Title: A Discerning Eye
Author: Karina
Rating: PG
Pairing: Evelyn [Original Character]
Notes: Challenge 199. Baby Series 4 #53. Takes place at approximately the same time as A Simple Man.
Spoilers: None
Warnings:
Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Wing or the Characters from the series but the baby is mine.
Title: A Discerning Eye
"He is a striking young man."
Blue eyes flicked to the speaker and thence to the young man. Long, midnight black hair, reaching mid shoulder blades, tied into a tight ponytail. He was by no means tall, but his figure was eye catching. Slender, sleek... Taunt, trim and terrific. Clearly he worked out and when he moved he did so with uncommon grace.
One of the problems with the Sancian court was that it overflowed with good looking, hot blooded young males. It was hard for a girl with a discerning eye and ambition to set her sights on one particular individual, in order to decide who to pursue.
Take that corner of the ballroom, for example.
The Winner, all blonde haired, rosy cheeked, blue eyed... and deceptively innocent. He had quite the reputation to attract a girl's attention... and quite the fortune. And the slender, chestnut haired stud with the astonishing plaited braid that went right down to a very nice derriere. A very nice derriere indeed. He too worked out and whilst he did not move with the same grace as the oriental standing beside him, he was no mean catch. He had the King's ear.
Anyone who had the King's ear was to be cultivated at the least, ensnared at most.
Of course, one had to remember, lamentably, the emerald eyed stud belonged to the Winner. Most unfortunate that. Barton was, oh so deliciously well muscled! Handsome. The strong and silent type. Fascinating. Mysterious. One could never be sure what they were capable of.
It was a pity it was definitely hands off the blue eyed hunk. No one was fool enough to trespass on territory the Princess had publicly staked out. Solid, short... By no means tall, but not really short. Taller than the Chang, if a touch shorter than the chestnut with the blinding smile.
Such nice scenery.
No one had expressed an interest in Maxwell, at least, not that she knew of. Winner, Barton and Yuy were out of the game, but Maxwell and Chang... Mmmm, possibilities.
"Eve? Evelyn?!"
"Hmmm? Oh, don't mind me. I'm just enjoying the scenery."
Her friend snickered. "Yes, so I see. You picked the best of the scenery too."
"One must reach for quality, Mary. It is quite an achievement for the Court to boast so many delectable morsels. Sanc has quite the most 'handsome' court. Its junior members are all quite... Nice."
"Junior members? No interest in the King? He has the hunk value, not even considering title, wealth and influence."
She laughed softly but there was nothing amusing in the sound. "Oh, he has that, but I'm a more cautious contestant in the game. To be frank, I'm frightened of what that one could do. I only target what I am sure I can handle, and he's not the Adam to my Eve."
"So which one is your Adam, hmmm?"
Her blue eyes once again settled on the darkly exotic oriental. "Eve might like being a Duchess."
End
Karina Robertson 2012