From: whosyourroyaldaddy
Nicholas entered the study, munching happily on the sticky apple pastry he had just nabbed from the kitchens. It was then that he noticed Cat nestled into his favourite chair with a book in her hand. He quickly tossed the offending sweet into the potted plant beside the door, much preferring to have the maids find an interesting new growth when watering the plants than to risk the wrath of his well-meaning but health conscious wife.
He approached her silently, not wanting to interrupt her reading. Especially when she appeared to be at such an intriguing or suspenseful part, as made evident by the adorable way she was chewing her bottom lip. Nicholas smiled. The bright sunlight from the window behind her was shining through her chestnut hair, making it almost seem to glow and illuminate her face. Verde was perched atop her shoulder, silently preening his feathers.Having long ago exhausted the entire contents of his personal library, he found himself looking at a cover he didn’t recognize. Curiosity peaked, he asked, “What are you reading?”
The muscles in her shoulders gave a noticeable jolt that rocked poor Verde and made him flap his wings with a start. Realizing it was only Nicholas, she eased back into a more relaxed position. She couldn’t for the life of herself understand why it was the men of this castle loved sneaking up on her so.
She let the book fold over her thumb that marked her place to reveal the title. “See?” Turning it so that he would have an easier time reading the words she said, “I’m not at all sure what it’s about yet. So far I’ve gathered that there is this young boy who’s name is Bastian.”
It was so nice to have a few moments now and again with just the two of them. She dog-eared her spot, and placed the book face down on her lap. “I’m glad you’ve stopped by to see me, Nicki. How did you enjoy Sir Robin’s company today?” Batting her eyelashes, she slowly turned her gaze up toward him and paused.
He was smiling pleasantly as though nothing were amiss. It’s too bad that in his haste to discard whatever treat he’d been enjoying, he’d left crumbs that littered his mustache and dusted the chest of his shirt.
Shoving everything out of her lap she stood up abruptly and pointed at him square in the face. “And what is that?”
king nicholas and queen catarina on a picnic in corona.
they are such a cute couple.
<3
Say… that wouldn’t happen to be your famous apple pie, would it, Cat? Filled to the brim with the perfect mix of sweet and tart apples and a hearty shake of cinnamon, just as I like it?
Look at that. *tisktisk* My, how the years have not been kind to you. Back then you used to chose a ripe apple over my pies. And slowly you’ve moved on to bigger and more decadent desserts. You used to be skinny like Eugene. That’s it. I here-by put you on a diet. Let it be known that anyone caught sneaking you sweets will be thoroughly punished!
But… but… I like pie. They’re made of fruit, milk perhaps, and a bread like substance. Those are very healthy ingredients. I refuse. How am I to intimidate other countries if I’m scrawny like Eugene? You’re just bored, can’t you find some one else to be your project?
*Gasp!* Well, I’ve never! *stamps her foot*
Maybe you should. *nods sternly*Aw, come now, Cat. I was only teasing you. *scoops her into a hug*
*uselessly fights against his girth* No. I know that Rapunzel and Eugene will do a marvelous job as the new Queen and King of Corona someday. But I don’t want that day to come too quickly because you gorged yourself on one too many fruit pies.
king nicholas and queen catarina on a picnic in corona.
they are such a cute couple.
<3
Say… that wouldn’t happen to be your famous apple pie, would it, Cat? Filled to the brim with the perfect mix of sweet and tart apples and a hearty shake of cinnamon, just as I like it?
Look at that. *tisktisk* My, how the years have not been kind to you. Back then you used to chose a ripe apple over my pies. And slowly you’ve moved on to bigger and more decadent desserts. You used to be skinny like Eugene. That’s it. I here-by put you on a diet. Let it be known that anyone caught sneaking you sweets will be thoroughly punished!
But… but… I like pie. They’re made of fruit, milk perhaps, and a bread like substance. Those are very healthy ingredients. I refuse. How am I to intimidate other countries if I’m scrawny like Eugene? You’re just bored, can’t you find some one else to be your project?
*Gasp!* Well, I’ve never! *stamps her foot*
king nicholas and queen catarina on a picnic in corona.
they are such a cute couple.
<3
Say… that wouldn’t happen to be your famous apple pie, would it, Cat? Filled to the brim with the perfect mix of sweet and tart apples and a hearty shake of cinnamon, just as I like it?
Look at that. *tisktisk* My, how the years have not been kind to you. Back then you used to chose a ripe apple over my pies. And slowly you’ve moved on to bigger and more decadent desserts. You used to be skinny like Eugene. That’s it. I here-by put you on a diet. Let it be known that anyone caught sneaking you sweets will be thoroughly punished!
We were so young and in love.king nicholas and queen catarina on a picnic in corona.
they are such a cute couple.
<3
