"My queen, I am compelled to remind you neither of these two men are, at present, knights of Camelot, for they were discharged in shame. Regardless of their skill, they are not permitted the use of weaponry or armour nor the partaking in any joustings. They are not allowed to defend their kingdom, never mind matters of personal honour, by themselves. Such is the law.
Lancelot was found guilty of defying given orders and Merthyr guilty of breaking Camelot's law. I will remit myself strictly to the Code of Chivalry, only allowing honourable knights in service to compete at our tournaments, if either of these two citizens rejects their appointed champion then they forfeit their cause, such are the rules" countered Gawain
"The manner of fighting is well established already, and indeed cannot be changed. Once Merthyr and Lancelot are taken as squires, complete the training and are knighted they can once again rejoin the battlefield, not a moment will I consent they take up the sword other than to polish it. Up to them if they wish to postpone their quarrel till their knighthood is restored.
Matters of honour are undertaken by knights on behalf of those unqualified to do so by themselves, as is the case here" countered Gawain unforgiving of the former knights crimes
Merthyr overheard the loud talk, briefly ducking his head mortified at the reminder, forcing a polite smile for Guinevere's sake
"Would you like to come to the gardens?" requested Merthyr unwilling to hear more of it
Lancelot was found guilty of defying given orders and Merthyr guilty of breaking Camelot's law. I will remit myself strictly to the Code of Chivalry, only allowing honourable knights in service to compete at our tournaments, if either of these two citizens rejects their appointed champion then they forfeit their cause, such are the rules" countered Gawain
"The manner of fighting is well established already, and indeed cannot be changed. Once Merthyr and Lancelot are taken as squires, complete the training and are knighted they can once again rejoin the battlefield, not a moment will I consent they take up the sword other than to polish it. Up to them if they wish to postpone their quarrel till their knighthood is restored.
Matters of honour are undertaken by knights on behalf of those unqualified to do so by themselves, as is the case here" countered Gawain unforgiving of the former knights crimes
Merthyr overheard the loud talk, briefly ducking his head mortified at the reminder, forcing a polite smile for Guinevere's sake
"Would you like to come to the gardens?" requested Merthyr unwilling to hear more of it
"Very well, my hands are tied. I will be asking them to put aside their squabbling till their knighthood is restored.Oh and thank you for your nice reminder Gawain, I almost forgot. It is that very law that caused so much stress to the land. So I've decided to abolish it."
Guinevere let out a nod as she had also overheard the conversation.
Guinevere let out a nod as she had also overheard the conversation.
"Sweet mother of mine, I knew I could not choose a wiser and fairer queen for this beloved kingdom. The ban on magic indeed caused great strife upon these otherwise peaceful lands" agreed Gawain
Merthyr came out to the gardens cutting roses for her by selecting his preferred colours to make a mixture of dark red and pure white rose bouquet, kneeling at her feet to offer it
"Accept this token as an apology for the shame I caused upon your good name, should anyone seek to take advantage or bring you harm I will certainly defend you even if I end up in chains for public disorder" promised Merthyr taking her hand to kiss it before offering the flowers, unaware such gesture could be mistaken as a formal proposition
Merthyr came out to the gardens cutting roses for her by selecting his preferred colours to make a mixture of dark red and pure white rose bouquet, kneeling at her feet to offer it
"Accept this token as an apology for the shame I caused upon your good name, should anyone seek to take advantage or bring you harm I will certainly defend you even if I end up in chains for public disorder" promised Merthyr taking her hand to kiss it before offering the flowers, unaware such gesture could be mistaken as a formal proposition
"Make sure the entire kingdom knows of my decision will you? Those who practice sorcery may now practice without fear."
She took the handful of roses and chuckled "never knew you to be this sentimental for a lady you know so little. It truly is an honor."
She spoke as she sat down on the ground.
She took the handful of roses and chuckled "never knew you to be this sentimental for a lady you know so little. It truly is an honor."
She spoke as she sat down on the ground.
Morgana smiled in relief at Morgause feeling her maid would be safer and Taff too for now excluding herself from the group of those who wielded powers.
