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[mansuetus]

Another Jump has come and gone.

[ hey, Tranquility. Lucrezia Borgia's hair falls freely down her back today and her cheeks are rosy and her lips are smiling. though if you know Lucrezia Borgia, and many do by now, you would perhaps recognize something in her smile, a twinkle in her eye which is impish. ]

I have counted more than twelve jumps, near fifteen and my days on this ship had been many yet today I come to you with a plea, Tranquility.

[ notice the faux!serious expression on her face. ]

There is a man upon this ship who had promised me a most wonderful promise many months ago and failed to see it through. I do not know if it is a regular affair in this person's world to break a promise made to a lady but I have come before you seeking justice from him so he would see it done. Duel him, pester him, chase him down at my name, if you wish it. Only bring him before me or tell him to present himself to me and be given punishment for said offense.

His name is Sirius Black. He is taller than me with dark hair and mischievous eyes and a talent in magic and he had given me his word that he will hold a Christmas upon this vessel. I do not know the months but surely not celebrating it at all is worse than trying to. My Holy Father would say the attempt is as important as the result. I trusted Sirius Black with such and here I am, months afterwards and nearly married -

[ allow her to look very pleased for a moment ]

And not a Christmas in sight. That said, I call upon my friends to deliver him to me so we may settle this matter once and for all.

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[elvenking]

[Thranduil looks pale. Nearly sick. His eyes have a glassy look to them.]

Tell me, precious daughter, what this Christmas is. It must be important indeed, and I hear the word spoken with no explanation often.

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[mansuetus]

A holy day, Your Grace. When our savior Chist came into the world and we celebrate his birth since with food and drinks and dancing and, as Sirius Black promised, presents. However he has done an awful disservice to me in forgetting. I do expect him to change such, soon.

[ but then, after the explanation she takes a deep breath ]

You must allow me a visit. You are ill still. I do not wish to be away at such time.

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[elvenking]

Elves know no illness save that of the heart, my sweet. But it would ease my ill heart to see you, and to hear the full story of Christ and Christmas.

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[mansuetus]

But if Your Grace's heart is ill then I must heal it. What has caused such grievance?

[ she's all worry and soft frowns now. ]

Tell me where to find you, I shall be there shortly.

[voice]

[jurisimpudent]

I - would beg that you not encourage violence against him, ma'am.

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[elvenking]

Where you always find me.

[He doesn't like describing places over the network anymore. Melkor is still here.]

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[woodlander]

[ But what...? ]

Is it a festival, of some kind?

[voice]

[mansuetus]

[ a hum and then well. lucrezia sees a golden opportunity and pounces. Not literally, thank God. ]

On one condition, Miles Edgeworth. If you will oblige me you may yet save our poor friend.

[ Lucrezia Borgia is such a brat, news at 11. ]

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[mansuetus]

[ before she even opens her mouth, Tauriel, allow her to look at you because she knows elves by now but you are all so pretty, she still stares whenever she meets one she hadn't met before. ]

A day of holiness, bella, certainly. One of the most holy days to those of our Holy Mother Church. It is celebrated every year in one grand manner or another.

[voice]

[jurisimpudent]

[Edgeworth hesitates. He's a little more reticent right now than normal - not that he's ever effusive or demonstrative, God knows, but Lucrezia usually gets a little bit more boldness and openness than she's getting right now.]

In what?

[voice]

[mansuetus]

It's been more than a year. You have saved my life once and been a friend to me much more than that. I would have you call me by my name, it's high time that you will.

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[mansuetus]

[ he says so and she hurries without any more questions, making her way into the gardens. she walks in a path she knows by heart and when she finds him, for surely she does, she knows the spot well by now, when she finds him, she kneels beside him to press a dutiful kiss to his hand. ]

Your Grace.

[voice]

[jurisimpudent]

[At once, the wariness evaporates. He hesitates, then says - his voice much more its standard level of politeness:]

You...know that I of course do not call you such things out of any dislike. Indeed, I use titles out of regard for you.

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[naytheist]

My love, I have supported you in your affection for the Stark boy.

[Yes: "boy". Cesare will always think of him as such, now matter how many men Robb claims to have killed.]

But now, on the cusp of marriage, I fear perhaps it is unsavoury for you to spend time with such a crass, vulgar character in the form of Black. He should remain with his whores and his cups, should he not?

[voice]

[mansuetus]

I know. You have done much for me and none of it I would forget. Would that I could repay you for them all. But I will ask this, you are my friend and more than that, you have my trust and favor. I wish for you to use my name.

[voice]

[jurisimpudent]

[Flustered:]

I...suppose I would be churlish indeed if I were to ignore such a genuine request. I - am flattered, first, that you think I have done you so many favors, when by my accounting I've done none of any true consequence. But if - If that is what you wish.

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[mansuetus]

My fiance is not a boy, Cesare, he's a King.

[ a look; do not insult a Stark over the network, brother, at least wait until we are alone. ]

And Sirius Black does not humor any of the sort. He's a good man and a good friend to me.

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[doggedly]

I didn't break a promise!

[EXCUSE YOU he is highly indignant. Still a little pale, all that extra jump sickness hasn't quite left him yet--but an accusation like this can't go unanswered!]

Are you trying to have me killed for not giving you Christmas? Not giving you Christmas yet, I might add, just 'cos I've not done it yet doesn't mean I don't plan to. But there's rules to this, and-- I didn't break a promise! Honestly!

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[jurisimpudent]

[Bitch what]

Excuse me, sir, but your slander of Mr. Black is utterly absurd. Do you even know him?

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[darkart]

[ plus fucking 1 ]

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[mansuetus]

I did tell them to bring you before me and leave the punishment to me. Fear not for your life, you will have to suffer my accusations no more. It's been months! What rules could there possibly be?

[voice]

[mansuetus]

You have done more than you realize. That you do not see it simply speaks of your character than of anything else. And I do wish for it so dearly.

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[mansuetus]

My brother loathes most men whom I have befriended, Signore Edgeworth. I fear little can change his dislike. He fears they would all betray my trust.

[ Sirius, Robb. ]

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[elvenking]

[His arms go about her and he holds her close, as if reveling in the fact that she is here where she belongs.]

Jaye and Kili have both left us, my daughter.

[voice]

[jurisimpudent]

Then I will endeavor to abide by your wishes - erm - Lucrezia.