Parents did the best they could.

Or perhaps I haven't been doing my best.

*buries head in hands* Where did I go wrong . . . ?

When you decided to go ahead with giving birth.

But I didn't give birth. The Princess was adopted. I'm still a virgin.

*hugs the Queen* You're a wonderful mother!

*glares at Gassy* I am of age; I decide what I want on my own... my parents are not to be blamed for my actions and the effects... *pulls katana out slowly* Which means, if I deem to kill you... they have no part in it...

Then it was when you decided to adopt her. I hope she wasn't a baby when you adopted her.

@Bling: A bit contradictory, if you ask me.

*twirls the katana around* Say when...

Angel, if you kill someone, I will be forced to punish you.

put it away princess. we will have no bloodshed within this throne room.

*pouts* Awww, consarn it... *sigh* Oh well, for Mother and Father, I will...

Darn, the dastarb.

You wanted to be harmed, Gashole?

How 'bout by the old well after school...? You savvy?

Please calm yourself, Princess.

I thought it would be fun to watch.

As in watch yourself turned into dog-chow?

Wow, how . . . masochistic.

Except for I'm still the Genie.

Good point... I can drink a potion though, that'll make me capable of laying the hurt on beings like yourself...

It just occurred to me, does the Princess suffer from constant PMS?

Oh, dear . . . you're in for it now, GenieHole.

Angel, the Genie does not deserve to be treated in such a manner. Please cease the threats at once.

and again for the safety of the castle residents (and the princess herself), the captain shall temporarily confiscate the princess's katana and request that she not be let near any weapons for awhile.

the captain still likes speaking in third person, apparently....

Thank you, Captain.

genie you will mind your tone when speaking to the princess.....

*turns to bling*

and you princess will remember what and who you represent and act accordingly

I'll answer the query: I've a shor-fused temper, Genie... and patience is a virtue I lack... in regular language - tick me off, and I will give you the smack-down, verbally or physically... take your pick, homie...

*bows to the Queen* As my Mother commands, be it so...

A Numbuh 5 quality.

Excellent. And now I must be off to bed. I bid you all a good night. *bows and leaves for her chambers*

the captain thinks numbuh 5 is cool but thinks numbuh 4 is cooler.

*lets the Queen kiss her cheek* G'night, Mommy...

*sigh* So I have to settle for a wooden bokutou now?

And, guys... it's "numbah"...

no weapons. and it's "numbuh."

*sulks* Dammit, no weapons...? Do flame-throwers count?

Fine, fine... have it your way... "numbuh"...

*pulls another katana out of his robes and hands it to bling*

don't tell your mother....

Why, yes, I have the proof.

@hitokiri: Remember that the wedding is still on Wednesday.

Yay, Daddy!!!!!!!!!

And yes, Genie... the wedding's on Wednesday...

yes i know, you'd think i'd forget my own wedding....? i'm old but not THAT old.

Don't listen to her, Pops...

The alcohol didn't get you yet?

Which means you're not supposed to do anything against the Queen's wishes (e.g. hand the katana to the Princess) unless you want it cancelled.

dun dun DUNNNN!

Shut up...

um... it was the captain's idea to remove the katana. the queen never said anything about the princess not being able to have a weapon.

even though i respect the captain's decision and her authority, i do outrank her and feel that the princess should be able to have a weapon if she so wishes. however she knows better than to make me regret my decision.

You're back. Please explain.

@hitokiri: I thought you wouldn't outrank anyone until you're actually in the Queendom?

*bows to the Vizier* I'd never do anything to disgrace you, m'lord...

i'm the grand vizier. i pretty much outrank everyone except for the queen at this point in time.

*at the Genie* HA! In yo' face, punk...

*indignant huff*

this one feels no need to report her findings to a genie... this one reports to the vizier and shall do just that.

*bows to hitokiri*

milord, please excuse this one's rather haggard appearance. the passage was indeed longer than this one had initially expected. the ninjas you offered turned out to be a great help, especially once we all reached the end. presented with two exits, this one sent half of the ninjas one way, and the other half took with to investigate what lie beyond the doors.

sir, while the conflict in the north seems to have been resolved for now, due to the efforts of the brave captain and the armies of the queendom...the passage found beyond the chimera army did in fact lead to the factory this one saw in the distance. there was no one about when we entered, but it did look like transmutation experimentation was being done... of what sort, this one cannot say... the ninjas who were sent through the second door had not returned by the time this one had thoroughly searched the premises for signs of life... having found none, this one planned to return with a report and await perhaps the vizier's advice before proceeding...

*bows head* forgive this ones carelessness...it seems it was foolish to have sent the other ninjas off alone... this one fears they may not return....

what would you wish this one to do now...?

*pats Tokage's shoulder* Jolly well done, mate... have a cup of tea, now...

*accepts* thank you! this one is much obliged. this one thought she perhaps did hear tell of the princess's chosen engagement...? congratulations!

what did i say about proper conduct, princess?

*turns to tokage*

rest for now exorcist. regain your strength. i will accompany you to retrieve the ninja soon enough.

*turns back to the rest of the throne room*

anyways i must rest, i'll be in my chambers if anyone needs me.

blingy you're in charge for now. however now that you are in charge, you must be ladylike at all times.

and remember.... no violence within the castle walls, that goes for EVERYONE.

night all.

*walks out of the throne room whistling*

thank you sir.

*waits until the vizier leaves, whsipers*

:3 so you're in charge now, princess? XD can this one swing from the chandelier? just once?? X\\3 this one has always wanted to do that, ever since first coming here...

that would be impropper, wouldnt you say princess

*bows to the back of the room agaiin*