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Post by Silaluk on Feb 15, 2015 19:38:21 GMT
The executioner uncorked the empty vial, sniffing the inside. He wrinkled his nose in disgust at the smell. "It is hemlock! The same poison that caused the King's passing," he announced.
A look of fear flickered over the advisor's face before he turned angry. "He is lying! I would have never thought of mutiny! I was loyal to the King my whole life!" he spat.
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Post by Dawnmist on Feb 15, 2015 20:05:47 GMT
A satisfied smile worked its way onto her lips as she observed, gauging the reactions of the crowd around her. That serving girl's pretty good. She must have snuck into the chambers before I could.
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Post by Copper on Feb 15, 2015 20:13:16 GMT
Alain glanced at the Knights, narrowing his eyes. "You have my orders. Prepare the noose for this traitor to the throne."
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Post by Silaluk on Feb 15, 2015 20:18:40 GMT
They hesitated for a moment before one gave a signal to the guards on the balcony with the advisor. The traitor was seized and dragged down to the courtyard, though with difficulty. The advisor kicked and yelled, fighting to get free from their clutches. "Unhand me! That girl doesn't know what she's talking about!"
Eliza narrowed her eyes. "I assure you, I know perfectly well what I'm saying."
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Post by Copper on Feb 15, 2015 20:35:41 GMT
Alain gave the advisor a grin, removing the crown from his head and placing it on his own. "See you in hell."
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Post by Silver on Feb 15, 2015 20:37:07 GMT
Amos stood among the crowd, an amused smile gracing the hooded man's features as he watched the scene play out before him. He would have to thank that servant girl later, it was after all, thanks to her that the plan had been surprisingly executed in a much more convenient manner than he had been anticipating. For now, the Prince's life was a minor detail he could contend with later but as of this very moment, he was free to simply stand back and enjoy the show. Maybe he could even mould the situation to his advantage some more...
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Post by Silaluk on Feb 16, 2015 4:16:30 GMT
The advisor struggled as the knights fitted the noose around his neck. He shot loathsome looks to Alain and Eliza both. The falconer returned his stare, though hers was colder, more full of hatred. "You have hereby been charged with the murder of the King," one of the knights said. "And your punishment is execution."
"I would've gotten away with it too, if it weren't for you meddling kids!"
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Post by Copper on Feb 16, 2015 12:49:52 GMT
Alain looked simply amused, giving the executioner a sadistic-looking, frosty grin. "Bow to your king, advisor."
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Post by Silaluk on Feb 16, 2015 15:31:51 GMT
"Never!" he growled.
The executioner took his place, sighing, "Any last words?
The advisor's eyes turned to Alain, Eliza, and the crowd of people watching. "May God unleash his wrath upon you! May all your souls be damned to rot in Hell!" His voice was cut off, however, for their was a snap of the rope and a snap of the neck. The advisor hung there, stared-at in silence and mild shock.
Eliza was the first to break the silence. "Well... It's over."
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Post by Copper on Feb 16, 2015 15:33:34 GMT
Alain turned from the corpse, expression solemn. "Right, then. The body will hang for three days as per the usual. There are some changes and promotions I need to put in place."
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Post by Silaluk on Feb 16, 2015 15:38:50 GMT
The falconer turned to him, her eyes serious, though a small, sad smile flickered over her lips. "Indeed there are, my King," she said, curtseying. She dearly wished she could hug him, but with nearly the whole kingdom watching... Eliza took a step closer to Alain, murmuring, "Even if you aren't dead, it's still goodbye."
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Post by Silver on Feb 16, 2015 15:44:18 GMT
Amos pulled his hood further down his face, turning away from the gallows in satisfaction and slinking away with the hem of his ragged cloak sweeping after him. Once trust had been broken, it could never truly be repaired, not fully. The people were still free to doubt and that was all that mattered.
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Post by Copper on Feb 16, 2015 15:57:04 GMT
"Not exactly. I'd like you to take the position of Royal Falconer. I think it suits you well, and you'd be able to live in the castle."
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Post by Silaluk on Feb 16, 2015 16:07:51 GMT
"My lord... Are you serious?" she asked incredulously. "And I would be able to take Aslan and Arthur and Gabe?"
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Post by Copper on Feb 16, 2015 16:10:38 GMT
"Yes. And you'd get to care for the other falcons here as well. You'd be working with a good staff. You could learn much from them, and they could learn much from you as well."
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Post by Silaluk on Feb 16, 2015 16:15:41 GMT
Eliza beamed, moving forward to embrace him, but stopping herself before she could. She managed to regain her composure with a sigh. "Thank you, your Highness," Eliza said quietly, curtseying again. "It is an honor, though I wouldn't be able to see you, still."
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Post by Copper on Feb 16, 2015 16:26:21 GMT
"I think we'd be able to find a way," he murmured quietly enough for her to hear. "Right, then. We should get going. These clothes are disgusting."
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Post by Silaluk on Feb 16, 2015 16:38:34 GMT
Eliza nodded, handing him his father's dagger and stepping down from the wooden platform. "I can escort you to your quarters, if you wish."
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Post by Copper on Feb 16, 2015 16:41:30 GMT
"Please do," he sighed. "I want to prepare the papers for Joseph's promotion. He'll be my personal royal guard. I want him out of that unsightly dungeon."
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Post by Silaluk on Feb 16, 2015 16:47:56 GMT
Eliza smiled. "He'll be ecstatic," she said, walking with him to the castle. Once they were out of sight of the crowd, she reached to grab his hand, but hesitated. A sudden, slightly sickening feeling washed over her. "And... There's still the business of you picking a wife. Even though you're King now, the people still expect a queen."
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