Christmas Party

Isabella of Portugal wrote:

Inge Bergmann wrote:

Isabella of Portugal wrote:

Inge Bergmann wrote:

Inge looked at Isabella, unsure about what to answer

"Oh no..Your Highness. I feel natural acting nicely to you. Not only because you're KIng's favourite. But also because you're a very nice person, my Lady. Rank is not important to me. That's why I want that my son grows up like a normal boy, not a royal.."

She said and smiled thinking about Leonardo

"But no..I have planned nothing for him about Christmas. He is still too little. Surely next year I will.."

Isabella sat their noticing a young girl very restless "You are very kind Inge Why do you think the Princess of Netherlands looks unhappy her country isn't that far from here" Isabella smiled then she turned her head slowly towards Inge leanimg in closer. "Your son is Royal! How did... it's not of my business" Isabella quite like Inge she held alot of stories within her and even though she was a lady in waiting she had lived.

Inge blushed hearing Isabella question

"Oh it's a long story. He is actually Prince of Tuscany. His father was..the King of Tuscany Fernando Benedetti. I was his mistress, once. But now..he is dead, and I raise up my son by my own.."

She explained, trying to smile

Isabella smiled sympathetic of the misfortune events she looked at Richard with a longing pang.

"Your story makes me sad to hear it seems you know what I am going through if anything happened to Richard then it would indeed break my heart even if he is married I do not mean to cause the Queen any pain in my affair with Richard and I certainly never want to be a Queen either. I am happy even happier now I have had the chance to meet you and I am sorry for the loss"

Isabella frowned when she noticed Sybille not dancing with Richard he is a good dancer she whispered to herself in hopes the whisper would float around the room and into Sybille ears.

Inge smiled at Sybille. She was surprised too not to see her dancing with the King. But she turned towards Isabella with a weak smile

"Oh I am alright, Your Highness. I am used at all this. I come from a small village, and my aunt got rid of me thinking that I could seduce her son, my cousin. But I am not that kind of woman. And I admire you for your strenght and charm. The King looks happier since he met you.."

She glanced at Richard and smiled

Richard Meyer wrote:

Juliet Prinsen wrote:

"I am ok but not sure why I was sent here first.

She said to the king.

Richard looked at her a bit confused

I thought you came spontaneusly, my lady. Are you Princess Juliet?

He asked while smiling

"I am."

She said looking up at him.

RIchard took her hand and kissed it softly

Netherlands is a beautiful country..welcome to my court. I trust you'll remain here for a while. There is..something familiar in you, Princess Juliet..

He said looking carefully at her face

"My mother use to come here as a child so she says."

She said to the king.

Richard rubbed his beard thoughtfully

Your mother..do you mean Queen Beatrice?

He asked curiously

"Yes that is my mother. Why?"


She asked the king.

Inge Bergmann wrote:

Isabella of Portugal wrote:

Inge Bergmann wrote:

Isabella of Portugal wrote:

Inge Bergmann wrote:

Inge looked at Isabella, unsure about what to answer

"Oh no..Your Highness. I feel natural acting nicely to you. Not only because you're KIng's favourite. But also because you're a very nice person, my Lady. Rank is not important to me. That's why I want that my son grows up like a normal boy, not a royal.."

She said and smiled thinking about Leonardo

"But no..I have planned nothing for him about Christmas. He is still too little. Surely next year I will.."

Isabella sat their noticing a young girl very restless "You are very kind Inge Why do you think the Princess of Netherlands looks unhappy her country isn't that far from here" Isabella smiled then she turned her head slowly towards Inge leanimg in closer. "Your son is Royal! How did... it's not of my business" Isabella quite like Inge she held alot of stories within her and even though she was a lady in waiting she had lived.

Inge blushed hearing Isabella question

"Oh it's a long story. He is actually Prince of Tuscany. His father was..the King of Tuscany Fernando Benedetti. I was his mistress, once. But now..he is dead, and I raise up my son by my own.."

She explained, trying to smile

Isabella smiled sympathetic of the misfortune events she looked at Richard with a longing pang.

"Your story makes me sad to hear it seems you know what I am going through if anything happened to Richard then it would indeed break my heart even if he is married I do not mean to cause the Queen any pain in my affair with Richard and I certainly never want to be a Queen either. I am happy even happier now I have had the chance to meet you and I am sorry for the loss"

Isabella frowned when she noticed Sybille not dancing with Richard he is a good dancer she whispered to herself in hopes the whisper would float around the room and into Sybille ears.

