The Court of Their Royal Highnesses Queen Marie and King Nicholas.

Why, no, my dear Marie.
Our views, our goals- they were one. I deferred to her on matters concerning the children and she to me on matters of state.

I see. That must have been lovely.

*frowns*

Perhaps I am wrong, and please do not be angry with me if I am, but ... you seem to be acting diffrently towards me ... it is almost like our marriage is now being discussed as business deal and no longer ...

I am sorry perhaos this isnt the time.

But, Sir Nicholas, marriage is a business deal?

yes yes I suppose it is Emperor *smiles*

Marie it was a marriage manual from the olden days and don't use the "f" word it diminishes us all.

Good evening Anne *smiles broadly, though it seems tired*

Good evening Sir Nicholas, I hope you are well.

*lightly flicks the latch of a door with simple effort, slowly enters*
It appears once again... I have missed alot. ~sigh~
*curtseys*

Marie my dear. I hope you have been keeping well since our last encounter *smiles brightly*

* can't help but notice the Sir Nicholas, approaches...*

* laughs lightly *
pardon me if I may seem rude, But I don't believe I've had the pleasure of knowing you.
Sir Nicholas? is that right...?
Well. * curtsey * I, am Katherine Howard. I look foward to your acquaintance.

*bows regally*

The pleasure is all mine

* smiles but sighs slightly *
Its a shame I suppose. I can't help but feel this wicked tension within your wifes court towards me..
* chuckles *
It was nice to finally have some friendly contact.
I was begining to feel slightly isolated.

I sincerely hope that is not so *frowns*

All shud be welcome here, concider yourself among friends.

* laughs slightly *

....
Thank you. *curtsey*

Oh, sorry Charles. I shall watch mine mouth. Nicholas, I must try to be a good wife. Even if I hate youm, which I truly doth not, I must be a good wife. If I think thee a fool, I must be a good wife. If you make love to Elizabeth while I am watching I must be a good wife! I will earn your respect by debasing myself!

And of course I read that Anne! I have a first-edition copy!

*frowns* Debasing yourself will not earn my respect


Marie, I have no doubt you shall make me a perfect wife.

But I do not want a puppet wife. If I displease you I wudst have you tell me so. I love you and wudst never wish you to be unhappy. Do you understand?

Marie thou hast the love of a wonderful man, thou needst not a marraige manual, please lady do not allow wayward emotions to spoil your rare treasure!

*smiles at Anne in appreciation for trying to help*


I wished that I knew where all this was coming from ... have I done something already to displease you Marie?

*Is stunned by how nice Anne Boleyn is being, and considers giving her a hug. But decides not to because I know Anne is always armed to the teeth*.

Yes, I do. And in that case, that ruff makes you look hideous!

No, Nicky 'tis nothing of the sort.

I was accused of murdering my second husband and marrying his killer. So, as you can guess, when it comes ot marriages I need to make this one work.

Well you need not be a slave to me in order to make it work *smiles*

You will be honest with me wont you? If I displease you, you will tell me?

Yes, I shall. *Leans over and gives Nicholas a kiss on the top of his head*.

*smiles, most pleased, and looks apon her with so much love in his eyes*


Then we shall be very happy indeed.

Marie thou needst not ever fear me, for I have left all my battlements behind. *Opens arms to embrace Marie*

Yes, we shall. Though, really, you seem to be always staring at my chest!