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Post by Admin on Feb 15, 2006 1:57:39 GMT -6
Intriuge is common in the Court... but rarely do whispers of such a tremendous scandal surface- rumors that there may be a relationship between the Queen and The King of the Incubi.
Like many of the court Ciel the Court Pet and Lord Illyon de Verrin are strolling in the palace gardens this afternoon.
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Post by Illyon on Feb 15, 2006 11:50:37 GMT -6
Illyon walked down one of the several pathways, taking his time in eyeing the fauna. Though undoubtedly lovely, he wasn't there just for the view. No, his ingrediants needed replinishing . . . and everyone knows that the fresher, the better.
However, his mind wasn't entirely on the task at hand. A contact of his had tipped him off to a very interesting rumor, disatorous if even false. All that remains is to see what can be done with such a scandal . . .
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Post by Ciel on Feb 15, 2006 12:24:08 GMT -6
Ciel strolled on the side of Lord Illyon , confused. She did not have the slightest clue why he wished to walk with her, but she walked with him because she was the Court's pet after all and their company could not be refused by her.
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Post by Illyon on Feb 15, 2006 15:33:20 GMT -6
Illyon was quiet a few more moments.
"Undoubtedly you have heard by now the rumor concerning our lovely Queen and King of the Incubi," he begins. Illyon stops and turns towards Ciel. "You are in close contact with Her Majesty, correct? Surely you know if such - forgive the phrase - a damning piece of information were true or not."
His black eyes watch Ciel intently, though he keeps his body language open and even amicible.
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Post by Ciel on Feb 16, 2006 8:51:42 GMT -6
Ciel keeps her head inclined so she does not address him right to his face. Respectfully, she replies, "Though I admit, my lord, that I do have close contact with our Majesty, I am not with her until she summons me. I have not heard that certain piece of rumor...but I seriously doubt that it would happen."
She pushes her hair back and moves it across one of her shoulders thoughtfully. "She would have her reasons why she would not and I believe her."
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Post by Illyon on Feb 17, 2006 21:08:59 GMT -6
Illyon smiles at Ciel. "Oh? And what reasons would she have? If King Erethkhaniel were not so laid-back in his position, I would dare to conjecture that he were trying to become King of Hell . . . But, you cannot tell me that you haven't seen how close the two are."
His smile becomes sharper, resembling a shark's.
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Post by Ciel on Feb 18, 2006 0:18:52 GMT -6
Ciel nods and looks to him. "They are rather close. But I account them being high in position and stature for that closeness in and of itself. I still believe my Queen when she said she would never do such a thing."
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Post by Illyon on Mar 5, 2006 21:55:11 GMT -6
Illyon smiles again, looking more like an adult humoring a small child. "Lying is common in Hell, the Courts especially, as you well know. Our Royal Emperess would not wish such an affair to be commonly known, as it could further endanger her already unstable throne."
He stops, his smile vanishing and his expression growing distant and troubled, as though deep in thought.
"In fact, if such were true, it could very well mean the beginning of the end of Hell as we know it," he says slowly, sounding as though he were speaking each thought as it came to him. "Enemies of the Queen could use such a rumor to destroy them both and drag Hell into a civil war that could very well last centuries."
Illyon stops and stares at the ground, looking all the world like he was unsure of how to take it. However, he looks at Ciel to gage her reaction . . .
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Post by Ciel on Mar 6, 2006 13:52:08 GMT -6
Ciel nods at all of the information. She looks to Illyon and is rather put out by his insistence. "Many lie here. But I believe my Queen. You cannot change my mind."
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Post by Illyon on Mar 17, 2006 11:53:06 GMT -6
Illyon frowns, careful not to direct toward Ciel. "Believe what you will. However, this does not change the fact that the rumor is circulating. Sooner or later - and I'm betting on sooner - that rumor will reach the ears of those who are not just going to sit around and discuss it."
He pauses as he cuts a leaf off a particularly mean vine, and doesn't wince when it retaliates.
"The Queen has enemies, Ciel . . . And not impotent, whining creatures some like in the Courts, but powerful demons willing to do anything to thwart her rule, maybe even kill her."
