[Morning]
[Southern Queen's Palace - Bed chambers]
She slid the last hair pin into the Queen's hair and stepped back.
Gloriam: -smile- There you go. You look lovely..
Through the open window, Gloriam glanced while Marie stood and proceeded to make her way out of the room.
Her cousin then enquired
Gloriam: Are you going into the gardens today, Marie? The weather is fair and it's not too hot.
Marie: -sigh- Indeed, it is
Gloriam: The clouds are already arriving - soon the rains will too. Did you notice?
Marie: I did notice, yes. But no, I will remain indoors today, Gloriam.
Close behind her cousin she followed; sensing something troubled Marie.
Gloriam frowned but kindly said instead
Gloriam: Very well. I'll have some snacks and tea brought to you then
**
[Drawing Room]
By the piano Marie seated herself, sighing deeply before she slowly began to play.
When her ladies entered, they all quickly curtsied and bid her a cherry 'Good Morning'. Excitedly placing their various trays down and talking amongst themselves as they sat.
Contemplative, the Queen paused in her playing until gradually, they all fell silent.
With a sigh, she turned and asked of them
Marie: Is there any word on the battle? Did we receive any reports yet?
Lady in waiting #4: None yet, Your Majesty
Despondent, Marie queried
Marie: Surely by now. It has been over a week since they left
Lady in waiting #3: I'm certain word will come soon, M'lady
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BLACK ARROW - ACT 1
FantasiaACT 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...
