Husbands & Wife required for Elizabettan Princess & Prince.

[Elizabetta]

Knollys Study

Fosters blade cut the materiel of her sleeve just knicking the skin underneath. She stepped back grinning broadly.
" Well done, you have some ability. So are you for someone in paticular or have I personally upset you?"
She dropped low and thrust her blade towards his groin forcing him to step back. Rising she blows him a kiss and then swings th blade towrds his eyes.

Royal Gardens North
OOC: VOMAL: Sorry but didn't you state Thompson had a snipers rifle?

The first of the servents rushing towards Thompson goes down with a bullet shattering their left hip. The second is caught directly in the chest, fragments of the bullet punturing the heart. The third leaps at Thompson and recieves a bullet in his groin, blood spatters Thompson. Their charge checked the servants regroup and cme at him again.
The gunfire draws agroup of The Queens Own Royal guard , armed with three foot oaken clubs with iron studs.
" Alive, we'll take him alive." shouts a sergeant.

Royal Garden South
Princess Mary Age 48


Mary laughs wholeheartedly.
"Well now that is an offer I will take seriously. Mind that you do to."

[Cosgravia]

A Puma L2 limosuine pulled up next to the platform. Prince Eric opened the door, allowing Felicty, his father, his mother and the Prime Minister inside. Walnut lining, plush fabric seats, a minibar, bullet-proof tyres doors and windows. The L2 was the ultimate in limo design. Eric looked at Felicity as they set off. He knew that she would not be used to a car. She hadn't even heard of football!
"Prime Minister, did you make the arrangements?"
"Oh, yes sir! You and Princess Felicity have prime seats in the Royal Box at the City Stadium for the game against St Cuthberts Athletic tommorrow night. I'm sure you'll enjoy your first experience of a football match, Your Royal Highness."
He turned to Felicity.
"So, tell me. Does Elizabetta have a parliament and Prime Minister?"

[Cactovia]

"Of course,"
James takes another sip of his drink,

[Elizabetta]

Cosgrovia
Princess Felicity is suitably impressed by the Limosuine, running her fingers over the walnut inlay and of course enjoying the mini bar.
At the Prime Ministers question Felicity looks at him curiously. She then remembers that outside of Elizabeta non-Nobles do have status, and to her mind most strange of all even males do!!
She smiles at the Prime Minister, and shakes her head at him laughingly.
"No, we do not have a parliament, or Prime Minister. We do however have a Royall Councill, where the most able males advise my mother and make some policies, though these have to be agreed by my mother before they can be enacted.I mean we are the Nobles of our land, it is up to us to guide and care for the people. We provide them security and freedom, and they provide us service".
She reaches over and pats his hand.
" It is difficult for me to understand some things, for example as a Matriarchy we value women and it is only the brightest and best males that reach the Royal Councill, the survivers as it were. Elizabettan politics can be violent, and skill with a dagger and sword is essential.
However from what I know of you, your people 'vote' to elect a leader, and men have equal rights to women. And you have a surname,before you marry. Strange indeed this is to me."
She turns back to Eric.
" This football do many die during the game? At home a game of Bulldog without at least one injury or death is judged to be dull indeed, and at Championship levels,many are the toasts raised to those who will play no more."

Royal Gardens South

"Of course,"
James takes another sip of his drink,

OOC: You are giving me too much to work with here...

Princes Mary puts down her glass and stands.
" Come along young man, I suspect our king will be talking awhile yet, so shall we take a small carraige trip and see a little more of Sarnath? After all it may be yours one day."

[Cosgravia]

Eric laughed.
"Football isn't a bloodsport! Basically, two teams of eleven men run about the pitch passing the ball between members of your own team, trying to hit the ball into the net, or score. The object of the game is to score more goals than your opposition. The goalkeeper tries to stop the other team scoring by catching and deflecting the ball with all parts of his body. He is the only player allowed to use his hands, unless the ball goes out at either side, and which point a throw-in must be taken. There are other rules, but I will explain them later."

PM Cosgrove was slightly suprised that Elizabetta did not have a parliament.
"Your nation struck me as one that seemed democratic. Oh well, each to their own. I'm suprised I have enough time to be Prime Minister, when I've got a multi-billion Royal Sconde business empire and I'm a Lord."

[Cosgravia]

The limo drew up outside the Royal Palace. 500 rooms spread over 10 floors, gold inlay everywhere, a collection of 900 pieces of art, garage space for 2 helicopters, 6 limos and Prince Eric's treasured Zansi Z11, the fastest car in the world, and an observatory. The Palace dominated the centre of Coskigrad. To the east stood L1, Cosgravia's prime entertainment centre. Eric planned to take Felcity there at some point. The door was opened by a coachman, and the Royal Party were greeted by 150 Royal Guards, who had formed a guard of honour. The flags of Cosgravia, the House of Cozki and the flag of Elizabetta flew above the portico. Eric turned to Felcity.
"Welcome to my humble abode."

