Thread: Brave New World (Razgriz x darkangel76)

Poor Anselm didn't even notice his wife sitting beside him how could Charles do this to him? He'd given the man everything...And he'd been played for a fool. And with Charles' disturbing revelation came an even more unsettling thought How many more? How many felt this way? Felt that he was on the verge of becoming a ruthless, murderous tyrant? The next Maximilien Robespierre? The next Josef Stalin? The fact that people thought him a despotic sociopath should have seemed ludicrous...But it didn't. However, the warm touch of his beloved Helena stirred him from his own self-reflection. He looked up to see that they were the only two left in the room the good Queen must have dismissed the handservants and guards to other posts. He felt her gentle hand touch his jawline, compelling him to look up and into her brilliant eyes. Helena... he breathed, leaning back as she slid onto him what she was saying made perfect sense. But he still felt guilty that he caused the woman he married so much suffering. I know you're there for me, my darling...And I'll always be here for you. No matter what may happen. And for the next few moments, their eyes were locked onto each other's Anselm couldn't help but think what she might be wondering of him now. Even if she told him he was forgiven for essentially taking her father away from her, he still felt like it was his fault. Sure, she might have been doing something illegal, but it was for the right reason. Little did the man realize her true ulterior motive in this case. Her actions then caused him to tremble slightly, his strong hands moving down to her hips to grasp them lightly the King's eyes then widened in shock as Helena laid out her suggestion in full. He could only stare at her in utter disbelief, if only because of the bluntness of it all. Kill Charles? Sure, if he found the weapon he would have it dismantled and studied by researchers, but killing Charles? Even after all of this, it seemed so unfathomable. His mouth just opened and closed, but no words came out what could he say? He might have been dense at times, but even this was enough to give him pause My dear...I know Charles hurt you. His admission of revolution proved that much, but still...If we take such action now, what will that say to the people? As far as we know, no one besides us knows of this revolution. Giving a small swallow to alleviate the dryness in his throat, he continued as he rested his own hand against her face, I do know that Charles needs to be punished for what he has done, but we must be smart about this...Lest what he says becomes truth and I turn into that which I despise. I do not wish to succumb to the same vices that led to the downfall of the Old World governments. To Helena, it might sound like he was showing weakness however, he didn't get this far by acting rashly. Even if Charles betrayed him, it seemed he still convincing that the man should be put to death. Helena, my beloved, I appreciate that you've put this much faith in me however, if we were to immediately put him to death in public...Just how many others' fears would be validated? No, first we must try to get the weapon's location out of him. Then we shall work on what must be done with him. Gently maneuvering so that he could stand up, still lovingly holding to his wife, I wish to talk with Charles personally. I'll be back soon, but you may come if you wish. Anselm assumed that, given the obvious pain Charles inflicted on her, that she would not want to be anywhere near the man. Even still...This was something he needed to talk to Charles about, and with that he began making his way to the prison below the well-defended base of the tower.