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Prologue
RULES AND ROSESA story in three acts.---
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One
During coronation day, all ladies are required to wear the state issued white halter dress. In other days of no importance, they are to wear the state issued blue shirt dress.✾The scar at the base of my stomach throbs.I bite the inside of my cheeks to keep myself from throwing up.
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Two
In occasion, a lady is permitted to speak but only to those with the same title. As such, the soft tone of voice in which they are permitted to use is a decibel lower than what can be heard by others. This will be coined as the 'Consort's Voice.'✾They say women were born competitive.Some might suggest that men are more prone to competing than women but deep down, we all know the truth. Men have their guns and arms to solve a fight, they have violent means to figure out the winner. Women have a different way to settle things. Done are the days where we only battle physical attributes, of who is prettier, of who
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Three
Every lady is issued a black electronic collar that they are required to wear upon being recognized as a Royal Consort. This serves as their proof of identity and to track them for the purpose of government benefits and healthcare.✾I wasn't really good with goodbyes.After Lady Vita informed me that I was good to go, I immediately packed my bags and tried to sleep. The sooner I do, the earlier I can leave. Consorts didn't have much things anyway, all I did was bring three pieces of clothing, the white dress I wore during coronation, and two blue dresses. One that I was wearing now, and the other one that I wear
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Four
A lady must always avoid unnecessary conversation such as gossiping. Faults you see in another need not to be discussed.✾Silas plopped himself into a chair.He placed his elbow on the table and rested his cheek on his palm. He looked at each and every one of us, still not lingering, just a passing stare. Waiting for us to do something. He knows we can't speak unless asked. I could feel the rest of the consort's eyes on me, my fin
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Five
A lady must not speak unless asked. In the presence of others and no question arise, the art of listening must be mastered. Perfecting this skill will surely make you recognizable in society.✾After that eventful lunch, nothing of importance happened next.Before I knew it, a week has already passed. Karina still visits my room from time to time asking me if I ever need anything. I don't. I already had books and food, and a comfortable place to sleep. Read more
Six
A lady is required to take in suppressants that induce Amenorrhea to avoid unnecessary pregnancies as well as suppressants to avoid unnecessary shifting. They must also take state issued supplements for their well-being.✾"This is great tea, Amara! I couldn't even tell it was poisoned."Smirking, I stuck my chin out. This was just my third try and he already couldn't taste the bitterness of Wolfsbane. Compared to the others who’s more or less on their eight try, I was already able to make an unsubtle poison, subtle. It took me a few days to perfect it, but it w
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Seven
A lady must always wait to be introduced first. They must present themselves to those superior to them with grace and a curtsy. A lady must never engage in a shaking of hands.✾Alpha Irvine is taller than how I expected him to be.I believe he stands at most 7ft tall. His muscles were burly and taut making his suit almost look like second skin. I was staring, that I know, but I couldn't help myself. A large scar runs from his forehead down to his left cheek. And the place where his left eyes is supposed to be lies a pale silver glass eye. He did look like someone who would kill a maid for just breaking plates. Just looking at him, you coul
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Eight
A lady must always address those superior to them with titles such as Lady, Sir, Madame, etc. Never fail to flatter them when necessary. ✾I was still staring out the window when Karina came marching in. I turn my head sideways and I see just how pale her face was, how her hands and whole body were visibly shaking, it seems like this is the first time she
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Nine
A lady must be at the location an hour earlier and they are required to wear ball gowns of their Nation’s national colors.✾The paper in my hand weighed like a ton of rocks.Judging from the mix of intake and release of breaths inside the room, I can tell the locations varied greatly. I still haven’t looked up, I can’t tell much about how the others reacted. I’m still stuck staring at this piece of paper that would very well have an effect on my life. Or the remainder of it, I don’t think I would survive that long. No. Especially not here. Days after Silas mentioned t
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