heavy lies the crown
05-31-2013, 04:45 PM
To say that he was a bit confused would be an understatement, but things were starting to piece together. This - he believed - was the girl Maverick had been seeing, and the same one he had been so despondent over losing since the betrothal was announced. This girl - if he was correct - was the one that his son loved dearly and she just so happened to be the sister of his betrothed. How insane was that? No wonder Maverick had been so down and different lately. Pride welled deep in his chest as he remembered how well Maverick had been doing lately. Despite being in love with this girl (if that truly was the case) he was willing to set that aside and to be married to her very sister for the betterment of the pack. He would have to remember to commend the Prince for his quick recovery and for his dedication to Seracia. The girl would confirm all of his thoughts, first with a single hesitant word, and then an explanation. They had been seeing each other, but stopped as soon as the betrothal was announced. That was good, for it would not have gone well had anyone caught Maverick with someone other than his betrothed. She was kind and apologetic, and the King's features softened (though they had been quite gentle to begin with). She went on to say that even though her intentions were partially selfish due to her affection for his son, she was also sincerely trying to do what was right for her sister. Gerhardt gave a slight nod when she was through. "Epiphron, my son has never done anything against me in his life before he met you. He has changed lately though I did not know why until now." A sigh drifted from his lips as a feigned forlorn look came across his face. The King was yanking her chain just a bit, but this was his home and he had every right to, did he not? "That being said, I know that my son is dedicated to his home and his family, and he would not go against us unless it was for something he loved equally - or perhaps even more. His actions have proven his affections for you, and his willingness to put that affection aside only serves to reaffirm my belief that he would do anything for this Kingdom." He shifted his weight, coming to the apex of his speech. His words seemed to flow more naturally now, as he was genuinely happy with this agreement. He could just see the look on Maverick's face when he found out who his new wife would be. "And so, if Valhalla is satisfied with the new arrangements, it would give me great joy to allow my son to take you as his wife." He would wait then, to see her reaction. Speech, |