dc_parent (dc_parent) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2011-01-15 23:40:00

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Atlantean Affairs
Arthur sat quietly and listened to the council debating...something. He honestly hadn't been paying attention to what was being said. It was a meeting of the Royal Council and he always had problems paying attention to the prattling on of the council members, but now it was worse. His heart and his head wasn't in anything right now.

He brought his focus back long enough to hear General Nakesh finish the report about the state of Atlantean military forces and their readiness. Something was building on the surface and Arthur didn't think it would stay confined to the surface.

Arthur nodded his thanks to Nakesh and looked to Ozell. Ozell was the current chairman of the council and ran the meetings. Hopefully this meeting was over.

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	dc_atlantis 2011-01-16 03:31 am UTC (link)
	He nods to General Nakesh. "Thank you for your report, General. We will all take that under advice. I do ope that whatever is brewing can be resolved safely." He looks around the council chambers not knowing if there is anything he would personally bring up. Perhaps one of the others. "Now. Is there anything else we need to speak of?" (Reply to this)(Thread)

	dc_atlantis 2011-01-16 03:44 am UTC (link)
	"My King, though we understand that the loss of your wife and child was difficult on you, there is the fact to consider that Atlantis is without an heir to the throne." Lord Ardath looked at King Orin. "My Lord, you must remarry and produce a new heir." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_atlantis 2011-01-16 03:51 am UTC (link)
	A grin crossed Lady Maurita's face. Yes. Perhaps now would be a good time to get the King to marry. Her, that is. "Yes, my King," she said, nodding earnestly. "For the kingdom." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-01-16 03:53 am UTC (link)
	Arthur scowled. He had hoped this issue would not come up for awhile. Mera, Cait and Koryak had only been dead for two months. It was way too early to think about remarrying. Then again ten years from now would be too early. "It is too early for such thoughts," he said as the scowl deepened. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_atlantis 2011-01-16 03:54 am UTC (link)
	"There is the future of Atlantis to consider, my King." Lord Raolf said. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dc_parent
2011-01-16 03:57 am UTC (link)

"I stand with the king in this. It is far to soon to discuss such things. Have we no respect for the dead any longer?" Garth asks, his tone likely more harsh than he intends.

After all, he knows where Arthur is coming from.

"I think this discussion should be tabled until we've been able to discern Atlatnis' position after the recent encounters with the Titans of Myth." Garth suggests.

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	dc_atlantis 2011-01-16 03:59 am UTC (link)
	"The King has not had the time to mourn his wife and children properly," High Priestess Thalia said. "It is far too soon to discuss these matters." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dc_atlantis
2011-01-16 04:01 am UTC (link)

"A compromise, perhaps then my lord. The other nobles will be raising questions as well. I do not wish you to move on before you are ready, my King." Ozell thinks this out carefully before he speaks.

"There is Princess Asherah. While it would be much to ask of her while she lives in hope of returning to her home; she is a daughter of your House my lord. I would think it prudent to begin to have her become more responsible. She will be of age in a few short years, if memory serves me. And she is brave for one so young. I believe she would make an excellent candidate as a possible heir."

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	dc_atlantis 2011-01-16 04:03 am UTC (link)
	"My views stand with Lord Garth and High Priestess Thalia. It is too soon to consider marriage, when he has not had the proper time to even mourn his loss. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_atlantis 2011-01-16 04:06 am UTC (link)
	"Isn't Princess Asherah not from this dimension? The people of Atlantis might not be so willing to accept an heir that was not raised here." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_atlantis 2011-01-16 04:06 am UTC (link)
	"I did not mean to rush the King," Lord Ardath said. "But it is something you might have to consider, my King." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_atlantis 2011-01-16 04:10 am UTC (link)
	"There is also the possibility she may return to her home tomorrow. It could be in ten years. It is an unknown and one I think the people would not accept well," Nakesh said. "My King, we all know how much you loved the Queen and the Princess, but if there is no heir Atlantis will erupt into Civil War if something should happen to you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_atlantis 2011-01-16 04:12 am UTC (link)
	"You are right as usual Nekesh," Ozell finds himself agreeing. The General is always reasonable. There is no way to assure Asherah will stay for good. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dc_parent
2011-01-16 04:22 am UTC (link)

"However, designating Princess Asherah as the king's heir can also benefit both her and Atlantis. Atlantis gains a visible heir that will quell any questions of succession, while Princess Asherah learns the duties and responsibilities of a sovereign." Garth tells the assembled.

This whole nobility thing was new to him, and he wasn't comfortable with it, but he'd be damned if he let these people push Arthur right now or discount Asherah simply on the unknown.

