To court a prince (closed)

[Warhaven]

"But, but then they might, dare I say it, form their own opinions!" Pondera objected jokingly.

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Rahegalhoff joined up with Aldred.

"Magical cleaning cloth to get Xos's mess off of you?" he asked, having finished cleaning the exploding ice cream off of himself.

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Ray and Chris sprouted four more arms apiece, for a total of six on each man. Then they hurled random pies in rapid succession at each master.

The ladies meanwhile were glaring at everyone. Chron was no where to be found, and Agrinja had spawned a massive tub of pudding, which he dumped on Xos.

[The Floor Kippers]

"I don't care" Carol said "If they have opinions at least we can speak to them"
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"Thank you Sir Rahegalhoff" Aldred said, Wiping herself down with the cloth. "Got to look my best for the royal broadcast." Oh, That is going to be a problem, you can't be Sir Twice"
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Sir Nigel, the Prince and Princess had dove for cover under the table
"We're out numbered. I suggest we surrender" Matthew whispered

[Warhaven]

"Drat, outwitted by good logic." Pondera grumbled half-heartedly.

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"Sir Twice was quite a nice jolly fellow. Lived about 3 million years ago in another universe. Saved a small nation from a crazy dragon." Sir Rahegalhoff said.

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"A good plan." Chron said, appearing under the table with them.

"Aww come on out, we're just about to get to the slimey oozy Dracoberry Pies." Ray exhorted.

"I don't think Nigel would appereciate having his house burned down." Xos said.

"We wouldn't let that happen." Ray said.

[The Floor Kippers]

"Yep," Carol said "Besides, if they stay cute and silent forever, how will they ever say "Thanks Dad"?"

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"Actually you can, your first one isn't strictly valid in this nation" Aldred said to herself "I don't know why I was worrying, We can still carry on as planned tomorrow"

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"Especially as the next Prime Minister has to live here" Sir Nigel said

[Warhaven]

"For what?" Pondera asked, confused.

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"My first what isn't valid in this nation?" Rahegalhoff asked.

He wasn't too quick sometimes.

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"So, surrender as planned?" Chron asked.

[The Floor Kippers]

"Well obviously for being such a brilliant Father" Carol said
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"Nothing" Aldred Lied "Forget I spoke, official secrets act and all that"
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"Yes, we surrender" Matthew said

[Warhaven]

"Oh. If I earn such distinction it'll surely be a miracle." Pondera said humility.

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"eh? It's no matter. They've given up." Rahegalhoff said.

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"Darn." Ray said.

He and chris closed the magical door and took their keys back.

"This mess will never do." Xos declared.

He cracked his knuckles and his energy crackled and buzzed in his hand. He touched the wall and the entire house glowed with a bright light for a moment.

When it cleared, everything was perfectly clean and in order.

[The Floor Kippers]

"Don't be so modest" Carol said "You're a fantastic Husband and I'm sure you'll be a excellent father"
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"Oh good" Aldred said
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"Well that was fun." Sir Nigel said "I do enjoy a good food fight"

[Warhaven]

"Thank you dear." Pondera said.

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Rahegalhoff lead the way back to the dining room.

"They are rather entertaining." Ray agreed.

"Your all clean. I assume the Wizard that does it did it again?" Rahegalhoff asked.

"Yep." Xos admitted.

[The Floor Kippers]

"My pleasure Pondera" Carol said, smiling at him
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The Grandfather Clock in the corner of the room began to chime.
"Sorry Everyone, Myself and Queen Aldred are Needed Upstairs" Sir Nigel said "We'll be back in half an hour"

[Warhaven]

"That's alright, we'll stay down here and corrupt Prince Matthew and Princess Fenchurch." Rahegalhoff of all people said, which surprised Ray and Chris so much they genuinely forgot to laugh.

Xos and the others didn't forget though, and had a good chuckle.

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Pondera and Jezeel reached the end of their lunches.

[The Floor Kippers]

"You're too late to corrupt me, I've served in the Millitary" Matthew Chuckled
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The Others finished shortly after
"Now, what to do next" Bill said thoughtfully as Agatha cleared away the plates

[Warhaven]

"Watch TV?" Jezeel suggusted?
"Tell embrassing stories about Carol and Charlie when they were younger?" Pondera suggusted.
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"My dear man, there are levels of depravity so deep they would make you wonder how any being can ever stomach them." Rahegalhoff said switching to his darkside.

