dear_mun | Entries tagged with canon: the hollow crown

Thou art binding me, madame master, though 'tis in a far better condition than this Ariel hast found himself bound before. Instead of tree, I get a so-called "muse box" to be confined to. And lonely 'tis, until other muses join in. Prithee, shall others come? Or will't be only Ariel?

[That, dear Ariel, depends on other muns with Shakespeare muses!]

Then Ariel shall fly, fly about! And whisper the name of

shaxper into the ears of any he shall find!

reiks

I would worry not, m'lady writer. It was a day long coming, and though I am not gifted with foresight, I did know that it would come to this. We have discussed it at length before, have we not?

We did try, and there can be no fault found for that. If there comes another time when we stumble upon some new environment, I promise to cooperate. Despite whatever my reservations may be. But until that time, rest will do us both good.

There is no need to worry and mope. We will find where I belong, someday. Perhaps months from now, perhaps sooner than we could hope to expect. I do not give hope that I will find family and friends from home anyplace out here, but that does not mean I will not one day find new friends, and perhaps even new family.

If I will not fret about it, there is even less need for you to fret about it either.

iuvenis

Took you long enough, sweetheart.

But I knew you'd come around, eventually. Sometimes, all that old-timey prose is a bit much to handle. I don't know what exactly you have planned for me, or what you're going to do about my story, but I can appreciate the effort put into what I can only assume is a cop-out.

Hey, as long as we're having fun, right? I'm sure we'll figure something out, even if I don't go anywhere.

flyht

It is a lot to take in, lady writer. I did not expect anything at all, but you insist and here I am once more.

Yet there is no path. I do not want to venture further into this unknown. The people I know ... they will not be the same. Will you not let me be?

reiks

This is rather sudden.

My questioning should not be taken as nervousness, my lady. I am, as well as you, more than eager to explore a new world and meet new acquaintances along the way. You have promised me, do you not recall? I am glad it has finally been fulfilled.

The only hesitation I have is ... well, the location itself. Excited as I can be for stepping out into the world, I do not believe I am ready or at all willing to take part in a war not my own.

It is your decision, of course. I only ask that you consider a place less potentially excrutiating and dangerous to my person. A small favour, considering.

raihts

You say it so, and I find little backing to your claim.

My lady, without plan and promise, your endeavour - while generous, and I am grateful - seems fruitless. I ask you not pull me from duty to indulge in flights of fancy, you have others with far more available time on their hands to place in whatever situation you please.

To say that there are those you'd enjoy meeting with, that the strongest of bonds could be forged, and yet not knowing where to begin, it is not the wisest of strategies. Reconsider, leave me to my bidding until such time when decisions are made and a plan in motion. I'll not wander aimlessly in nothingness waiting to be brought to surface on mere whim.

reiks

Our best efforts were made, m'lady. What is not meant to be is not meant to be.

There will be other opportunities that will no doubt present themselves. I am patient. In fact, I am not so eager to try again so soon. If we take our time, and not rush, we will find our place.

flyht

I do not understand.

You admit yourself, there is no path ahead of us. There is no road we will follow. We are simply here, standing at invisible crossroads, where there is no turning back yet we cannot move forward.

I'd not call it wasted efforts. Rather, I am grateful. A voice, a chance to speak, though I no not to whom.

But it is all so fleeting. One questions if it will be worth it.

reiks

Ridicule all you wish, lady writer. But know that I have called many a craven onion-eyed bum-bailey before, and they were quite affronted by it indeed.

You've work to do, preparations to finish, so off you go. Remember your promise and keep it well.

valois

Yes, I see de little reservation slot, Mundane. I see, I see. Goodness, your cheeks are so rosy dat I might wonder if your innocent and honest plans, as you say, are truly so. But, you do face cold weather outside your warm home, so perhaps you are truly being honest with me, and my doubt is just a nervous habit dat I must break.

