dress with sash belt with flora brooch worn. Peeped toe lady flats with gemstone at the toe were.
Yo'ash was the one that greeted her when he instantly took her hand in his own and held the back to his lips for a kiss. Had her guessing who he was while he addressed her as Lotos Bloodworth before asking when Wisteria will be joining them. Had her bringing up that her sister like the others were going through a painful beauty regiment that make women scream. One that involved hot wax and removal of unwanted hair from their legs that made Silvery red head cringe. Had Arsen stating he asked what the rest of the girls were doing and he was going to get as blunt answer. To only have the connection of prolonged hand holding of this women's hand be pointed out all in one sentence. Which had him remembering that this woman carried a rare ability of being able to read a person's heart by touch.
"Your still in disagreement with your parents over issues of marriage." She spoke about what she saw within his heart.
"Grandfather and Uncle Efrit don't agree with his falling in love with a commoner." Arsen answered her.
"Do they know of her gift?" Lotos asked him.
"Just yours." Arsen figured she was up to something.
Questions were about to be brought up by Lotos, if wasn't for the sight surprisingly a new face delivering the mail. One that didn't gush over familiar faces that were recently in the news about royal heirs disappearing from public eye. Who just handed over the mail to Arsen while ignoring Yo'ash just staring at them walk off. Lotos gave Yo'ash's stare a 6.5 on the tensity scale as mail was sorted by Arsen until he came across an envelope.
"Something here from grandmother." He noticed the stationary and seal.
"Want to play rock, paper, or scissors to figure who opens it?" Yo'ash challenged Arsen.
"You and your headbutting." Lotos took the envelope.
She rolled her eyes at them while being her thumb to tip open the side and take out a thick stock piece of paper. Front alone on the front told her this was a official invite to attend private tea that Blue Rose usual had. Her sister and her were invited to attend with her grown grandsons as special guests for light interesting conversation.
"Isn't this interesting?" Arsen was questionable about this invite.
"Is it wrong to suddenly start worrying my grandmother wouldn't like my choice in a future bride?" Yo'ash started to worry.
"Come on," Lotos grabbed him hand.
She didn't care she would further looking into his heart when she pulled him back into the shop with new found deterioration. Telling Arsen it was up to him to attend since he wasn't on great terms with his grandfather; despite his achievements. Had him sighing as he wished his brother and her luck about whatever they were doing. As he was left to follow behind them a few minutes later with mail sorted and linger thoughts. Mostly about how he was going to face his grandmother after leaving the shelter of his mother's Palace. All to be with the women he chose over the one his grandfather Jaider and farther chosen for him.
"At least..." He stopped a few feet from the shop door closing. "Wisteria!"
"Coming!" This honey sweet voice of a maiden no taller then Lotos in the same attire with Wisteria accents through out. Her darken black hair with purple tips was in a carefully done, thick braided Mohawk with undercut sides. Pincushion bracelet worn on one wrist and bits of thread and fabric scattered through out her skirt. "You screamed?"
"Has Jasmine gone over the ledgers?" He asked sensing her unspoken angry.
"Private ones are done," She calmly spoke. "Ones we use for business aren't.. yet..."
He would have further asked her about wanting to see the one that held his brother's and his person expenses sorted out. She ended up stepping way for a few minutes to fetch the leather bond ledger from her sister and bring back to him. Way she stomped across the floor and pushed the financial account into his chest showed her fury toward him. Was also on leased when she asked he had anymore useless whims he wanted her to bother her about. Stating she had dead line to meet with the dress she was working on and didn't have time to further waste. Got her a basic head nod from him before watching her turned away and stomp off.
"You should see her stomp away in heels." Lotos hinted at Yo'ash.
"Her angry reminds me of mother." Yo'ash reminisced.
