The Chancellor has jurisdiction over all matters of national security.

I will take your advice into consideration. Thank you for caring about the queendom.


I hereby announce background checks.

On ALL suitors.

By my Vizier.

It is also The Chancellor's jurisdiction to tar and feather.

*sinks tothe floor* Back... ground... check...???!?!

At this rate... I'll never get this belt removed officially... *weeps*

So does that mean I can't choose if the suitor doesn't pass the test?

*opens the Box of a Thousand Ninjas*

go forth, and be my eyes and my ears....

Well, depends on how many there are that passes the test . . .

It is for the Princess' own protection, as well as the Queendom's. Surely Her Majesty would not desire for unsavory rogues making overtures to her [adopted] daughter.

Certainly not. What do you think the tests are for?

Only on suitors? What if there is corruption within the Royal family, or even the ones closest to it.

But is not the Prince of good standing in our foreign relations? LAdy Ambassador, I leave the task of searching about him to you...

The Duke Chancellor... ;;; Has OFFENDED MY PERSONAGE MORE THAN ONCE! LET HE WHO DECLARES OTHERWISE STEP FORWARD...

Why not have the princess herself perform the background check? What better judge than she?

signs of trickery your highness, this is how merlin the great turned black. i point my finger to this man and ask if his convictions are pure.

Those will be tackled as they come.

The Queen will return after her bath. Meanwhile, the Vizier and apprentice will share power and run things in my 15-minute absence.

Duke Bacon, please do mention the origins of princess further. there is no need to upset her. Also i do not contest your right as Chancellor to tar and feather, however it is under my duties and rights as Vizier to protect foreign dignitaries from harm, lest we be drawn into war.

Apprentice Queen and Vizier, I appeal to the two of you, my mother's most trusted officials, to help me decide...

-EDIT-

Or if you guys are gonna choose for me, let it be OVER and done with!

Aye Princess Bling! (that sounds oh-so amusing)

i must decline, young princess. this shall be your first true test of wisdom, which a queen surely must possess lest our queendom fail and be destroyed by the dissidents and foreigners.

Well put Vizer....I don't want to stress out the princess anymore, but very well put...

My good and true friend, Royal Vizier... I understand. However,I will give my descision later on in the day. The royal duty of volunteering requires my presence...

If I may, my lord... *curtseys; departs*

The Chancellor's greatest concern at this moment is having a foreign prince marry into our royal family whose own country may demand a military alliance. Such a proposition would be risky, as that country may conduct policy that would draw our Queendom into conflicts that would not be in our best interest to become involved in.

The Chancellor's recommendation is for the Princess to seek a husband from amongst the Queen's advisors, if the peasantry is indeed planning a coup...

*Enters*

Though I am a lowly herald, and sometimes bringer of confetti and other party-time accesories, I shall embark on a perilous quest to attain the hand of the noble lady ambassador, Ailuro!

And this quest shall be...


Drum roll please...

The, um...retrieval of the hide of a sabertoothed-were-wolf!

(shrugs)

...now where will we find another guy who can play 'Taps'?

Need I go into detail on my quest, or can I simply return and rejoice?

Hold it!

I'm a what?! Shaman?! Exorcist?!

Aren't I the nanny and personal maid who gets to take care of the Young Princess and The Apprentice Queen?

What's going on here!? Your Highness, you're are definately not allow to do assasinations in your current state! You even barely have time play with your princess and Queen deshi! And now you're showing bad example! I advice you, don't in danger yourself, please....I want you to live longer!

And wha-*suddenly an alarm went on*...

Okay, Princess Bling, Queen-deshi it's time to pratice your magic skills...

I can assure you Chancellor Bacon that our country's military is quite sound. As for gaining brothers in arms from other countries, I believe that marriage is one of the worst means to gain that particualr goal (for lack of better terms).

