The Drow Queen of Glaley [Very NSFW]

[Shiori]

Shiori picks it up, examining it. "This is beautiful," she says quietly. "Do you think... if we took out the back half, could I wear it in the front of the bun? Like along here?"

[Jassinth]

"Easily so," Jass says quickly, then dips his head. "If you think it suits the occasion?"

[Shiori]

"It will go a long way toward reminding people of my value," agrees Shiori. "As the only hope the family has of remaining noble."

[Jassinth]

"Hmm." Jass seems to mull over that comment for a moment, then grins. "Brilliant," he declares before pulling out one more item before going back to work on the circlet. Judging the task of removing the back portion to be too difficult and time consuming, he instead reworks it to serve as prongs to secure the accessory. In addition, by the time he's done, there's now a centerpiece; in the place a gemstone would normally go, Jass has worked a flawless, gleaming acorn. Beaming, he steps towards Shiori and drops to one knee. 

"My Wildling."

[Shiori]

Shiori blushes, offering a hand to help him up. "There's no need for that. I'm still just me. Doing my best." 

[Jassinth]

"And you are worthy of respect, especially when you are acting in your role as the envoy of my god," Jassinth says quietly, rising to his feet. Lifting the tiara, he smiles at her. "If I may?"

[Shiori]

Shiori ducks a little -- not as much as she once would have had to, though she was never tall exactly -- and lets him affix the crown to her bun. "Now we really should go," she admits, glancing to her mother who is waiting impatiently in the doorway. 

[Jassinth]

"Of course," he replies easily, sliding to the side of her so he can offer his arm.

[Shiori]

Shiori takes his arm with a little giggle. However, as the three of them make their way towards the imposing central manor once more, she lets go of his arm, stepping just ahead of him to mark her status. He's on her right hand, ready to aid her, and Kuronue is on her left hand, protecting her bad side. A good sign of solidarity between the three of them. 

[Jassinth]

"What's the plan?" Jass murmurs as they reach the outer gate.

[Shiori]

"Be respectful. Take our lumps, but don't let them pin anything on us we didn't do. Keep strong in front of the other branches."

[Jassinth]

Jass nods shallowly, just in case they're being watched. "What rules are there in regards to my speaking?"

[Shiori]

"I would suggest being the strong, silent type. Don't let anyone get close to me physically but let me handle my own issues otherwise."

[Jassinth]

"And if they address me directly? Or speak about me? Should I let you respond for me or..?" By his tone, he'd be very unhappy with doing so, but he would do so, if she told him it would be best.

[Shiori]

"If they speak to you, you can respond. If they ask me a bunch of questions, after a couple I'll defer to you so you can answer about your own self. But if they're just trying to figure out how to use you as an asset, let me volunteer you or not. I think I know the kind of things you'd dislike doing, but if there's a problem tug on my sleeve discreetly and I'll make an excuse to pull you aside and talk to you."