Dreamed Into Life

[GamesMaster]

"...yes. I'm sorry, my lady."

[Illianna]

I pinch the bridge of my nose and sigh. "I can't say I'm surprised. I had worried the marriage sheet would not be enough. He's sent the request in writing too as is proper I'm sure." I sigh taking to my feet "give it me and I shall bear it. She'll take the news better from me and you should refesh from your journey anyway. Is there anything else I should know before I leave?"

[GamesMaster]

"One thing," says Ari, slowly. "But I am not certain you wish to hear it."

[Illianna]

"Tell me"

[GamesMaster]

"Your hand has been promised to Duke Gustav."

[Illianna]

"Gods thumbs! I'll be hanged again before I take such a weak hearted fool! Why would I trade an empires for a duke who's never even held a sword! My wife maybe many things but she's no coward to let others fight in her stea!" I swear grabbing the letter off the table "if my father thinks he can annuli my marriage and marry me off to do Lilly livared boffit he can think again!" I growl heading for the door

[GamesMaster]

Arielle claps her hands over her ears. "Language, missy!" 

[Illianna]

"Would that he were clean enough to spit upon!"  I hiss storming out the room.

I've managed to contain at least some of my anger as I March my way to the council room I'm stopped at the door by a guard and in two rivers I tell him "tell my wife I need to speak with her now." My tone is sharp and legal but leaves no room for disobedience

[GamesMaster]

"That will not be possible. Have a seat." says the guard, in a flat, firm tone. 

[Illianna]

I sigh but gently take a seat on the bench in the hall. It's well over an hour when the doors open and the council leaves. I'm on my feet in a flash and near,y run into Ravna in my haste. "We need to talk," I say extending the letter to her

[Ravna]

Ravna takes the letter, frowning. "Why are you here?" 

[Illianna]

"Because you have to make a choice and I need to hear it from your lips and no others. My father is seeking for our marriage to be annulled and if you do not wish to undergo his request and wish to send me away I need to hear it from you, I can't hear it from anyone else. Will you keep me or no?" I can't hide it. This entire time I've been slowly sinking into panic that she would refuse to bed me under witness and I would be forced to leave.

[Ravna]

Ravna gives her a strange look. "You are hysterical. Get ahold of yourself. Why wouldn't I keep you? You are pregnant with my heir."

[Illianna]

There's tires in my eyes and I shake my head "he has demanded a witness to prove the mirage is consisted he says our child is proof you've never had me. He going to steal me away from you and marry me to so horrible Duke!" I can't shake the panic I feel. "I know you only care for your heir but please don't make me leave"

[Ravna]

"We are wed, child. He cannot break that apart on a whim!" Ravna flashes her gums, furious.