"Not only that, but regardless of /when/ she goes home, if the worst where to happen to King Orin tomorrow, Princess Asherah is /all/ that we have left. She should be given the chance to know the people and the people to know her. I move that we, at this time, do as the surface people say and leave well enough alone." Garth suggests.

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	dc_atlantis 2011-01-16 04:37 am UTC (link)
	"This discussion is accomplishing nothing," Ovdenk told them. "Atlantis will not erupt in civil war today. We as a people must show respect for our queen and princess. There will be time enough for our king to think of remarriage." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dc_parent
2011-01-16 04:47 am UTC (link)

Arthur nodded his thanks to Ovdenk, Garth and Thalia. "I appreciate the concern shown by all," Arthur started. "Mera, Caitria, Koryak and Cerdian were my family. There's not a minute that goes by where I do not think of them and how much Atlantis and I have lost with their deaths. I know Atlantis needs a stable line of succession, but I cannot be expected to marry so soon after losing my family."

He paused a moment to let his words sink in.

"I will name Asherah my heir for as long as she is here. If by chance she leaves before I remarry and produce an heir, I am naming Lord Garth as my heir in that situation. Is this acceptable?"

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	dc_atlantis 2011-01-16 04:53 am UTC (link)
	Ozell thinks this is an excellent compromise. He could not have thought to name Garth an heir but it is a good choice as far as he is concerned. "Indeed, my lord. Most acceptable." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-01-16 04:58 am UTC (link)
	Lord Garth simply blinks. Everyone in the room can tell that he had no prior knowledge of this. "As my king decrees." Garth says. He really needed to talk to Arthur about this as soon as possible. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dc_atlantis
2011-01-16 05:10 am UTC (link)

"No one is saying that Atlantis will erupt into a civil war today, but the possibility of one is there. Not to mention there is Tritonis, Thierna Na Oge and Tlapallan to consider. If Poseidonis is fighting itself, it leaves the city and kingdom open for an outsider to conquer. Even our cousins."

Nakesh looked at Orin.

"It is acceptable, Your Majesty. The forces of Atlantis are behind you."

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dc_parent
2011-01-16 05:05 pm UTC (link)

Arthur hadn't been on the surface since before Cait's death, but he needed to talk to Asherah and tell her of what had transpired in the council meeting. Arthur swam to the surface and to the place where the Titans East had their headquarters. He was pleased that she was closer to Poseidonis instead of being all the way in San Francisco.

He knocked on the door to the building.

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	seasiren 2011-01-16 05:12 pm UTC (link)
	She was starting to become more sure of herself since the Titans East had officially formed. She still hid behind her hair and still stammered quite a bit but she was getting better! At least she thought so. She blinked when she opened the door and saw Arthur. "H-Hello A-Arthur. What b-brings you here?" Nope, still stammering. Drat. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-01-16 05:14 pm UTC (link)
	"Hello, Ash. I come because I have Atlantean matters to discuss with you. May I come in?" he asked. He knew he should have had more contact with her, but in ways she reminded him of Cait and it hurt. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

seasiren
2011-01-16 05:19 pm UTC (link)

"O-Of course," she opens the door wider and steps back so he can come in. They are much in the same boat.

She's uncomfortable being reminded of the family she lost when she was sent here.

"I do-don't think the rest of th-the team i-is around. I'm th-the only one w-who see-seems to stay here f-full time." Her going out in public on her own when her stammering is still this bad? Not exactly a good idea. She might not even bother talking.

But she is fairly certain they'll have their privacy.

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	dc_parent 2011-01-16 05:22 pm UTC (link)
	Arthur scowled as he entered. He should have visited her before now. "Do you want your own place? An apartment somewhere in the city? If you do, I will make arrangements." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	seasiren 2011-01-16 05:27 pm UTC (link)
	Ash was trying to not smile. The way he scowled actually put her at ease. It was strange but her Father no sorry, Arthur acting like King Crankypants made things better. "This is... Is fine. I'm n-not happy if I'm by... By myself for too long. People are normally here. Today is just different." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-01-16 05:28 pm UTC (link)
	Arthur nodded. "If you change your mind, let me know. I will also set up an account at a bank so you have spending money." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	seasiren 2011-01-16 05:32 pm UTC (link)
	Ash just blinked slowly. He hadn't bothered before. She had been taking care of her own needs, though that had been difficult to manage, what had changed? "Arthur. Has so-something happened in Poseidonis?" She stammered less that time. But her expression has gone very serious. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-01-16 05:34 pm UTC (link)
	"Yes, but I should have done this when you first arrived Ash. You are a part of my family and I should have done a better job at making sure your needs are met." Arthur had many failures when it came to being a parent and this was just one more on a long list. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	seasiren 2011-01-16 05:44 pm UTC (link)
	She didn't know what to say. She just hid behind her hair a bit more. It takes her a few minutes before she can stop doing that. "I'm not an-angry o-or u-upset. This isn't easy f-for either of us." She still wants to be able to hope she can get home but every day that passes makes her believe that she'll never go home. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dc_parent
2011-01-16 05:50 pm UTC (link)

Arthur nodded. "I know and it's going to get even harder. The Royal Council has brought up the subject of me remarrying and producing an heir for the throne," he started. "I cannot entertain the possibility right now. Not so soon after loosing Mera, Cait, Koryak and Cerdian, but Atlantis does need an heir. I have selected you as my heir for as long as your are with us, Asherah."

