You're in luck. I know both parts - I've had to dance them for Princess Lucy as well as teach possible suitors and visitors. But I will have to be certain you're well prepared, yes.
The arts are respected here, of course. I just think the King before King Smith had less interest in such things. He was a bit of a tyrant, and didn't last long, but he abolished much. I think his majesty is rebuilding trust before stuffing his walls to the brim with books and trinkets.
... you've said my name out loud? I certainly didn't hear if you called me. I was busy making room for whatever secrets it is we must keep, my lord.
[ tim looks at the words for a long moment, runs fingers over the pressed indents where a pen tip rested once some hour or so ago. it gives him a thrill to think they have this little secret, even if it is a dangerous one on so many levels. ]
A lesson in the gardens then. That will be our next. I don't get to sit in them as often as I'd like these days, so it will be a welcome change.
[ and then... a bold change of pace: ]
Tell me, do your eyes look like the ocean in the sun? I'd imagine they do.
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The arts are respected here, of course. I just think the King before King Smith had less interest in such things. He was a bit of a tyrant, and didn't last long, but he abolished much. I think his majesty is rebuilding trust before stuffing his walls to the brim with books and trinkets.
... you've said my name out loud? I certainly didn't hear if you called me. I was busy making room for whatever secrets it is we must keep, my lord.
[ tim looks at the words for a long moment, runs fingers over the pressed indents where a pen tip rested once some hour or so ago. it gives him a thrill to think they have this little secret, even if it is a dangerous one on so many levels. ]
A lesson in the gardens then. That will be our next. I don't get to sit in them as often as I'd like these days, so it will be a welcome change.
[ and then... a bold change of pace: ]
Tell me, do your eyes look like the ocean in the sun? I'd imagine they do.