"One thing I can tell you right away, is that except when acting according to the laws and rules of Protocol," you could almost hear the capital letter and the importance in the word from how she said it, "you can simply call me Ailyshia."
"Another proper address, and one more commonly used by males who serve a Queen, as you and I do, is Lady before her name. Politely and formally in our Society, you can use Lady for any female you wish to show respect to."
She muttered something under her breath, but otherwise let Theiorn's entry into the conversation pass. "This bond I have learned about, though this is the first I have felt it myself. A Queen rules through her court, and at the minimum, a Court is 12 males and a Queen. That makes up the core of the First Circle, though it can expand from there. The First Circle are those most trusted, those in the Queen's confidence, who handle the most delicate tasks and assignments. A Queen can choose the males who serve her in many ways," she began.
Theiorn decided to take pity on the poor boy, and he wanted to help one who would soon be like a brother. So he started providing mental commentary, explaining things from a more male perspective. *The Queens think they choose, but she's never set up her own Court, she doesn't realize we have more say in who we serve than they do. A Queen who isn't tainted cannot force a male to serve. She chooses, yes. But she chooses from those of us who offer ourselves to that choosing. Agreeing to serve a Queen means that you accept her rule over you, her will is your life. There are ways you can defy a Queen, of course, and we do have certain... rights that we can enforce on her, and on her behalf. People here seem to think it choking, handing our lives, our leashes to her, but it's more balanced than they seem to realize. At least in KAleer, where we are from.*
Unaware that Theiorn was communicating with Luke, she continued, "One way is by looking at simple logic. Who knows the area she is to rule best, who has a good resume, who could fill the roles she needs filled. Another is by asking the aid of a Black Widow." She touched the hourglass pendant she wore. "If she is not one herself. Black Widows have an innate sense that let them get a feel for a person. It is very hard to hide from one of us, harder still to lie."
She let her hand fall gently and tapped her fingernails against the tabletop, the darkly tinted sharpened nails making a subtle beat, her purple dusk ring catching and releasing the light.
"And then there is the bond, a call or a pull between a Queen and a male," she is so far into the explanation, and trying to recall her lessons and explain them afresh that she's managed to forget to sneer as she says male. "where each recognizes something in the other from the sound of their voice, and a look in the eyes. For a Queen, it's knowing without question that you hold the leash for that male, that your presence will sooth him, that he will follow you. I can write home, and ask for more information. I was not planning to set up a Court, I never intended to rule, and it has been a long time since these lessons for me."
She leaned back and stretched a bit. "Something to drink, ro eat, Prince?" she asked. He was now her responsibility, and if she suggested they got refreshments, perhaps it would stave off his desire to fuss.
Oh, Theiorn was so amused by this. He sent spear to spear, privately to Luke. *If we accept food and drink, it will be easier to ensure she eats and drinks as well.*
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"Another proper address, and one more commonly used by males who serve a Queen, as you and I do, is Lady before her name. Politely and formally in our Society, you can use Lady for any female you wish to show respect to."
She muttered something under her breath, but otherwise let Theiorn's entry into the conversation pass. "This bond I have learned about, though this is the first I have felt it myself. A Queen rules through her court, and at the minimum, a Court is 12 males and a Queen. That makes up the core of the First Circle, though it can expand from there. The First Circle are those most trusted, those in the Queen's confidence, who handle the most delicate tasks and assignments. A Queen can choose the males who serve her in many ways," she began.
Theiorn decided to take pity on the poor boy, and he wanted to help one who would soon be like a brother. So he started providing mental commentary, explaining things from a more male perspective. *The Queens think they choose, but she's never set up her own Court, she doesn't realize we have more say in who we serve than they do. A Queen who isn't tainted cannot force a male to serve. She chooses, yes. But she chooses from those of us who offer ourselves to that choosing. Agreeing to serve a Queen means that you accept her rule over you, her will is your life. There are ways you can defy a Queen, of course, and we do have certain... rights that we can enforce on her, and on her behalf. People here seem to think it choking, handing our lives, our leashes to her, but it's more balanced than they seem to realize. At least in KAleer, where we are from.*
Unaware that Theiorn was communicating with Luke, she continued, "One way is by looking at simple logic. Who knows the area she is to rule best, who has a good resume, who could fill the roles she needs filled. Another is by asking the aid of a Black Widow." She touched the hourglass pendant she wore. "If she is not one herself. Black Widows have an innate sense that let them get a feel for a person. It is very hard to hide from one of us, harder still to lie."
She let her hand fall gently and tapped her fingernails against the tabletop, the darkly tinted sharpened nails making a subtle beat, her purple dusk ring catching and releasing the light.
"And then there is the bond, a call or a pull between a Queen and a male," she is so far into the explanation, and trying to recall her lessons and explain them afresh that she's managed to forget to sneer as she says male. "where each recognizes something in the other from the sound of their voice, and a look in the eyes. For a Queen, it's knowing without question that you hold the leash for that male, that your presence will sooth him, that he will follow you. I can write home, and ask for more information. I was not planning to set up a Court, I never intended to rule, and it has been a long time since these lessons for me."
She leaned back and stretched a bit. "Something to drink, ro eat, Prince?" she asked. He was now her responsibility, and if she suggested they got refreshments, perhaps it would stave off his desire to fuss.
Oh, Theiorn was so amused by this. He sent spear to spear, privately to Luke. *If we accept food and drink, it will be easier to ensure she eats and drinks as well.*