[Elizabetta]

"Welcome to my humble abode."

OOC: Oh Ho, So we're playing my Palace is better than your Palace are we. Point to you.

In the car Felicity turned to PM Cosgrove a new look of respect on face.
"I may have caused offence, I had no idea that you were of he Nobility, money to use is nothing, but rank is everything I had thought you to be a commoner. It appears we do have a lot to learn about each other.
As to democracy we are." She leans towards him, " We also hold an Inner Circle of Councillers never more than thirty. Ten always represented by the ten families, the other places filled by those who have ability regardless of rank or gender, if supported even a commoner may sit and his voice be heard. Also if they obey the six laws of the land then the rest is their own moral choice. How much more democracy can we give them?"
She leant over to Eric and punched him playfully on the knee.
" Sily not all our sports are so competative, we also have sailing, and archery, as well as swimming, people don't die in those, well hardly ever.
So do you have a team that you support or just enjoy each game as it comes?"
Arriving at the Palace Felicity is most suitably impressed.
" I really will have to speak to mother about redecorating." She flushes with pleasure at the Honour Guard, and hold Erics arm as they enter.

[Cosgravia]

"Redecorating!" The King, Queen, Eric and Cosgrove exclaimed at the same time.
King James turned to Felcity.
"This Palace has not been renovated or redecorated in 100 years. No-one would want to redecorate it, ever!"
Eric tried to defuse the situation and turn the conversation back to football.
"WEll, I, and the entire Royal Family, support Coskigrad United. We actually own the club with the Prime Minister. We bought it as a consortium to save the club from liquidation last season. I'm sure you'll come to love the sport as much as I do.
The Grand Doors swung open, to reveal the main atrium. A gold and diamond chandelier hung from the domed roof. Huge portraits of King Harold I, James V and Victor III hung from the main walls. The ornate thrones of the throne room could be seen through the open doors at the top of the stairs.
"Your rooms are on the fifth floor, Felicity. You have the pleasure of staying in the Queen Anne Apartments."

[Lotrabme]

Back in the Mind Empire, Capital Hill, the Chateau Forgues outside the Space Elevator city.

Adrian had entered the Home of his brother and was making his way to the office/throne room that the Ceremonial Emperor uses. It was a circular and classically designed room, the tapestries and arms of the Imperial families hung about it and busts of previous members of the dynasty and the Sage Council sat about the room.
Ezekiel Eustace II sat across the circular room from the door with his wife Madeline as they were looking over papers from the Senate and the other Houses. "More to pass through the Sage Council, just more and more papers." he said signing away at something.

"My dear brother I have returned." Adrian said bowing to Ezekiel and Madeline.
"Welcome back Adrian, how went your trip?" "Splendid, I shall be picking up the Princess Felicity of Elizabetta in a few days time and bringing her here for a visit!"
"Ah Excellent" said Ezekiel, "But why the wait?"
Adrian said "She is visiting another nation currently with another suitor unfortunately, hopefully I will still have a chance."
"You'd better impress her then" said Madeline "I know girls like to be impressed."
"Whats more impressive than the Lotrabme Capital though?" said Ezekiel laughing a bit, they all chuckled.
Adrian replied "I know she'll be impressed at least, I just hope prince Eric isnt going to win her over before she even takes the tour."
Ezekiel said to him "Elizabetta you said she was from? Their system of houses is very similar to our own, I think she will feel more comfortable in our nation than in Cosgravia, but only time will tell. Be ready to bring her soon, we will be ready to host a party for her arrival."
"Thank you my Brother" said Adrian bowing and leaving the room.

He exited the front door of the Chateau, he breathed in the blowing coastal wind of the Capital looking out towards the Space Elevator gleaming White-Silver in the Noon sunlight. He smiled and with an air of confidence headed back for the airport to make arrangements with his pilot.

[Cactovia]

OOC: Lol, I am a handful

"Hmmm, alright then, to the carriage, Eh? Anyway Brutus stay here until I get back."
James stands up as he singnals Brutus to stay,

[Vomal]

Foster heard her comment and simply smirked and said, "Let's just keep this little relationship professional," saying this he charged again, this time a little more with finesse using the blade like an extension of himself in his attacks, swiping and stabbing at Lettice in a central fury of attacks, true rage in the attacks.

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OOC: Did I? Oops :/

Thomspon saw the men in front of him, by their garb he saw they were some form of elite guard, he readied his weapons training it on the and opened fire he knew it was possible that these would be the guards to get past him, he kicked himself mentally, but remembered this was his mission...die by the sword.

