The Selection Role~Play discussion
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Hotel
Eli s mouth dropped walking into the hotel. And he thought the palace was nice. Well, obviously the palace was nicer, but this made his house look like a grass hut. He went to the check in. "I'm Elliott Ryker, this is Bella. We came from the palace." The desk manager was giving Eli googoo eyes. She clearly thought he was royal. Eli was oblivious. ((can you make them a room?))
(uh i'm not sure if she should be there yet, Eli and Bella haven't set up yet)
((@ Lauren, wait until the 25 of October to post here))
Bella smiled at the lady at the desk. "hello" she said sweetly.
Bella smiled at the lady at the desk. "hello" she said sweetly.
"You're in room 2503, on the top floor. Give us a call if you need anything." Eli took the key and led Bella to the elevator. " you want to press the button?" He asked.
she did. she hummed to herself as the elevator started to climb.
(should there be a seperate thread for the rooms?)
Holly wandered into the hotel, her mouth agape as it had been the first time she had come into contact with her bedroom back at the castle. Her big, sky blue eyes gazed around in wonder as she slowly entered further into the building, eventually coming to the front desk. She absoloutley hated asking for stuff within a shop of professional work place or anything similar, simply down to the fact that she was terribly awkward when it came to social situations, and she also hated getting stuff wrong. Shyly, she peered over the counter, leaning her elbows on the front desk and contemplating whether she had to ask for her hotel room or if she was supposed to be served.
"Hi you must be One of the selected" said the woman behind the desk. "you are in room 2501" she said. "whom would you prefer to room with you?" she asked
"Um Lyra, Im rooming with Lyra." Holly said with a nod, managing to nod even though she already felt her face had flushed red.
Lyra walked in not long after Holly, although she didn't realize she was there yet. The hotel wasn't as shocking as the palace, since Lyra had done multiple parties in rich hotels. She walked up to the front desk. "Hi, I'm Lyra Carrol."
"Lyra!" Holly exclaimed, glancing round as she heard her friends name and hoping it wasnt somebody else who had spoken it. Grinning when she caught sight of the girl, she tapped her on the shoulder."Hey." Holly said with a smile.
Turning around, Lyra saw Holly and she couldn't help but smile. "Hey back."
"How've you been? Im so excited, my friend Stella is getting married." Holly's good mood was somewhat infectious, and she could light up a whole room with her laugh.
Lyra smiled, happy to see Holly happy. "That's wonderful. Weddings are always so much fun." Her voice wasn't as loud as Holly's, but that was normal for Lyra. She rarely raised her voice.
"And guess what! She asked me to be her maid of honour. I had to learn to dance and everything." Holly wrinkled her nose."Im not really much of a dancer though. I prefer art and sculpting."
"I love to dance. So much, that it's the one form of art I won't do as a job." She paused thinking about it, "I mean, I love to paint and draw, but there's something about dancing that's so freeing I wouldn't want to...to defile it by being paid to do it. Whenever I sell one of my art pieces I feel like I'm losing a part of myself, I don't want that to happen with dancing…Course, no one really knows this except my family. I don’t usually dance in public.”
"I'd love to see you dance. My mother was and still is a ballet dancer, she does shows in her spare time to cash in a bit more money. She tried to teach me but I was awful at it, so I stuck with my art. I understand what you mean by selling stuff. Especially if I work on a piece a long time and get attached to it it feels as if im ripping a part of myself out and giving it to somebody else." Holly replied, looking up at her.
Lyra simply nodded; lost for a moment in memories of dancing around the kitchen with her family. "Yes, that's exactly how it feels...Do you know what room we're in? That is, if you still want to room with me."
"Of course I still want to share with you, why wouldnt I? I barely even know any of the other selected girls anyway, and your my friend." Holly said with a reassuring smile. She bit her lip, wracking her brain for their room number, seeing as she was quite the scatterbrain, but after a few moments managed to draw up the memory."We're in room 2501."