Their conversation about family would have carried on when Arsen reminded the two they had work to when shop door opened. First few costumers were ones either picking up their orders in the shop's signature gift box. Basic box of a nude coloring with a aqua ribbon in a bow tied around the whole thing for one to carry. Sizes varied from what service was ordered from and were handed over to the person by Lotos or Yo'ash. Ones that wanted to make a order were directed toward the sitting area by Arsen for the days pastries and tea. On a 3-Tier, White Silver, one could find cream finger donuts and Chai Sunflower Mini- cakes to snack on. Paired with a balled emerald green, pale golden, smooth-bodied infusion called Ti Kuan Yin Oolong. Harvested from fields of Darhan first of the year for first picking and then Imported after processed. All served on a hand painted china one could buy from the shop in sets of five in porcelain or glass.
Always got the biggest compliments from this day's customers taking a seat and asked about the music playing. Arsen went on to say its mixture of string instruments from Darhan and Arbezela being played by his sisters. Mentioned toward a basket that held individually wrapped 7-inch single records and mini laser discs. Held songs that were played for customers that someone could buy for some sum if ever interested. Ended up getting bought by be a few customers who was in Arsen's company with sweets and tea to feast on. Put in orders for 12 dozen of the current pastries and tins of tea blend that were also being served. Beside what they also wanted to order with disappointment that white lace and specialty dyed fabrics weren't available. Left them to finish ordering from what they had before ending their visit until a member of the Royal Treasury.
Arsen knew the person despite the casual business attire made in Galdeon style with a scrolling leafs of rosegold. His soft and wavy sapphire lockes carried a silvery shine as his tie pin held royal seal of Arbezela. Who was removed and dumped his half palm gloves with his medium long cloak on the nearest cushion chair. His eyes looked around area when he stopped in place before taking a seat after his short pause. Hand coming to rest on his lap with a silence forming between Arsen and him with the music being only noise. Become awkward for Arsen when he walked toward the coffee table to pick up used china and napkin. Trying his best to not being caught by the stare that was made by the eyes that were watching him.
"Ijada. Go home," Arsen figured why his was here, "She hasn't forgiven you and still has no time for you."
"..." His eye brows creased down the center out of annoyance.
"Don't make me repeat my self," Arsen warmed him. "Jasmine has made it clear."
"..." Corner of his lip started to twitch.
"Am I going have to call Ambrose to come fetch you?" Arsen asked not in the mood.
"..." He dug one of his fingers into back of his other hand.
Before Arsen said another thing this Ijada shouted that he would like a cup of black tea with splash of lemon juice. Only in the company of the person that kept this shop's financial records and budgets for a private meeting. Left Arsen to snicker and about to open his mouth again with a excuse until a girl around Lotos' height. In the same attire with Jasmine accents through out. Her raven black hair pull through braid ending in a ribbon on back of her head. A pair of frame-less reading glasses hanging of a beaded eye glass chain hanging from her neck. Her finger tips on one hand stained in ink and single finger with a fresh bandage on the center. Not stood before the two with her eyes staring down this Ijada with icy angry that shook Arsen.
"Ijada. I told you then. I'll tell you now." She placed one of her hands on her hips.
She was cut off when he request she sit down beside him and share a cup of tea or two to talk things out. Stating he was ready sort things out after muling over what he did wrong the whole time they were apart. He shouldn't have acted like he did toward a simple compromise she was trying to make for both of them. One that allowed the two of them to balance out their schedules as people involved in the world of fiance.
"... Take the offer since we both know he isn't leaving until forgiven or kicked out..." Arsen butted in.
"I kinda was looking forward to introducing you to Uncle Lemon and father." Ijada words shocked Jasmine. "Soon."
"As in how soon?" She asked stepping closer.
"Before I have to make an appearance at Gran Roserice's next tea... " He looked toward her.
She ended up taking a seat next to him with her hands folded under on top of her lap with her posture straight hear head fixed. She looked like she was lost in thought for some time before saying something to him. Before she could out anything to words since her taking a seat next to him had interrupted what he was saying. Way he was keeping his eyes on her had her feeling nervous to even further speak to him.
"You sure about this?" She whispered.
"I was a fool and hope I can work hard to earn back your trust." He whispered back.
"You being here and admitting that is a start." She side glazed at him.
"Then I also have this to present." He pulled a piece of paper from the inner pocket of his jacket.
