Thread: An Arrangement (Methos and Corporal Bunny)

A few moments later the Chamberlain knocked at the Dukes door. The Chamberlain received a disinterested response of enter. The rather portly and balding member of the Royal Council entered the room to spy the Duke slouched in a rather comfortable chair reading a book. The Chamberlain coughed and then remarked Your Grace your bride and her relations have arrived here at the palace. Alexander nodded in an absentminded manner as his hand reached over to scoop the wine glass on the table beside him. He sipped the wine that remained with the glass and then rose to his feet. I suppose I should greet them. After all I cant have half of our burgeoning Empire sulking that I couldnt be bothered to great Lady Emeline and her family. Alexander set aside his wine glass and noted I suppose I should consider this rather a formal occasion considering I havent seen her in years. He walked through the room and retrieved a rather heavy decorative gold chain that draped over his neck, shoulders and chest. The falcon crest was work into it and the piece was set with diamonds and rubies that gave it a rather opulent look. He set a rather plain diadem upon his head and belted his sword to his waist once more. Thereafter, he observed rather dryly There now I must look the part of a future king no? The Chamberlain replied airly Any more so and the clouds would part to let a shaft of light illuminate you to signal how distinctively favoured by the heavens you are. The Duke adjusted his doublet and briefly regarded himself in the mirror before turning to the Chamberlain and remarking Well take me to them then. The elder nobleman nodded as his hand raised upwards to scratch at his balding skull briefly before he beckoned for Alexander to follow. Thus they set off through various hallways until they reached the wing of rooms that Emeline and her party were to occupy for the next several days. As he arrived various servants briefly halted to bow to him while they seemed to occupy themselves with bringing a variety of baggage to the rooms. The Chamberlain scurried ahead to rap rather loudly upon the door and then when it was answered to announce the Dukes presence. A moment later Alexander strode through the doorway and let his eyes sweep over the room. They locked rather immediately upon Emeline. His dark eyes appraised her form briefly as a faint smile graced his lips. If nothing else the girl being presented to him wasnt hard upon the eyes, although her expression didnt immediately convey a look of great enthusiasm. He nodded his head towards her slightly and then walked towards her to close the distance between them. Alexander leaned in to let his lips lightly brush against her cheek. Lady Emeline, welcome to my country. I trust your journey was a pleasant one. He didnt wait for her to confirm or deny that before proceeding to remark I look forward to better making your acquaintance as the day upon which we join our countries approaches. A moment later he turned to acknowledge the Lord and Lady Northend as he offered them a rather pleasant smile as he noted I bid you both welcome as well. Thank you for bringing my bride to me safely. Im sure its a comfort to her to have family with her at a time such as this. Have the servants brought you food and drink or anything else you might require?