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[wringinglilies]

[Filter: Lady Adelle Vaux]

I understand that you and my son have made arrangements. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Bharquite household. I am certain you will be a fine addition to this family.

[Filter: Lady Cataline Sabreme]Have you heard? Adelle Vaux is to be married to Arman. No official announcement yet, as I'm not positive of their

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[sunsinge]

[Filter: Ishmael]

Righted itself? No. I'm still married.

[wringinglilies]

[Filter: Diya]

I assumed there was a reason you hadn't visited the Hold by now.

[sunsinge]

[Filter: Ishmael]

Oh, that. Combination of cold, warm bed, and another thing that begins with a 'w'. Won't you move the Hold closer?

[wringinglilies]

[Filter: Diya]

Wine?

Would moving it to the Grounds suffice? I'm sure you've managed to drag yourself that far in the last fortnight.

[palabrasnecias]

[Filter: King Ishmael Bharquite II]

Arman will find himself with a wonderful wife.

Unfortunately, the bonds of blood are easily ignored when there is power or money to be gained. Though I cannot very well speak of ignoring family ties, can I?

Sena does well. We still have yet to find her a husband, but I admit I am loathe to have her leave. I have not searched hard.

[wringinglilies]

[Filter: Lady Cataline Sabreme]

Of that I'm certain.

Hypocrisy is the one trait that transcends all our squabbling. Speak on it as much as you like, my lady. [pause] And I would not be so hard on myself were I you.

She's a beautiful girl. When the time comes, I don't think you'll need to redouble your efforts.

[palabrasnecias]

[Filter: King Ishmael Bharquite II]

It seems the one trait we all share. My thanks, your highness.

You flatter us, my liege.

How has the new year found you?

[wringinglilies]

[Filter: Lady Cataline Sabreme]

Well enough. Sevda does not write as much as I'd like, but her keepers assure me she is flourishing in France. Lucine is content with her husband and Arman seems as happy as ever.

How I wish I might write candidly. All I can say is that the kingdom should be coming to order soon, and that I cannot take full credit for Balfour's rehabilitation.

And your New Year?

[Filter: King Ishmael Bharquite II]

[innocencefaux]

Thank you, Your Majesty. The pleasure is all mine. I only hope I can be a credit to the family.

[wringinglilies]

[Filter: Lady Adelle Vaux]

There's no need for modesty. My wife and Lady Sabreme both speak very highly of you. Arman as well, of course.

[innocencefaux]

[Filter: King Ishmael Bharquite II]

I don't know what they've said, but I hope to do right by their words.

[pause]

I've told the prince that February 14th would be a suitable date for the wedding, but I would be amenable to shift the date should the need arise.

[wringinglilies]

[Filter: Lady Adelle Vaux]

February the 14th is quite fine. Anyone who recognizes the date will understand your sentiments, I'm certain.