She gazed away at what seemed to be Merthyr pledging his heart to Guinevere glancing at the red ring Merthyr had given for their engagement as if it were less meaningful or valuable but making no comment and smiling at Gawain as she ate, mindful of her host
"Sweet mother of mine, I knew I could not choose a wiser and fairer queen for this beloved kingdom. The ban on magic indeed caused great strife upon these otherwise peaceful lands" agreed Gawain
"I shall proclaim the change tomorrow during the noon announcements" nodded Gawain placing his hand over Morgana's briefly
Merthyr smiled "The honour is mine, fair damsel. I know and trust your brother Lancelot, that is all I require to hold you in the same high regard. He is my closest friend and most loyal knight, the brother I never had. On account of our long standing friendship it's a great privilege to make your acquaintance indeed. If I wasn't engaged I would consider uniting our families more so, alas I hope we can settle our rift" sighed Merthyr clearly regretting being at odds with Lancelot
She gazed away at what seemed to be Merthyr pledging his heart to Guinevere glancing at the red ring Merthyr had given for their engagement as if it were less meaningful or valuable but making no comment and smiling at Gawain as she ate, mindful of her host
"Sweet mother of mine, I knew I could not choose a wiser and fairer queen for this beloved kingdom. The ban on magic indeed caused great strife upon these otherwise peaceful lands" agreed Gawain
"I shall proclaim the change tomorrow during the noon announcements" nodded Gawain placing his hand over Morgana's briefly
Merthyr smiled "The honour is mine, fair damsel. I know and trust your brother Lancelot, that is all I require to hold you in the same high regard. He is my closest friend and most loyal knight, the brother I never had. On account of our long standing friendship it's a great privilege to make your acquaintance indeed. If I wasn't engaged I would consider uniting our families more so, alas I hope we can settle our rift" sighed Merthyr clearly regretting being at odds with Lancelot
"Merthyr, you have gone to an event with another lady. You have professed devotion as well, I must tell you that I predict your engagement to the lady Morgana will not last another night. For I am painfully aware she was observing us."
"Princess Morgana and I are fulfilling our duty to the crown for the sake of peace as we've been instructed to do by my cousin Gawain, our master. On this occasion, I couldn't accompany Morgana as she was already spoken for. While royalty involves a certain life of privilege it is not without its demands and burdens" appeased Merthyr in understanding
Mordred turned to Prodius.
"So in Orkney knights allow commoners to assail them, is this the new norm in Camelot too or will you deal with Lancelot?" Quizzed Mordred keen to leave and having mixed feelings concerning using magic openly
Mordred turned to Prodius.
"So in Orkney knights allow commoners to assail them, is this the new norm in Camelot too or will you deal with Lancelot?" Quizzed Mordred keen to leave and having mixed feelings concerning using magic openly
"Sir Mordred you are out of line."
She spoke calmly, as he hadn't exactly spoken quietly.
"Any questions against my ruling and you will be accused for treason."
"That's a relief to hear, I'm finally able to tell one of my friends... dear Merthyr I'm engaged."
She spoke calmly, as he hadn't exactly spoken quietly.
"Any questions against my ruling and you will be accused for treason."
"That's a relief to hear, I'm finally able to tell one of my friends... dear Merthyr I'm engaged."
Merthyr smiled briefly.
"If you're hungry I can accompany you to the table" offered Merthyr noticing she had not yet eaten
"My queen, I am aware you're keen to let prince Merthyr and Lancelot settle matters concerning Guinevere's honour. However, I am sure you bear witness as well that a servant, Lancelot, grabbed hold of knight Prodius of Orkney and hit him in the face without the least warning and without giving the warrior any opportunity to defend himself, an unfair altercation where a visiting noble has been injured over spoken words and the culprit, of lower class, received no reprimand nor issued the least apology, such offences were unheard of here in Camelot till now" noted Mordred
"Is this a new trend for peasants who feel grieved to assault knights and lords without repercussions then? I must know that I may take greater precautions" pointed out Mordred calmly and politely but serious in his voice
"If you're hungry I can accompany you to the table" offered Merthyr noticing she had not yet eaten
"My queen, I am aware you're keen to let prince Merthyr and Lancelot settle matters concerning Guinevere's honour. However, I am sure you bear witness as well that a servant, Lancelot, grabbed hold of knight Prodius of Orkney and hit him in the face without the least warning and without giving the warrior any opportunity to defend himself, an unfair altercation where a visiting noble has been injured over spoken words and the culprit, of lower class, received no reprimand nor issued the least apology, such offences were unheard of here in Camelot till now" noted Mordred
"Is this a new trend for peasants who feel grieved to assault knights and lords without repercussions then? I must know that I may take greater precautions" pointed out Mordred calmly and politely but serious in his voice
"Perhaps your right sir Mordred, have Lancelot issue an apology to sir prodius. Offer him no leeway."
Guinevere took notice of how he quickly changed the subject and asked no questions. "I'm not very hungry thank you,"
Guinevere took notice of how he quickly changed the subject and asked no questions. "I'm not very hungry thank you,"
Prodius looked at Morgause and Gawain.