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seasiren
2011-01-16 05:55 pm UTC (link)

Ash splutters because clearly when she wasn't looking everyone went insane. She is not about to accuse Arthur of possibly going insane openly though. It's obvious though that she is in shock over this because her hands just don't stop moving.

"My Lord!" She takes a deep deep breaths. "A-Arthur. This is madness. I don't... I don't think I'm suitable. I don't have.."

She takes another deep breath. "I'll always do my duty f-for Atlantis. B-But I don't think I make a good heir f-for anyone."

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	dc_parent 2011-01-16 06:12 pm UTC (link)
	"You have it in you to be a great queen, Ash. You are still young and will grow into it," he assured her. "I have confidence in you and in time you will have it in yourself." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	seasiren 2011-01-16 06:17 pm UTC (link)
	She takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly. She has been learning how to control her stammering to some degree. "I_I still think it's c-crazy. But I can't deny m-my d-duty e-either." Well she could but that would be silly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-01-16 06:30 pm UTC (link)
	"It's a hard situation, Ash, and I cannot think about marrying now. I will help you as will others." Arthur put a hand on her shoulder. "I know you want to go home to your family, but I ask that you allow me to be family as well." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

seasiren
2011-01-16 06:38 pm UTC (link)

"I kn-know that! I'd b-be v-very angry at you if-if you thought about remarrying right now. Y-you need time to heal, Arthur."

She looks up and shakes her head. "I don't even know if I can g-get b-back a-t this point. W-with how m-much is g-going on I'm... I'm afraid some kind of... Of Crisis is g-going on. The kind that my Dad said reshaped how thin-things are. I... Can allow things to change. My Father would want me to help you. So would my Mother and bother."

She misses her brother right now. He would know just what to say to Atlantis' shyest princess.

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	dc_parent 2011-01-16 06:45 pm UTC (link)
	"This is a wound that will never heal, but I hope the pain will lessen with time." "I will have the mages in Atlantis work on finding you a way home, but while you are here you are my daughter and my heir. You will be fine and do great. I know you have it in you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	seasiren 2011-01-16 08:17 pm UTC (link)
	She nods slowly. "I have started to explore a-avenues up here. But I find that things are different than I'd expect," she admits with a frown. "Your D-Doctor Fate s-seems new to.... To his mantle. And th-- There are others I did not expect." She bows her head. "Thank you for your faith in me." Because she has none in herself. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dc_parent
2011-01-16 08:35 pm UTC (link)

"Things will be different and alike at the same time," he told her. "I do have faith in you, Ash and one day you'll have faith in yourself."

"If you need anything, please contact the Atlantean ambassador in New York. His name is Norstrud. He will have instructions to provide you with what you need or contact me in Poseidonis."

"I know you miss your home, Ash, but I am glad you are here."

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	seasiren 2011-01-16 08:59 pm UTC (link)
	She nods slowly. "It will be easier now that I'm closer to New York." She blinked blearily at Arthur. She wasn't about to burst into tears but she was touched by what he was saying. "Thank you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-01-17 01:09 am UTC (link)
	"Of course, Ash." She looked like she was going to cry. Arthur wrapped his arms around her and hugged her. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	seasiren 2011-01-17 01:19 am UTC (link)
	Ash hugged him back. It was painful being so far from home. But it felt like things were changing. It was getting better even if right now things were still raw. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-01-17 01:29 am UTC (link)
	"I need to get back to Atlantis," he said as he released her. "Things are in a state of upheaval right now and my presence is needed. I am not abandoning you, but I must do my duty as well. Call Norstrud if you need anything or need me." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	seasiren 2011-01-17 02:12 am UTC (link)
	"I un... understand." She really did. "Thank you for... for t-talking about this face to face." It was so much better talking face to face. She understood things better. And at least this way he knew she was well. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-01-17 03:45 pm UTC (link)
	"Of course, Asherah," he said. "I will see you soon." Arthur nodded once and then left. (Reply to this)(Parent)

	young_swimmer 2011-01-18 12:04 pm UTC (link)
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