An Unwelcome Arrival

Yes. Unfortunately, that means he will put your clothes on you, bring you your food, and generally make certain that you have no privacy. Other than that, no problem! *Hands guard a letter ordering Richard's release*.

No Privacy? That may be a problem I shall have to work out. There is something about me that my brother does not yet know and I wuld keep it that way. But I think I shud have no problems sliping away after he has taken his rest at night.

And I shud like some privacy with you as well *grins*

Be careful, you never know when Anne Boleyn is lurking around the corner *sneaks a quick peck*.

What does your brother not know about you?

Yes I know, Anne is ever watchful *frowns*

He knows not of my .... condition. I fear he wuld use it against me in some way. And even if that were not a fear, the fewer people are privy to my malady the safer I shall be.

How could he tell just by looking at you? *Raises eyebrow*.

(OOC: I gotta run, just when it's getting good!).

(OOC: Its ok Im actually at work in a meeting lol I love my job *snorts* Drat, now I will have to pay attention lol)

He may wonder why it is I leave this Castle every evening and am gone for hours or why I only fain sleep at night or why I must sleep so much of the day away like an old man. And I will have to take care not to let him notice I have no reflection.

There are hints all around of what I am, my hopes it that he is too dense to notice them.

Me too. It pains me most deeply that thou cannot even tell thine brother about thine fate ...

I wish that he were one I could confide in but I can not take the risk, not yet

Well, we shall see soon if he shall redeem himself. However, just as you asked me to treat Elizabeth after our long and terible history, I ask you to do the same for your brother.

*raises a brow*

You do realize that it is diffrent, I have known Elizabeth a great many years and you hath met my brother only now.

But you are right. I hath asked you to try to come to an understanding with Elizabeth and you hath done well. It pleases me greatly.

I shall do as you ask for my brother. *smiles at her fondly and kisses her cheek*

But I do wonder why you wuld defend him so.

I will tell you the truth Nicholas, if thou wilst not hold it against me!

I find him handsome and charming. He beeth a mans man. No sutlety, no deceit. He's a disgusting loser and proud of it.

I shud not ever hold your honesty against you, no matter if it is something I wuldst wish to hear or not.

You find him attractive?

*Looks at you, and will to tell you the truth*.

I find him attracted, but I am not attracted to him. Because of thee, I doth not have any feelings for thine brother, but if thou weren't here I would find him most appealing.

*smiles* that is a fair and reasonable answer

I will try to make amends with him, but I do not for him .... I do it for you

Thank you, Nicky! Thou art most kind. And thee will get thine reward once we art married *Gives you THE LOOK*.

Speaking of which, we should take care of that matter ... VERY soon *grins*

Yes, but we need a priest.

*tucks hands under chin and sighs* Awww young love, you just can't beat it!

*smiles at Anne*

*to Marie* You are right, I shud think it wilst not be too hard to find one.

Can I be a bridesmaid?

Absolutely! *Starts looking for the ugliest brides maids' dresses she can find*.


Maybe we should ask Charles, he is the defender of Catholic Europe, he should be able to find at least an army of priests. *Is very suspicous ofn Anne's kindness and looks into my coffee cup for poison*.

Ooh ooh Marie, I know we know not much of eachother but I would heartily liketh to attend!

Who will give the blushing bride away?

Oh twud be wonderful if the Emperor culdst arrange something for us. And Empress Isabella we wudst both be honored if you culdst attend.



I suppose I have no choice but to ask my brother to stand with me

Tis proper etiquette Sir Nicholas, and I do not believe that I have met your brother. What is her like?