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Tweak says, "No apologies. No regrets."

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 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)

	Daphne tipyourhat 2013-09-30 12:20 am UTC (link)
	You should be. I am merely anticipating the inevitable. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sirius _greeneyed 2013-09-30 10:36 am UTC (link)
	Honestly! You might try being encouraging, just once. It seems indelicate to mention it so soon after your mother's passing, but wasn't her existence the main motivation behind your irrational refusal to consummate our marriage? There is nothing inevitable about it all, I assure you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Daphne tipyourhat 2013-10-01 10:31 pm UTC (link)
	What would be the fun in that? Yes. Now it is a game. Regardless, I plan on naming Max my heir. If you say so. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sirius _greeneyed 2013-10-01 10:53 pm UTC (link)
	Now do be sensible. If some people are already chaffing at the idea of your rule merely because of your principles, how can people at large ever be expected to accept him as your heir? You can influence tradition, not break it entirely. And a game it it? Splendid. I love them and never fail to gain the upper hand. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Daphne tipyourhat 2013-10-01 10:57 pm UTC (link)
	Can't I? That sounds like a challenge. My mind has been made up for years. I am sorry to say you will not change it. Oh? How do you intend to gain the upper hand this time? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sirius _greeneyed 2013-10-01 11:08 pm UTC (link)
	You can do anything you like of course, but then so can everyone else. Up to and including rejecting your rule. Have you even asked Max if a crown is something he desires? You can't expect me to discuss stratagem with someone who his set himself in opposition to me, can you? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Daphne tipyourhat 2013-10-01 11:11 pm UTC (link)
	So they can. Do not worry, any child you have will be on the list somewhere. That is a private matter between Max and I. I merely wish to know when I should come to the palace. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sirius _greeneyed 2013-10-01 11:25 pm UTC (link)
	For a political figure, you seem wildly uninterested in political realities. Are you trying to bait me into a double entendre? I'm happy to oblige. You are welcome to come at all times. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Daphne tipyourhat 2013-10-01 11:28 pm UTC (link)
	I am far more interested in what I can do to help those who are in no position to help themselves rather than cater to spoiled, selfish brats who care for no one below their station. I see you have managed some minor improvements. I will stop by next week. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sirius _greeneyed 2013-10-01 11:35 pm UTC (link)
	For all your carousing and womanizing, is it possible you are too... noble to be king? I don't see how you can hope to rule without having a few of those spoiled brats on your side. I told you I was a quick study. You can grade my full performance next week. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Daphne tipyourhat 2013-10-01 11:41 pm UTC (link)
	I have two of the three Major Houses on my side. I think I will be fine. If ever there was a flaw to be had, too noble is it. No demands that I stop in sooner? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)