Hunting, Jousting, Bullfighting, Etc.

Isabella, It is nice to have you back


Charles: The pope, I presume, is highly likely to find Marie's marriage to Francis valid

*Bows deeply to Charles* Thank you Your Grace. You do atleast understand this delicate situation and the Pope's role in it. And you understand my plight and feelings in this matter.

*smiles* And I am most happy to see you reunited with your wife

*Whispering*

The Pope is not a fool, he wouldst not defy Francis and France. The Pope cares about a lot more than Justice, alas, Marie and Francis willst be found wed

*Nicholas's vampire ears picks up the whisper but says nothing and shows no sign of hearing it though the truth of her words pains him*

Precisely Isabella, The Pope is not stupid. He wouldst not defy Francis of French

*To James* If this Lady so chooses to meet me I shall of course do so and be kind and courtious as is part of my oath as a Knight and my way as a gentleman. But know that there is no chance of a match here. I shuld not want to mislead the Lady in any way.

I have not told the lady otherwise, I informed her that you would meet her

*Isabella, with a slight frown, places her hand on Nicholas's shoulder before joining her maids by the windowsill*

*Nicholas smiles and bows to Isabella in understanding and thanks*


*To James* very well then. Who is this Lady of which you speak?

This lady of whom I speak, is Lady Catherine Lucie

*Impatient* and she is ?

A Lady new to court. Of noble blood, as sister to me in all but blood

She likes hunting and Riding, but finds hunting a little troubling, but once she is assured that no animals will be harmes, whether this is a lie or ot, she is fine

She is from America

*murmurs to his wife*
I have given Nicholas the Fleece... the Pope knows of my preferences in the matter.

From the New World ? Intresting.

Well as I said I shall of course welcome her and meet her. But as I said that is all I can do

Lady Catherine Lucie is of noble blood.... If you send her a private message she would likely come here to meet you

*Murmurs to Charles*

My love.. are you sure we should be getting so involved?

I would like to patch things up with the French, rather than drive this rift further.

That would give the Lady the wrong impression. If she comes to court I shall as I said welcome her. But I will not seek her out

Very well, my lord Marquis of Pembrokeliness, I shall wait until she returns tomorrow night and shall force her to cometh here...

*Leans over and whispers* Marie is online

You know how I feel about French kings named Francis... It is so very difficult for me to be moderate! But, now you are back I shall surely benefit from your wise council.

Please do not disrepect the title so granted to me by the Good Queen Elizabeth I.


*Whispers back* I know I see her (OOC: I have been talking to her on IM lol )

*Ysabel locks hands with Charles*

I am here simply to obey, my love.

*Marie smiles, happy to see the Empress and dismayed ot see herself discussed like a bag of rice, but it is her due. She is far used to it by now*.

Ysabeau, ma plus chere imperatrice! I have seen your handsome and goodly son, how lovely! *Puts a hand on my belly, and looks frightened at the sight of James of York*.

*Nicholas's face lights up at the sight of his love, but in the presence of those around them he keeps him proper place in mind.*



*Bows to Marie* My Queen

My Lord Albany,

(OOC: If Darnley is here though, that title would be his, just in case he wants to stop by.)

We are overjoyed to see you! And how are you and this Lady Catherine? *Smiles*.

Marie, *kisses cheek*

I see you art with child, lovely! *claps hands in glee*