Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2015 16:12:19 GMT -5
A letter was sent on behalf of Her Royal Highness, Crown Princess of Archades, Nicolette Deveraux. It was delivered, by hand, to the leaders of each region on the Twelfth of September. It was addressed personally, given with individual times and dates for the following meeting slot. Each man, for they were all men, was given the option of bringing company in the form of their family or their vassal leaders or could even send an advisor in their stead, but all were expected to have representation attend at the correct date and time. After all, they had sworn loyalty to the throne – to his cousin, so Julien was not going to be patience in face of excuses or tardiness.
He had three days of sitting in a luscious study which had been set up for the purpose. And, other than the dukes who were to be in attendance, Julien had only Lord Alexander Romanov for company – who was not the greatest conversationalist, despite the man’s vast intelligence. It would, Julien knew, be a bit of a tedious task. There would be aspects he would enjoy- particularly if he could get a squirm or two out of the interviewees. But he had no doubt there would be dull moments also.
So, what was this all about?
Julien’s first big and important task since his cousin’s coronation had passed was to create something of a census. He would be talking business, finance, family, alliance and disputes with each of those he met with. He would want to know everything, and all of it would be recorded down. This was important, it was a clinical organisation of the attributes of the country. It satisfied his curiosity in many ways, and he had already formulated several sticky questions to ask. But, there was a tedium to be expected also from the coming days.
Julien did not know if his cousin, or any of her sisters would turn up. He did not know if any of the members of the vast house of power would choose to accompany him or offer his mind relief. He welcomed them to, of course, but today and for the few days to come, he was focused on business.
Glancing down at the programme in his hand, he straightened in his chair, ran his fingers through his short hair and nodded to Alexander. Then, with a two fingered flick to the servant at the door, he gestured for his first guest to be sent in. There was no preferred order here and so, Julien waited as the Duke of Shelborne, Lord Reed Gardiner was shown in.
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@reed
possibly Alexander Romanov
He had three days of sitting in a luscious study which had been set up for the purpose. And, other than the dukes who were to be in attendance, Julien had only Lord Alexander Romanov for company – who was not the greatest conversationalist, despite the man’s vast intelligence. It would, Julien knew, be a bit of a tedious task. There would be aspects he would enjoy- particularly if he could get a squirm or two out of the interviewees. But he had no doubt there would be dull moments also.
So, what was this all about?
Julien’s first big and important task since his cousin’s coronation had passed was to create something of a census. He would be talking business, finance, family, alliance and disputes with each of those he met with. He would want to know everything, and all of it would be recorded down. This was important, it was a clinical organisation of the attributes of the country. It satisfied his curiosity in many ways, and he had already formulated several sticky questions to ask. But, there was a tedium to be expected also from the coming days.
Julien did not know if his cousin, or any of her sisters would turn up. He did not know if any of the members of the vast house of power would choose to accompany him or offer his mind relief. He welcomed them to, of course, but today and for the few days to come, he was focused on business.
Glancing down at the programme in his hand, he straightened in his chair, ran his fingers through his short hair and nodded to Alexander. Then, with a two fingered flick to the servant at the door, he gestured for his first guest to be sent in. There was no preferred order here and so, Julien waited as the Duke of Shelborne, Lord Reed Gardiner was shown in.
~~
@reed
possibly Alexander Romanov