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Tweak says, "gingers rule"

Daphne Greengrass (_greeneyed) wrote,
@ 2013-09-28 14:29:00

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Is it too soon to contemplate costumes for the coming round of Hallowe'en galas and parties? It seemed like every other person was dressed as Merlin or Morgan le Fay last year. I mean to be more creative.

The Prophet continues its race to the bottom, I see. Unsurprising, but disappointing.

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	Daphne tipyourhat 2013-09-29 01:25 am UTC (link)
	Because I hurt her in a way I never intended, and because having a son with me is, I believe, the most painful thing she has ever endured, and I do not wish to make that worse right now. She is going through enough already, and there is no need to rub her nose in your new position on top of it all. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sirius _greeneyed 2013-09-29 01:37 am UTC (link)
	If you think I've set out to spurn her, you have misread the situation entirely. But I can sympathize with her position. I will try to be all politeness henceforth, no matter what the provocation to be otherwise. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Daphne tipyourhat 2013-09-29 01:41 am UTC (link)
	Your very existence is enough to provoke her. Avoid her, and if you cannot, then ignore her. If you wish to stay in my good graces, you will do your utmost to make her life as comfortable as you can by removing yourself from it, regardless of how intent she may be at self-abasement. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sirius _greeneyed 2013-09-29 01:49 am UTC (link)
	That seems entirely unfair. But marriage is often about paying for the other partner's mistakes, I believe, and I am willing to do so in this case. I will try to be silent if I cannot be pleasant. But I wonder how you would feel if someone made a similar request of you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Daphne tipyourhat 2013-09-29 02:04 am UTC (link)
	It has little to do with me. I am not asking you to be pleasant. I am asking you to leave her be entirely, whether or not she tries to pursue an avenue of communication. It is for her sake and the sake of her health, not yours or mine. If the reasons were right, I would not mind. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sirius _greeneyed 2013-09-29 02:11 am UTC (link)
	I did not realize things were quite so serious. Of course I will abstain from further communication if it is truly such a grave matter. I can't help but feel as if I am seeing through a glass, darkly. It might help us all if I had a better understanding of your relationships with significant people at court. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Daphne tipyourhat 2013-09-29 02:15 am UTC (link)
	It is not my matter to discuss, but it is grave. Thank you. My relationship with most people at court is simple: if I have not fucked them, then I have fucked someone they care about, and therefore they hate me. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sirius _greeneyed 2013-09-29 11:23 am UTC (link)
	That certainly is simple. I see you went an opposite direction from attempting to endear yourself to the people of influence you will one day rule. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Daphne tipyourhat 2013-09-29 12:59 pm UTC (link)
	I am far more concerned about the people who have no influence. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sirius _greeneyed 2013-09-29 10:08 pm UTC (link)
	And many people would consider that very admirable. But threats to your position inevitably come from those with influence, not without. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Daphne tipyourhat 2013-09-29 10:10 pm UTC (link)
	No king can keep a crown without the majority's consent. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sirius _greeneyed 2013-09-29 10:14 pm UTC (link)
	I'm not suggesting otherwise. I only hope you also pay some heed to the machinations of those with money, titles, and ambition. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Daphne tipyourhat 2013-09-29 10:15 pm UTC (link)
	That is why my mother arranged our marriage. You are supposed to handle the noble ponces. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sirius _greeneyed 2013-09-29 10:18 pm UTC (link)
	Truly? No one bothered to inform me that placating them was my responsibility. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Daphne tipyourhat 2013-09-29 10:20 pm UTC (link)
	Truly. Surprise. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sirius _greeneyed 2013-09-29 10:24 pm UTC (link)
	This is the kind of information that would be helpful to have. I'm obviously beautiful and perfectly charming, but how am I meant to appease them when I have no political capital to speak of? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Daphne tipyourhat 2013-09-29 10:27 pm UTC (link)
	How do you expect to charm them with your beauty and charm when you are supposed to be my wife, not theirs? As the future queen, you have more political capital than any woman at court. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sirius _greeneyed 2013-09-29 10:38 pm UTC (link)
	Supposed to be? I am your wife; I merely understand that charm and beauty are persuasive tools whoever wields them. But you're quite right. Perhaps I was minimizing my own sphere of influence. I can't grant titles or make decrees, but that isn't all there is to politics. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Daphne tipyourhat 2013-09-29 10:44 pm UTC (link)
	We may be legally wed, but as the marriage is not consummated, there are those who would argue the validity with you. If you wish to enjoy yourself with another man, I would not blame you. No, that is not. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sirius _greeneyed 2013-09-29 10:50 pm UTC (link)
	A mere technicality, and one of short duration. Unless you are reneging on the terms of our bet? And no, I don't plan on indulging myself with other men even if you prove perversely recalcitrant. I can't believe you would even suggest such a thing. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Daphne tipyourhat 2013-09-29 11:12 pm UTC (link)
	A bet is a bet, but you have not yet fulfilled your side. Not now, but if you change your mind, all I ask is that you be honest with me. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sirius _greeneyed 2013-09-29 11:24 pm UTC (link)
	"Yet" being the operative word. I have not fulfilled the terms of my side yet. I won't change my mind, I assure you. Vows are meaningful to some of us, you know. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Daphne tipyourhat 2013-09-29 11:36 pm UTC (link)
	Time is running out. We will see where you stand in twenty years. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sirius _greeneyed 2013-09-29 11:57 pm UTC (link)
	I'm not concerned in the least. Honestly though, I knew you were perverse, but encouraging your wife to have an affair seems extreme even for you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)