Grand Hall

@Yoon Jeonghan (R) Jessica said nothing about his next comment. She couldn't. Not only did she not have energy to deal with his slightly cripsy tone and attitude, but she could only continue to softly smile as she watched him. She watched him desend from her throne, and in her mind she saw that this was a mere boy, and not a king. She would diffidently not have him as a suitor. It made her relived to remember that even though there was pressure from her people and the council to get an emperor (the idea she absolutely hated,) she would make her own decision. She had to do it with an open mind though, because she knew, even though it was her choice, she didn't have much time.

Jessica folded her hands in front of her dress, and nodded monotonly at the others talk of enjoying the party instead of discussing political matters. With that she remembered the fact that he didn't not come for sutoring-rather for political arrangements. 'wonderful' she thought sarcastically in her mind. She was tired of this party already, and wished to sleep. Coming back from her hazed moment, she focused, looking at the males hand held toward her. It took a second to register, but then she remembered he said something about dancing.

Man Jessica didn't want to dance. She felt ill, but had to keep composer. She worried of being dizzy and fainting. She would not have that in a court of gossip at the moment. But another issue was all around her; her coucil and advisors were watching them, right now. Somehow, their gazes seemed like glares periceing through her. She could feel it. But why? Maybe everything was heightened due to her heat, but it was...strange. She felt like they wanted her to dance with him. And the more she kept the male in front of her waiting, the more she felt like eyes watched her.

By this time a minute of thought lapsed, till she said with another smile. "Sure, that sounds lovely." she picked up her dress, and walked down to the male, letting him take her hand in his and walk her out onto the floor. 'here we go!' she thought, not feeling nasusa already

@[H] Jung Jessica (RE) Jeonghan watched her and judged her as he did. His eyes raked up and down her body, taking in her clothing and posture. He had to admit she was good looking and held herself well. There was of course something off. She seemed too perfect. Too controlled and he didn’t like that. She was a royal, he wondered where her vigor was. “No need to apologize.” He said in a crisp tone, watching her. “I am aware royals have their own worries and preparations.” He said as he stood straight and confident. “Your staff has treated me with nothing but respect, making my hours in your kingdom enjoyable.” He added before turning away from her and towards the ball goers who have seemingly stopped staring and returned to their dance and merriment. Not that he couldn’t hear the whispers still.

“It is not the time to speak about politics…” He said as he turned. “As that is what I came for, but I have a party instead.” He continued to watch her. “So I won’t pressure the very /loved/ empressed of this kingdom to get down to business.” He held out a hand for her. “I could offer a dance.” He asked, not that he particularly felt the need to dance, but as the advisers were close by and listening into their conversation, he knew he would continue to see the perfect porcelain doll that was the empress. “If not, I am sure I can find someone else.” He said, still exuding confidence. He surely knew how to work the court.

@Yoon Jeonghan (R) Jessica had had yet another purple circled eyeball day, where she arised early and had a council meeting, reminders thrown at her all around, visited the jail, then for 3 hours met the peoples needs, some through document and some through person. She had no time for lunch, as she quickly tended to the staff and checked up on every single person, as well as over seeing new staff. Then she was quickly bustled into another meeting over politics, rates and stats, and plans for over seeing things. (as well as making progress for a period of time on things Empress Jessica knew she needed to keep making progress on) And even before she knew it, there was a emergency with a messenger, and the arrival of a Prince she was reminded earlier in the morning would come this afternoon (it was like a puff of smoke somewhere in the back of her brain) but she had no time to greet him and piratically didn't want to (the council had brought up again that he was a possible bachelor for her) and she did NOT want to discuss that unless she had to.

And before she even knew it, half asleep she was ed into a dressed, applied with soft makeup that covered up her tiredness as long as she put in the effort, and was assisted to hold a cup of joe and force drank it. She then took a minute, one minute to breath by herself, before she walked out of the room and put a warm smile on her face. She didn't even eat dinner. 3 guards and one lady walked her into the room, where she was greeted with a moment of silence as she stood before some new faces and some old, her kingdom and some suitors and families of those men, before she descended the stairs and everything went back into place. She went to her throne, and sat, whispering to a lady she would like one glass of shampenge, and the lady quickly went to fetch it. People one by one came up to her, kissed her hand, and spoke warm chit chat with her. She smiled and worked her brain to really pay attention and give her love to the people.

Soon, a prince arrived (very late!) and came in, walking over to the prince. He had a manner that made him handsome, but at the same time something was...foul about him. His attitude seemed slightly spoiled, or he was just in a...slightly unhappy mood with a snap then hopefully normal, as he told her he was delighted to be there, but he missed her from his greeting. She forced on a soft smile, and nodded. "I apologize; I knew I should've been there!" she grinned sweetly. "Though really I am sorry, I hope my servants were kind to you." she said to him. Well he wouldn't be on her list of wanted sutors.

@[H] Jung Jessica (RE) After what seemed an eternity but really was about a three day trip, the young prince of Hesna arrived to Ferric. He really had no desire to come to Ferric, not for business at the very least. However the duty of a crowned prince really never ended and after his family and advisers asked him to go meet with the empress in person in order to begin relations for business between them. After all, he would get the crown soon enough, wouldn’t he?

“Make sure all my belongings are placed in order inside the room provided.” He said as he headed towards the inside of the castle, having been escorted by Ferric’s advisers as the empress apparently had enough going on to come visit the young prince. He almost scoffed at this but kept his composure, heading towards the chambers. There he was informed that later on at night, there would be a grand ball to welcome them and the empress would see him there. He simply waved them off and moved to settle in. He wondered if he should test the waters and wear a dress but after some debating, he opted for his royal clothing attire. His hair was pulled up into a ponytail and of course he looked manly as he usually did when he dressed as his own gender.

By nightfall he was ready and a servant came to knock on his door to him towards the grand hall. His gait was fast paced, not one to dilly dally when he had a mission at hand. He arrived at the grand hall, waiting for the doors to open and allow him inside. The music slowed as he stepped in and the people in the hall all looked towards him. Some whispered others bowed, his eyes simply moved away from the peasants and towards the empress, giving her a bow once he reached the throne that had been moved there for her. “Ah, Empress Jessica…” He said in a melodic tone, almost smirking as he spoke and raised. “I Thank you for inviting me, although I was rather disappointed it wasn’t you who received me at the entrance of your castle.” He said with a smile, despite the intended scolding being weaved through his words. She might be an empress, but in his eyes she still had much to learn.