[Elizabetta]

Cosgravia
At First Felicity was confused, why were they angry with her themn she realised and laughed out loud.
" No silly, " she said to Eric. " Not redecorate your Palace, that would be rude, no redecorate ours,. You have to understand that Elizabettans are highly competative, so after seeing the beauty of your Palace we need to improve ours, our ego will allow nothing less."
She retires to the apartments to change into a more sensible dress for the tour she has been promised.

Lotrabme
OOC: I'm looking forward to the visit. Don't worry no decision will be made until she visits your home, though I am bound to say that going on the 'fairness & vanity points scale' I am using to decide, one of you is a hairs breath ahead, so .....

Sarnath Elizabetta
Taking her personal coach Princess Mary heads out into Sarnath.
Cats are everywhere and at one point a Marshite tiger walks boldly down the street, snapping up a couple of street cats for its lunch.
" As you can see we like cats, well actually we worship them, and it is law that no man may kll a cat. You see the older houses, narrow alleyways, small windows solid stone, built in the war of the nobles, easy to defend difficult to reach."
She taps the side of the carraige.
" To the Cathedral."
" The Catherdral was built as Roman Catholicism is a new but growing religion, and as theology and religion is one of our main interests, and allowing for our enormous Ego, we built it big, one square mile to be exact not including the land around it."
They arrive at the Cathedral that towers over them, every known saint and angel is carved into the walls. Carved over the main enterence ( 50 feet high solid oak doors) is a hundred foot statue of the Arch Angel Michael chaining and casting down the serpent.
" Shall we go in, this is your faith is it not?"

[Cosgravia]

Another car flanked by 12 motorcycle outriders arrived at the front of the Palace. Eric checked over his list. The National Museum, followed by the State Zoo, Cozki Castle and then L1, before dinner back at the palace. The next day, the wild-cat sanctuary, the ski-resort, a visit to Regentsville Palace, then a ball at the Royal Palace. The day after that, Felicity would be off to visit Prince Adrian. The Palace Chief of Staff, Lord Kalvin Green, knocked on the main door of the Apartments.
"Your Highness, are you ready? Prince Eric is waiting outside with the motorcade."

[Elizabetta]

Cosgrovia
" I'm ready, just let me grab an item or two."
Felicity appears dressed in a two piece trouser suit of deep red, with a small black bowler to top it off, a silver necklace with an emerald , and her dagger complete the ensemble.
She is flushed and breathing heavily, she discretely wipes a smudge of chocolate off he lip.
" Lead on fine sir, to adventure we journey."

Knollys Study Elizabetta

Lettice Grins " Spoilsport".
She is hard pressed to defend herself from his rage, as however much it rankles her, men are stronger and she has many a small cut recieved defending herself. She parries back scoring a small cut here and there.However she is the one being driven back towards the wall.
She drops and lunges towards his groin giving her a small breathing space. her left hand seizes on a cushion, she throws it towards him and follows it close behind, her aim to wound the dagger hand and force him to fight wronghanded.

Royal Gardens North Elizabetta

Before they reach him two of the Guards go down.One breathing through a bloodied left lung. the other with a shattered shoulder. The rest reach him. A club shatters his right hand and he drops the gun. Then they lay in the boot, to the stomach, to the groin, never enough to kill or cripple, just enough to cause a considerable amount of pain.
" Right you bastard, you get to live. Do you know what the Code Word Royal Tiger means? Well it means we can't kill you, but the women can. Here is how it works. You are in the North Gardens and if you reach the Southern Gate that leads out to the city proper you get to live.Of course you have to go through the Palace itself. No man will help or hinder you, nor will we tell them where you are."
He takes the dog tags off him.
" Don't worry we'll deal with your masters soon enough, and when we piss on their corpses, and bury their children alive next to them, you may be sure they will get the point."
He places a long dagger in his left hand.
" Poor bastard, Good Luck you'll need it."

[Cosgravia]

The car departed for the 25 minute drive to the museum, which had been closed for the private tour. Traffic was light, but throngs of pedestrains walked the pavements. Some stopped to wave at the Royal Motorcade, and Eric responded politely. The huge museum came into view. The original structure had been built from marble, and most of that building including the grande facade remained. An extension built from glass and steel had been added the year before, and the entire collection had swollen to 65,000 pieces. The car stopped, and the doors of the museum opened. In the huge atrium stood a Tyranasaurus Rex skeleton, a stuffed elephant and several suits of armour with a Hawk Fighter-Glider hanging from the roof.
"Right, we'll view all 20 departments," said Eric turning to Felicity, "We'll start in Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life, work our way through Ancient Civilisatuon, Middle Ages, The Enlightenment, Industrial Revolution and Into The Modern World departments. Then, Transport, The Rainforest, Under the Seas, Space Travel, The Stars and Planets and Lost Animals. Cosgravian History will be next, followed by Weaponary, Architecture, Textiles and Fashion, Sculpture, the Art Gallery, Television and, lastly, The History of Theatre and Film. Let's go."

