Great Britain: Dining Hall

[BaileysGold]

William raised his brow at the untimely statement of Elizabeth; he slit his eyes to indicate Elizabeth that she was by far, going too far. As for William, he concludes that he was slightly getting irritated of the two princesses roaming around; hovering as if there are no problems. “Thanks for pointing that our mademois-“ He cleared his throat at the slight slip of his honest sarcasm, “-Princess Elizabeth,” he said, sighing at his obviousness. When again will this façade be over? He’s been aching to tell everyone about the past, but that would probably do more harm than good to everybody. “Welcome back, Amelia.” He stated pointing his hand at the direction of the unoccupied seat. “-And as for the thing you said about allies and military ability; I do think Great Britain was already standing proud upon her feet before I even came. I just enhanced and empowered the military strategies with the theories that I formed.” He stopped; he was blunt as of the moment. “But there is a blatant fact in here; France is allied with Spain, Elizabeth. Apparently the Queen and the newly crowned Spanish King is engaged.” He said, shooting Aurora a painful glance and hoped she would not see it bare to even reciprocate with her questioning gaze. “The peace treaty, however, must be signed by King George and Queen Aurora; perhaps that would be the start of the strengthening of Europe.” He said, showing a slight optimism to give hope to the Queen that came here for that sole reason. William seriously needed some witty and blunt person to appear just to point out to everyone how thick the tension is and how wrong the situation is going; he needed those kinds of people that seriously. Ever since he came to Great Britain, that entertainment was somehow missed by his longing soul.
(OOC: LMAO I MUST GET MY a** ON FRANCE SOONER. CUZ THINGS WILL GET MORE INTERESTING)

 

[Aurora La Mer]

After greeting the late Amelia, Aurora listens to Elizabeth's unusual comment, wondering how she found out about Spain's current initiation with France...Aurora knew this alliance with Spain has been written in the history books, for their alliance has been shared for generations; but in her insufferable matter, Spain wished to gain more power, choosing France over Austria, Russia, or Sweden, to succeed with their ultimate request; and "marriage" was the answer to their tedious plans.....

Aurora simply smiled at Elizabeth, trying to correct her about the battle strategies, for there was no current war occurring...but to have a strategy planned ahead of time was not a mislead idea, she thought to herself....As Aurora was about to answer Elizabeth, William jumps in and proclaims a rudely remark to Elizabeth, noticing how he was not pleased by her mindless comment.....William begins to correct Elizabeth and mentions the treaty again; but an unexpected turn in the conversation takes place. After William announces the surprising fact about Aurora's marriage to the Spanish Prince, Aurora's head lifted quickly, noticing his distant look as he glanced at her...Aurora's heart began to beat rapidly, for she never knew the rumor of her concealed marriage has spread; not remembering her announcing anything to anyone at the time....She started to wonder how such a private situation, in her view, has let itself out for the public to know..She then began to secretly blame Odette, her caretaker, for she has shun Aurora from the freedom she wished for, and only someone, so caring but overprotective, such as Odette, can already proclaim this disturbing news to the world....

Aurora tried to hide her expression and hands, for they began to agitate and prickle from the cold air of dead silence and wordy aggression from William; seeing that his expression belittled her. Aurora began to feel angry and frustrated towards William, for it was not appropriate for him to announce such an engagement in which the Queen may only announce; but she secretly never wanted to announce such an event, for she was still unsure about this marriage and how it can ruin her freedom.......

Aurora lifts her head up slowly from her downward position of grief; catching William's mistake of the Spanish Prince being a crowned king....? Aurora showed a weak and puzzled look, responding to his delinquent comment....

"....I'm afraid your mistaken Monsieur....The Spanish monarch whom I am to be forcibly affixed with is nothing but a Prince, the next heir to the Spanish Throne...It is his brother who is currently the King..."

She said with an abrupt tone....feeling shamed and weak in front of the British Monarchy due to William's outspoken words....Aurora looks down, wrinkling her dress with anger under the table, thinking about both William's remark and the unnecessary arranged "pledge" she must face.....

 

[sir zombashes]

George hated not being in control of a situation, especially within his own palace. The Queen of France seemed very pretty, and very young. The poor girl just wants a hand in running a country, he thought to himself. It seemed unlikely that England and Spain would ever get along, not that he would ever have cared if they did, but an alliance with France was the 'strategic option', or so the Prime Minister had convinced him. George wanted to test the young Queen a little, and see how she would handle dealing in foreign affairs.
"Everyone, let's settle down please. There's too much talk going on and not enough decision. Queen Aurora, I'm sure you have talked with my prime minister about our reasons to make this treaty happen, but what, my dear, are your reasons?" George cracked a subtle smile and sat forward, resting his arms on the table.  

[Aurora La Mer]

As Aurora heard the words of the kind King, she felt nervous, for she knew it was time for her to proclaim the speech about her ultimate goal; to fulfill the purpose she has attended to finalize; to finally offer peace to her people and country through this treaty....

Aurora looks away from William and his disdain look, for she was still secretly in conflict with him after his proclamation that was unnecessary to be announced, embarrassing and feeling weak before the King and his monarchy....

