Day 29-30 for December's #50wordromance
Princess Elistra- Polyamourous Fantasy FFMM

Today's Word Prompt - Foofaraw
Meaning: a great deal of fuss or attention given to a minor matter.

Lady Emerald's laughter continues as we move toward the huge arching entrance.
"Yes, my dear. Let's not give these nincompoops any more opportunity to make a bigger foofaraw out my grandson and his husband than needs be." she whispered with a wink. Braying once again like I’d said something witty.
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Today's Word Prompt - Sassy
Meaning: lively, bold, and full of spirit; cheeky.

I decide right then and there that I like this sassy lady. Even if she could turn me into a toad without a thought.
I escort her out into the hallway and toward my suite, hoping to wrap up our packing and join the procession to the Kingdom gates.

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Day 26-28 for December's #50wordromance
Princess Elistra- Polyamourous Fantasy FFMM

Today's Word Prompt - Effervescent
Meaning: vivacious and enthusiastic.

"Grrr…" Donncha's growls at my request and my cheeky smile.
Peals of laughter flow musically from Nate, a surprise effervescent joy that he's never displayed before. Maybe Donncha's claim of love and commitment have released Nate's tension allowing him to find laugher. I find myself joining him in shared mirth.
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Today's Word Prompt - Parade
Meaning: walk or march in public in a formal procession or in an ostentatious or attention-seeking way.

I cut my laugh short, realizing that we are parading our relationship in front of anyone still here after the banquet. I loop my arm through Lady Emerald's.
"Lady Emerald, I think General Luck is correct. We should check on the preparations."
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Today's Word Prompt - Convivial
Meaning: friendly and making you feel happy and welcome: a convivial atmosphere/host.

Lady Emerald laughs, her convivial energy encourages laughter from the people around us. Everyone turning their eyes away from Donncha and Nate and observing us instead. Their Queen and the greatest witch of the time laughing together seems to be more eye catching, than two men embracing.

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Day 22-24 for December's #50wordromance
Princess Elistra- Polyamourous Fantasy FFMM

Today's Word Prompt - Striezelmarkt
Meaning: The Striezelmarkt in Dresden is one of the first genuine Christmas markets in the world.

Before Nate replies to General Luck, he stretches up to whisper in Donncha's ear. All I can make out is schokalade and Strizelmarkt. I can’t stop the huge grin that crosses my face. It appears that Nate would like to stop at the market for a chocolate gift.
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Today's Word Prompt - Stollen
Meaning: a rich German fruit and nut loaf.

Donncha’s eye roll but gentle nod of agreement turns my smile into a full-on laugh. Lady Emerald laughs at my side, also hearing the whispered aside.
“If you two are getting schokalade, then I want some stollen.” She declares with a harrumph, hands fisted on her hips.
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Today's Word Prompt - Gingerbread
Meaning: cake made with molasses and flavored with ginger.

“Oh, and I’m sure the Queen has a request too?” Donncha asks, looking at me with exasperation. I’m not sure if it’s out of frustration or playfulness, but I’m not going to miss a chance at getting something from the market.
“As a matter of fact, gingerbread would be lovely.”

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Day 19-21 for December's #50wordromance
Princess Elistra- Polyamourous Fantasy FFMM

Today's Word Prompt - Sea
Meaning: A sea is a large body of salt water.

Donncha takes a step closer to Nate and presses their forehead together to steady him. Staring into his eyes with a look that is as deep and dark as the depths of the sea.
"We are bound to one another now. Our time will come. Patience, my love."
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Today's Word Prompt - Waves
Meaning: a long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore.

Donncha's claim of love surprises us both. Donncha’s behavior is usually as fluid as the waves, unless it came to the safety of the people he cares about. For many years, his protection extended to only me, but it appears that Nate has now reached that level of commitment.
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Today's Word Prompt - Quay
Meaning: a structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place.

The way Nate's expression softens and the gentle way he leans into Donncha for support, gives me the sense that he’s pulling his ship alongside the stable quay that is Donncha. My protector has been my mooring place for years, I love that he is Nate's too.

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Day 16-18 for December's #50wordromance
Princess Elistra- Polyamourous Fantasy FFMM

Today's Word Prompt - Ignominious
Meaning: marked with or characterized by disgrace or shame : dishonorable. a cowardly life and ignominious death

Unwilling to allow the people of my court to whisper about how "ignominious" a life style it is when two men are together, I step around them.
"Ladies and Gentlefolks, please enjoy the banquet before all of our warriors have to head to war." my raised voice and calm persona distracting them while my two partners gathered themselves.
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Today's Word Prompt - Substantial
Meaning: of considerable importance, size, or worth.

Turning back to Nate and Donncha, I notice the substantial tenting in both men's pants. The urge to whisk them to our rooms to help Lady Winter "pack" is only paused by General Luck as he clears his throat to gain our attention.
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Today's Word Prompt - Wanderlust
Meaning: a strong desire to travel.

"Since the banquet is wrapping up, we should join the troops on the march to the borderlands," the General announces. I know he isn’t experiencing a bout of wanderlust, more that he feels the urgency to protect his Prince’s interests. Nate’s visage reflects a burning anger at the interruption.

