Grand Ball in honor of Her Majesty Queen of Scots

Thank you! *Smiles brilliantly, displaying a strange sight. A mouth full of white teeth*. Would you like some wine?

Thank you, but no, my dear. Wine gives me horrible headaches, and thus I stick to beer.

*The door squeaks open, revealing two pale, white hands, followed by James's head. His hair is hooked behind his ears. He bows*

Majesties.

Marie, I think, since I have been released from the tower that I should offer some condolences to say that I am sorry.

*Holds out a large, satin robe* This came from my mother, tis the last thing I have to remember her by. I thought you would like it

*Hands the robe to Marie and turns to leave*

Lord James! *a hand grabs the boy firmly by the shoulder*
If you are sorry, perhaps you should stay and prove you are reformed?

*Turns to Charles V*

I cannot stay, I would feel like I was imposing

Well, then. You shall stay, for I wish your company.

*Looks at the robe, scoping for poisons, weapons, curses and the like*. This is a very nice gift. And that is coming from one who knows first-hand how hard it is to escape from an English prison. *Charming smile*.

*Looks around for some beer, but since Nicholas has designed the party to be French themed, there is none*. Um ... perhaps some whiskey?

Whiskey? I have never tried it, but a little nip can't hurt...
*takes a sip*
Hrm. It appears I was wrong.

Charles, watch yourself, I don't want to carry you AND a druken Marie back to the castle, and besides, if the two of you became drunk, Elizabeth would kill me, even if I am her brother, albietly illigitimate, but she'd kill me

I like my head where it is thank you very much

Marie. I am hurt that you think I would try and posion you, that is certaainly not befitting for my cousin, trough daddy, no, I have no quarrel with you, Your Majesty

My boy, you are far too delicate of build to be carrying anyone.

Exactly!

So no getting drunk...

Nicholas can take Marie back, but i'll have to carry you

The Guards don't trust me yet

*Looks at Charles giggling slightly*. My Lord, it is only good if you drink it quickly and in large quantities.


And my Lord James, I was worried of no such thing. ... I ws merely ... checking ... for lice. That's it. Just checking for lice.

Really...?

Marie, I was NOT born yesterday, I am not thick. You were checking for poisons and I know you were

But, like i said, I have no quarrel with you, Madame

Actually, you look almost as if you were born yesterday, but that is beside the point. It is very nice, and I like it very much. Would you like something to drink? *Offers James a dazzling variety of liquor*.

My guards *gestures to the large Germans* don't, either.
What are your intentions here?

*Swigs from wine glass*

My intentions...???

To get drunk so that the court meeting tomorrow will not be so boring, as I will be completely and utterly drunk and tipsy

Thank you Marie *Downs the liquor in one fell gulp*

*keeps a caustious eye on Lord James*


*when he gets a quiet moment he leans over to speak to Marie*

Marie my dearest, are you having a good time? I hope everything is to your liking. *smiles*

Nicholas, Must this all begin with superstitions...

By the way...

Henry VIII is back!!!!!

Be scared!!!

BE VERY SCARED!!!!!!!!

Also, your Marquis of Pembrokeliness

I have no intentions of doing anything bad

Just want to get drunk tonight, after all, it's not EVERYDAY there is a party!!!

Henry's back? Huh.

Yep, I spoke with him earlier

Well, isn't that a thing?
Poor Henry, I always felt sorry for the old man.

i felt sorry for papa too