In the hotel lobby Eli saw the worst sight imaginable: Hayden Todd. He was leaning on the reception desk asking questions about the rooms. Unlike Eli, he came in uniform not casual clothes.“What are you doing here Todd?”
Hayden ignored him; completely. Instead he turned to Bella.
“Why hello there Bella; don’t you look lovely today.” He smiled, “Are you having a good time? I hope Eli here hasn’t been causing you problems.”
Eli grabbed him by the shoulder and took him aside where Bella and the receptionist couldn’t hear them.
“I said, what are you doing here?”
“Unhand me Elliot.” He shoved his shoulder blade free.
“Don’t call me Elliot.”
“Well then Ryker, what do you think I’m doing here? Did you honestly think you’d be the only guard who was invited on this trip? After that stunt you pulled insulting the prince? No. It’s no longer clear if you are capable of fully protecting the royal family. Lieutenant Anders felt the necessity to send someone who is actually competent.”
“So why the hell did he send you?”
Hayden sighed dramatically. “It’s going to be a challenge sharing a room with you.”
“What?!”
Once again, Hayden ignored Eli and walked back over to the receptionist.
“The Queen has requested that Bella share a room with her brother and the King and Queen themselves. Obviously, they’ll need your best suite. I myself will be sharing a room with Elliot here. I trust everything is in order with the Selectees’ rooms?” Hayden’s tone wasn’t rude. It actually sounded friendly, with only a slight twinge of sternness. This could be contributed to doing his job efficiently though.
Eli was furious at Hayden, but then he saw Jamie and could tell she needed help with her suitcase. He walked over. "Hey, how are you feeling? Do you want me to help you with that?" He asked reaching to grab the handle.
Hayden turned around and saw Jamie. He did a small wave and smirked. Eli's jaw dropped."How do you know Todd? And..And...Why do you seem so happy to see him?"
“Oh.” Eli couldn’t help thinking about how that was how he and Jamie met too. His chest felt funny, like there was a hole in it. On top of that he felt like he had gotten the wind knocked out of him. Why did he feel like that? I’m worried about her, he told himself. For some reason he also felt offended that she was stuttering when talking to him. Eli thought she had gotten over that when it came to him. Speaking in a gentle voice, Eli put his hand on Jamie’s upper arm, “Jamie, I know it’s none of my business, but I mean we’re friends right? So I should be able to tell you if I’m worried? Todd, I mean Hayden…he’s not a nice guy. You shouldn’t hang out with him.”
Eli hesitated, he didn’t just come out and say whatever he was thinking like Hayden did. He was worried he’d offend Jamie; Eli knew how sensitive girls could get. “I really don’t want you hanging out with him Jamie.” When he could see Jamie didn’t believe him, he pushed a little harder, “Trust me, Hayden only does stuff if it benefits him in some way. He doesn’t care about anyone but himself. Plus, he’s little sadistic. You should see him during training…actually, he’s so bad I’d rather you never have to see that.” Eli fidgeted like he usually did when he was nervous. He was nervous about alienating Jamie, which made his heart ache. His warning would have sounded more serious if he hadn’t stumbled throughout the whole thing. Confrontation was never one of Eli’s strong suits.
He tried a different angle, "Wouldn't you rather hang out with me? I mean, I understand you." He smiled his charming lopsided grin and looked the total opposite of Hayden. Where Hayden could look part demon, Eli looked full angel. His face was sweet and welcoming; without a touch of arrogance. Actually, his smile was somewhat shy. It was unusual for Eli to be uncomfortable around people, but he got the feeling Jamie had somehow changed since the last time he saw her. Maybe she was mad at him for almost getting her kicked out of the selection. He hadn’t meant to get her in trouble; he didn’t realize being friends was against the rules. Maybe I want to be more than just friends. Embarrassed for thinking such a thing, Eli quickly blocked the thought out. Trying to pretend it never happened.
