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Topic Started: Nov 18 2009, 10:41 PM (753 Views)
Ericka DuCourt
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Ericka sat at the head of the tables, tapping her fingers. She was listening to the reports of the Nobles, each detailing various affairs in their holdings.
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Liam Jackson
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"Beg your Majesty's pardon," one of them said, "But I was wondering what you planned to do about the east wall? It is in dire need of repair."
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Ericka DuCourt
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"Of course, Lady Iria." She nodded. "We'll allocate repair teams once our shipyards are repaired."
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Liam Jackson
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"Very good, Empress," she nodded. "Thank you."

"Empress, what is to be done with our prisoners?" another asked with a bit of a smirk. "There are some delectable-looking men among them."
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Ericka DuCourt
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"Under the terms of our agreement with Regaulus, they are to be freed. However, if any of them have found our country acceptable, we shall grant them male status in the realm if they wish."
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Liam Jackson
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Many of the women murmured in agreement, but they didn't look too happy about this order. Lady Rekel was next to speak up. "Empress, regarding your sister--the child Empress Kara bore before she was executed--what do you plan to do with her? The infant does have royal blood."
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Ericka DuCourt
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"She will be cared for, treated like any other member of the Royal family." She noted.
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Liam Jackson
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"But by whom, your Grace?"
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Ericka DuCourt
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"One of the House, a widow, most likely." Ericka decided.
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Liam Jackson
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"I volunteer my home if there are no others who will take her, your Grace." Rekel bowed. "I was present for her birth and, quite honestly, I have grown fond of the child."
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Ericka DuCourt
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"How very gracious of you, Lady Rekel." She bowed her head.
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Liam Jackson
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"It would be my pleasure, ma'am," she said.
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Ericka DuCourt
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"Excellent," She bowed her head. "What else do we need to discuss?"
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Liam Jackson
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"What about your male?" Somebody else spoke up. "Is he off limits?"
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Ericka DuCourt
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"The first woman to touch Liam," She stressed his name. "Loses her head."
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Liam Jackson
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There was a mixed reaction from this answer, but clearly the person who broached the question didn't like it. "But why, your Grace? Why can't we sample him? Empress Kara never had that objection."
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Ericka DuCourt
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"Because he is mine. My property through conquest." She leaned back, grinning. "And I am much more private."
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Liam Jackson
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"As you wish, your Grace," the Lady grumbled. Liam, who'd been been waiting outside the door for Ericka, happened to hear this last comment. Property? Was that all he was to her? His eyes narrowed.
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Ericka DuCourt
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"Now, is there any business related to matters of state?"
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Liam Jackson
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The Nobles looked at each other but no one answered.
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Ericka DuCourt
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"Then we are adjourned." She stated. "Dismissed, until we convene tomorrow."
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Liam Jackson
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Liam ducked into a corridor to avoid all the Nobles as they left. He honestly thought about leaving himself, going somewhere--anywhere that wasn't around Ericka. But he stayed; he didn't now why, but he waited for her.
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Ericka DuCourt
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Ericka walked out, striding like the Empress she was now.
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Liam Jackson
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Liam watched her quietly from his hiding spot, wondering what had happened to the woman he had fallen in love with. He bit his lip, trying to figure out how to confront her.
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Ericka DuCourt
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"Liam, I can hear you." She whispered. "Why do you hide from me?"
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