Hunting, Jousting, Bullfighting, Etc.

*Stands tall, towering over the Emperor*. No, France shall never fall. She shall survive forever and thrive.

Charles V wrote:

Hrm. Well, I must say I am certainly pleased with Lord James's behavior since you've taken him under your wing. I am even considering ordering him a suit of armor and giving him lessons myself.

*Hearing Charles wishes to give him lessons, Lord James makes a resolve to always be on his best behaviour. H had always wanted to learn to fight. He smiled at Charles*

Thank you, Your Excellency

*smiling up at the queen benignly, and with total self confidence*
As you command, my lady.

Ah, Lord James! Be sure to stop in on the armorers to see what they have which will fit you, until your new suit of armor is done.

*James smiled* I will, Your Excellency... I am looking forward to learning to fight... I can fight for this country if such a war should happen

Wars shouldn't happen, but they do, for we live in a fallen world.

*James's smile vanishes* Yes. Sorry. *James turned to leave, cursing himself for saying the wrong thing*

Tranquilo, tranquilo. I know what you meant, all is well.

*Looks down at the Emperor*. Have I done something to upset you uncle?

You? No, my dear.
I have, however, had a letter from the Holy See and am currently a bit miffed.

I beg your pardon? The Holy Father has sent you something? *Plays charmingly dumb*. What does it say?

It said he has chosen to disregard the advice of myself and numerous of his advisors and declare your marriage to the King of France to be valid.

Yes, he has. He is the Holy Father, 'tis his wish. and between the two of us I wrote to h ... *Looks down at James and stops speaking*. Never mind.

We shall speak of it later, then.

*excusing himself from Marie, returning to the table*
Oh, my love, I have a surprise for you!

Oh?

*Isabella beams*

I do love a surprise!

(OOC: I love your avatar!)

(ooc- me too, although he didn't go for the all black all the time until after her death, but oh well!)

Yes- do you recall our talks of establishing a double-monastery for our retirement? Well, I purchased the land!

*Clapping her hands:*

Ahh! That is wonderful my love!

It is near Sevilla and is very scenic. My architects are drawing up plans now, for a beautiful church with the nuns on one side and the monks on the other.

I am most pleased, it sounds spectacular.

It shall be, my dear, it shall be.
Now- 'tis too fine a day to be shut inside. Lord James- join me in the courtyard. Your lessons begin now.

Yes My Lord *James bowed, smiling brightly*

*Marie, entirely disregarded, sips her tea and begins thinking. Although she does love and trust her uncle, she has been imprisoned before. This combined with the Emperor's imprisonment of Francis the First makes Marie wonder whether she shouldn't leave. Quickly*.

*rising from his seat*
Good then. *calls out to one of his ever-present Germans* Fritz will meet us with arming wear.
Ladies, would you care to meet Lord James and I in the courtyard? Offer moral support to an old man?

Old man? Ha! I have been married three times to men thrice less valiant than you, Uncle! I shall gladly come to your aid if you shall help me to stand.

But of course! *gives a gallant bow and holds a hand out to Marie*