He could tell Jamie wasn’t going to listen to him; he would just have to watch out for her. Maybe Eli could tell Hayden to back off…Except that could be more dangerous. It might turn this into a game, if he doesn’t already see her that way. Jamie was so sweet, maybe just a little too innocent. It was just like her to think she could change a monster like Hayden.“Of course Jamie, sorry if I upset you.”
Eli picked up her bags and carried them to the reception desk. Hayden was standing there talking to Bella. When Hayden saw them coming, for a brief moment he looked at Jamie, then Eli. Feeling paranoid, Eli saw the resemblance of a lion playing with his food before he ate it. Somehow he could just tell Hayden made sure Eli was the only one who saw the look.
“Well if it isn’t Lady Terri,” said Hayden. He held his index finger up to tell Bella to let her know he would need one minute before continuing their conversation. Then he asked the receptionist, “Excuse me ma’am, what room is Miss Terri staying in?”
"Room 2502" said the receptionist.
Willa hauled her suitcase into the hotel.Why do I need so many clothes? She thought to herself.
She walked over to the main desk.
"Um, I'm here with the Selected. What room would I be in?
"Whom do you wish to room with?" she asked the lady behind the desk.
"Oh, anyone. Whatever is easiest." Willa replied with a smile.
"okay, you are in room 2503" she said
Hayden smirked. "You kidding? A chance to see a bunch of half-naked girls running on the beach? Wouldn't miss it."
"Oh, I'm aware. I'd much rather be a *cough*" Hayden stopped himself and simply smiled when he saw Bella was trying to ease drop on their conversation. "Why don't you run along with Ryker? I need to move my things to my room, and help Bella get settled in her,” He turned to Bella and had a manic happy/excited look on his face, “nothing less than amazingly awesome master suite." For someone who spent most of his time antagonizing other people, Hayden was surprisingly good with kids; like he spent a lot of time with them. Hayden spoke to them in an age appropriate way, but not like he was speaking down to them.
Eli felt his face burn. He stood there feeling like an idiot as Hayden talked with Bella and Jamie. How could they not see how fake he was? It doesn’t matter. You never wanted to make friends anyway. Just do your job and get home. Whatever then. Forget all of them. This actually worked out nicely for Eli, now he could listen to Mrs. Tinsley and not feel bad about ignoring Jamie. When it looked like they were done talking, Eli began walking towards Jamie’s room; barely going slow enough for Jamie to keep up. Why do girls always go for the bad boys? What’s wrong with being a nice guy? What are you saying? Ugh. Leave me alone. Great. Now we’re talking to ourselves. I wish Claire was here. Yeah, me too.Hayden watched Jamie follow Eli, not sure what he was going to do about her. He turned back to the receptionist, “So, is Lady Bella’s room ready yet?”
Natsumi walked in with two servants carrying her luggage. She had high heels on and a pair of big black sunglasses. People stared as she walked by them, recognizing her from TV. It was more than being a selected; it was being from a high society family and a world famous pop singer. She waited politely behind the guard with the unruly curly hair. Didn’t soldiers get buzz cuts anymore? Who wants to look at that?
((Where are the King, Queen, and Aaron?))
((on their way))
"Lady Bella already has her room key" said the lady behind the desk.
Arron and his parents came in. All the staff bowed.
"Lady Bella already has her room key" said the lady behind the desk.
Arron and his parents came in. All the staff bowed.
Hayden sighed. "For the master suite? I was informed you had placed her in a regular suite."
"Eh? Speak normally...Look I have orders from the royal family. Bella is going to be staying with her brother Ryan in the Royal suite with the King and Queen. Prince Aaron will be in his own room. I'm staying with Elliot Ryker in the room Bella was in. She's five years old, she should be staying with her family not some random man she met a couple days ago. Do I have to speak to your supervisor, or are we clear?"
