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The Courts
*stands straight and tall in front of Lady Lydia* "I am not defying you, Your Majesty, but I will not standby and see a genteel lady of noble birth treated in this rough manner." *curtsys*
*steps quickly before her mistress and fixes her with a compelling stare* "My Lady, please don't let him see your temper."
*mouths* "Later!" *says in a louder voice* "But my Lady, we don't want any blood in the Great Hall."
*breath an inaudible sigh of relief* "My Lady, I think it might be time we retired." *give her a pointed 'we need to talk' look*
*smiles* "Yes, my Lady, I think we should retire to your room now."
*closes door tightly and carefully checks the room to make sure no one is hidden* "Now, my Lady, is your grievance only against, His Majesty or is it against Her Majesty as well?"
*bows head* "Yes, Lyddie, you are my Queen and the rightful Queen, but we both know that none of this is Lady Kat's fault. She was drug into it by Sir Bryce. I know your father meant for you to rule after him, but your uncle had too many powerful friends in the court and usurped your place. Then he passed in on down to his son, but if we're going to regain the throne for you, we have to go about it very carefully. My job is to protect you and the more people you anger, the harder that job is."
*Bryce walks into Lydia's room* "How dare you call me a jester! I am no fool. The fool here is your friend Erudessa. How dare you betray your Queen. Erudessa, you will never take the Court away from us. Guards, grab Erudessa now and take her to the Excavation Chamber. (Extravagantes on the word grab)."
Lydia, the awful Traitor. Follow me now or else my guards will kill Erudessa in your presence. But not quickly she will die, mind you!
Tinker walks up to the fighting sceneTinker: Well, well, well, what do we have here? Attempting to commit a crime against the Court, Lydia? I would expect better from you, I mean, you are the Rightful Queen.
Bryce: Remember how good friends we were in school? We laughed as we snorted milk out of our noses. Do you really want to kill your childhood friend, Bryce? I thought you were better than that. Even if you kill me it still will only affect my cause by making it stronger. Everyone in the Court is with me except you, Tinker, and Erudessa.
Ok. I will do what you say (Bryce is mesmerized by Lydia) (Hey Lydia, I gotta go do homework. I might be on later)
*dares not struggle for fear of what Bryce will order his men to do* *also tries not to smirk when the Tinker appears*
Bryce: I give the ok to release Erudessa. You are now under the order of Lydia. If Kat tries to give you orders, do not obey. Lydia is the Rightful Queen that my father tried to kill but failed. First things first Lydia, we need to kill my father. Do you have any idea where he is.
*pushes the guards hands off with a disdainful look* *glares at Bryce* *catches Tinker's attention and makes a few motions with her hand that say...* "Meet me in the west library at 10"
Bryce: I swear my loyalty to you, The Rightful Queen of The Eastern Sea. Anything and everything in my realm is available to you at all times. Also, we need to kill or lock up Kat to prevent her and her followers from trying to kill you, Lydia.
*bites tongue to hold back laughter at how well Lydia memorized Byrce* "I have no idea where you Father might be, Sir Bryce, but The Count might know. They were quite good friends.
*bows* "Queen Kat! I didn't expect to see you. There has been a slight altercation, that's all."
*hesitates for a few seconds* "I don't think so, You Majesty." *silently implores Sir Bryce to keep his mouth shut. Kat doesn't know she isn't the rightful ruler.*
*turns Queen Lydia over to a few maids* "I'll be back in a few minutes, your Majesty."
What are you all doing standing around here for!*A harried herald rushes in and bows to Queen Kat*
My Queen, but have you forgotten that today is the the very same day that the royal dignitary of Ethuria shall arrive, the Princess Nicole? We must not insult her, our coffers cannot afford a war. And yet you have not ordered any preparations, fortunately I have already made several of the plans. Your maid is waiting to change you into your purple gown, the one we made special for visiting royalty.
King Bryce, your valet awaits to dress you in your kingly garb.
Lady Lydia, the head cook is asking for you, she wishes to know which nut it is you are allergic to again...?
*trumpets blare in the background, and the herald clutches his heart like it might give out on him* Hurry! She is here already!
*herald begins to cry and plead*Oh save me, my kind queen!
*Princess Nicole draws to a stop and glances back longingly at her carriage before turning to the queen-s?* Um, pardon, am I interrupting something? And why are you imprisoning that good man, he is the person, I've been told who has made all the preparations for my welcome ball and feasts?*gasps and places a hand against her throat* he isn't responsible for poisoning anyone is he??
*curtsies* The pleasure is mine, Queen Lydia. I am, as you must already know, the Princess Nicole of Ethuria. But... I thought that the Queen of this land was named Kat? *shakes head* silly me, I have no idea how I could have been so mistaken.
*titters into hand* You, my lady, are quite humorous! Such a farce! But never mind the fact, if you wish not to explain then so be it. But I've heard that there is to be a ball thrown later tonight, and I have had a long day of traveling so I think I shall rests some-*suddenly a baby dragon springs from the sleeve of her gown*
Romulus, Come back here!
Nicole gasped and rushed forward. She knelt before the dragon and griffin. Romulus climbed up her side and perched on her shoulder with a hiss toward the griffin. "Why hello there," Nicole said, "it is nice to meet you, Rita. How are you doing? Do you like this castle very much? It is all right, I understand animal speak. You can speak to me."
Nicole stood and dusted off her skirt, "I can understand all animals." She turned to Lydia, "Your Griffith is a dear, might I play with her tomorrow?"
Nicole turns to the other people in the room, "Oh! Excuse my manners, and who are you all? You must be, Lydia's- I do hope you will allow me to call you Lydia seeing as we are both royalty and titles can become such a mouthful- courtiers!"
