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peerless_thayet) wrote2006-07-20 11:31 am
peerless_thayet) wrote2006-07-20 11:31 am
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Word spreads quickly through the city.
It was, the people say, an absolutely splendid ceremony, and a union obviously blessed by the gods. King Jonathan smiled upon his bride as if he could see no other, and indeed, Queen Thayet surely must be the most beautiful woman who ever lived.
There's no doubt it is a love match, young girls whisper and sigh.
The King's Champion, the Lioness, held her head high and grinned throughout the vows, kneeling and offering her sword and services to both King and Queen before the bells rang. Before the kiss.
Matrons huff and opine that the kiss had gone on a little too long for propriety, but they say so with a smile.
Nearly the entire city had turned out for the parade, and a good number had followed their rulers back through the imposing City Gate, eager to hear what they could of the evening’s festivities.
There's to be a feast, the men state, but nothing truly extravagant. Not during these times, with our current situation. But no one begrudges the newlyweds a banquet of sorts.
It's not hard to imagine: the King and Queen at the head table, the Lioness and her mysterious husband (she's married now, did you hear?) at the King's right hand, and all the nobles of the court raising their wine goblets in toast after toast.
And maybe, at the end of the night, carts laden with roast meat and bread will go out into the city. The people of Corus will sleep with full bellies and hope this evening.
It was, the people say, an absolutely splendid ceremony, and a union obviously blessed by the gods. King Jonathan smiled upon his bride as if he could see no other, and indeed, Queen Thayet surely must be the most beautiful woman who ever lived.
There's no doubt it is a love match, young girls whisper and sigh.
The King's Champion, the Lioness, held her head high and grinned throughout the vows, kneeling and offering her sword and services to both King and Queen before the bells rang. Before the kiss.
Matrons huff and opine that the kiss had gone on a little too long for propriety, but they say so with a smile.
Nearly the entire city had turned out for the parade, and a good number had followed their rulers back through the imposing City Gate, eager to hear what they could of the evening’s festivities.
There's to be a feast, the men state, but nothing truly extravagant. Not during these times, with our current situation. But no one begrudges the newlyweds a banquet of sorts.
It's not hard to imagine: the King and Queen at the head table, the Lioness and her mysterious husband (she's married now, did you hear?) at the King's right hand, and all the nobles of the court raising their wine goblets in toast after toast.
And maybe, at the end of the night, carts laden with roast meat and bread will go out into the city. The people of Corus will sleep with full bellies and hope this evening.
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He grins.
"Though, the monetary reward was quite welcome too.." he drawls, eyes laughing.
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Jon grins back. "It's the least I could do. Besides, nobility seems to be sitting well with you."
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"I can't complain overmuch. The perks generally outweigh the cons."
He bows to his new monarchs.
"Your majesties..."
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"I think I should very much like to hear more stories about Johnny."
Alanna hears this and immediately launches into one of her favorites, cheerfully ignoring the look Jon gives her. It's an entertaining story (even if it is greatly exaggerated), and even Jon laughs at the end.
The feast does indeed continue into the small hours of the night, but the new king and queen take their leave after a few hours, and their friends aren't very far behind. It had been a good day, but an exhausting one.
But definitely good.