[Okay, he takes a moment, and his smile turns softer.]
You have become that rarest of things, a person I can speak to, who is willing to listen to my trifles, even as high as you are. I attempt to return the favour, as best I can. I believe I would be rather lost without you.
[ It's a careful answer, but still more sincere in delivery. It seems to soothe her somewhat, though it's still so difficult for her to remember that she can trust people. She is simply...aware of too much, now. She can never unsee, or stop knowing. ]
Do you have trifles, Mark? You must. Your love for me is not enough; it should not be, after all you have lost.
I do not remember our time at court. What did you love most? What do you miss?
[George springs to mind in an instant, and Mark finds his heart aches a little. He knows there is nothing for him there, not since George wed, he has made that painfully clear. The risk is no longer worth it. He is no longer worth the risk. And yet, he does miss him, dreadfully.]
My trifles tend to be the sort one does not discuss, they could get me in a rather lot of trouble.
[This was easier when she knew him, he never really had to explain this to her before.]
But aside from that, I am glad I may still have music in this strange land. A life without music...well, I do not think that would be a life worth living at all.
[ He says much, but that's the one thing Anne clues in on. It could mean a few things, but that is to consider if it's trouble for the Tudor court, for Henry specifically, or for life here in Teleios.
She would have none of that, really. Nothing that would hurt her cause. Nothing that would hurt the most loyal messenger. ]
What trouble? My sweetest friend, I would keep you far from trouble. You should know this.
[ ooc; so sorry this is late bb! feel free to handwave if you prefer. ]
...Surely it is not such a foul crime as to burn for. I would not believe it. All need only know you for a moment to see the beautiful spirit you carry. Nothing ugly could come of it.
[ While she understands the need for discretion, it's important for her to be certain of what it is he fears, especially with the King now in Teleios. But as he is not currently in the palace, she urges Mark onward. ]
You may speak with an agent... Before, I had an audience with Athena, but I do not think she is still about. Regardless, someone will allow you to see the list of your...debts.
And so they may continue to think, if we wish to learn anything of our matters. Even His Majesty understands we must humor their fancies to a certain amount.
Still, you ought not to bother announcing them as honored guests should they arrive. It is to be a masquerade I think, so I imagine they might enjoy blending in.
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Date: 2014-11-17 12:52 am (UTC)[He smiles, welcoming even the slightest sliver of normalcy between them.]
I will compose the most beautiful piece for you. There will be none like it ever again.
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Date: 2014-11-17 08:00 am (UTC)You are good to me, Mark. What did I do to earn such loyalty?
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Date: 2014-11-17 10:48 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2014-11-24 12:55 am (UTC)Speak not as a courtier, Mark, but as my friend.
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Date: 2014-11-24 09:51 pm (UTC)You have become that rarest of things, a person I can speak to, who is willing to listen to my trifles, even as high as you are. I attempt to return the favour, as best I can. I believe I would be rather lost without you.
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Date: 2014-11-25 12:28 am (UTC)Do you have trifles, Mark? You must. Your love for me is not enough; it should not be, after all you have lost.
I do not remember our time at court. What did you love most? What do you miss?
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Date: 2014-11-26 09:16 pm (UTC)My trifles tend to be the sort one does not discuss, they could get me in a rather lot of trouble.
[This was easier when she knew him, he never really had to explain this to her before.]
But aside from that, I am glad I may still have music in this strange land. A life without music...well, I do not think that would be a life worth living at all.
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Date: 2014-12-01 04:40 am (UTC)[ He says much, but that's the one thing Anne clues in on. It could mean a few things, but that is to consider if it's trouble for the Tudor court, for Henry specifically, or for life here in Teleios.
She would have none of that, really. Nothing that would hurt her cause. Nothing that would hurt the most loyal messenger. ]
What trouble? My sweetest friend, I would keep you far from trouble. You should know this.
[ ooc; so sorry this is late bb! feel free to handwave if you prefer. ]
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Date: 2014-12-01 11:40 pm (UTC)[[ooc: Never late for meeee, I am queen of late things right now]]
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Date: 2014-12-03 09:04 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2014-12-03 08:52 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2014-12-07 12:17 am (UTC)Would it be a crime here?
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Date: 2014-12-07 08:44 pm (UTC)[In case, you know, they burn him.]
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Date: 2014-12-08 04:33 am (UTC)You may speak with an agent... Before, I had an audience with Athena, but I do not think she is still about. Regardless, someone will allow you to see the list of your...debts.
[ She hates saying crimes, because fuck them. ]
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Date: 2014-12-09 10:56 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2014-12-16 10:41 am (UTC)Still, you ought not to bother announcing them as honored guests should they arrive. It is to be a masquerade I think, so I imagine they might enjoy blending in.
Will you have a costume?
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Date: 2014-12-17 10:06 pm (UTC)But of course, your Majesty.