Negotiating with thine attacker

*Marie comes to the door with 2 guards who are deaf-mutes, and knocks on the door to Richard's chambers*.

Come here please, I wish to speak with you. *This is said in a tone of kindness and goodwill*.

*Richard opens the door wearing a coy grin*

of course, wont you come in

(OOC: Wearing a coy grin and what else? lol)

*Marie sweeps in elegantly, beautiful gowns sweeping, and the guards enter soon after*.

Hello, dearest brother. I just wanted to see if everything was going well, and to ... set you up in comfort.

(OOC: How about a pair of very tight leather breeches and nothing else? lol)

Comfort ? *raises brow*

If you wish to see to my comfort then send your two goones away *laughs*

(OOC: Wow. I don't know if Mary, Queen of Scots was into leather. BUT I AM, lol)

They are deaf mutes. They cannot tell anything they see, or hear anything we say. And I pay them so well, they will never betray me.

Here *Hands Richard a purseful of 5,000 pounds*. I hope you enjoy it.

(OOC: what is not to like about leather lol )

*Richard accepts the purse and feels its weight. He smiles and places it on a table*


That is very generous my Queen. Nicholas has already seen fit to pay off my debts, provided me with these fine apartments and new clothing, what is are these coins for ?

These coins are for your expenses. Remember? You are the ambassador to England, you represent me to Elizabeth. You must be as lavish, as well-dress, as gallant as possible.

*Looks down at Richard's leather breeches*. My God, what were you doing in here?

(OOC: Elizabeth disliked the smell of leather and I dislike the deadness of it. ...commoners wear sheepskins, not royalty. When Richard returns to England he has to obey the "Sumptuary Laws" on pain of death or loss of title. Elizabeth was very particular when it came to clothing. Bring on the velvet, lace, cotton, and taffeta, hurrah!)

(OOC: LOL I knew when I posted that you were going to have a fit lol I will admitt I do no longer wear leather for the whole animal cruelty deal, I do the fake stuff. But it seemed to fit Richard and they did not have fake leather back then did they ? lol )


Do you not like them? *grins*


I do appreciate the coins but you culdst have had these delivered, you need not have brought them personally .... did you require something of me?

I fine them very fitting, and please feel free to interpret that any way you wish. Yes, I came because I needed something else. Do you speak French or Latin?

* he seems amused by the question*

No I do not, I never had much need to learn it. What do you require of me?

It was so that we could talk without being overheard, also it would have been a good skill for the English court. But it appears that thine brother was right and thou doth truly lack all skills. Nevermind then, I shall speak in English.


... could you please stop playing with your genitals when I am speaking, 'tis most distracting.

I wish to know why you did what you did to me.

*laughs* because I could

And for revenge. My brother took what was mine so I had what was his. My hope is that he doth remember that every time he looks at thee

*I begin to tremble and cry*

Why didn't you take something else? Why did you have to destroy my life because of a petty rivalry! You only took Elaine to spite him anyway. What has he ever done to you?

He was born, that was enough.

And I wuldst not believe your life is ruined, I hath done you a favor. I hath spared you the torment of being tied to the mierable wretch for the rest of your days

No you haven't. I'm still marrying him. You could never seperate us, only God could. You are so full of hurt and resentment, let it go Richard. Let it go!

*scowls*

He wilst never find happiness, I shall make sure of it

Richard, what do I have to give you to make you leave your brother alone! I thought I gave you what you wanted! I've contacted the French ambassador for brides, thou art already Ambassador to England and twice an Earl. Can't you stop torturing us? What else do I have to give you?

The wealth, titles, brides ... taking you *grins* ... all of it is but iceing on the cake.


Nicholas doth not deserve such riches or happiness. I culdst drive a stake though his miserable but I doth think it will be much more entertaining to watch him live in torment.

Poor Nicholas, the choosen one, the noble one ... oh how the mighty hath fallen

What do I have to give you to make you leave him alone?

I know people like you. I've been forced ot live around them all my life and I recently beheaded a large group of them. I know you have a price. Name it.

*laughs*


Tis true every man has his price, but it is not always about money

What is it about then? I know there's something I have that will make you leave Nicholas alone, I know it. Tell me what it is and I shall give it to you.

I want to take from him everything that he holds dear and leave him broken and alone.

*Rolls eyes* Besides that Richard. Is that ALL that you want? You strike me as a man with his finger in every pot, and yet you let him dictatae your life's wish? Isn't there ANYTHING else you want?