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Day 13-15 for December's #50wordromance
Princess Elistra- Polyamourous Fantasy FFMM

Today's Word Prompt - Eloquent
Meaning: fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

I smile with the thought, not even the least bit bothered by jealousy as I watch the way their tongue twine so eloquently together, speaking their truth to the world with abandon. My breathing turns wild as I observe the way they grip each with their callused hands.
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Today's Word Prompt - Internecine
Meaning: destructive to both sides in a conflict.

When they pull away from each other’s lips, their breathing is as rapid as mine. Donncha grips Nate's shirt and jacket as if Nate needs help standing on his feet. I step closer to see how each of their faces appear as if they were party to an internecine battle.
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Today's Word Prompt - Mold
Meaning: to fit the contours of.

I notice Nate's eyes are half-masted but zeroed in on Donncha's mouth, his tongue running over his own lips. His eagerness to mold himself against the larger man is very clear, but I sense the unease of the crowd around us. The cackle from Lady Emerald doesn’t help one bit.

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Day 10-12 for December's #50wordromance
Princess Elistra- Polyamourous Fantasy FFMM

Today's Word Prompt - Polyamorous
Meaning: characterized by or involved in the practice of engaging in multiple romantic (and typically sexual) relationships, with the consent of all the people involved.

Nate stares into my eyes until we’re within arm’s length of him. A deep growl echoes through Donncha who’s still at my side, drawing Nate's eyes to him. Donncha grabs Nate by the throat, pulling him forward to press their lips together. Our polyamorous relationship stirs a lusty fire in me.
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Today's Word Prompt - Lights
Meaning: the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.

Nate clasps Donncha's arm, not to push him away, but to draw him closer. I step back, observing the lusty kiss between the two men in my life. We’d not been separated from each other for long but their desire is clear beneath the lights of the Christmas tree.
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Today's Word Prompt - Hustle
Meaning: force (someone) to move hurriedly or unceremoniously in a specified direction.

Their lips press together over and over again as if they are in a hustle to climb into each others skin. And here I thought Donncha hated Nate. Maybe it was the other way around and he was secretly in love with him the entire time.

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Day 7-9 for December's #50wordromance
Princess Elistra- Polyamourous Fantasy FFMM

Today's Word Prompt - Mistletoe
Meaning: semi-parasitic evergreen plant known for its holiday tradition of kissing, but it's also poisonous and damages trees by stealing water and nutrients.

Finding them near the Christmas Tree, we were wed under. I can't help but notice the burning fire in his eyes as our gazes meet. I lift an eyebrow when I see that he is placed directly under a sprig of mistletoe. His devilish smile tells me it on purpose.
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Today's Word Prompt - Satisfied
Meaning: A state of happiness and contentment, not needing anything more.

I shake my head at him even as I feel a self-satisfied smirk overtake my lips. Feeling warm and safe with Donncha's hand resting against the base of my spine. And pleased with Nate's handsome face smiling a naughty come-hither smile from across the room, help chase my concerns away.
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Today's Word Prompt - Limerence
Meaning: is the mental state of being madly in love or intensely infatuated when reciprocation of the feeling is uncertain.

I wonder if my infatuation with Nate is more limerence than love, considering the deception at the beginning of our relationship. I could be feeling all these butterflies and giddiness because of his pretty face and well-built physique. As Donncha and I draw closer, I try to tame my heart.

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Day 4-6 for December's #50wordromance
Princess Elistra- Polyamourous Fantasy FFMM

Today's Word Prompt - Collywobbles
Meaning: intense anxiety or nervousness, especially with stomach queasiness.

Despite my reassuring words, my stomach jumps with collywobbles, my mind not believing my own words. Witches, wizards, wyverns, and war at once is too much to prepare for.

Some of the people around us nod and determine they’ll carry on as they were, returning to the food lines and conversations.
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Today's Word Prompt - Collateral
Meaning: something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.

But I can't stop thinking that I and all of my people will end up becoming collateral damage for the four W's. Never had my parents or grandparents dealt with all four at the same time.

My only reassurance is Donncha's warm hand spanning my back in comfort.
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Today's Word Prompt - Resilient
Meaning: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

I lift my chin higher with the strength and comfort bleeding from Donncha into me. My protector is my solid rock foundation. His presence is all I need to be resilient in the face of all the dangers before us. I search the room for Prince Nate and General Luck.

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Day 1-3 for December's #50wordromance
Princess Elistra- Polyamourous Fantasy FFMM

Today's Word Prompt - Mysterious
Meaning: difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.

The room falls dead silent as the wind and the cries of dismay stop abruptly.
"A Portal Wizard, you say." Lady Emerald hums, a mysterious look crossing her wrinkled face. "You and I both know there’s only been one magical family that’s spawned portal wizards."
“The Blaum’s.” Donncha reveals.

Today's Word Prompt - Vigilante
Meaning: a member of a self-appointed group of citizens who undertake law enforcement in their community without legal authority, typically because the legal agencies are thought to be inadequate.

A rumble began in the front of the room and radiated out, growing into a rage and fear induced frenzy at Donncha’s revelation.

“Maybe we should continue this somewhere else. We don’t want the court to turn into a vigilante free for all.” Hissed Lady Emerald as she eyed the crowd.


Today's Word Prompt - Ubiquitous
Meaning: present, appearing, or found everywhere.

The ubiquitous fear from all around the room, urged me to speak up.

"My good people, all is well in hand. I'll see to the removing this threat and will answer the violence from Thaime. Our army prepares now to march out to war against our enemies. Do not fear."

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