[Early Evening]
[Southern Kingdom - Palace- Queen's inner bedchamber]
Marie: Valentin, I swear...I am fine
(His wife's statement he ignored, and instead questioned the doctor who sat on a chair beside her)
Valentin: And what of the child?
Royal Doctor: Perfectly well, Sire. No harm done..
(With a kind smile, the short and sturdily built doctor further addressed the King as he stood to leave)
Royal Doctor: Your Majesty, before I take my leave, may I also suggest that my lady rests and remove herself from the particularly warm weather outdoors..
Valentin: ...
Royal Doctor: Also too perhaps, a further adjustment in the food and drinks prepared for Her Majesty at this time
Valentin: The food and drinks...are what caused her to faint?
Royal Doctor: It is a contributing factor. And with this being Her Majesty's first child. However, there's not a need for one to be overly concerned. It is easily remedied. There are..medicines which can assist. It can be of help to quickly recover one's strength
Valentin: Then have it prepared and have it brought to her as soon as possible
Royal Doctor: Certainly, my King
(With that, he smiled again, nodded his head and departed.)
(Standing tall at her side, as she comfortably lay propped against cloud-like pillows, was the King. His dark thick brows were tense as he watched the doctor leave.)
(And as she called her husband's name, she saw the expression still remained; etched on his face while he sat beside her, upon the four-post bed)
Valentin: ..-sigh-
Marie: My love?
Valentin: ...
Marie: -smile- It's alright. I am well and our baby is fine.
Valentin: ...
Marie: Valentin?
(She stretched forth her hand to take his; heavy and warm, and he smiled a little as she drew it towards her. Gently shaking his head, he stated)
Valentin: Though it is early in the year...the heat of the day may be too much for you. Remain indoors and rest.
Marie: Can I no longer visit the gardens?
(The Queen sweetly questioned while she traced the lines in his palm with her fingertips)
Valentin: It would be better if you not
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BLACK ARROW - ACT 1
FantastikACT 1 ~ Alexander; a young prince of the Southern Kingdom, the youngest and often compared to his older brothers because of his failings. With the annual hunt close at hand and having come of age to participate, he finds himself having to disprove t...
