Duchess Doja Catherine's Hush de AMore

[Duchess Doja Catherine 63]

 

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Dearest reader,

 

   It has been some time since I have written. Sometimes you need to put down the quill and simply look around as the days pass and the crowds go by. The longer I waited,  the more I surely missed my quill: the days were long and dreadful. Coming to this social season was far more pleasing. At first glance, the ladies dressed in white seem to just dazzle in their own spotlight. Though I read the pamphlet and counted each young head, I seemed to be missing out on some very tardy ladies.  A few did come around fashionably late, but they were not missing much and indeed didn't have anything to talk much about. Each walk was an amazement, one of which smelled like smoke as her gown simply burned away.  Marvelous show on its own. The granddaughter of the Imperial shining brightly, Lady Juyila Basrid. The new ruby of the season, Though my close favorite, would have been Ms. Philippa Fitzpeter. I can't fault a Family for choosing their own. I would have done the same if ever given a throne myself.  This new Ruby is a grace upon us as she did nary anything wrong , though her outfit looked more like a circus goers. I was under the impression the ladies had to wear White, like fresh snow.. Helena Rochefort seems to encase that very look, like an aengul that had left its wings in the sky. Her performance was just grand and a bit sloppy, but we can't always fault these girls for what they are never taught, as Juliya Basird held her head up and completed each hoop with grace. She walked into the ballroom with a new sense of confidence that did not reside in the young girl before and chose Baron Wilhelm as her first dance.  

 

Gossiping starting amongst youngsters is juicy indeed; it breeds chaos.  Applaud the young Petite Potins, they reveal themselves much too soon. It is not only that write and whisper in the crowds, but their sisters within the season also do so as well!  Nothing like the class of last season… Those girls had their troubles but it was not shown so soon.  Though it is not to say that the girls residing from last class will follow suit to these younger counter parts.  These new girls are wild and uncaring.  Speaking out of turns,starting fights at the balls, and simply not even knowing royalty when it spits them in the face. So many heirs of this season and yet they all chase around the few men that catch their eyes. Boys grow into men and step it up otherwise these hordes of crazed girls will be fighting over only one man!  Such children that come into the courtroom.  One Miss Heather was found whispering about Harlot shaming! Not only that, the pontiff had passed by. Whether the holy man chose to hear these words is beyond me. The only house this lady needs is from the church. 

 

Many children ran about. Many princesses, the first being Princess Amelia. Seems the young child has fallen for someone! Who is it? She speaks of them like it's merely a dream. Is she chasing after someone beyond her station? Oh how the mighty have fallen. Place down that crown, My fair lady, for you have a lot to learn before you wear it before the courts… Maybe she will run away with the lad? A tragic tale that would be for the history books.  As the Season goes on we only hope her mother keeps a more watchful eye. 

 

The second princess, a lady I have held dear since my last column. Princessa Petra was found crying outside, wonder which man broke that birthday girl's heart. I wonder if she knows her family is slowly breaking apart as the King woos other women than his wife? I certainly wonder if she got her dance lessons from her father or if he only teaches younger  single women. 

 

Just as I thought things couldn't get any more boring then the same routine of the five minute dance. Things took a turn violent! Splitting the crowd, As Princess Tatiana confronted her now Ex husband. A man everyone thought to be dead! Not only was he standing tall, but he was flirting with debutantes and dancing within! If only my eyes had spotted his visage sooner, would I foretold these events myself.  The Lady firmly Slapping the man on his cheek! Good for her! Stunned and shocked was the crowd as the debutantes rushed to his side. Splitting every one of them up.  Lady Juilya not to be mistaken with the ruby of the season.  The Ludovar Calling another lady stuck up. While the once lovely Maude screeched back calling her a brat. A poor excuse for a debutante once more from Haense calling the men scoundrels.  Oh how lovely it is to say everything without a filter.  Are the palace Tutors anything to do with these ladies? Or did their family simply not teach them  Manners.

 

Henrietta and Maude seem to be pining after a married man! Well if rumors ever go so far he will not be married for long. Seemingly not caring for the fight that had broken out and only for titles going after the elder Prince of a dying Country. I've said it once, I shall say it again he is only one man. And his territory is dry and barren and measly.  Maude clearly at her best by shouting to many different people “fornications is a sin.” For she is not wrong but she is also not entirely right. Poor Maude the girl is pinning after one man next to another, she cant have Baron Wilhelm now she must go for another. Forever Goldy Locks I assume.  I simply pray her family can find someone just right, but she seems to be going after just a little too old for her first.  Hopefully the next one is a little too young!  

