<a class="postlink" href="http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/sites/misc/img/33070_1159718055_SadAnimeGirl.jpg">[ img ]</a>(what she usually looks like)<br/><br/>Nex stood next her father in the dining hall of her soon-to-be-husband's estate. His name was Duo, she was told, but she wasn't told anything about his appearance. She waited as the king and the noble man casually talked about her arranged marriage. She tried hard not to roll her eyes. She was supposed to keep up this royal appearance, but she wanted nothing more than to leave this place.<br/><br/>She wore casual clothes, much to her father's protest. While the clothes were still fancy in fabric, they "weren't what a princess should wear out in public". Her shirt was a simple, small black shirt that wasn't quite low cut, but it didn't hug her neck either. The sleeves covered only half of her arm, cutting off right above her elbow. Her pants where white, baggy cargo pants you would probably see a guy wear. They, surprisingly, fit her well and almost complimented her. Her father was furious with the outfit she chose, demanding she change into a more royal fitting dress. He always said he never understood how a 21 year old princess could dress like a 16 year old punk.<br/><br/>Her hair fell past her shoulders and hung about halfway down her back. It had a silvery shine to it, due to a rare pigmentation. Her bangs were parted, making them sometimes fall over her face. Her eyes were a light blue, much like the color of the sky on a clear day.<br/><br/>The sudden appearance of a boy pulled Nex out of her thoughts. She drew in a sharp breath. He...was not what she expected. She expected some uptight aristocratic boy with combed hair and a suit. But no, this boy was wild. Her eyes slowly slid up to the ears on his head.<span style="font-style: italic">What the hell?</span>They caught her off guard, but they were intriguing.<br/><br/>The boy shot his father the most hostile glare she'd ever seen.<span style="font-style: italic">"I don't fucking care!"</span>He yelled. Her father had a shocked expression on his face, but Nex was smiling. This might be more interesting than she thought. "Wow..." she said to herself, her eyes bright.<br/><br/>After Duo had slammed the door, his father turned towards Nex and her father with an apologetic smile and bowed.<span style="font-style: italic">...I believe it's in the garden somewhere.</span>he told them. Nex knew where this was going. The aristocrat continued.<span style="font-style: italic">"Princess Nexaria, why don't you and your personal guard go seek out Duo. I'm sure he is in his secret place.</span>Nex put on her royal smile and nodded. She turned to her guard, Leon, and nodded her head towards the door. The aristocrat had already toured them of the estate, so she remembered where the garden was. But where in the garden was Duo?<br/><br/>As she and David walked, he tried to make conversation with her. He'd been her guard since she was 19 years old, so it was only natural for them to have become friends. After all, David was only 24, three years older than Nex. "So, Princess, what do you think about all this marriage stuff?" he asked. Nex shook her head. "You know my name, David. Don't call me Princess. And to be honest, I don't like it at all. My father is selling me off so some aristocrat can pay off his debt. I'm supposed to marry some guy I don't even know. A guy who's even younger than I am!" She got quiet for a few moments, looking around, making sure she was going the right way. Then, she stopped walking. Looking back at David, she said, "Stay here. I know where I'm going." David took a step forward. "I can't do that. Your father said-" Nex cut him off. "I don't care what my father said.<span style="font-style: italic">I</span>told you to stay here." With that, she entered the garden.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">My father wants to marry me off for political expediency.</span>she thought angrily.<span style="font-style: italic">I refuse to marry somebody I don't love.</span>