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And how will you do that?

Seeing as both my brothers have passed it up -- abdicated is the term, I believe. All that's left to do is state my intention before the council and be coronated. Provided the boys don't have a problem with it.

And if they choose to deny your ascension? Or the boys, what if they decide that they want it? Do you have a plan, ~~little one~~ Mistress?

If the council chooses to deny my ascension, then the council will be dealt with. However, I hope they are smart enough to see we cannot continue without a clear monarch.

And if the boys wanted it, they should have never abdicated.

But I suppose a back up plan is in order.

It would be to your benefit, that's all I'm suggesting. [He hesitates then smiles, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.] If you need anything, I am here to help.

You'd stand with me against the council and my brothers?

I... Hm.

I would. [Loyalty and all that, you know.]

Really? Why? Why back a sixteen year old girl against two crowned princes and nine lords?

Because you are his daughter, little one, and I was his servant. I may not be terribly strong but I know where my loyalties lie-- The council can go fuck itself for all I care... Er, pardon my language.

As for your brothers, I won't harm them as they are his brood too, but I wouldn't let them harm you. I can try to reason with them, that's all. ~~My morals are showing again, aren't they?~~

*tries not to laugh at the council remark -- as true as it is; oh some of the Summerlords aren't bad but most of them are pompous assholes*

My brothers would never harm me...at least not in anyway I didn't ask for. They just have a problem seeing when they're wrong.

[A small smile.] Maybe I just want to see the scales tipped. We've not had a queen in far too long.

Too true.

We've not had any kind of a ruler in far too long. But I seek to remedy that.

I believe good lucks and congratulations are in order, aren't they? [Offers his hand.] C'mon, I'll take you out for cake or food, whatever you like.

One or the other, yes. *takes it*

[Begins to lead her off.] Lets see... There are a few nice diners in New York... Hot dogs in Chicago-- Cake in France? Oooh, Greece, I haven't been there in a while...

Greece! Father always talked of the Greeks.

Did he? It's a beautiful country, lots of old temples and ruins, wonderful food, I think you'll enjoy it.

Sounds fantastic.

[Almost regrettably] You know, your father was a smart man. I didn't agree with a lot of things he did, or made me do but... He was a... [Oh god, he was turning into Beelzebub, rambling on about old colleges] Respectable master. I'm sure you will fill his shoes just fine.

You think? *She knows her father did not always make the best choices -- like letting Lilith anywhere near him and the palace, but there was a lot he did that was good, not in the feeding the homeless sort of way. Sweet Darkness, no. But it was good for the realm*