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Post by Kaioh Michiru on Jan 5, 2009 19:35:00 GMT -5
Sunlight glowed in the hallways of the Crystal Palace as Michiru strolled along with Haruka, their fingers entwined together. They were headed to the queen's office to discuss a matter of great personal importance that the couple needed to secure Her Majesty's Permission on. Not to mention that having Usagi present would prevent the target of the second part of their plan from escaping.
A small smile curved up the corners of Michiru's mouth, making her resemble nothing so much as a cat contemplating its prey, as they neared the heavy door that marked the entrance to the office. It was flanked on either side by attentive, well armed security guards that gave the two women a thorough once over. Even being members of the queen's court and well known as powerful senshi, it was reassuring to Michiru that they still received the attention of a potential threat.
However aware of the guards she was, the look on the violinist's face made it seem as though she didn't even acknowledge the armed men. It wasn't a matter of being rude, simply that it was better to leave well enough alone than to have someone's discipline diminish from receiving too much recognition.
One of the many young pages who ran the majority of the "fetch and carry" errands around the palace was also stationed outside the door. His young face was just a tad nervous being in such stern company, and he jumped slightly when Michiru touched his shoulder. A smile stretched her lips at the boy's reaction, and he blushed brightly, which only made her smile more. "Could you do us a favor young man, and announce us to the queen? Tell her that Michiru and Haruka have arrived."
Flushing again, this time with a bit more pleasure at being called a young man by one of the beautiful princesses who lived in the palace, the boy sketched a quick bow and scurried inside the office to announce them.
In the meantime, Michiru leaned against her tall fiancee's arm and smiled to herself, anticipating the fun ahead.
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Post by Neo Queen Serenity on Jan 5, 2009 20:12:14 GMT -5
Usagi had never been a morning riser and being Queen hadn't changed that. She finally accepted that the only way to wake herself up in the early hours was to run. When she was younger, it would be running to school while late. Now she just ran around a track and did calisthenics. Then a shower, change, breakfast, and work.
And there was never a shortage of work. The gorgeous rays shining through her massive panoramic windows belied the monstrosity that was on her desk waiting for her. Usagi had just sat there, her eyebrow twitching as Hikari watched her nervously. It was the damned trade negotiations contract, covered with scribbles and additions. If she had never seen that again it would have too soon... "Get. Him. On the line. Now." Hikari scrambled back to her own desk, and shortly after the plasma screen mounted on the far wall came to life and 'rang' as the teleconferencing call went through.
"Please hold for Neo Queen Serenity," Hikari said from the other room, and then the man's face filled up the screen. Usagi was midway through the chewing out that was long in coming when the small page entered.
"Lady Uranus and Neptune, your majesty," he said, doing the most adorable little bow she had ever seen. Usagi was temporarily distracted from her ire by the atrociously cute page. He looked overwhelmingly excited to be sent on this important errand. She gave him a warm smile.
"Send them in, please. And thank you," she told him pleasantly, and beaming he went back to lead the guests in. Usagi returned her attention to the screen. "As you can see, I have pressing business elsewhere. This contract was a professional courtesy but you have severely taxed my patience. I want the final draft signed, faxed, and on my desk in twenty minutes. This is the state of commerce in the twenty first century; adapt or get out of politics." She terminated the call, watching with a sense of satisfaction as his face blipped out. It wasn't nearly as fun as slamming a phone down into the cradle, but she took what she could out of it...
"Sorry," she apologized, standing up to greet the two senshi. Usagi was not usually the type to get snappy, but after the hours and hours and staying up until four in the morning and everything else surviving the Contract From Hell she decided getting pushy perhaps wasn't a bad idea.
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Post by Ten'ou Haruka on Jan 5, 2009 23:15:37 GMT -5
While walking with Michiru, hand in hand, she had let her mind wander. Would this go as they hoped for it to? Or would the subject at hand fall face first on the floor at the first sign of something out of the ordinary? Really though he should be used to 'interesting' things happening. He was a part of all this around them. Never a dull moment here!
When they had finally arrived at the door and Michi had spoken to the younger errand boy, Ruka finally came out of her self imposed trance of thinking. Her hand squeezed her lovers tightly and she looked down at the smaller senshi. Dark blue eyes full of love and mischief, something that was fairly common when dealing with her fiance at least. "I wonder how she is going to take this, let alone him." A smile graced her lips then, wide and a precursor to some trouble going to happen.
One brow shot up into her hairline at the way BunBun was handling the person on the other side of the screen. This was a side of her that Ruka had never seen, it was terribly sexy and she winked at Usagi once she ended the conversation. "Damn, that was pretty sexy stuff there MuffinHead, I like my women aggressive in surprising ways." to add even more cheese to the situation she made a completely over the top growl at her sovereign then waggled her brows. Anything to make her smile of course.
"Everything is fine Usagi, we just need to talk to you. It is actually about something serious. Though it will also be terribly amusing, especially once the ball starts rolling." Normally not so cryptic, she wanted to allow her Queen time to calm down and be ready for what they were about to spring on her.
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Post by Kaioh Michiru on Jan 6, 2009 18:13:35 GMT -5
"In all honesty, I think Usagi will be tickled pink at the idea of a baby. Especially if she gets to spoil it. If Usagi is anything, she is a very mothering type of person." The words were full of warm affection, but the violinist quickly trailed off as Usagi's voice rose on the other side of the door.
Both she and Haruka were quickly ushered in and caught only the last bit of the harangue Usagi had launched into. One slim aqua brow quirked upwards in an expression very similar to Haruka's, then the video screen went blank and Michiru couldn't help but smile at Haruka's words and the satisfied look on Usagi's face.
