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Prince Sebastian Vael (ex_his_highn250) wrote in utr_logs,
@ 2012-04-04 00:14:00

Entry tags:

penelope garcia, sebastian vael

WHO: Sebastian and Penelope Vael
WHAT: Press conference
WHERE: The palace in Monte Carlo
WARNINGS: Probably nothing except princely rage

Sebastian had been woken that morning not by his wife, as he'd gotten used to, but by Carlo. When he'd sleepily protested, Sebastian had been informed that his wife had risen early, spent time in the WC being ill, and was now trying to find clothing for their press conference. That had woken him up quickly enough.

He'd thanked Carlo, and upon his manservant's retreat, Sebastian had padded naked over into his wife's closet, looking around. "Pet?" he called, hoping he didn't scare her.

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all_knowing
2012-04-04 05:27 am UTC (link)

Her head emerged from her stacks of shoes to greet her husband. "Hi! Does this look okay?" She came out in a dress that looked like Grace Kelly could have worn it, flared skirt and tighter bodice with cap sleeves. It was hunter green, and she wore nude colored heels. Her hair was up in a demure pin bob, and her makeup was as minimal as could be with winged cat liner and red lipstick. Between her and Marie-Louise, they'd worked wonders.

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ex_his_highn250
2012-04-04 05:44 am UTC (link)

Sebastian blinked, raising an eyebrow. "How long have you been up? You look amazing." Elegant but not unapproachable at all. "Remind me to raise Marie-Louise's salary." Especially now since she'd basically been serving as Penelope's lady's-maid. He chuckled. "I wish I could come to the press conference in my pyjamas, but I'm sure I should find something. Care to help me with that, wife?"

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all_knowing
2012-04-04 05:54 am UTC (link)

"A few hours. The little one woke me up." She rubbed her stomach, smiling and moving to wrap her arms around his waist. "I wish you could go in your pyjamas too, you're always hot when you're rumpled." Granted, Garcia always thought he was hot period, no matter what he did or what he was wearing.

She moved into his closet, coming back out with a dove grey suit, grey and green striped tie, and shoes and belt to match. "This okay?"

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	ex_his_highn250 2012-04-04 06:06 am UTC (link)
	Sebastian smiled, kissing her gently before she disappeared into his closet. When she reappeared, he nodded at her choices. "That seems like it'll do fine. You've saved Carlo a trip up here." He chuckled, taking the clothes, kissing her cheek again. "I hope you've not been very ill this morning, pet. I didn't even hear you get up." (Reply to this)

	all_knowing 2012-04-04 06:09 am UTC (link)
	"Not too bad. Marie-Louise brought me some tea, that helped." She sat down in front of the vanity that was in the closet, watching him. It made her happy just to look at him. Looking at the stunningly gorgeous man who loved her sent a thrill right down to the tips of her toes. (Reply to this)

	ex_his_highn250 2012-04-04 06:23 am UTC (link)
	"Good, I'm glad. I know what happens when ladies are with child, but I can still hope it's not too terrible for you." He started to get dressed, even wearing underwear today. Just in case. Sebastian smiled. "Are you excited?" Today was the day they'd tell the entire world that they were having a child, that the country would have an heir. (Reply to this)

	all_knowing 2012-04-04 06:37 am UTC (link)
	"Is this your first little one?" It wouldn't have surprised her to find out that he'd had hundreds of children, but she was curious. She turned pink with pleasure at his question and nodded. "Oh, yes. I think it'll make a lot of people happy. I know Carlo's been floating on air." (Reply to this)

	ex_his_highn250 2012-04-04 06:49 am UTC (link)
	Sebastian's eyes widened. "Holy Maker, no. That is. I've never known of any children, and girls in brothels - at least in Kirkwall - see mages so they can't have any." What a terrifying thought, to have children somewhere he didn't know of. He'd have wanted to know. (Reply to this)

	all_knowing 2012-04-04 06:54 am UTC (link)
	She giggled, moving to adjust his tie and his pocket square. "Mages make life so much easier, it sounds like." She adjusted his hair, moving to the armoire and slicking her fingers with pomade before fluffing him again. "You just look like a prince, Bast. Were you a pretty child too?" (Reply to this)

ex_his_highn250
2012-04-04 07:01 am UTC (link)

Sebastian shrugged. "Apparently I had very similar coloring even as a child." He smiled a little, leaning down to let her fix his hair. "Mages have ... good and bad sides," he said, choosing his words carefully. "Many Chantry brothers and sisters thought them evil. Others thought them misunderstood." He'd always been somewhere in the middle ... mages like Anders saved lives (he didn't think of Elthina, or tried), but mages like Lady Harriman destroyed families.

