Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2017 7:33 pm
October 16th, 2017
Krasimir Castle
The door creaked open, revealing a frail old man with two canes. He sauntered his way into the old drawing room: it may no longer be used much these days outside from the occasional high-level government meeting, but it was a perfect occasion for the former King, Apostol XV, to meet with the Deputy Prime Minister, and Count of Rysinov.
"...I am glad that you were able to come on such short notice, my Lord," the King began. "Please make yourself comfortable."
The Count of Rysinov proceeded towards the sofa. Once he reached the sofa, he set his two canes aside and made himself comfortable.
"Thank you, your Majesty," he began. "I assume that the matter is about Princess Mariana, da?"
The King sighed in disappointment. Disappointed at his stupid decision to abdicate to focus on treating his testicular cancer. Disappointed at himself for not raising her properly, especially when her brother and sister seem much more... civilized and refined. And, of course, disappointed at his daughter.
"Yes," the King bluntly replied. "She has spent the past few years running our country into the ground, because of her antics that are more suitable for... whatever reality show them kids are calling nowadays."
He paused for a brief moment.
"I am starting to question whether a regency would be appropriate, my Lord," Apostol XV continued. "Because even if we implement a regency on the Queen, she has left such a huge stain on the institutions of the monarchy, that even if we were to relegate her to the most menial tasks, we would still have to deal with her fallout when she posts something stupid on social media or pulls yet another stunt."
"Your Majesty," Count Nikola began, "may I suggest that we force her to abdicate?"
Apostol XV pondered the notion. It seemed very nice in theory, but Elis would still be spouting her mouth on social media. Sure, he could silence her by threatening to cut her off from the "royal allowance" and make her live on her own, but... the fact that she was the Queen would mean that anything that she says would carry some weight.
"I do not think that it can feasibly work, my Lord," Apostol XV replied. "Even if she abdicates, she will still be considered a former monarch, and thus, a role model to many people. I certainly dread the notion that 20 years down the line, a grandchild of the Jathani monarch would be inspired by Elis."
"Are you suggesting, Your Majesty, that we neutralize her?" Nikola asked.
"Yes, my Lord. I am very sure that the government still has a few of those umbrellas from the Liberationist era," Apostol answered. "If necessary, we can contract the murder to someone else who would love to see her dead. And I know there are many people who will."
He paused for a brief moment.
"Alternately, we can hire some staffer to borrow that sabre that was given to me by the Tuthinans and lop off her head. Of course, the downsides to such an approach are obvious..."
"Both of your ideas are brilliant, your Majesty," the Count replied. "However, we will still need a regent, since Kalina is too young and the full extent of her retardation is as of yet unknown."
"This is why the Succession Act contains provisions for a regency, my Lord," Apostol XV remarked. "As you are part of the Cabinet, I am very certain that you will play a role in any regency for the foreseeable future. Of course, so will Prince Andrei of Chavdarov."
Count Nikola of Rysinov smiled for the first time in a while. He had high hopes that this will be the beginning of the end for a drama Queen...
Krasimir Castle
The door creaked open, revealing a frail old man with two canes. He sauntered his way into the old drawing room: it may no longer be used much these days outside from the occasional high-level government meeting, but it was a perfect occasion for the former King, Apostol XV, to meet with the Deputy Prime Minister, and Count of Rysinov.
"...I am glad that you were able to come on such short notice, my Lord," the King began. "Please make yourself comfortable."
The Count of Rysinov proceeded towards the sofa. Once he reached the sofa, he set his two canes aside and made himself comfortable.
"Thank you, your Majesty," he began. "I assume that the matter is about Princess Mariana, da?"
The King sighed in disappointment. Disappointed at his stupid decision to abdicate to focus on treating his testicular cancer. Disappointed at himself for not raising her properly, especially when her brother and sister seem much more... civilized and refined. And, of course, disappointed at his daughter.
"Yes," the King bluntly replied. "She has spent the past few years running our country into the ground, because of her antics that are more suitable for... whatever reality show them kids are calling nowadays."
He paused for a brief moment.
"I am starting to question whether a regency would be appropriate, my Lord," Apostol XV continued. "Because even if we implement a regency on the Queen, she has left such a huge stain on the institutions of the monarchy, that even if we were to relegate her to the most menial tasks, we would still have to deal with her fallout when she posts something stupid on social media or pulls yet another stunt."
"Your Majesty," Count Nikola began, "may I suggest that we force her to abdicate?"
Apostol XV pondered the notion. It seemed very nice in theory, but Elis would still be spouting her mouth on social media. Sure, he could silence her by threatening to cut her off from the "royal allowance" and make her live on her own, but... the fact that she was the Queen would mean that anything that she says would carry some weight.
"I do not think that it can feasibly work, my Lord," Apostol XV replied. "Even if she abdicates, she will still be considered a former monarch, and thus, a role model to many people. I certainly dread the notion that 20 years down the line, a grandchild of the Jathani monarch would be inspired by Elis."
"Are you suggesting, Your Majesty, that we neutralize her?" Nikola asked.
"Yes, my Lord. I am very sure that the government still has a few of those umbrellas from the Liberationist era," Apostol answered. "If necessary, we can contract the murder to someone else who would love to see her dead. And I know there are many people who will."
He paused for a brief moment.
"Alternately, we can hire some staffer to borrow that sabre that was given to me by the Tuthinans and lop off her head. Of course, the downsides to such an approach are obvious..."
"Both of your ideas are brilliant, your Majesty," the Count replied. "However, we will still need a regent, since Kalina is too young and the full extent of her retardation is as of yet unknown."
"This is why the Succession Act contains provisions for a regency, my Lord," Apostol XV remarked. "As you are part of the Cabinet, I am very certain that you will play a role in any regency for the foreseeable future. Of course, so will Prince Andrei of Chavdarov."
Count Nikola of Rysinov smiled for the first time in a while. He had high hopes that this will be the beginning of the end for a drama Queen...