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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	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)

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