He ended up setting the piece of paper down between them to show scramblings of lines and circles around dates. Looked like it was pulled from the page of a day planner book he usually used to plan out his months. Allowed her to look at a sort schedule with a shock at how he was trying to make time for a personal time.
"Seems you need some help." She spotted the crossed-off days and ones that were switched around.
"Anyway to not seem like a workaholic in eyes of most of my family." He stared up at Arsen.
"Either you were working with grandma or Uncle Jade," Arsen spoke of all the work lifestyle Ijada lived. "Practically living in ministry that controls the Royal Treasury."
Before Ijada could get huffed about what Arsen had to say about the life he led before Jasmine came into his life. Ended before he could get started when he held a hand upon his own with a light squeeze to follow. Made him feel like he did that day when he first met her when in the ministry of finance during tax season.
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Having her Little Wolf and Little First Bird return to the ground in which they grew up made Roserice grow concerned. Her heart had missed the presence of her two grandsons with a visible sorrow all made out. The ones affected the most about her mood were Jaider and Ariana during their daily interactions with her. She spoke about Arsen and Yo'ash missing their company when she wasn't filling out paperwork or beside her husband. Sometimes tears were to spill from her eyes when someone did something that reminded her of these two. This pulled at the heartstrings of her husband and daughter till ask if they were that important to her. Being the proud grandmother she was of her two grandsons among the others tried to ease her heart. She showed a smile she hadn't worn since the last time either one was her escort to the last banquet.
Rising up from her seat at the table with filled teacups and pastries at the sight of her Arsen and Yo'ash walking toward her. Had her fighting back her joy beside two girls she been VERY curious to meet after finding of them. One was said to have the rare gift to read the hearts of man upon touching them only once. Came in an off-shoulder beaded dress with a knee-length skirt with a silvery brooch in the center of the neckline and one-inch heel flats. Her hair is in an elegant and practically styled bun with a jeweled hairpin on Arsen's arm. Another one beside Yo'ash and on his arm had a rare ability to control people's emotions with her singing. She wore a halter neck dress with a knee-length skirt and one-inch heel flats as her Midnight blue hair was in a twisted low bun.
"We're honored to meet you," Lotos and the second girl bowed to Roserice. "We are the Bloodworth sisters, Lotos and Lilia."
"Welcome and thank you for coming with my Little Wolf and Little First Bird." She was impressed with the two.
The girls split away from Arsen and Yo'ash to allow them to make up for lost time with their beloved grandmother. Who unlike their other grandparents didn't bother then starting a family or needing to follow their royal duties. Wanted to just have pleasant chat with them about what they wanted to do with their lives. Where she learned her youngest grandson Ijada was seen outside ministry of finance or away from his father's side. To only smile when she heard he was trying to make nice with only female that caught his eye. She needed to know more about since she watched Ijada grow with little interest shown toward girls. From what Arsen and Yo'ash told her, seemed quite smitten with Ijada when helping her close the shop.
"If he's anything like his father and your mother at the beginning," She recalled how Jade and Ariana. "They are going to be working through a lot."
"I still don't see what talking about tax laws and current events is considered fun." Yo'ash never understood how much like his father, Ijada, was.
"My Little First Bird, I keep telling you that not everyone shares a passion for tact and strategy." Roserice loved hearing his voice.
Yo'ash earned a kiss upon his cheek as form of being quieted by his grandmother before being let go to wonder off. Taking her up on her offer on trying one sweets laid on the table that were his and Arsen's favorites. Somehow made him smile in a way that he was wasn't forgotten by someone who truly adored him. Had his pausing to close his eyes and take a breath and take in what was once his childhood home and play ground. Running around this place with his other siblings when in the presence of his parents and uncles. Gave a familiar presence to walk up to him and take one his hands with her own as she asked if everything was ok.
"Yes Lilia," He opened his eyes, "Just soaking up the nostalgia."
"Now are you glad you came and not angrily moping?" She stepped closer to him.
"Yes and you know I hate it when your and my brother are right." He bobs his head.