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Lizzy is utterly besotted with Vesta and has been ever since they were school mates, often following her around or trying to get closer to her through their joint friendship with Reon. It wasn’t until a teenage sleepover that Lizzy came to the realisation that her childhood adoration had developed into a full-blown crush. She admires Vesta’s confidence and regal nature, often wishing that she could be as charming and beautiful as her friend. On the other hand, she can find that Vesta’s confidence sometimes overshoots into cockiness which can make her feel uncomfortable, especially in social/public situations. While she knows Vesta isn’t interested in settling down any time soon (if ever, and if ever with her), Lizzy is always anxious about the prospect of revealing any part of their relationship to her father, and by extension, to the rest of the world.
Vesta considers Lizzy a close friend and often invites her on ventures. They do not get to spend a lot of time together due to packed schedules, but always make it a point to spend holidays/vacations together. They will be intimate with each other on occasion, but Vesta does not take it as seriously as Lizzy as she is in an open relationship and will often sleep around with courtesans. She wishes Lizzy would be more open about her feelings and stop being so nervous.
Mizuko is Lizzy’s inspiration and her role model for the social side of her life. Lizzy feels like Mizy is more like a best friend than her mother, and while it means that she can open up to her and be completely honest with Mizuko about her personal life (like her relationships with her best friends and advice about the sexual aspects of life), she can sometimes be frustrated with her when she thinks Mizuko doesn’t take things seriously enough. Ultimately though, she knows that Mizuko will always be there to support her through all her triumphs and mistakes.
Mizy is proud of her daughter and is always around to have conversations about anything/anyone bothering her. Though she never thought herself to be a mother, she has grown closer to her family through Lizzy. Mizy will often offer fashion and makeup advice to Lizzy, fixing her clothes and making sure she smells nice.
Lizzy loves her father dearly and tries hard to live up to his expectations by studying hard, though she’s been relatively shielded from the majority of the obligations members of royalty would be expected to perform. She enjoys going through the more intellectual side of her studies with him, especially topics related to physics or engineering as they’re Harvey’s specialist subjects. However, she often hides most aspects of her personal/private life away from him out of fear of rejection or of upsetting the delicate balance the household has managed to achieve. She understands the pressure that the both of them are under as royalty to uphold the family name, but she often worries about what will happen when Harvey passes the mantel on to her.
Lizzy is the apple of Harvey’s eye, the light of his life and considered the best thing that has ever happened to him. Harvey absolutely adores Lizzy and believes that she can do no wrong. He is very forward when it comes to encouraging her to pursue her dreams… so long as they relate to her studies or her career. While not an emotional or open man, he tries his best to understand his daughter’s feelings, though he struggles with trying to get his more positive sentiments across.
Reon is Lizzy’s oldest friend, the two of them having known each other since they were babies, Reon even being taken in, albeit only slightly, under Harvey’s wing when it comes to the craft of statesmanship and governing as a monarch. The two rub along just fine, with Lizzy in awe of Reon’s ability to stay calm & composed in all situations, along with his dedication to his work, though this means that the two no longer see as much of each other as they once did. She’s aware of the intimate nature of his relationship with Vesta, which can dredge up some feelings of jealousy towards both though this because of her fear of being pushed out and left alone.
Despite being the opposing sides of the weather trio coin, Reon and Lizzy are very old friends, with Reon even being somewhat welcomed into the Aston family after his mother abdicated and vanished when he was born. The pair often pushed each other to do better academically and while Reon did not have Lizzy’s innate ability to understand complicated ideas with ease, his perseverance and dedication often meant that he could stay on equal footing with her, though when it came to practical matters he would flourish unmatched. Reon enjoys Lizzy’s enthusiasm and passion about topics and hobbies that she enjoys alongside her gentle natures which is a contrast to her family (and even himself). He does also, however, find her a bit naive and immature at times, especially when it comes to the responsibilities and duties that they have.
Lizzy and Lilli get along like two peas in a pod – they both enjoy frilly fashion, handsome boys (and girls in Lizzy’s case) and have a lurking desire for the more sensual things in life hidden underneath their innocent exterior. While they don’t get to spend as much time together as they’d like (due to Lizzy’s family/monarch commitments), they often text and catch up when they can, providing moral support and humour to all situations. Lizzy is the more sensible and down the earth one of the pair, often reigning in Lilli’s more questionable ideas and keeping the two out of any serious trouble.
Lilli and Lizzy first met at the freshers fair when they both started university and quickly became fast friends, bonding over their joint love of cute things and smutty erotica. Lilli relies on Lizzy as someone she can express herself openly to without the judgement that might come from her parents when discussing her more unusual interests. Lilli is often the more exuberant of the two and encourages Lizzy to try more things outside of her comfort zone, though this often ends up with them getting into mischief.