♔ trois || fool unmade

[ensorceler]

[Elizabeth Tudor]

Elizabeth, you are no child, and so I will not treat you as such. You have married a King of England, and if this is true, I will meet him at once.

[/Elizabeth Tudor]

[ She's already had her shrieking fit off camera, so by now she's become more composed and willing to socialize again. Sort of. She dictates the following with tight-lipped composure; ]

I find it difficult to grasp the notion that none noticed by absence. Truly, I am horrified still at what transgressed, having had to depend on a strange but noble woman for escort, only to return and find none the wiser.

This must cease. This... This mockery of a castle is nothing more than a small child dressing itself up in empty purpose. Any fey who might try such nonsense on me again will rue it. Think you that I am the weaker for not having my lord husband at my side? That is a dangerous mistake to make.

If none other will hold court here, then I will take up that role as Regent, and breathe purpose into the very walls. Any who have or would swear fealty to England, I would have a renewal of your vows. If you do not already know the name Anne Boleyn, you will know it soon, and know it well.

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[ensorceler]

These people need a ruler.

[ What is democracy. ]

[kalinda]

Do you not like being out of a job?

[ensorceler]

It is not a job. It is my God-given right.

[ And King...given. ]

[kalinda]

Then you find being without your rights unacceptable.

[ensorceler]

Just so.

These fools are lucky that my husband is not here to respond to such blatant blasphemy and treason. Or perhaps I ought to consider him the lucky one for not being forced to suffer such disregard for law and order.

[kalinda]

Surprisingly enough, there is very little here in the way of crime and chaos. Those who do anything to harm residents or townspeople are quickly taken care of, and people otherwise keep to themselves. [IF IT MAKES YOU FEEL ANY BETTER-- haha, well at lesst she's trying.]

[ensorceler]

I find this difficult to believe, given how little order there is...

'Taken care of'? How so? Is there a dungeon?

[kalinda]

I suppose chaos is subjective. [She's being conversational and open at this point. Does it count as playing the devil's advocate if you disagree to begin with?]

As far as I've witnessed, there is a jail of sorts, both under the castle and in the dead zone, where powers are nullified.

[ensorceler]

Dead zone? Where is this? And who seizes the criminals, if there is nobody to rule and give orders?

[kalinda]

If you go far enough, there is a part of this land where people with superhuman powers lose said abilities. I'm sure it's marked off, but I have yet to visit it myself. That being said, it's usually those people with those superhuman powers who do the policing.

[ensorceler]

Just how many are there with supernatural capabilities?

[ Seriously you're scarin' her gurl. ]

[kalinda]

I'd say roughly half of the population.

[ensorceler]

[ Silence. As she tries to comprehend...and not FAINT. ]

[kalinda]

[Oh snap!]

...give or take.

[ensorceler]

[ Just the slightest of whimpers, which she isn't even aware of. Can't act scared! ]

I may need to seek out more knights.

[kalinda]

You might be able to recruit those with powers, too. Or... I'm guessing that's a turn-off.

[ensorceler]

I fail to see how else I might defend myself against the magic wielders that would cause me or mine harm.

[ Maybe she should just have Kalinda translate everything for her so she doesn't offend more wizards. ]

[kalinda]

[She'd do it if she got paid!]

You could always openly ask for help. I'm not about to tell you how to carry yourself, but a little humility goes a long way.

Kalinda

[ensorceler]

[ DUMPS CAISOS ALL OVER. Now swim in it.

In a sexy swimsuit. Yeah just like that. ]

That is impossible.

[ At least, you know, openly. Not after THIS announcement. ...Because this literally WAS her version of asking for help. So.

Help. ]

Anne Boleyn

[kalinda]

[HEY. MONEY IS MONEY. POWER IS POWER. If you got the leverage, you got her attention.]

I understand.

[...you know what this situation needs? A little private investigating! Yes, having a job is always great, isn't it?]

If you'd like to be specific with your exact needs, I could look into acquiring the right people for your cause.

Kalinda

[ensorceler]

Specific? I...

[ She wants every kind of servant under the sun, what is so hard to understand about that? Darn the future for seeming to know jack about a royal's needs. ]

I will put together a list soon.

Anne Boleyn

[kalinda]

[You really should have thought this all ahead, brosis.]

Pre-planning is the best route here. There has to be an understanding that your usual means will not work with people who are not in touch with the old ways.

Kalinda

[ensorceler]

[ She releases a little huff of frustration. Really? ]

So long as they are willing to show me the respect I deserve and learn standard etiquette, I will not complain.

[ Lies and untruths! ]

I am not entirely opposed to some of the future aspects... Having hot water on hand at all times seems magic to me, even if I've been told it is not.

Anne Boleyn

[kalinda]

Anything else? [She's taking notes here!] There's no harm in being specific. You shouldn't sell yourself short.

[And a soft chuckle.] There's a lot to it, but it's become something we don't think twice about.

Kalinda

[ensorceler]

It is so tedious to arrange this through a magic book that the castle itself controls. Will you not come to my chambers?