Gardens -- Moon Palace @ SM

The Moon Palace gardens are a fairyland of growing things, enough perennial and varied-season plants to have something green and growing all year round. Around the gardens circle a low, quaint stone wall of neatly stacked slate blocks, and small benches are scattered through the gardens, some more secluded than others. Tiny trees grow here and there, but the gardens are primarily floral, with roses of all shapes and colors predominating, each bush in spectacular bloom.

The sky is clear but the weather crisp and cool.

Obvious exits:
Palace

Prince Endymion comes from the reception area.
Prince Endymion has arrived.

Endymion

A tall man, Endymion stands over six feet tall. He is young, not out of his teenage years yet, and his movements have a certain regal grace to them. He has black, luxuriant hair, which shines, and refuses to stay completely down, it looks as though someone just ruffled it. His eyes are a deep blue, and no matter what his mood is, they always seem to have a certain amount of intensity to them. He is also graced with a muscular build, and he looks to be be fairly strong.
At the moment, Prince Endymion is dressed as a simple sailor. Large, baggy sailor pants, and a simple sailor shirt, with blue horizontal stripes. One of those large sailor hats, too hide his hair. Although it isn't the best disguise in the world, it's adequate, for the most part.

Serenity, at the moment, is settled on the ground, in front of a white rose bush. She has yet to notice the new entrant.

The new entrant is just a simple sailor.. or at least, that

The new entrant is just a simple sailor.. or at least, that's what he looks like. He initially just kind of pokes his head in, like he's looking for someone. Glancing around.. and noticing the person he /is/ looking for, he slips into the garden quickly, walking quickly over to where she is standing, looking around again to make sure no one else is here.

Serenity slowly rises to her feet, sighing heavily. She slowly turns around, and... Apparently that disguise isn't too great, because she gasps, blue eyes brightening. All she utters is a soft, hopefull, "...Is it really you?"

Prince Endymion doesn't answer right away, just gathers you up in a nice big warm hug, letting that answer things for the moment. After holding you for a looong minute or two, he answers, softly, "It is.. I.. I missed you.. I couldn't wait on Earth anymore.."

Serenity blinks for a moment, at that hug, but eventually wraps her arms about you, leaning closer as her eyes close. She just mutters in a sigh, "Oh, Endymion... I've missed you, too.. /So/ much.." Awww..

Prince Endymion holds you tight, not about to let you go without a good reason. Still speaking softly, he explains, "I waited for some word.. but.. I worried that perhaps you had been forbidden to see me.. and.. I just couldn't abide by that.. so I disguised myself as a sailor on one of the ships heading to the Moon, and came here looking for you as soon as I can.." Sighing softly, and squeezing you yet tighter, he whispers, "I was afraid I wouldn't get another chance to see you.. any other way.."

Serenity heaves a heavy sigh. "They wouldn't allow it.. At least, Artemis says they won't allow it /yet/... But I doubt they ever will.. They still believe that you are... /Him/... As much as I liked him..." She glances up at you, blue eyes bright, "..You are /not/ like him..." She gives you a gentle squeeze, then. "Don't talk about that.. I couldn't imagine not ever being able to see you again.." Siiigh. After a moment she wonders, thoughtfully, "...Will they be upset when they discover your missing? I wouldn't want you to be in too much trouble because of /me/..."

Prince Endymion frowns a little, at the mention of /that/ troublemaker, sighing in return, and nodding, "I know.. I wish I could just tell them the truth.. but I can't.." Smiling down at those bright blue eyes suddenly, he leans down to gently kiss your forehead, "Don't worry.. I've.. er.. taken care of things back home.. I should be able to stay for a little while, before anyone notices." Squeezing again, he adds, "And if they do.. I don't care.. I won't let them or anyone keep us apart.."

Serenity sighs, happily. "I don't care, either." She says, defiantly. "And...And now there's nowhere for them to drag me away to..." She peers back up at you, smiling sweetly. "I'm glad to see you again... I wasn't sure when or if I would."

Prince Endymion smiles broadly back down at you, idly playing with a strand of your hair, and promising, "I won't let them.. this time.." He nods in agreement, "I wasn't sure either.. so I just.. made sure." Looking serious for a moment, he asks, "So, did you tell your mother of our.. engagement?"

Serenity bites her bottom lip, at that, sighing again. "I... I'm sorry, Endymion." He pulls away, glancing down at her feet. "I... I haven't had a chance, and... I'm sorry." She repeats, quietly.

Prince Endymion blinks.. a bit surprised for a moment. Then, quickly reaching out to take one of your hands and giving it a reassuring squeeze, he answers, "It's ok.. Serenity.. I'm not mad or anything.." Trying to reassure himself, he asks hopefully, "You do still want to though.. right? Erm.. get married.. I mean?" He holds on to that hand.. tensing a bit as he waits..

Serenity glances back up, smiling gently. She squeezes your hand ack as she gives a slow nod. "Of course I still want to... More than anything..." Her smile brightens faintly, then. "Don't you?"