Thread: Yes, your Highness! (Jane X QB)

His smile slowly disappeared when she mentioned 'that night'. Yes...he had been asked to vanish, given reprieve by Donna to flee away and to perhaps save himself from a worst fate. When asked why, Donna only replied that it would pain her to find out that he had died by someone's hand...it would be better for him to have vanished than to march to the gallows. He had left without even telling her...to have vanished without a trace, only to abruptly return without any warning years later... ...I'm sorry. he whispered. His face, usually animated and easy going, looked sombre and solemn. I left...because I feared for my life. Donna gave me an opportunity to escape. I vowed that I would return one day... But, the one thing he had dreaded all that time came to be she had fallen in love with another person, she had forgotten him as Triton, a boy who washed up on the shore barely clinging on to life. If...if you really love the Pumpkin Duke...I promise I will get you back safely, even if it costs me my life. In a strange turn of events, Triton admitted that he wouldn't mind giving her back. Besides...a friend only wants the best for them, right? He tried to say that with a smile, but could not force his smile any further. Triton really wanted her to be with him...but if that only kept her away from her love, was it no different than confining her in a palace, all alone looking to the sea day by day wishing for a hope to wash up in the beach Hope that left her and never came back for many years? He didn't want that. But...the best he could do was to eat with her, for memory's sake. Let's go back down. Just remember to never overstep your descent do it one footing each time. When you get used to it, you can go as fast as you can! he said, trying to advise her as he scaled down the netting, hoping that the cloth would stop the roughness of the rope. Once they got down, Pippin emerged from the cabins. Ah, Brother Theo! The pot's all boiled up! That's great! I'll be right there! Pippin looked nervously towards Georgiana, flustering gently. I...Is she coming too? he asked nervously. Of course, Triton smiled, drawing her closer to him. Of course, of course! Pippin left the scene, presumably to go off somewhere. Oh, about a Pot boil? It's the hot water we scoop out of when we take a bath! he said, Prayers, meals and even bathing is communal here. Don't worry, none of us are perverts... he teased. We also have some fine clothes that we looted from a shipwreck months back...we couldn't pawn a few things so maybe you'd like to wear those! Meet me back here if you want to bathe! Your Majesty...is the news of her Highness Georgiana's death wise? The Queen raised a brow. Her most loyal subordinate would rarely raise doubts, always obeying every order without hesitation. Have we been too hasty in declaring her dead to Alma Britannia? Leanne's eyebrows fell as the Knight looked outside the window, watching the torches lit in the distance. Yes, Jaina has always doted upon Georgiana when she was younger, even though she had been older by 4 years. But she had not known that the Princess was alive if anything, only that maid and a few nobles would still believe she was alive. Ah. I apologize for speaking so callously in your presence. Do forgive me, Your Majesty. she said, prompting a hasty bow, from which the Queen bid her to rise with a motion of her hand. Lady Jaina...there is no need to concern yourself with something that had passed. While my heart as a mother mourns for my loss, I must keep strong...the enemies of Britannia are always looking for an opportunity to undo all the gains we have achieved...it is too late to simply revert back to the gluttonous, destructive rule of men. Jaina could not agree more. Yet, having heard from her mother, Queen Leanne had been assigned to the same fate married a man she did not like in secret, impregnated and dismissed her husband away. We must never let the light of Alma Britannia fade. Even if she had been gone...we must keep the light burning in our hearts...even if we must raze a kingdom to do so, I am willing to get more blood in my hands to keep this country safe. Leanne ended the sentence on a sad note. That's right...she too had given up everything to serve this country. She did not inherit the throne to be served...no, she had given up many things in her life to serve this country. Words most wise, your Majesty... Jaina replied, earning a scoff from the Queen herself. I envy you, able to so quickly drop your sympathies. Did you not dote on Georgiana when you were younger? Yes I had, your Majesty. But now, I only seek to impart vengeance to those who have killed her. I will make them beg for a death more gruesome than that of what they gave to her.