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Post by Copper on Feb 16, 2015 23:08:56 GMT
"I am not sure I have very god taste," he admitted. "But... fine. Is there any man in particular you have an interest in?"
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Post by Dawnmist on Feb 16, 2015 23:12:55 GMT
"I would prefer no husband at all," she said drily. "But it is... necessary. Just make sure he's not old. I would think it strange to be wed to a man of my father's age."
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Post by Copper on Feb 16, 2015 23:14:50 GMT
"I will do my best to seek someone of similar age. If all goes well, you will have your suitor by month's end."
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Post by Dawnmist on Feb 16, 2015 23:16:48 GMT
"Thank you, Sire," she curtsied, relief evident in the way she relaxed into the gesture. "Will you attend the wedding?"
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Post by Copper on Feb 16, 2015 23:18:53 GMT
"Of course. It would be shameful if the King did not attend the wedding of his advisor, now, wouldn't it?"
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Post by Dawnmist on Feb 16, 2015 23:20:33 GMT
She raised a thin eyebrow, taken aback by his words. Did he just say...? "I'm sorry, Sire, did you just call me your Advisor?"
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Post by Copper on Feb 16, 2015 23:22:51 GMT
His expression remained unchanged. "As of today, yes. I can think of no other noble more suited to the task."
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Post by Dawnmist on Feb 16, 2015 23:26:22 GMT
She paused, expression hard to read for a few moments. I'm going to have to tell him. My husband-to-be ought to know as well. But then, I could lose my position, and my respect in one day. Jac sighed, rubbing her temple. "Your Majesty, I do not think it would be wise to appoint me as your advisor."
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Post by Copper on Feb 16, 2015 23:27:17 GMT
His eyes flashed, eyes searching her expression carefully. "And why is that?"
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Post by Dawnmist on Feb 16, 2015 23:28:50 GMT
"I am-" she closed her eyes briefly, exhaling in a short puff of air. "I am with child."
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Post by Copper on Feb 16, 2015 23:30:30 GMT
Alain froze, eyes widening and hands tightening around the armrests of his chair. His words were almost shaky when they came out. "Who is the father?"
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Post by Dawnmist on Feb 16, 2015 23:35:53 GMT
She avoided his gaze at first, but raised her head to look him in the eye as she gave her answer. "The barmaid's son from the lower village."
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Post by Copper on Feb 16, 2015 23:39:44 GMT
"This is... surprising. Especially from you." He chose his words carefully, like moves in a game of chess.
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Post by Dawnmist on Feb 16, 2015 23:44:54 GMT
She tilted her head upwards, regarding him for a few seconds before replying. "And would you say the same to one of your knights, Your Majesty?" It was a bold statement, but she couldn't see how the situation could possibly be worsened. Still, she did trust the new King to spare her the humiliation of exile or something of the like.
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Post by Copper on Feb 16, 2015 23:47:26 GMT
"A knight has the luxury of being able to wed a woman of common birth. Remember that I am not a prince any longer, Lady Jacqueline, and I expect to be spoken to with respect."
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Post by Dawnmist on Feb 16, 2015 23:51:16 GMT
She bridled, one hand going to linger at her abdomen. "With all due respect, Sire, I was not seeking to marry the boy when this child was conceived. It is not your place to judge me for what I have done; that right lies solely with our Creator."
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Post by Copper on Feb 16, 2015 23:59:48 GMT
His touched his fingertips together, forming a teepee of sorts in front of his face. His voice hung like sharp, frosty icicles in the air when he spoke. "You know very well that action such as this warrants exile. I will spare you this, for now. And I will seek a husband for you before the month is over. That is all. You are dismissed."
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Post by Dawnmist on Feb 17, 2015 0:02:52 GMT
"Thank you, Your Highness," she said, the form of address barbed as it exited her mouth. Without daring to speak another word, Jac gathered her skirts and turned to leave.
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Post by Copper on Feb 17, 2015 0:08:05 GMT
He said nothing, merely moving a bit of parchment paper closer to him. It was already filled out, a formal an structured note to be archived that notified an execution. In neat, scripted text, he wrote her name, the tip of the quill lingering over the line upon which he was to sign his name. For now, at least, I will refrain from signing it. But I am out of my debt. I owe her nothing, and that is quite enough to allow her to keep her pretty head on her neck.
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Post by Silaluk on Feb 17, 2015 0:10:39 GMT
Eliza watched Jacqueline leave for a moment before knocking on the doors to Alain's chambers.
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