[The actual princess Lucina is five years old? This is all confusing and not what he'd heard from Laslow. And if this is the case than who is this woman? He's been quite respectful of all of Laslow's secrets, or has tried to be. He never pressed for his actual name or where he came from but a bit more information about the situation he was walking into would have been so very nice.
Xander would be right there glaring with Lucina but he needs to be courteous and gracious to his hosts, King Chrom and his queen. Subtle bows and quick pleasantries about the kingdom and the journey. The usual introductions.
But now that he's seated there needs to be some proper discussion and the air needs to be cleared as he's probably the only one here who has no idea what's going on. He may not be able to offer his own icy stare at his retainer but Laslow will definitely have a lecture or two once they're on their own.]
As said, I am happy to be here but I must beg your pardon as I think some information has been lost in translation, so to speak. When my retainer mentioned all this he said that it would be princess Lucina but the lady I have met claims not to be her. [It's all quite confusing. A Lucina but not the Lucina.] Marriages are arranged to benefit the kingdoms. Ylisse clearly could offer a great deal to my kingdom that struggles due to the weather and the constant winter like season. And surely Nohr can offer your kingdom a great deal as well. Military prowess and weaponry. But these negotiations only work when royals wed. If this is not the Princess Lucina then Nohr gains nothing from this arrangement and that would be a disservice to my people. My marriage must be to help my kingdom, that is imperative.
[Hoshido is right across the way and a far more realistic prospect. Though it would put a great deal of burden on their kingdom to make enough crops for two kingdoms it's the more reasonable solution. He's only here because Laslow insisted this would work but there are clearly some details that have been left unspoken of.
He is not so lucky to have someone arrange his marriage for him. His father is gone as are many advisors and his dear mother. He has to make good choices not for himself but for the kingdom, harsh as that may sound to a potential future bride it is the realistic path and the one he's been raised to follow. You do things for the kingdom, not for you. Now that the kingdom is in his hands he must follow that creed all the more. Everyone is counting on him to find a good match that will benefit those that need it the most.]
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Xander would be right there glaring with Lucina but he needs to be courteous and gracious to his hosts, King Chrom and his queen. Subtle bows and quick pleasantries about the kingdom and the journey. The usual introductions.
But now that he's seated there needs to be some proper discussion and the air needs to be cleared as he's probably the only one here who has no idea what's going on. He may not be able to offer his own icy stare at his retainer but Laslow will definitely have a lecture or two once they're on their own.]
As said, I am happy to be here but I must beg your pardon as I think some information has been lost in translation, so to speak. When my retainer mentioned all this he said that it would be princess Lucina but the lady I have met claims not to be her. [It's all quite confusing. A Lucina but not the Lucina.] Marriages are arranged to benefit the kingdoms. Ylisse clearly could offer a great deal to my kingdom that struggles due to the weather and the constant winter like season. And surely Nohr can offer your kingdom a great deal as well. Military prowess and weaponry. But these negotiations only work when royals wed. If this is not the Princess Lucina then Nohr gains nothing from this arrangement and that would be a disservice to my people. My marriage must be to help my kingdom, that is imperative.
[Hoshido is right across the way and a far more realistic prospect. Though it would put a great deal of burden on their kingdom to make enough crops for two kingdoms it's the more reasonable solution. He's only here because Laslow insisted this would work but there are clearly some details that have been left unspoken of.
He is not so lucky to have someone arrange his marriage for him. His father is gone as are many advisors and his dear mother. He has to make good choices not for himself but for the kingdom, harsh as that may sound to a potential future bride it is the realistic path and the one he's been raised to follow. You do things for the kingdom, not for you. Now that the kingdom is in his hands he must follow that creed all the more. Everyone is counting on him to find a good match that will benefit those that need it the most.]