<div class="floatleft"></div>(http://elegantfashionclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Exclusive-Photoshoot-Wedding-by-sadia-khan-5.jpg)<br/><strong>Name:</strong>Orianthi<br/><strong>Role:</strong>Princess of Aserit<br/><strong>Location:</strong>Entering Theiri<br/><strong>Tags:</strong>Her father in the carriage, and her family riding in and about to enter the gates, Prince  Kale, Queen Essaline, Kaniene<hr/><br/><br/>Orianthi smiled at her father, even as she saw his expression grow concerned at her desire to explore the city further. She knew him well, and knew not to push too hard lest she be restricted to the castle entirely. "I've no qualms with a trusted attendant or family member to accompany my dear father." she cooed gently. "I am not foolish enough to think I can freely waltz about the city on my own accord. I wouldn't dream of wanting to cause any issues that would hinder the peace talks." she nodded, again reaching to put a hand to her father's to soothe his worry away. She with drew it only upon seeing a smile or an indication that his mood had improved, moving back to placing her hands delicately in her lap. She felt it necessary to learn of this land which could become her home if marriage is put upon the table. But with her mother, brother and sister so adamantly against a union like that, she had doubts.<br/><br/>She watched his fingers absent-mindedly stroke the blade of his sword, smiling softly. She knew it's history, and knew his concerns about stepping down and passing it on to the next ruler.  Reynard, she knew, was not the first choice to be king. Even she had serious misgivings about his ability to rule a kingdom given his oft selfish ways and his wandering eye. At some point, both she and her sister and brothers would be expected to marry and bear children. She did look forward to being a mother indeed, knowing how happy her father would be to have a grandson or granddaughter to coddle and be affectionate towards as he was affectionate towards her. She hoped to marry to help her kingdom, but even she being as duty-bound to serve wanted to be loved. Is it not something every woman desires? She hoped that if she was betrothed to Kale that there would eventually be love, but deep inside of her in a place she tried to hide even from herself, she would allow herself to imagine marrying Nadir. She knew the union would be almost as staunchly opposed as a union to Kale. But it was something she entertained in her dreams at night from time to time..<br/><br/>It did not escape her that she often felt herself to be an achilles heel to her father, despite the fact he adored all his children. Still, more often he was more protective of her, sometimes to her delight and others to her chagrin. But nonetheless she was always grateful and adored her father. In truth many times she felt the same way towards him. But she saw him eventually surrender to her whim to scour the city and explore it's depths. Even so, his words that followed were predictable as she nodded obediently. "You and mother have taught me well father. I am not blind to the fact that I am a princess and with that comes a great deal of responsibility both to my country and to my family. I hope that I continue to never disappoint you my father." she said, smiling softly. "Perhaps you might find it wise for me to take Kaniene with me? She is quite skilled with the blade and though I am her elder sibling I would know I would be quite safe with her. And perhaps it would allow me to find some dresses she might actually wear and enjoy doing so." she said in a teasing, playful tone. Almost instantly after speaking her sisters's name she heard a ruckus. She closed her eyes, having some inkling as to what's going on. "Oh dear...." she sighed, moving to stand and get out of the carriage to see what the commotion was out.<br/><br/>She stepped out just after her sister had been pelted by a rotten tomato as she gracefully stepped down out of the carriage. "My beloved mother what is happening..?" she said, always in a deeply respectful tone. She knew her mother did not take kindly to insincerity or rudeness, and Orianthi was always very sincere to her family. She heard a soft collective sigh from some of the men folk, and smiled inwardly. She knew how to dress and behave to control a room or a gathering and this was no exception. She moved towards her mother bowing her head and then looked to her sister, grabbing a clothe to hand to her. "Kaniene my dear sister, it is not worth it to strike someone down who has opted to use physical action such as this. A tomato is hardly worth using your skilled blade, and I do not doubt nor question your skills. You are one of Aserit's finest, best to hone your skills on the battlefield and not a small insult." she smiled, a hand gently on her sister's shoulder. She knew it would take more to calm her fiesty sibling, but for the moment she needed to at least ensure the sword did not leave it's scabbard. She did however turn to the one who threw the fruit, still smiling pleasantly. "I do not pretend to ignore whatever it is that you said towards my sister nor do I ignore the feelings that prompted your actions. Though I do not agree with them, this war has been easy for no one. I do not blame you, but I do hope you will restrain yourself in the future. You are indeed allowed to have your opinions, but is it not far easier to allow things to come to a peaceful conclusion rather than further aggravate them? Do you not wish to see this war end as well?"  Orianthi saw the peasant's eyes widen, as they muttered something under their breath. She let it pass well enough alone, it wasn't worth her time.<br/><br/>She went and turned to her mother again bowing her head as she turned and saw Prince Kale. She smiled with a hint of come-hither in those eyes, though she never made it overt. She was quite adept at using just the right amount of invitation in her eyes to intrigue a man without them realizing the spell she could weave those eyes of hers. She heard the displeasure in her mother's voice as she demanded to be escorted inside and that it was most uncourteous to be kept waiting as invited guests. She took a few steps forward, again with a sweet curtsy that not only made her graceful but gave the faintest view of her decolletage to his royal highness. She sighed as she heard Auron demanding a duel. She held up her hand trying to tell him to be silent as she approached the prince. "It is a pleasure to meet you Prince Kale." she said in a voice as sweet as fresh honey. "It would seem that we are all quite tired from our journey, and it would be most kind of you to escort us in. Is there a reason that we must be kept waiting?" she said, putting her hand upon his but a moment. "Tempers are easily flared in moments of fatigue, I think it might be best served for all of us to go inside where we might be allowed to cool them down sufficiently. After all....are we not here to ensure peace between our nations?" she said softly, before stepping back. She only hoped she would keep Auron and Kaniene both at bay, she was not worried of her mother. She knew her mother was proud of her skills even if it did not involve charging forward with arms.