[There's a loud rapping of a piece of silverware on a glass.
The sound is coming from Childe, cheerfully hitting the glass over and over, to get everyone's attention. Heads snap in his direction, some dreading what the knight is about to do or say. The bride's family of course, still oblivious, are confused as to what is happening here, whispers being shared among them. He can feel all eyes fall on him, and it only serves to make his smile even wider.
You are perfect for each other.
No, they're not. How can he say that when they've never even met each other. Aether doesn't want this, he knows it. Elise seems like such a nice girl. Does she want this? Probably not, he's betting on it. Though Childe's reason for his behavior is purely selfish, he doesn't see how it can't benefit the princess as well.]
Ahem, [he begins, now that he's got everyone's attention,] allow me to say a few words before we all settle into our prescribed congratulatory exchanges and spurious relations. It is truly an honor to have the princess and her family with us tonight on such a joyous occasion. In fact, I hope you allow me he privilege of ensuring their safety to me during this visit- it is, of course, my top priority to see that everything goes well.
[His eyes flash, smiling to the king as well to Elise's father.]
I could truly not be happier for the two of you, [he says as he turns to speak to the forced couple,] and I hope the two of you spend a good amount of time pondering your futures and what the coming years will bring.
[He throws a hand around Aether's shoulder, looking like he's being playful, a giant grin on his face. His free hand reaches down for his goblet, lifting it up.]
After all, the young prince here has a long life ahead of him! So a toast! To the long and promising years ahead of to these two lovely souls, may both our lands prosper forever!
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The sound is coming from Childe, cheerfully hitting the glass over and over, to get everyone's attention. Heads snap in his direction, some dreading what the knight is about to do or say. The bride's family of course, still oblivious, are confused as to what is happening here, whispers being shared among them. He can feel all eyes fall on him, and it only serves to make his smile even wider.
You are perfect for each other.
No, they're not. How can he say that when they've never even met each other. Aether doesn't want this, he knows it. Elise seems like such a nice girl. Does she want this? Probably not, he's betting on it. Though Childe's reason for his behavior is purely selfish, he doesn't see how it can't benefit the princess as well.]
Ahem, [he begins, now that he's got everyone's attention,] allow me to say a few words before we all settle into our prescribed congratulatory exchanges and spurious relations. It is truly an honor to have the princess and her family with us tonight on such a joyous occasion. In fact, I hope you allow me he privilege of ensuring their safety to me during this visit- it is, of course, my top priority to see that everything goes well.
[His eyes flash, smiling to the king as well to Elise's father.]
I could truly not be happier for the two of you, [he says as he turns to speak to the forced couple,] and I hope the two of you spend a good amount of time pondering your futures and what the coming years will bring.
[He throws a hand around Aether's shoulder, looking like he's being playful, a giant grin on his face. His free hand reaches down for his goblet, lifting it up.]
After all, the young prince here has a long life ahead of him! So a toast! To the long and promising years ahead of to these two lovely souls, may both our lands prosper forever!