She claps her hands. "Excellent! I have a feeling that we will be fast friends. Anyone a Griffin thinks highly of must be a good person indeed."
Suddenly the door bursts open and Sir Ryder strides in with a swagger. He stops in front of Lord Bryce, and glances over the inhabitants of the room, his eyes lingering on the ladies. "So which of these ladies was it you wanted to kill again?" he asks with a lazy smile.
Princess Nicole gasps and raises her hand to her throat. "Ryder!" then she turned the others. "If you have me assassinated, I assure you Ethuria will avenge me swiftly and finally."Ryder laughed. "Relax, Princess, I'm pretty sure you're NOT the one I'm supposed to kill. It was one of the pretend queens, but I don't remember which on exactly. You know how I hate politics."
Ryder nods contemplatively, "I like to consider myself more than capable. Though I wouldn't try to kill you right now while you're expecting it. I prefer to think of assassination as something that needs to happen suddenly and surprisingly. Besides I would prefer more time to get to know such a lovely lady before I did away with her." He winks at Queen Lydia before glancing back at Lord Bryce, "That is, she IS the one I'm supposed to assassinate right?"
The corner's of Ryder's mouth turned up slowly. "Well I seem to have made a name for myself picking up odd jobs here and there. You know, things like the Raid of Alunae, or the heist of the crown jewels of Galorian, or that ransom scandal from Furtherheist. Just those sorts of things. Apparently my reputation proceeds me, and Lord Bryce found my services to be something to be desired. I am also very perceptive and I can tell that you, My Lady, are hiding something from the rest of us. Don't worry, I won't tell."
Nicole blew out a breath. "Pay no heed to him, Lydia, he is an arrogant boar. I see now how you have passed the time since your exile from Ethuria, Ryder."Ryder waved a dismissive hand in her direction. "Cautious, Princess, or you will sound bitter."
Nicole snapped her gaze away from Ryder's and took a moment to collect herself. "Yes, of course." She walked off quickly."Sweet dreams, Princess!" Ryder called after her.
Nicole rolled her eyes. "You have no idea, though he was far worse before he left Ethuria, but that is a story for another time. A time I hope never comes because I do not wish to spend any more time speaking of Sir Ryder Rakewell. Come along Aetrix, I absolutely must show you my jewels. I know how fond Griffiths are of shiny objects."
"Very well then, watch out for Ryder, he can be quite slippery- I mean just a few years ago his father nearly succeeded in dethroning mine- and I would hate to see the triumphant look in his eyes if he does succeed. Come along Aetrix!"
"Right in here, excuse the mess I need to finish unpacking. Romulus, Remus, do you want to come out and say hello to my new friend?" Romulus sprang out right away, but Remus only peeked his silver head over her shoulder.Nicole emptied a pouch of sapphires, diamonds, emeralds and other precious gems on her bed. "Come and see how shiny it is!"
Slightly taken aback Nicole glances at a small leather satchel stuffed behind everything else before returning her attention to the Griffin. "I have come to make allies, and to not make enemies. Ethuria is a powerful kingdom, but your kingdom is very prosperous and is in control of coveted ports. I'm here to strengthen our relations and do everything in my power to obtain a treaty of trade."
*waiting in Queen Lydia's room* "My Queen, are you all right? What do you think of the Princess Nicole? Is she a danger?"
"Would you like me to assign a couple of my dragons to watching her?
Nicole petted the Griffin's head. "Oh, it is all right, Aetrix. I'm not surprised, I learned long ago to never think of animals as just cuddly. But do you have a way to communicate with you queen, because if you don't I can always tell her for you...?"
"Yes, Ma'am. Is there anything else you need right now?"
Ryder steps out from behind a screen behind her, his hand resting casually on his sheath. "Well, actually now that you mention it, I could use a cup of tea. it is awfully drafty in this tower."
*whirls around hand unsheathing daggers and comes to rest with them in the 'ready' position* "And who might you be, scoundrel? A man? In Queen Lydia's tower? Not acceptable. If you will come this way, I will escort you out."
Ryder waves his hand dismissively. "Pshaw, I'm not trying to kill. Not right now anyway. If I was trying to kill you then you would be dead."
"Trying to kill the Queen, eh? I'm afraid you will find that a bit tough. Out. Now."
Sir Bryce: Shouldn't we be chatting in the library about this topic"
Erudessa: "Yes, and I humbly beg your pardon Sir Bryce"
Lady Lydia walks into the room we are currently in.
Lady Lydia: "I'm in charge around here so I say you should move to the library."
Erudessa: *sinks to knees* Lady Lydia, I hope I haven't offended.
Lydia: "Rise my dear, you have not incurred my wrath. *turns to Bryce* you however...."
Erudessa: " *bows head deeply* Thank you, my lady"
Sir Bryce *bows to Kat* "you are the Queen Of BBB, not Lydia" exclaimed Bryce, The Laser King. *turns to Lydia* Ma'am, get out of The Queen's Court. (My character is very rude; anything in dialogue/asteriks is roleplay lol)
Erudessa: *clasps hands to chest while gasping in horror* "How can SAY such a thing, Sir? And treat such a dear lady so roughly!" *rushes to Lady Lydia's side puts an arm round her*
Sir Bryce: *shouting* "Boo who. Go crying to your rebel of a friend. The real Her Majesty is the great and wonderful Kat". (This is sooo fun)
Erudessa: *smiles sweetly* "Now remember, my Lord, why I was chosen as Lady Lydia's companion. It was only for my sweet dispostion. Are you looking for a fight?"
(True! 'Tis!)
"She is a traitor. How dare you defy The King and Her Majesty Kat".