Crown and Clause
Introduction:
Background : Born in Busan , South Korea , Mirae comes from a working class family , in her family rules are never meant to be broken because they suffered from legal injustice, she rose to become one of the youngest international legal experts , Now assigned to reform the judicial system in European style monarchy.
Personality : hyper logical , emotionally guarded , hates Chaos and won't tolerate who'd do any.
Name : Grand Duchess Ekaterina Katya Volnova
Background : Heir to the Volnovian empire , At 10, Katya was sent to a secret military academy. where she was trained in diplomacy, strategy, and combat-not out of passion, but because her father believed "a queen must be sharper than her crown." She excelled, but the cost was high: she was isolated, constantly watched, and punished for softness.
Personality :Bold , fiercely protective , politically manipulative but deeply romantic under her icy exterior .
The crown and The clause
A sleek black car pulled up to the Volnovian royal palace
she steps out , in fitted suit with snowflakes melting on her shoulders
Already annoyed by the sight of ceremonial guards
Yoo Mirae
Just for some simple conversation , they pulled out a frickin Met Gala
She's here as her part as legal advisor by Korea to review Volnova's outdated system.
Guards stiffens as the grand Duchess approaches.
Press/paparazzi
(Whispers) The icy Princess arrives
Ekaterina Katya
(Smiles faintly) I heard lawyers carry pen like swords
Yoo Mirae
Only rulers forget how the ink works I see
The glided into the meeting room for a briefing
Yoo Mirae
(Open a folder)I've highlighted ten statutes that violate basic human rights
Ekaterina Katya
Your laws are not our truths, Ms Yoo
Ekaterina Katya
I expected someone older, the way your government praised you
Ekaterina Katya
I assumed you'd be twice your age.... or at least wear less judgement in your eyes
Yoo Mirae
(without looking up) Judgements are free when you realize how many corpses are hidden under some so-called royal crowns
Ekaterina Katya
(walks closer, voice honeyed and cold) You speak like a Martyr, careful Martyrs die Queens rule
Yoo Mirae
(meeting gaze with tone steel) And tyrants eventually fall with or without reform
The tension crackles like a frost on glass
Ekaterina Katya
(Smiles faintly and almost amused) Tell me Ms Yoo, is that how you see me? A tyrant in lipstick and lace?
Yoo Mirae
(Closes her folder with a snap) No, I see a frightened woman hiding behind her velvet laws and borrowed power
Ekaterina Katya
(Jaw tenses) Careful that tone has costed many people their tongue here
Yoo Mirae
Then cut mine out, at least I won't be lying when I scream
Ekaterina Katya
(Steps closer almost whispering) You're not what I expected
Elita Volnova
Shall I call the refreshments Your Grace, or is the tension enough to keep the room warm
Ekaterina Katya
(Still staring at Mirae) Leave us....The temperature is........ perfect
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Name : Countess Elira Volnova
Personality: political manipulater , loyal to the crown , only when it suits her ambitions
Author
That's it for today guys
Author
and do let me know how you like the story so far!!!
That woman will ruin you
Elita Volnova
(Cool smile) Do call if it becomes too much to handle, you never liked being challenged didn't you? dear cousin
Ekaterina Katya
I can handle anything, Elira. especially a lawyer who thinks her law is her sword not her leash.
Elita Volnova
(lips twitch yet she had nothing to say)fine.
Yoo Mirae
She doesn't like me
Ekaterina Katya
Elira doesn't like anyone, who threatens her reflection in the mirror
Yoo Mirae
Is she in the line for you throne?
Ekaterina Katya
She is in the power of whatever I leave behind
Ekaterina Katya
If I'm careless enough.... to abdicate, die young......or maybe fall in love
Yoo Mirae
(amuses) Love? that's surprising for someone who rules with ice
Ekaterina Katya
Ice melts, Ms Yoo it does under enough heat
Yoo Mirae
I'm not here to play your royal games, Your Grace
Ekaterina Katya
And I'm not used to being told no, you intrigue me
Yoo Mirae
You intimidate everyone, when that doesn't work you flirt hmm.....not impressed
Ekaterina Katya
(smiles) Not yet
Yoo Mirae
(Whispers)If you think love excuses the law , then I promise you touch the wrong nerve and I'll burn down your entire lagacy
Ekaterina Katya
(eyes gleam with not offence but something far more dangerous)
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