Aurora lifts her head high and gives a gentle smile back to the King, as she responds strongly, trying to hide away her weakness...

"Your Grace. I have heard and witnessed great turmoil that has fallen in Paris. With the guide of my royal council and advisers, they have also informed me to such grave news of disturbances that reached out all over France. The rich are getting richer, the poorer are getting poorer; the policies that the past Heirs of my family tree have made has now deceased, along with them...God Bless their souls....My government is weak, for they are struggling with the attentions of many mafias destroying small towns and its people. As these dangerous paths grow in my country, I grow weaker, for I have not one soul of my bloodline present with me to guide or aid me with these difficult tasks. I can honestly proclaim that I was not fully ready to take my throne...but as the years have gone by, I have grown stronger...and shaped what I have struggled on before, emotionally and politically....I stand before you to fulfill what the past heirs have dreamed....a dream in which I must carry to renew their legacy; It has also been a grand wish of mine to one day pursue....And that wish is to bring Peace to my people, to my country, and for our Alliance to grow stronger, binding our friendship for this peace.....I am here for your aid of these new policies and good business in which we can bestow on France...I am here to be the Queen France needs...."

Aurora said, finally taking her breath and crossing her hands together and she heard the room quite silent; where the attention was drawn to her as she observes every piercing eye striking at her....

 

[sir zombashes]

The king stared for a few seconds before he gave a genuine wide smile. She's got it. The response could not have been more perfect, and the king knew that he and the new Queen would get along just fine.
"Well, Aurora, Britain will be here to call on in any time. I believe what you say to be true, and I sense you have a pure heart. The 'Queen France needs' is the woman you're set out to be. Running a country can be tough at times, especially the rather harsh times recently, but with a good set of allies, any bad situation can be turned good. With that said, I welcome you as a friend and guest in my palace, and I hope that the future of both our countries have bright futures."
With that said, the king motioned to the servants and the food for lunch began to be served. A fabulous feast was placed across the entire table for everyone to enjoy.
"Oh, and before you leave the palace, we'll have that treaty signed."

 

[Aurora La Mer]

Aurora sighed with relief; a sigh that felt she has accomplished something that will turn out well for her country and people; a sigh of her problems slowly shifting away.....Aurora's smile grew brightly; her cheeks began to feel warmer, showing that hint of plumped rosy cheer revealed with her smile....

This candid agreement from the King, his absolute answer, was a response that Aurora waited for; something William was too hesitant to answer quickly, or agree to....Aurora began to wonder if William had some sort of quarrel against her; if she has started something that bothered the pristine Minister....She began to think about the first day of her arriving in London, and how this odd sort of tension and awkwardness began with William; She secretly wanted to make things better with the Prime Minister, for her wish was granted and she needed to get along with the whole monarchy of Great Britain.....

As she thought about this, she looks back at the King and Mademoiselle Anya, bowing her head and responding with delight,

"This is astounding news....! I am very fortunate to deserve such an opportunity that will be healthy and securing for our great companionship, and for France. I thank you for this gratitude and honor you were so kind to grant me......thank you..."

Aurora stands and bows before the monarchy, showing her grace and pure of heart to this agreement she is proud to accomplish....Aurora sits back down and takes a sip of her cup...

 

[BaileysGold]

Lucian felt his pulse go beyond normal during the times that he was listening to the vivid conversation and the exchange of compliments between two people that symbolizes two countries; his blood ran cold. Old memoirs are flooding back. This is beyond bearable, he thought to himself. If only I could find a right excuse to place myself out of this mess that I could only see, I could then make myself comfortable again. Setting aside every concrete enemy, he himself is the most formidable foe of him. This was a battle raging against human mind, and a battle that almost everyone fights. A battle to be won; if not, sanity is the price. The facade is going farther than he ever expected it to be, thus, plotting numerous amounts of plot either to admit, escape, or avoid. The sweat that’s forming out of his face gives out his prickling awkwardness. Just leave. His heart screams such insolent statements that would be an immature decision of an ignorant person, which is why he needed a proper excuse. If someone could just come out of this room and fetch him up like a child yearning for a companion.

 

[BaileysGold]

Nicholas was hovering around the European literature of his library that he had always treated as his own personal sanctuary. He placed the last book he read back to its original place and murmured statements upon the main character, "What a goody-two-shoes, it is indeed so perfect to the extent that it is very imperfect. A poorly written one I'd have to say, I do think that the author made him to annoy people." He smirked to himself as he dusted off the shelf and placed another book upon his porcelain hands then preceded to the dining table, with such grace and finesse of a dashing gentleman. Readers would’ve asked why walk into a vital dinner with the insolence of a fop? That was merely because he felt like it. This impeccable nonchalant personality often got him into trouble, but routing several escapes out of it. After all, he personally knows King George and is a devilish friend of William. One of the few who knew William’s secret. He shot a glance at the sweat straining on William’s face and cleared his throat to cut out any of the conversation taking place, “Your Majesty, would you mind if I could borrow William for a moment?” He grinned, and bowed to King George and his mistress. Then shot an insolent smirk to the foreign monarch. It was rude, but it was also welcoming at the same time; depends on the person looking at it.