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	all_knowing 2012-04-04 09:08 pm UTC (link)
	She fixed his hair well enough, smiling like he did so. "I'm expecting our child to look just like a cherub, you know. I hope it gets all of your genes." She knew his background, and she hugged him tightly. "I know about ... we don't have to talk about it. But for what it's worth, the mages that are here now seem to be okay." (Reply to this)

	ex_his_highn250 2012-04-05 04:18 am UTC (link)
	"Bah." Sebastian fixed his shirt before reaching for the tie. "I think you'll contribute just as much to our child as I will. They could have your lovely smile." He pulled her close, kissing her forehead. (Reply to this)

	all_knowing 2012-04-05 04:25 am UTC (link)
	She smiled, shaking her head. "I love you, Bast. I just can't wait to meet our little one and then make a few more." She laughed to herself and smoothed out her dress, dabbing her eyes with a hankie. "I'm sorry, I just keep crying all the time now. I'm as ready as I'll ever be, what about you?" (Reply to this)

	ex_his_highn250 2012-04-05 04:38 am UTC (link)
	"I know, darling. Fix my tie and I'll be ready?" He slid it around his neck, smiling at her. "No choking me." Yet. (Reply to this)

	all_knowing 2012-04-05 04:50 am UTC (link)
	She laughed as she fixed the knot in his tie, straightening it. "Please, I try to save that sort of thing for the bedroom, and we aren't nearly naked enough." She lightly snapped her teeth near his earlobe before doublechecking her makeup one more time and taking his arm. (Reply to this)

	ex_his_highn250 2012-04-05 05:07 am UTC (link)
	Sebastian laughed, squeezing her hand. He headed up the stairs into the hallway near the little press room they'd installed. The crowd inside seemed quiet, though Sebastian knew as soon as they entered all hell would break loose. "Ready?" he asked his wife. (Reply to this)

	all_knowing 2012-04-05 05:29 am UTC (link)
	Garcia nodded. She beamed up at him, and continued to do so as they walked into the room, sitting down in some plush chairs. She continued holding his hand as they sat, crossing her legs at the ankle as she'd been taught all ladies should do. (Reply to this)

	ex_his_highn250 2012-04-05 06:03 am UTC (link)
	The room did explode when they walked in, all the way through the press secretary trying to speak, but it did go quiet when Sebastian came to the microphones. He began to read a prepared statement. "Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. The Princess and I have come today to make an announcement." (Reply to this)

	all_knowing 2012-04-05 06:10 am UTC (link)
	She beamed when she watched him stand, though it broke into an out and out grin when he started to speak. She loved listening to him talk at the worst of times, and this was the best of times. She beamed at him, and was aware of some photographers snapping photos. She knew she hadn't been scripted to do so, but she stood up to stand by him, squeezing his hand tightly. (Reply to this)

ex_his_highn250
2012-04-05 06:22 am UTC (link)

Sebastian hadn't been expecting her to take his hand, but he smiled widely when she did. "We wanted to let the people of Monaco share in our joy," he said, wrapping an arm around his wife. "The Princess and I, I'm delighted to say, will welcome an heir to the country before the end of this year."

Instantly, every reporter in the place jumped out of their seat, calling questions, but they were almost all happy. Almost all of the reporters had smiles on their faces. Sebastian couldn't stop beaming. He pulled his wife as close as propriety allowed; he just couldn't stop being thrilled that she was going to be the mother of his child.

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all_knowing
2012-04-05 06:29 am UTC (link)

Garcia grinned, wrapping an arm around him. She was glad she'd seen JJ do her thing enough times to know how this worked. She actually was surprised at how articulate and ... princessy she sounded. "I assure you I will let all of you know any details about our pregnancy as soon as we hear them, letting you all know about the baby's health. We are choosing to find out the baby's gender when it is born, and as such, you'll find out as soon as we do."

A reporter she'd grown to be friends with asked her how it had affected her marriage, and Garcia laughed. "If anything, Sebastian's getting more used to me crying at everyday things. Other than that, it's a blessing to have a husband that I grow to love more each day. I can't speak for him, but I'd like to think he feels the same way."

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	ex_his_highn250 2012-04-06 03:51 am UTC (link)
	The whole room made an 'awww' noise, and Sebastian blushed. "I manage," he told the reporters, who laughed again. (Reply to this)

	all_knowing 2012-04-06 03:58 am UTC (link)
	She laughed right along with them, smiling and taking another question. It was from a man she knew she was going to dislike right away, and he didn't disappoint. "Isn't it very ... soon? You were only just wed!" Garcia blinked. "Isn't that the ... point of a honeymoon, sir? I could be mistaken." (Reply to this)

	ex_his_highn250 2012-04-06 04:41 am UTC (link)
	Sebastian smirked faintly. Well played, pet. He added on to her reply. "We're thrilled, and that's the important thing. Our child will have a happy and loving home. Any more questions?" (Reply to this)

	all_knowing 2012-04-06 04:41 am UTC (link)
	The reporters declined, and Garcia smiled, waving them off and moving to shake the hands of a few of them who wanted to speak with her personally. After hugging those people and sending them off with French well wishes, she returned to Sebastian and hugged him, kissing him lightly when the room was clear. (Reply to this)

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