Lucien! Of course I've been tempted. But I thought that the heir would have to be born from my First Wife. You know I can't abide her--an arranged, political marriage is the surest way to kill any romantic feelings at all.
You're more than welcome to join us out here, you know.
Ah. And here I thought you never paid attention to your tutors on politics
Private to the Sultan Hargreaves Yes, that is true, Your Majesty. However, You are the Sultan. True, she is First Wife and you are required to bed her, but there are... secret preventative measures to prevent the conception, aren't there?
Then you can say that you have done your duty to her. It is only a matter of time and choice as to who amongst your wives you want to bear your heir.
[ooc: ... I can't believe Lucien just said that... *facepalm*]
Private to the Grand ViziermisterblackbirdJune 8 2007, 17:57:40 UTC
You give me so little credit, Lucien.
Oh, I know, I know. And there are certainly women here I find very enticing. But it's the chase, the hunt, that's far more enjoyable than the kill, you understand.
...perhaps you don't.
[ooc: Today is a day rich in facepalms in POLYland.]
Private to the Sultan Hargreaves1stlibrarianJune 8 2007, 18:30:16 UTC
Yes, to my fault.
There was a time that I might have wholly agreed with you, Your Majesty. Mm... No, I agree with that, but usurpers and traitors lurk in the shadows of this palace and beyond. And heir would assure the empire that your rule is set and would continue on for generations to come. We can not let them take advantage of Your Majesty being heir-less and besieged with rumors. Your brother being one of the threats...
Your rule of the empire is not perfect, Your Majesty. But neither is it weak. You are still young, and they say experience is the best tutor of them all. I am only here to guide your hand in the choices you make for this empire, as I swore to your grandfather I would do.
Private to the Grand ViziermisterblackbirdJune 8 2007, 18:48:29 UTC
It's true that he wouldn't be above plotting something--he may even be orchestrating something now. Very well. I shall take your advice. I suppose it isn't as much of a burden as I'm making it out to be. But let me decide for myself.
I know that. I trust you and I always hear your advice, even if I don't always heed it.
Private to the Grand ViziermisterblackbirdJune 8 2007, 19:08:48 UTC
My father...
I have the most horrible apprehension that he may still be alive, that his death was planned and staged--but for what reason, I cannot discern. Have I told you this before?
Private to the Sultan Hargreaves1stlibrarianJune 8 2007, 19:25:13 UTC
... no, you haven't Your Majesty.
Is this also part of the rumors floating around the empire, along with his alleged poisoning by you? His old advisers might have a hand in this, or then again it might be your half-brother... But whatever the root, it must be taken care of.
Private to the Sultan Hargreaves1stlibrarianJune 8 2007, 20:00:01 UTC
It shall, Your Majesty.
Then permit me to send out other spies to track down those who began these rumors? As well as to trace the whereabouts of your father's old allies and advisers. Then we would be able to trace it's source, and truly reach into the heart of the matter.
You're more than welcome to join us out here, you know.
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Ah. And here I thought you never paid attention to your tutors on politics
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Yes, that is true, Your Majesty. However, You are the Sultan. True, she is First Wife and you are required to bed her, but there are... secret preventative measures to prevent the conception, aren't there?
Then you can say that you have done your duty to her. It is only a matter of time and choice as to who amongst your wives you want to bear your heir.
[ooc: ... I can't believe Lucien just said that... *facepalm*]
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Oh, I know, I know. And there are certainly women here I find very enticing. But it's the chase, the hunt, that's far more enjoyable than the kill, you understand.
...perhaps you don't.
[ooc: Today is a day rich in facepalms in POLYland.]
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There was a time that I might have wholly agreed with you, Your Majesty. Mm... No, I agree with that, but usurpers and traitors lurk in the shadows of this palace and beyond. And heir would assure the empire that your rule is set and would continue on for generations to come. We can not let them take advantage of Your Majesty being heir-less and besieged with rumors. Your brother being one of the threats...
Your rule of the empire is not perfect, Your Majesty. But neither is it weak. You are still young, and they say experience is the best tutor of them all. I am only here to guide your hand in the choices you make for this empire, as I swore to your grandfather I would do.
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I know that. I trust you and I always hear your advice, even if I don't always heed it.
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Indeed, you have turned out to be quite the ruler. Even perhaps... yes, more than your father was.
Even if you do tend to over-indulge in things sometimes...
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I have the most horrible apprehension that he may still be alive, that his death was planned and staged--but for what reason, I cannot discern. Have I told you this before?
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Is this also part of the rumors floating around the empire, along with his alleged poisoning by you? His old advisers might have a hand in this, or then again it might be your half-brother... But whatever the root, it must be taken care of.
What does the Spymaster tell you?
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Some of the rumors speak of him being alive, but not all. Those could almost certainly be traced back to his friends and my half-brother.
The Spymaster tells me much the same thing. I have him watching my brother at present--if he goes to my father, I will know.
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Then permit me to send out other spies to track down those who began these rumors? As well as to trace the whereabouts of your father's old allies and advisers. Then we would be able to trace it's source, and truly reach into the heart of the matter.
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I heard a strange voice earlier--was there a visitor, Lucien?
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He claims his name is Samael. The Samael, fallen angel of lore.
And that he has stories.
But he seems to have disappeared...
[ooc: unfortunately, Lucifer-mun is already sleeping XP]
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I should have liked to have spoken him.
[ooc: ;_; too bad! I missed out big time!]
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