Natsumi saw the royal family walk in and greeted them with a curtsy. "It's so nice to see you again King Maxon and Queen America. And it's lovely to finally meet you Prince Aaron."
"yes sir" said the lady.
Monique walked in. she had over heard Hayden speaking to the lady behind the desk. how rude she thought. she started to walk to the desk to give Hayden a piece of her mind, when Bella ran over to her yelling. "MONIQUE MONIQUE!!" Monique picked up the little girl in a big hug, "hey sweet pea, whats up?" she asked.
"We are going to the beach in less then a hour. your coming right?" she asked.
"why of course" replied Monique. "I would not miss it for the world" she said truthfully.
"okay" said Bella clearly happy with Monique's answer.
Monique walked in. she had over heard Hayden speaking to the lady behind the desk. how rude she thought. she started to walk to the desk to give Hayden a piece of her mind, when Bella ran over to her yelling. "MONIQUE MONIQUE!!" Monique picked up the little girl in a big hug, "hey sweet pea, whats up?" she asked.
"We are going to the beach in less then a hour. your coming right?" she asked.
"why of course" replied Monique. "I would not miss it for the world" she said truthfully.
"okay" said Bella clearly happy with Monique's answer.
Eml wrote: "Natsumi saw the royal family walk in and greeted them with a curtsy. "It's so nice to see you again King Maxon and Queen America. And it's lovely to finally meet you Prince Aaron.""
Aaron nodded. "pleasure to meet you miss...." he was not sure how to address her.
Aaron nodded. "pleasure to meet you miss...." he was not sure how to address her.
She smiled at Aaron, "I was beginning to think they sent me to the wrong house. I've been there for so long it seems, yet we haven't spoken to each other yet." Natsumi turned to the King, "By the way, my father sends his gratitude for your generous gift. He’s been looking for that year of bottled wine for many years now.”
Taking the keys, Hayden walked over to where Bella was with a strange woman. They seemed to know each other, Hayden hoped it was okay. He didn't want to upset Bella when she looked so happy, "And who might this be Lady Bella?"
Eli stopped, allowing Jamie to catch up. "Sorry Miss Terri, I'll slow down. It would probably be proper for you to walk in front of me anyway."
Eml wrote: "She smiled at Aaron, "I was beginning to think they sent me to the wrong house. I've been there for so long it seems, yet we haven't spoken to each other yet." Natsumi turned to the King, "By the w..."
"no problem" replyed the king.
"no problem" replyed the king.
Eml wrote: "Taking the keys, Hayden walked over to where Bella was with a strange woman. They seemed to know each other, Hayden hoped it was okay. He didn't want to upset Bella when she looked so happy, "And w..."
Bella looked at Hayden. "oh this is Monique" she said.
Monique put Bella down. "hi" she said polity. "and you are?" she asked
Bella looked at Hayden. "oh this is Monique" she said.
Monique put Bella down. "hi" she said polity. "and you are?" she asked
(Natsumi is like Celeste in that she has strong political ties, so Aaron's parents should be pushing him to go out with her. Probably Mr. Glee should as well.)They were outside Jamie’s room now, so Eli put her suitcase down. “I don’t know what’s wrong, but you’re different. You aren’t the same as the last time I saw you. Downstairs, you pretty much ignored me. Is it because of what happened with the princess? Are you mad you almost got kicked out, because you should know I almost got myself killed defending you!” Eli had started off talking slightly above a whisper, but now he was shouting and breathing deeply. He didn’t know what was wrong with him. Why was he angry all the time now? It had been years since he’d been like this. Subconsciously he moved his hand over to his shoulder, clutching the fabric over his scar.
Hayden bowed politely to Monique. “I’m Hayden Todd. I am one of the top palace guards-it’s my job to protect Lady Bella and her family.”
the hotel rooms all look like this: http://i2.bookcdn.com/data/Photos/Ori...