 

Helena Elenora was seen offering a dwarf her flask? Such a Lady drinking at the beginning of an event?  I truly  thought  the smells of pigs and brine were the ill prepared men and Isa soldiers that flocked around like unnerved sheep. Low and behold it was only the stinging stench of oak and desperation.  Did she wish to smell like alcohol for the rest of the time Or impress us with her sloppy dancing?

 

  A green dressed child tried to join the fray as her Imperial highness was just begging for Men to dance with her daughter. This small child for I do not know her name had offended the royal family! However she did so I do not know but the gasp around the room did not sound great!  You could however hear the loud and annoyed “excuse me” that followed. 

 

 A young man that caught my eye was giving out flowers presumably from the garden party before. He seemed to be giving out flowers to all the ladies he danced with? Or were they just the one he especially liked? A smart tactic on his part, a fresh face for this season. How the tables have turned for other men. The couple from last season have returned but have not spoken a single word to each other. Leon d’azor Has come to be a bachelor once more no longer with the Ms. Natalia. Was it because of her birthright? This didn't seem to have stopped anyone before. Such a pity they both looked so good together. After the presentation it felt like slow motion of both seeing each other again for what seems like years.  Natalia rushed out the ball like Cinderella at the strike of midnight. No one saw her for the rest of the ball. Leon on the other hand seemed to be there for just his Isa duty.  That was until he joined the dance floor with a tardy little Debutant. Does he have eyes for another lady or was he trying to make his old fling jealous unaware she had already left?  Hopefully as the season goes on I am not left as disappointed as I was with lifstala. 

 

 

An appreciation of the arts is what lifts us beyond mere animals. It stirs the passions and moves the spirits. 

 

Yours sincerely,

Duchess Doja Catherine

 

 

[aldskar 842]

The Ruby gazed down to a three year old Henrietta by her flank, "Surely they do not mean you, Henrietta? - You are.. what - six..?" and, as simply as that, she'd disregard said missive to a nearby table.

@PerfectlyPeachy

[ncarr 2806]

1 hour ago, Duchess Doja Catherine said:

Henrietta and Maude seem to be pining after a married man! Well if rumors ever go so far he will not be married for long. Seemingly not caring for the fight that had broken out and only for titles going after the elder Prince of a dying Country. I've said it once, I shall say it again he is only one man. And his territory is dry and barren and measly.  Maude clearly at her best by shouting to many different people “fornications is a sin.” For she is not wrong but she is also not entirely right. Poor Maude the girl is pinning after one man next to another, she cant have Baron Wilhelm now she must go for another. Forever Goldy Locks I assume.  I simply pray her family can find someone just right, but she seems to be going after just a little too old for her first.  Hopefully the next one is a little too young!  

Mary gasps, her eyes growing wide as she erupts in a flurry of laughs.

[Mannyy 982]

"Pining after a married man?!" He exclaimed as he were to read the section "This is certainly news to me..." Said the Baron with furrowed brows "Perhaps I have some things to reconsider.." His eyes narrowed, tossing the writing aside from within his estate

[libertyybelle 6187]

Princess Amelia frowned sighing. "I only said I thought he was cute- not that I would run away with him. I am only six."

[PerfectlyPeachy 1383]

1 hour ago, gohliad said:

The Ruby gazed down to a six year old Henrietta by her flank, "Surely they do not mean you, Henrietta? - You are six.." and, as simply as that, she'd disregard said missive to a nearby table.

@PerfectlyPeachy

Henrietta stood beside Juliya, having been following her around like a puppy for most of the day. The child raised a hand to her bonnet, fiddling with the laces that tied beneath her chin. With a squeak of protest, she raised her hand and showed off three fingers.

 

”No, no! I’m three, nearly four!”
 

Uttered she, completely oblivious to the absolutely absurd gossip written within the pamphlet. She only knew that something about her was in it, and she was the only Henrietta in attendance, as far as she was aware!

[clonky 1976]

“Pinning after a married man?” Maude Fitzpeter seems to smile reading this particular missive. “Perhaps it’s the other way around.” She then shrugged, hoping the season brings light more fruitful things than this outrageous entanglement. 

[sarahbarah 7105]

Prinzenas Petra frowns down at the missive, her fingertips grazing the pages she held. “Godan!“ She exclaims, tossing it aside as tears welled up in her eyes - nothing unusual for the emotional young girl.  “I was crying because I could niet find any recognizable face and was nervous. When will they stop spreading such gossip about my family?” The girl lamented within the confines of her chambers as she promptly sobbed into her pillow.