[Elizabetta]

Cosgrovia

Felicity thoroughly enjoyed he ride in the motorcade, and exclaimed in delight at the sight of the Museum, she was happily examining the suits of armour. Though at Erics statement of intending to visit all twenty departments her smile slipped a little, though brightened up when he mentioned weaponry & Fashion& Theatre
She links her arm into Erics, and said.
" Well then Eric let us begin, does your museum have a restaurant and bar?"

[Cosgravia]

"Yes, the bar is on the obeservation deck at the top. We'll stop there before heading to Fashion and Textiles." Eric was enjoying the tour. The grand dinosaurs would, he hoped, impress Felicity to no end.

[Elizabetta]

Truth to tell Felicity couldn't see the thrill in looking at large old bones. Though the reconstructions did interest her, and she wondered how one would hunt creatures so large. A boar spear wouldn't do for this T Rex monster, a carraige mounted crossbow might. She grinned hugely at the thought, and squeezed Erics arm.

[Vomal]

Foster protects himself from the cushion being thrown at him and then his eyes widen as he sees the incoming blade, quickly he thinks of his options and, going against some logic, he grabs her blade, his hand now bleeding, but he ignores it and uses his new found grip to pull her in and with his off hand he delivers a direct and hard punch straight to Lettice's jaw, hoping to get her down.

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Thompson, began to get up, a few ribs broken, but he'd have to power through it. Getting up he stumbled forwards, the taste of blood in his mouth possibly indicating internal bleeding. He powered on, however, and tried to get through the palace, or at least, make it look like he tried.

[Elizabetta]

Suprised by Fosters move, Lettice cannot turn quickly enough, and his punch sends her backwards stumbling over a footstool she collapses unconcious.
Slow clapping from behind him causes him to turn. The two guards stand there, one with a shotgun trained on Foster, the other clapping.
" Well done. The first time I have ever seen anyone take down Lady Knollys. Now you heard the words Royal Tiger didn't you. Well it means we can't kill you, but the Ladies here can. Oh by the way do you have a colleague in the garden with a snipers rifle? Oh he's still alive, a little bruised but alive.Anyway where was I , Oh yes Royal Tiger.
So you need to get through the Royal Palace and out of the southern Garden Gate, do that and you live.
Now you earnt me a golden crown, , from my colleague here, so I'll do you a favour, take the left corridor, its a goods corridor it should take you a good few hundred yards before you are seen.
The House that captures or kills you gets increased status, so good luck."

[Cosgravia]

"Huh, hard to believe these beasts wandered the earth 65 million years ago..." said Eric

The rest of the tour passed relatively quickly. As Eric pulled out a seat for Felicity in the bar, he thought about the next stop on the tour, the state zoo. Hopefully she would not be upset by the sight of big cats in their enclosures.

[Vomal]

Foster snarled, but bent over to retrieve his pistol, using his left hand, he had to get used to it for a second, but his training kicked in and he began to get used it. He pointed his gun to Lettice, he still had a mission, even if it was his last. He fired his gun, the bullet sounded out loud in the room and with that he began to move towards the hallway that the guards had told him about. Hoping he may be able to find his partner...just hoping.

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Thompson stumbled and fell, his breathing heavy as a broken rib punctured his lung. His eyes went wide with pain and the sudden realization that this was it, the end to his mission, he excepted it, and there he lay dying with each breath as he closed his eyes he smirked at the very least, he had served his country...though no one would ever know.

[Cosgravia]

James escorted Felicity back to the motorcade, which set off for the Zoo. A private tour had also been organised, and Eric planned on showing his guest all of the fabulous animals on show, like the rare Cosgravian Amber Bear, the nation's national animal.

[Elizabetta]

Watching Foster stagger down the corridor, one of the Guards got on the radio for a medical team to attend Lettice Knollys in her Quarters. He then flicks on talkthrough to the other guards.
" Be aware, Lettice Knollys have authorised Royal Tiger, Repeat Royal Tiger, pass the word. Subject is armed with pistol and dagger." He then goes on to give a description of Foster.

As Thompson lay dying in the Garden a group of Jaguars smelt blood in the air, and came towards him. He saw the beauty and grace of them. They saw a fresh meal., and settled down to eat.

In the car Felicity, took a large drink.
"So your Zoo does it have cats, cats in cages? "
She pours another drink.
" Can I go in the cages with them, there is something I would like to show you."

[Cosgravia]

"Oh, I wouldn't advise it. They're not in cages, but open air enclosures, and can be very hostile to knew people in their dens." The car slowed to a crawl. They had been caught in the mid-afternoon rush.