Hm. Then you'd need a title to go with your nobility. Pick something and have it approved with the Queen. xD

you needn't worry about such ties yet chancellor, as the queen will still be on our throne for many years...though should such ties prove not in our best interest? i will have no other recourse but to ensure that such ties are broken, with extremely prejudice if necessary....

*pets the Box of a MILLION Ninjas*

May I also suggest that Ambassador Ailuro be sent to the young prince's lands along with a small entourage of agents to assess the goals of his nation.

Official appointments are handled by the Vizier and subject to the Queen's final approval. Take it up with one of them.

Lady B., if you are unsatisfied with your potential new role, then you may revert to your former one.

Now I will still need an exorcist.

I would accept this assignment after the Queen's full approval.

Very well then...

Your Highness, Queen Quistis, you know that I am loyal a true, and have always served the crown. I have completed the quest emparted on me in order to attain the lady ambassadors hand in marriage, and therefore seek a title for my nobility. This title, I would have it be, should you choose to accept it:

Udon, Japanese Noodle

The strength of your country's military is not what is in question, young Prince. What is in question is what how that strength will be exercised. Already threatened by a populist revolt, it is hardly in this Queendom's best interest to become involved in a foreign conflict which will bring no direct benefit to us. As such, the great strength of our allies may become a liability, rather than an asset. We are loathe to be seen as aggressors, or appeasers of aggressors.

Alliances are difficult to break once they have been formed, Vizier. Please keep that in mind.

Lady B, think of yourself not so much as a shaman but more of a spiritual nurse/advisor...

Udon.... simply killing such a beast is but the beginings of such a quest. however i will permit you to guard the Ambassador on her journey to the young prince's lands. However, remember that my ninjas are out there and that Captain Ninja herself has been given full usage of the grab, twist and pull technique in defense of the nobility of this court.

Hmmm...anything will do since I'm would not be available for another year after New Year...

You are permitted to do so if you so wish.


You may begin courtship, ONLY IF the Lady Ambassador and Apprentice approves of your actions.

I heed your warning and humbly accept your offer to protect the lady ambassador. I shall do it with my life, if I must.

My lady ambassador, you have nothing to fear. Once I am a noble, we can live happily together.

M'lady, your grace, Bling...I humbly seek permission to court the lady ambassador.

Errr...hold on...

Princess Bling Bling Angel and Miss Queen-deshi Ailuro, it's time to train on your magic skills Today we're doing water elements.

Yes my Queen and Sensei. I do approve of his actions.

Sir Udon, you have my permission.
Now let us set out to assess the young prince's lands.


Woo. Training time. o_o

Haha. You'll do fine, dear. *pat pat*

My lady ambassador, I wish you the best of luck, and will give my most heartfelt support in any way I can

(But not right now, cuz I'm tired and I need sleep)

Sleep well, My lady Ambassador. Think of me when you dream.

A very valid point Chancellor, and that milita poweress would be exercised with caution and much counseling within our royal ranks. We would never move our armies into this land unless the queen had given us permission to do so.

Your Highness, is Princess Bling alright? She seems to be absent...is she not feeling well? *GASP*...Did the evil spirit possesed her again!?

Wise decision. That WILL come into effect once the alliance is established.

IF you pass the test.

The Princess is current away, attending to a few matters.

Gosh then...that's fine...thank you...

Your Highness, here is some tea. It is better you took care of your health your highness and get some rest when really needed to! Don't push yourself too much.

Thank you, Lady B. You are most kind.

push yourself with what? anxiety over a future reproducing tool for the princess is useless. Why is this glorified so?

It's not that. It's the headaches I get when the princess' needs are not met and her temper flares.

Although suitors are hardly a need.

i find it curious that one who keeps accusing me of trechery, yet somehow said person who is living within an islotated hut upon a mountain knows the private conversations from within the castle walls? please enlighten the court on how such a thing is possible without the aid of agents within our walls....

If she weighs the same as a duck, then she is made out of wood... and therefore...


A WITCH!

there is a reason why the ninjas you send to me do not return.