Reconcilliation (Part II)

Wow. You are such a monster. If I didn't know better, I'd say you were only here for my body.

*Tries to act seriously but laughs hysterically, but turns serious*.

And if this practice has taught you anything, I hope it teaches you to perform well, because I'm more than happy to do it by myself. For hours. While you watch. *Marie looks up at Nicholas from the floor under lowered lashes*.

not JUST your body *he smiles*


And my love I wuldst be most content to sit here for hours watching you *grins*

But you wish me to learn so teach me *smiles*

Okay ...

*3 hours pass, by the end of which Nicholas is tolerably able to Tango, and has only been ordered to make love to me 4 times during the interim. All in all, a most profitable hour*.

*Marie falls back on the bed totally out of breath*. I love you.

*pulls her into his arms* I love you too.

... and you are a VERY good Tango instructor, I doth believe you missed your calling *laughs*

*Rolls into his arms* ...

What should we name the baby if it's a boy?

*he stops laughing and looks at her intently, his expression tender*

baby?

*Looks at Nicholas even more intently, and with my voice full of tears and love whispers*

Yes.

Marie ... *Nicholas's eyes are wet, but his smile is bright*

*he kisses her passionately* I love you ... both of you *he smiles*

*Marie looks like she's about to breakdown, but is still practical*

Honey, don't drip blood on the sheets. This is good French silk.

sorry *Nicholas laughs and wipes at his eyes*

Are you happy dearest? You seem troubled.

Because, *breaks down crying* what if they're Richards?

*wraps his arms around her and kisses her tears*

It doth not matter. The child shall be born to us.

Elizabeth, would you mind performing a spell for me?

*Elizabeth looks slightly discomforted*

That depends what the "spell" is.
It's not as simply as it sounds dear.

I need something that will compel someone to tell the truth at all times. Do you have something like that?

I have a truth potion recipe, alas, I thought you didn't approve of this kind of thing?

Well ... we all reach the end of our rope. As long as it's 100& organic, I'm fine with it.

*raises a brow* and who exactly do you wish to enspell ?

Oh, Nicholas, who do you think? Your brother, he and I are ... umm ... err ... chatting about some matters of importance, and I wish him to tell the truth!

*Elizabeth rolls eyes*

I don't have all day.

I said yes, Great-great-grandmere. As long as it's organic, I would like some!

*rolls eyes* I can only imagine, do as you wish Marie ... I give up, truly. When you are done being his fool come find me

*Elizabeth pulls up her damask hood and dissapears a few hours before re-appearing with a vial held elegantly in her left glove, the liquid was magenta and it seemed to shine through the glass*

Poor a single drop into his drink.
No more, it could have disastrous consequences.

Yes, Grand-mama.


*Turns to Nicholas with my eyes full of anger*. I've given you my heart and soul, the least I could ask for is some simple trust! *Grabs Nicholas' hand and puts it over my stomach*.