Reconcilliation (Part II)

Do not purpose to use our child to make me feel guilty Marie *he says sternly but not unkindly*

I do trust you. I told you, do what you will and be done with it. Then I wudst hear no more about him... ever.

*Elizabeth, sensing tension in the air curtseys lightly before turning and exiting*

*Just before Elizabeth departs, she raises one finger in the air and without turning round mutters-*

Just one drop, no more.

Yes, Grandmama.

And Richard, it's children not child.

(OOC: not sure if this was intentional but I am going with it lol)

Richard? *Nicholas's face turns rigid*


*he turns away from her* I am going for a walk

Nicky! I didn't mean that! Don't you dare turn your back on me you whiny little bitch!

*Elizabeth intercedes Nicholas on his departure and invites him to go for a stroll with her*

I wuldst be most honored my Lady *takes her arm*

*Elizabeth, eager to find out more about the situation tactfully questions Sir Nicholas*

So, how are you and Marie?

*issues a sarcastic laugh* how does it appear?


*sighs*

Most of the time we are very happy ...lately ...

Most of the time?

*Coy grin*

Do not lie to me Nicholas, I can see straight through.

I know that you can *smiles*

I love Marie, and I am happy ...

You know why my brother is here and what crimes he is guilty of. Why does Marie still insist upon seeking him out?

I know Marie loves me, but it makes me feel as though I am lacking in some way ... some way that he is not.

Yes, I know of your brother - as handsome as you but not half the witt, kindness or charm.

Yes; he oozes sex appeal but passion fades in time.

I should worry not Sir Nicholas, for many a woman would be glad to have a husband like you.

*Smiles genuinely* Thank you my Lady, that means a great deal to me, particularly coming from one as charming and enchanting as you


*chuckles* so am I correct in thinking that YOU, do not find me to be a "whiney b!tch" ?

Of course not,

*Laughs loudly*

But you would make an ADORABLE corgi!

*laughs*

Oh my ... I am quite unsure how to take that



So enough of me, how have you been My Lady?

I have been well enough,

A little uneasy at the goings on at court I must say,

I am worried of Margaret Beaufort's intentions.

Many say she wishes to force me into a nunnery.






Over my dead body.

We can not have that My Lady, the world is a much more beautiful place with you in it ... you can not be locked away behind closed doors.

Besides you are so young and beautiful ... it wuldst be a waste

*Smiles widely*

You are a good man Sir Nicholas, never forget that.

*smiles* I will so long as you remember you are a beautiful and enchanting woman who has a great deal of life left to live

Then it is a deal.

I suppose your fiancé will be wondering where we are now ?

*shrugs* perhaps

she is not going to be happy with me for walking away ... but she called me a bitch *chuckles*

Let us start back then I suppose.

*Elizabeth retakes Nicholas's arm and begins to stroll back to the castle*

So who is this Margaret Beaufort that she wulst seek to oust thou from thine own household?

The Lancaster's answer to royalty -

The Beauforts are an old family, all bastards of course..

Descended from John of Gaunt and his Mistress (later made wife) Katherine Swynford.

Margaret Beaufort is the mother of Henry Tudor - we were once allies, I schemed with her when I was in sancturary fearing for my life that her son should marry my daughter and bring an end to these Rose Wars.

But she envies me, I had a coronation whereas she didn't.

That woman is highly ambitious and cannot stand me having higher authority of her.

Ah I have heard of these rose wars ... sad affair indeed.


Greed, jealousy, I think these the worse of all sins. *shakes head*

You are above such petty ambitions, I have no doubt you shall best her every time. Tis the curse of the selfish that are also most unwise and often bring about thier own ends