I look forward to de start, and eventual completion of dis application, Mundane.

reiks

This is your idea of a birthday gift to yourself, is it?

... well, then.

I may need to reconsider my previous evaluation of you, m'lady. With this sudden revelation brought to life, combined with the point in time you simply insist on bringing me in, I feel as though we may not get along as well as once thought. 'tis a shame, but one you brought upon yourself.

reiks

Now, m'lady writer, I have at last reached the conclusion that our ideas and concerns differ vastly.

Your selected destination, of course, is not wherein my concern lies. I do believe it would be a suitable environment, an escape from responsibility however temporary it may be. Rather, I must address your selection in time frame, for me.

What if the weather is dreadful? Rain perhaps, or frozen in winter's snow? Surely you would not subject me to such a chill and illness upon first arrival.

... ah. Your cruelty knows no bounds at all.

reiks

Ah, well, m'lady.

We did try, as we said we would. But we both knew it would come.

I hold no ill feelings against my dearest writer. There will be another chance, another opportunity. When it comes, then, m'lady- we will be ready.

reiks

You keep your word, at least. Of course, it isn't as if I had doubted you for a moment- but alas, here we are, just as you had promised.

And you've all my support, just as I had promised.

Onward, m'lady. To whatever end.

reiks

Let it never be said I did not try to persuade you otherwise, m'lady.

If you really are going to try this again, then have no doubt, I will be as supportive as I can possibly be. It could be great fun, after all! Exploring new worlds, meeting new faces. There would be so much to learn, what a grand adventure it could be.

I only ask that you take precaution. You are terribly busy with the other fellows already (strikingly handsome as they are, I understand they are quite a handful--) and I would not want to overwork you. Perhaps cutting down on the shenanigans elsewhere would be beneficial, hm?

-- just a thought, m'lady, no need to get in a huff.

reiks

If I may interrupt- yet again, my lady, I must questions your motives once more.

It isn't as though I do not appreciate your efforts. You know I do. Many an hour you spend in front of ... whatever it was you were calling it- and they are lovely pictures, indeed. Personal bias notwithstanding.

But- you do see where I am leading with this, of course, hm? So many, but little room to get the proper use of them, and the consideration is generous yes--

You are far too easily distracted, m'love.

No, the irony is not lost on me.

Just consider this: what good is there in wasting hard-earned coin away when you have little to no plan of actually doing anything with me?

... yet.

idkmybffhal

My dear sweet lady mun, thou ask where have I disappeared to when all my fellows were rounded up like so many cattle once our Harry had the crown laid on his head. I can only answer, I know not, save for into thine mind to serve as inspiration in this place. Surely scholars have found some significance to it, as idle minds do often put meaning into every aspect of a work. This font of knowledge, the web, is open to you should thou like to read theory or claim of brotherhood.

No answers will be found in me, save "anon anon."

valois

I agree, and am gladdened by your patience. I as well appreciate your inclinations to learn my native tongue. Merci. If you will, allow me a tale that my nurses read to me when I was a little one.

reiks

My lady, your decision is most unwise. You have far too many questions, and too many discrepancies to go along with it. If you are unsure of so many things, then you need not rush into finding a place to send me so quickly. I am quite comfortable where I am, I assure you.

... relatively so, yes, but enough to justify setting your plans aside temporarily in order to finish researching the information necessary. And ... yes, I am curious about where you intend to bring me, your reasons why and what I will find there. But in due time, no doubt.

Patience is a virtue, miss writer. You will find no pressure on the matter from me.

valois

I...

[ Kate is unsure how to take such news. On one hand, she is touched by her Mundane's assurance that she, Princess of Valois and Queen of England, is worthy of being sent to a game. On the other, this does mean that she will be away from home, and may not be on time to welcome Hal back from his campaign. She so wants to put little Henry in her husband's arms herself. ]

...am honored.

[ Maybe Hal will join her. ]

Dear Mun . . .

I think we have issues.

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