"Think nothing of it, Your Majesty." The senshi gave the words a wry twist to let Usagi know that she was teasing her with the formal title. "It's a pleasure to watch you work."
Michiru's amusement only grew with Haruka's words, her lips curving in a full smile as she opened her arms to Usagi for a hug. "We think that you will be highly amused with our idea."
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Post by Neo Queen Serenity on Jan 6, 2009 18:31:43 GMT -5
Usagi flushed, flustered at Haruka's naughty comments and especially the over-the-top growl. Giggling, she came over and gave them both a hug. "It's been known to happen! You may not have seen it before, but I wouldn't still be in power if I didn't know how to assert myself now and then. Being nice just wasn't working anymore." It was only now that she was starting to feel a little guilty for her behavior.
"A pleasure, huh?" she wrinkled her nose at Michiru. "You should see me when I'm directing a carrier battle grouping on the high seas!" she joked. Actually Usagi wouldn't mind if the Michiru did just that-- she certainly would like to see more of both of them.
At both of their explanation so why they were here, Usagi just raised an eyebrow. "So... I should prepare myself for an oxymoron, is that what you're saying?" She gestured to them. "Here, sit down..." There was a sitting area in the large L-shaped office. "And just tell me what you came to tell me instead of telling me about it," she stuck her tongue out at them. They were always so tolerant of her being playful, it was nice to meet with two people where she could be herself.
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Post by Ten'ou Haruka on Jan 8, 2009 21:47:05 GMT -5
Before she sat down she made sure to tug on Usagi's hair and pull her closer. "You are gonna love this sweetie." Then she promptly kissed her and let go, sauntering over to a chair and arranging her long legs underneath her gracefully as she sat down.
"You see, Michiru and I have been together for a very long time." Her dark blue gaze traveled over toward her fiance and she gave her a loving smile, one that showed how much and how deeply she felt for her, her attention momentarily focused on her and not what she was here for. Shaking her head she blushed lightly and turned back toward her Queen. "Sorry about that, heh. Anyway, we have finally decided to get married, which I believe will take place in 6 months, 4 months after yours."
In 6 months they will be officially married. It will be known to everyone just how devoted they were, even though it already should be. "I figure you and all the girls will plan it out, I have no head for these things, only thing I demand," With this part she winks at Usagi then grins, "I am not wearing a dress, but a white tux."
Though this isn't what she came here for it was something she wanted to mention because it wasn't too far away and money wasn't an option so all the girls could get together and plan out both of these things, with giggles and squeals.
"Anyway, we are here to talk about something we would like, and with it we need your permission since we are both your guards and trusted allies. Also, your friends." Again she paused, but this time it was for emphasis and because she was actually blushing. "We want to have a baby. This would put Michiru out of commission for sure. So we thought we would talk to you about it. See if you are ok with the idea and all." Now she flushed even darker and began to fidget with the buttons that were still done up. "We thought Hotaru would love a sibling as well."
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Post by Kaioh Michiru on Jan 8, 2009 23:15:10 GMT -5
Michiru's smile widened at the light blush that colored Haruka's cheeks. The woman could be bold as fire, but some things brought out the girl in her in the most adorable ways. Deep, genuine emotion was one of those things, and senshi of the deep could do nothing smile and return Haruka's gaze with eyes that were full of all the love that filled her.
Aqua eyes a few shades darker, and smile a few notches wider as her fiance's blush grew darker and she actually began to fidget, Michiru decided to finally move over to the desk and "rescue" the other woman. Planting a kiss on top of Haruka's hair, the violinist lifted her eyes once more and grinned at Usagi.
"For someone who doesn't have a 'head for these things' she does have it all planned out, doesn't she? But we wanted to talk to you about this firstly as we are your guardians as well as your court. If you allow this, and I am too far along, I'm not sure how well I will be able to protect you. Also, having your blessing would be nice considering who it is we've decided to ask to be the donor."
One deceptively strong hand squeezed Haruka's shoulder as the shorter woman slid gracefully around the chairs and settled herself in the free one, crossing her ankles in a ladylike fashion.
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Post by Neo Queen Serenity on Jan 8, 2009 23:29:43 GMT -5
Usagi settled down, raising her eyebrow as Haruka launched into her speech. Evidently this was serious... It started out with the 'we've been together for a long time...' referencing Michiru. Slowly, a grin began to spread over her face and she began bouncing up and down in her seat, straining to sit still and hear them out, but growing more and more excited by the moment.
At Haruka's mention of her and the girls helping to plan a wedding, Usagi's head filled with ideas, which she stuffed down, feeling an emotional overload coming on, fidgeting frenetically where she sat.
Finally, she leaped out of her chair, not even hearing it turn over. "JACKPOT!!!"
Usagi clapped a hand over her mouth, blushing deeply and laughing at herself. "I mean-- congratulations?! It's just-- I feel like I've won at LIFE! A WEDDING?! A BABY?!?" Her voice rose in pitch and she started to hop up and down again squealing with joy and then rushed at the pair, pulling them into a fierce embrace. "I'm SOOOOO HAPPY!! A baby!"
She turned to Michiru, placing a hand on her stomach and beaming happily. "There's going to be a BABY in there! I can't believe it! I get to an Auntie, right? RIGHT?! I wanna be an Auntie!" She began to giggle, beaming and feeling overwhelmed with happiness.
"I can't believe you two want to ask for permission! You're my senshi, yes, but you have your own lives and bodies... Do what you want! Sell a kidney on eBay for all I care... But I do care about a baby... It's going to be so cute!" She beamed up at Michiru, eyes filling up with tears, the frustration earlier entirely forgotten. "Why, who do you want to be the donor?"
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