Another Narnian King

[new_old_narnian]

The Mansion has, in the course of the night gained a new King of Narnia, which brings the total to three, one believes. Unless one counts the Great Lion, High King of High Kings, in which case there are now four Narnian Kings. Regardless of the count, here is another dressed in the colors of his country and seeming...well, quite lost for one thing

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[missgdarcy]

Georgiana regards the young man with her usual caution. However, there is an air about him that puts her somewhat at ease, and so she approaches and greets him with a polite curtsy.

"Y-you are in the Mansion, sir. I fear th-that is all I or anyone else knows."

[new_old_narnian]

Caspian is very hard not to like, or at least, he is a good and gentle King and well liked among his people and taken to quickly, so it's perhaps best for Georgiana this way, and certainly best for Caspian himself, who would very much like to know where he is.

"The Mansion, Fair Lady?" He repeats and his brow wrinkles a bit. "Is there no Lord of this Manor then?"

[missgdarcy]

"No, sir. No Lord or owner of any sort." And she smiles, shyly. "M-many people come and go here."

[new_old_narnian]

"What country, Gentle Lady, have I found myself in? Certainly that is knowledge widely known?"

He smiles back to her and it seems as if something dawns upon him rather suddenly and he bows over her hand, properly. "Forgive my manners, Lady, I have all but forgotten them in my disorientation."

"I am King Caspian X of Narnia."

[missgdarcy]

She shakes her head. "I'm afraid not, sir. 'Tis an odd sort of place."

The young lady is charmed by his manners, needless to say. She curtsies again, blushing a bit. "Georgiana Darcy. And you--" Her features brighten in recognition. "--you hail from Narnia, sir--forgive me, Your Majesty?"

[new_old_narnian]

"Ah. I see then." He frowns, thoughtfully. "Thank you very much, Lady."

"Miss Darcy, then." Caspian says with a charming sort of smile. "Yes, I am King there under the allegiance of High King Peter. You are familiar with Narnia, Miss Darcy?"

[missgdarcy]

"I am, Your Majesty. The Pevensies a-are some of my dearest friends, and they recently took me on a visit there."

[new_old_narnian]

He will bow again. "A friend to the Sovereigns of Old, I did not know, Miss Darcy."

"I do hope you found your experience enjoyable?"

[missgdarcy]

"I doubt I could express my opinion of Narnia w-with mere words," says Georgiana, her tone taking on a breathless quality. "It is beyond lovely."

[new_old_narnian]

"I am glad that you could see it in a lovely time, Miss Darcy. I had, for many years, despaired that Narnia was lost, or at least the Narnia of Old."

[missgdarcy]

"Peter h-has told me of a few of your adventures. He says he helped you become King."

[new_old_narnian]

"The High King was a wonderful help. Without his aid and that of his brother and sisters I would not have ever come to be King." Caspian smiles. "May I ask of how you know the Sovereigns of Old?"

[missgdarcy]

This would be Georgiana's cue to blush. "I became acquainted with them over time, I suppose. And I--I am engaged to the High King Peter."

[new_old_narnian]

His eyes widen and he is bowing now, deeper, and kissing her hand in deference. "I beg your pardon, My Lady, I did not know! The High King has taken a Queen...I..." He laughs, pleasantly and bows again. "It is my very good honor to meet you then, and I am at your service."

[missgdarcy]

"You could not have known." Georgiana flushes with embarrassment. "Please, s-sir, there is no need to behave so. I hold no higher rank than you."

[new_old_narnian]

"Any friend of the High King is a person most worthy of my respect, Miss Darcy." Caspian promises.