Thread: An Animal's Trust (DarknessEmbraced666 & TekN0!!!)

It was nice to hear such things from the princess. When her father was alive, the councilman head of this meeting often did enjoy afternoon walks with the king, always smiling at the sight of his daughter beaming with happiness or joining a day together with her mother. It seemed those kinds of things kept the worries of the kingdom away, or even made them not look like worries at all. However, he could tell that recalling memories like this was still a bit hard. What child deserved to grow up without their parents? None, that's who. I see. Your instructors speak highly of you, Seraphina. I commend you upon that. As for the lessons your father taught, well, I don't think we could ever find a tutor for that. The lessons he taught were heartfelt. Even to us. I don't think I've ever had a better teacher. The smile he gave was sad as he leaned back in his chair, nodding to what she did in her spare time. Alas, that was enough of pleasantries, it was time to get down to business. So, with a sigh, he cleared his throat and sat up straight. We must speak again, Princess. It's nice to talk about something else besides official business every now and then. Unfortunately, there is something of grave importance that we do need to talk about. All eyes on her, the councilman picked up a parchment and read over it briefly, finally looking over the paper to Seraphina again. As you know, due to your parents' passings, we are left without leadership. The main reasoning behind this is because there was no suitable person to handle the responsibility demanded by this role in the castle. Granted, they are large shoes to fill, if you will. Your mother and father were phenomenal rulers. The men around her nodded, having been under their rule as well when they were alive. And for as long as I can remember, we and other councilmen have been debating on a particularly heated subject. In fact, that's precisely why you see a little less than half the council seats empty, your Highness. We've all come to a decision, and we're here to discuss it with you. The parchment was set down, along with the spectacles on the bridge of the older man's nose. He rested his elbows on the table, his fingers interlaced with one another as he covered his mouth as he spoke. The time for a ruler to step up is now. Our council has come to a decision to nominate you as the next Queen, and thus lead our kingdom in official and business affairs. You have been slowly prepared for this with some of your instructors, and I'm quite sure you foresaw this decision being made in the future, but frankly, we can wait no longer. Tensions rise in other lands, economics are a constant battle no matter how good the times are. The councilman stood up and placed his hands on the fine oak table they sat at, fingers outstretched as he were somehow bracing himself for her response. Despite knowing the girl was a noble, and more than suitable choice, he did fear should she decline. They would not force her, but they desperately needed her amongst all others. Seraphina, Princess to the Royal Capital of Druschel, He recited her title, looking at her seriously. Will you accept the responsibility and duties as Queen and lead our kingdom to prosperity again? With valor and sound judgment, loyalty to virtuous beliefs and ends? The choice is yours.