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feveredblurs · 2 years

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@apaise

the king and queen and paldea would often travel to other kingdoms but it was rare for them to bring their youngest child along. beatriz was ecstatic when the trip was announced. finally, a chance to explore something beyond those castle walls. ironicaly, the princess had far less freedom than a common subject.

beatriz didn’t know much about the kingdom of canalave. it had been mentioned during her lessons, but beatriz wasn’t exactly her most attentive self in those hours. it didn’t bother her, though. this would be an opportunity for her to explore of her own volition ( as far as her parents would allow, anyway ).

the journey was long, but the princess’s excitement kept her energized without faltering. while her brother dozed off during the carriage ride, beatriz entertained herself by imagining all the wondrous things she would find in canalave. there were rumors of magic and ghosts her parents deemed them as no more than stories for children, but beatriz was determined to look for a sign nonetheless. even if there was nothing of the supernatural kind to find, it would be an adventure still.

the royal family of canalave gives them a warm welcome upon their arrival. they have far more children compared to paldea’s two heirs only one girl too, though. beatriz notices her immediately, but there’s no opening for them to talk to each other. she seemed to be the quiet type anyway. maybe she wouldn’t like beatriz’s plan of sneaking around.

after all the obligatory pleasantries and an excruciatingly long dinner, the families retire to their chambers. beatriz gives it about half an hour before she sneaks out, figuring most people to be asleep already.

it’s not as easy navigating an unfamiliar castle. beatriz doesn’t know the ins and outs as she does at home. she ends up running into staff members more than once, always excusing herself with a smile and a curtsy. no one dares to question the visiting princess.

a few turns bring beatriz to the library. not much to see here. she has plenty of books back at home, and so few interest her... what does grab her attention is the shuffling sounds she hears all of a sudden. logic tells her it’s probably a maid cleaning or a stray court member fetching a book... but beatriz’s ever-working mind immediately jumps to far spookier conclusions. she’d later realize the whistling was the wind and not some spectral figure; that the chill in the air was from a window left open by accident.

beatriz grabs the nearest object as a makeshift weapon a book, unsurprisingly. it doesn’t provide much protection, but it’s sturdy enough. would that even work against a ghost, though? only one way to find out...

turning a corner, the princess wields her weapon, ready to strike only to realize she almost hit a very real person. “ your highness! ” beatriz immediately drops her book upon seeing the now frightened princess of canalave. her voice breaks, words coming in a stutter and awkward from her accent. “ i-i’m sorry! i thought you were... ” don’t say ghost. “ someone else. ”

she takes a step back, dropping her gaze to the floor instead. it would be best to address the other properly after having scared her half to death. “ my most sincere apologies. are you alright? ”

#apaise #FINALLY THE GIRLIESSS #reading your bio gave me so much muse #this is long af bc i had to setup the scene #but i hope it works!!!#bea was really gonna hit a supposed ghost like nbd #insane #( thread ; beatriz montemor )#( starter ; beatriz montemor )

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feveredblurs · 5 months

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@apaise ( continued. )

after the crew’s ventures left the gala in complete disarray, beatriz was forced into a strategic exit. she trusted her skills enough to hide in the shadows and stay on castle grounds without being found – but mai wouldn’t allow her to act so recklessly.

“ you can come back for your sweetheart once the panic dies down, ” she had told her. an order, not a request. even bea knew better than to cross the head of their crew. with no time for a proper goodbye, she settled for hurriedly scribbling a message for ellise and slipping it in her hand, before disappearing into the crowd.

having targeted such high-profile guests, it took far longer than anticipated for searches in the area to stop. it was well into the next night when bea finally slipped out of the inn the crew was staying at and made for the castle. there were guards patrolling the gardens, as expected, but bea found no difficult in slipping past them, making use of the royal family’s vast garden as her cover.

the climb to ellise’s room does prove more of a challenge tonight. her legs lack their usual strength, with bea giving them no reprieve after such a demanding job. she couldn’t wait to see ellise. rest could come later.

she finds the princess about to return to her chambers. softly calling out to her is enough for ellise to turn around – and greet her with a warm smile. beatriz is so entranced by the lovely sight, it takes her a second to realize she’d been staying out in the open. it was far too dangerous to draw attention to themselves right now.

it’s impossible not to smile at ellise’s quick counter, her playfulness never failing to charm the thief. “ ah, yes. terribly contagious – so i’ve heard, ” bea offers a jest of her own, taking ellise’s hand in her own. “ i’m so relieved you got out unscathed. ”

head shakes at the other’s concern, feeling undeserving of it for a moment. were beatriz not so enamored with the princess, she would’ve been a target of their crew. she’d be cursing bea rather than watch her with such loving eyes. how far could their soft spot for each other carry them? for how long?

“ no offense, your guards couldn’t catch me if i stood right in front of them and danced the polka. ” an amusing idea. perhaps she’d try it next time.

“ here. ” bea’s free hand slips into her pocket and pulls out a golden bracelet, adorned with small sapphires. she makes quick work of sliding it around ellise’s wrist, never letting go of her hand. “ perfect, ” she mumbles in quiet admiration, gentle smile on her lips. “ it looks beautiful on you – just don’t ask me where i got it. ”

#apaise #apologies for that tiny sliver of angst #can't help it the flavor is too good!!#we talk abt your girlies simping for my thieves #but man bea is so whipped fr #the devotion!!! the worship!!!#so in love with ellise already #( thread ; beatriz montemor )#( starter ; beatriz montemor )

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