Xiuhcoatl was thankful for her mask, otherwise, her face was red with a mix of anger and embarrassment as she listened to Aesir retort back. It was clever to hide any perceived insult under a careful and measured tone. It didn't help that the king had also sided with the Varangians in this...
It took all of Guizhong's focus not to squeal with delight at the feast before her. Exotic foods of all sorts laid before them. And who wouldn't want to try such unique cultures? While the kingdom certainly tried its hardest to sate her tastebuds, nothing could truly beat the real deal...
Although her visage hid any reactions to the statement, she did flash a sly smile at the sorceress. Cihuacoatl. "If you are so concerned, Cihucoatl, initiative is always a desirable trait especially when enacted independently." Eztli understood hierarchy. One could even say she was the model...
Cedric genuinely cares for his people and only wants the best for them.
Meanwhile, his betrothed wife just wants to make giant siege engines and sip tea.
Guo Guizhong
Age: 21
Role: Second Eldest Sister
Personality:
Curious yet polite, Guizhong's personality is one of sincerity. She is dutiful in her support and abundant in her blessings, even if she sometimes appears too gullible. Although she is polite, being of a noble dynasty, Guizhong...
The Turquoise Serpent tossed and writhed in her bed. She dreamed of home. The humid jungles. The echo of busy streets. Anger and laughter. The dust and dirt sticking to her robes. In some ways, Zarim was similar to her home. But Teotl's seat of power...that was only her last home wasn't it...
Hmmm, could be a future plot thing wise but @Pilgrim59 would you be okay if I tried to apply for the role of the second oldest sister?
My initial plan is to make her a two-faced snake who has very little care for Cedric, and thus could open him up to be saved by someone, whoever that is.
Also...