"Your majesty an apology, while welcomed, will certainly be insufficient for the harm done. I would have him be my lackey, my squire and errand boy, henceforth. It will be a great pleasure to teach him manners and his place beneath my authority" requested Prodius seizing the opportunity
"Well the flowers are a token of friendship, but... unless lady Morgana were to reject me, I promised myself to her side and services already. It's expected from us to entertain visiting lords and ladies at times thus we cannot dedicate to each other exclusively" explained Merthyr
"My royal engagement is no reason not to befriend you though Guinevere, given my bond with your brother you're a trusted friend indeed, more so since you enjoy my aunt's confidence" assured Merthyr going to the troubadours and musicians and borrowing a lire to play music for her
Josh looked expectant at Amber awaiting her answer whether she enjoyed dancing or not
"Your majesty an apology, while welcomed, will certainly be insufficient for the harm done. I would have him be my lackey, my squire and errand boy, henceforth. It will be a great pleasure to teach him manners and his place beneath my authority" requested Prodius seizing the opportunity
"Well the flowers are a token of friendship, but... unless lady Morgana were to reject me, I promised myself to her side and services already. It's expected from us to entertain visiting lords and ladies at times thus we cannot dedicate to each other exclusively" explained Merthyr
"My royal engagement is no reason not to befriend you though Guinevere, given my bond with your brother you're a trusted friend indeed, more so since you enjoy my aunt's confidence" assured Merthyr going to the troubadours and musicians and borrowing a lire to play music for her
Josh looked expectant at Amber awaiting her answer whether she enjoyed dancing or not
" if it is what must be done then let it be so." She spoke softly.
"Merthyr your going much too out of the way for a mere friend. I insist you stop before I get the wrong idea."
"Merthyr your going much too out of the way for a mere friend. I insist you stop before I get the wrong idea."
She took it and smiled, placing it in her hair just above her right ear. "I would love to." She stood.
"Very well if such is your wish" nodded Merthyr going to return the musical instrument and sit down by her side instead.
"Tell me about you and your brother do you write to each other often? It must have been difficult to live and work in neighbouring yet different kingdoms" mused Merthyr keen to know her better
Prodius didn't wait a moment longer to go and get Lancelot, now that the queen had agreed to the skilled man's servitude, having a few stern and heated words exchanged between them and cracking the whip as a warning to ensure the man's obedience.
Not an hour later, Lancelot returned to the feast, wearing the squires outfit with Prodius coat of arms, serving Prodius drinks as if he had been at the feast tending to his knight all the way without the least incident
"Tell me about you and your brother do you write to each other often? It must have been difficult to live and work in neighbouring yet different kingdoms" mused Merthyr keen to know her better
Prodius didn't wait a moment longer to go and get Lancelot, now that the queen had agreed to the skilled man's servitude, having a few stern and heated words exchanged between them and cracking the whip as a warning to ensure the man's obedience.
Not an hour later, Lancelot returned to the feast, wearing the squires outfit with Prodius coat of arms, serving Prodius drinks as if he had been at the feast tending to his knight all the way without the least incident
"My brother says he
Loves me, but we barely know each other. I write him sometimes, but it's just not the same. He's become too arrogant, too stupid to know when he needs help."
Loves me, but we barely know each other. I write him sometimes, but it's just not the same. He's become too arrogant, too stupid to know when he needs help."
Merthyr chuckled lightly at her words.
"You can be at peace my finest knight is anything but arrogant. Hopefully your extended stay here will allow you both to be better acquainted as well as you and I" smiled Merthyr broadly
Josh took Amber to the dance floor, guiding her steps and bringing her close to him perhaps a little over protective
"You can be at peace my finest knight is anything but arrogant. Hopefully your extended stay here will allow you both to be better acquainted as well as you and I" smiled Merthyr broadly
Josh took Amber to the dance floor, guiding her steps and bringing her close to him perhaps a little over protective
"Is hardly call what remains of him my brother."
She spoke in a bitter whisper as she refused to look him in the eye.
She spoke in a bitter whisper as she refused to look him in the eye.
"Why would you say such a thing?" Quizzed Merthyr surprised picking the bitterness in her tone.
"The man is righteousness itself, embodies all virtues known to man, what causes such displeasure?" Asked Merthyr raising an inquisitive eyebrow
"The man is righteousness itself, embodies all virtues known to man, what causes such displeasure?" Asked Merthyr raising an inquisitive eyebrow
"He killed our father."
(OOC: sorry it's so short, I'm not in the best of moods.)
(OOC: sorry it's so short, I'm not in the best of moods.)
"Care to tell me more about it?" Asked Merthyr willing to listen patiently, sitting down by her
"What happened? How did such came to pass?" Mumbled Merthyr
It was clear such an event distressed her very much thus she could at least talk it out
"What happened? How did such came to pass?" Mumbled Merthyr
It was clear such an event distressed her very much thus she could at least talk it out
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