[The Floor Kippers]

"Yeah, Let's watch TV" Charlie said "The Royal Message should be on soon"
"And while we're waiting for it we can share embarrasing stories about Carol and Charlie" Bill said
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"Also known as The opposition parties" Sir Nigel said as he and Aldred Made their out of the room

[Warhaven]

"Royal Message?" Pondera asked.

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Rahegalhoff chuckled as he switched back to his good side.

"So, what're they up to?" he asked Matthew.

[The Floor Kippers]

"Yeah, Every year either the Queen or The Prime Minister Comes on the TV Talks about the Year we've had and what the future may hold for us" Bill Explained
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"Her Majesty's Royal Broadcast To the Nation, Live from The Prime Minister's office" Matthew Replied

[Warhaven]

"I see. That's what my father does on New years." Pondera said.

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Xos looked at the others and nodded. HE whipped out a giant old fashioned crystal ball and tuned it into the broadcast. It was like watching on a big screen TV.

[The Floor Kippers]

Bill Turned on the TV.
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"And now on NBC 1 We continue the schedualed programming with Her Majesty's Royal Broadcast To the Nation, Live from The Prime Minister's office"

The Screen changed to Queen Aldred Sat behind Sir Nigel's desk, Sir Nigel stood to her right, a flag to her left.
"My Loyal Subjects," Queen Aldred Began "this has been a mixed year. We started by learning of the Atrocities that were committed in the Trans-Continental American Alliance, We Lost contact with one of our Closest Allies and one of our greatest Scientists Vanished on Baden Moor.

However, it has not been all doom and gloom, the teaching of Magical practices had begun once again, we have a new and friendly ally and in this past week we have been given the means to advance ourselves further than ever before.

The Future now looks bright for us, with new technologies and new ways of doing things opening up for us, soon we can truly be seen as a Glorious Kingdom. So I thank you, the People of this nation, for working as hard as ever, for boosting this nation, I thank you the Ministers who fight against an endless tide of problems to keep this nation running, I thank My Prime Minister for leading you all upwards to the skies, I thank you, The Masters of Warhaven for giving this nation a gentley nudge towards the future. And I thank the various gods and Millitary forces who watch over the people of this nation and indeed this planet and keep us safe. We finish now by singing our National Anthem"
The Music Started and Carol, Charlie, Matthew, Fenchurch, Sir Nigel, Bill, Agatha and Aldred all sang

"I Vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above,
Entire, whole and perfect, the service of my love;
The love that asks no question, the love that stands the test,
That lays upon the altar, the dearest and the best;
The love that never falters, the love that pays the price,
The love that makes undaunted the final sacrifice.

And there's no other country, I've heard of in my time,
Most dear to them that love her, most great to them that know;
We may not count her armies, They may not see her Queen;
Her fortress is a faithful heart, her pride is suffering;
And soul by soul and silently her shining bounds increase,
And her ways are ways of gentleness, her most used paths are peace.

The helpless and the stricken, she helps them, hers to bare;
A nation of compassion, virtues and of care;
Right though the Multiverse her name's connected with,
Honor and equality, and closeness of her kith."

[Warhaven]

Jezeel, Pondera, and The Masters simply watched quietly.

[The Floor Kippers]

After showing a final Image of the Floor Kippers Flag Flapping in the wind the broadcast ended
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"It's kind of sad, Father used to stand on her left" Matthew said after the broadcast ended

[Warhaven]

"I'm guessing he isn't alive anymore?" Xos asked.

[The Floor Kippers]

"Yes, He died twelve years ago" Fenchurch said "In a Plane crash"
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"Now, about them embarrasing Stories" Agatha said

[Warhaven]

"Did you get to say goodbye?" Kalia asked.

Of course, anyone who knew Kalia's powers knew, if his spirit was still availible, she could bring him back to say goodbye. He was gone too long for Ressurection of course.

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"Yes. Let's start with one of Carol." Pondera said.

"Aww, I was gonna volunteer Charlie to go first." Jezeel said.

[The Floor Kippers]

"Yes, we saw him off from the airport" Matthew said "He was going to a diplomatic meeting, mother would have gone with him but she was ill"
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"Hmm, well There was one time when she suddenly decided her name wasn't going to be Carol Miller, she was going to be Sarah Bucket" Bill said "That's the only name she would respond to for months"

[Warhaven]

"I see." Kalia said.

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"Sarah?" Pondera asked Carol.