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Post by Ciel on Mar 20, 2006 10:54:07 GMT -6
Ciel leans her head down and her cheeks are red under her fur. "Lord Illyon, I am not a simpleton or a child. I know and understand that my Queen has enemies. I also know that I will be by her side every moment until I know that she is safe. I am her pet and I love her dearly. One way or another, whether this rumor is true or not, my Majesty will remain safe. I do not care if I have to request to be chained in her room with her. I will not leave her side."
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Post by Illyon on Mar 24, 2006 11:07:29 GMT -6
Illyon nods. "I apologize if I have insulted you. I was not undermining your loyalty to the Queen, nor your willingness to protect her." He pauses. "But harm comes in more forms that just physical. I do not speak of an assassination, but of a coup."
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Post by Ciel on Mar 26, 2006 19:00:12 GMT -6
Ciel cants her head to the side and looks at Illyon questioningly. "A coup? Is that something as horrid as how it sounds, Lord Illyon? I will fight to the last to protect my Majesty...no matter what type of battle it may be. Is it possible to defend against this coup you speak of?"
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Post by Illyon on Apr 1, 2006 17:48:00 GMT -6
Illyon smiles, the shadowy hint of malice camoflouged. "A coup d'etat . . . A political upheaval where the Queen would be dethroned and replaced by an usuper, or imprisoned within her rank and title with little more power than a common demonling . . ."
He moves onward, lowering his voice as he does so. "We must be ever vigilant to prevent such a thing from happening. Be on the look out for any who oppose the Queen or the Courts, either openly or covertly." He lowers his voice to a mere whipser, convinced that Ciel's ears would catch his voice. "The Queen already has her hands full, keeping our heavenly enemies at bay . . . It would be up to us to keep up with her enemies on this side of the line. Keep an eye on our Majesty . . . and do your best to keep her from opening herself up to any more rumors like this."
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Post by Ciel on Apr 2, 2006 12:35:01 GMT -6
Ciel walks alongside him and keeps her head down. "I will try Lord Illyon, but I am not her keeper. I cannot regulate her actions any more than you can. Majesty is stubborn and her patience with me is sometimes short. I cannot go above my station unless I feel it would be wise to...and even then I do not, most times."
She sauntered as she walked, almost stalking to keep up with the Lord. She hoped Lord Illyon was at least partially wrong about the whole thing with her Queen.
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Post by Illyon on Apr 17, 2006 21:04:51 GMT -6
Illyon looks at Ciel in very well feigned shock. "I would never think to tell you to regulate our Majesty's actions. She is our ruler, not us hers. However, at this time, it would be to her best advantage if . . . compromising situations were witnessed by someone who knows the truth, and not believe what they think they see. Someone like yourself, or equally close . . ."
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Post by Ciel on Apr 18, 2006 8:42:50 GMT -6
It is Ciel's turn for a shocked look. "Are you asking me, Lord Illyon, to spy on my Queen? "
She turns and stops her walking right in the road, crossing her arms in consternation. " I will not. I cannot. You cannot ask me such things..."
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Post by Illyon on Apr 29, 2006 8:45:35 GMT -6
Illyon glances over his shoulder at Ciel with no expression. "There are enough spies in Her Majesty's employ, with more skill then you or I could ever hope to achieve, that if I wanted a spy, all I would have to do is ask. I do not ask you to eavesdrop on Her Majesty, nor do I ask you to spy on her. I only ask that you should keep your eyes open, and if there are any situations that arise that could be taken in damaging ways, to know the facts and make sure it is those facts that leak out, and not lies."
He stops and snips off a leaf of a bloody-black plant, which snaps back with thorny vine.
"Your knowledge of our beloved Majesty, exceeding many of the Courts and myself, is a great assest to help dispell any rumors, such as the one concerning Her Majesty and Lord Erethkhaniel." Illyon pauses and looks over at Ciel with a small, sad smile. "You see, this is a rumor that concerns us both . . ."
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Post by Ciel on Apr 30, 2006 13:40:22 GMT -6
Ciel shakes her head, still not completely believing what she is hearing. "So you wish me to spread rumors to dispel others? Lord Illyon, I am confused. I do not wish to die by my Queen's hand, and I am quite sure neither do you. What would happen to either of us if she found out that the truth that hurt her or worse, wounded her physically, was spread by me? I could not bear that."
She looks to him, her green eyes cold for the first time. "And how exactly does this horrid lie concern you?"
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