Inge smiled at Sybille. She was surprised too not to see her dancing with the King. But she turned towards Isabella with a weak smile

"Oh I am alright, Your Highness. I am used at all this. I come from a small village, and my aunt got rid of me thinking that I could seduce her son, my cousin. But I am not that kind of woman. And I admire you for your strenght and charm. The King looks happier since he met you.."

She glanced at Richard and smiled

Isabella smiled for the kind words Inge had bestowed upon her

"You are very kind too kind for that matter. Say would Richard mind if I took to my bedchamber for awhile I am feeling rather tired I keep forgetting that I am withchild as he is busy with his guests could you tell him when he asks where I have gone please Inge"

Getting up Isabella put a hand tenderly on her belly smiling as she left

Juliet Prinsen wrote:

"Yes that is my mother. Why?"


She asked the king.

Richard noticed Isabella leaving. He wondered if she was annoyed by the fact he was entertaining a guest. He turned towards Juliet

Oh I know rather well your family. I met you mother in the past. But I didn't know she had a such pretty daughter..

He smiled

Inge stood up as she saw Isabella standing up holding her belly. She wanted to help her or even accompany her. But she walked away with her ladies

"Of course, Your Highness. I'll let the King know.."

She just said. She sat down again glancing at Richard and then she looked at Sybille. She wondered if Isabella was alright

Inigo left the Prince of Bavaria's table. He noticed that Princess Isabella left the Hall. He wondered why. But at the same time he hoped secretely that something went wrong between her and the King. He poured a glass of wine for himself and kept on watching people around

Inge Bergmann wrote:

Inge stood up as she saw Isabella standing up holding her belly. She wanted to help her or even accompany her. But she walked away with her ladies

"Of course, Your Highness. I'll let the King know.."

She just said. She sat down again glancing at Richard and then she looked at Sybille. She wondered if Isabella was alright

Sybille went to see her lady in waiting regretting bot dancing with Richard. Inge do you think we should go after the Princess? I do not have any wishes to become Richards mistress I just like to annoy him in a whole hearted way. Was she mad that I didn't dance with him I still think we should follow her Sybille started to bite her nails nervously.

Inigo Lopez Mendoza wrote:

Inigo left the Prince of Bavaria's table. He noticed that Princess Isabella left the Hall. He wondered why. But at the same time he hoped secretely that something went wrong between her and the King. He poured a glass of wine for himself and kept on watching people around

Feeling in a very mischevious mood I decided to talk with Ingio. Hello Ingio tell me why you have such naughty grin spread across your face. smiling I sipped some wine wincing at it's vinegar taste

Richard Meyer wrote:

Juliet Prinsen wrote:

"Yes that is my mother. Why?"


She asked the king.

Richard noticed Isabella leaving. He wondered if she was annoyed by the fact he was entertaining a guest. He turned towards Juliet

Oh I know rather well your family. I met you mother in the past. But I didn't know she had a such pretty daughter..

He smiled

"I did not know that."

She said to the King.

Richard rubbed his beard again

Anyway I'm happy having you at court. Is this your first time in Bavaria?

He asked

Sybille of Cleves wrote:

Inge Bergmann wrote:

Inge stood up as she saw Isabella standing up holding her belly. She wanted to help her or even accompany her. But she walked away with her ladies

"Of course, Your Highness. I'll let the King know.."

She just said. She sat down again glancing at Richard and then she looked at Sybille. She wondered if Isabella was alright

Sybille went to see her lady in waiting regretting bot dancing with Richard. Inge do you think we should go after the Princess? I do not have any wishes to become Richards mistress I just like to annoy him in a whole hearted way. Was she mad that I didn't dance with him I still think we should follow her Sybille started to bite her nails nervously.

Inge looked at Sybille, unsure about what to do

"I don't know. Maybe she wants to stay alone. But what if she feels bad? In this case..I think we should follow her.."

She answered, wondering what was the right thing to do

Maria of Austria wrote:

Inigo Lopez Mendoza wrote:

Inigo left the Prince of Bavaria's table. He noticed that Princess Isabella left the Hall. He wondered why. But at the same time he hoped secretely that something went wrong between her and the King. He poured a glass of wine for himself and kept on watching people around

Feeling in a very mischevious mood I decided to talk with Ingio. Hello Ingio tell me why you have such naughty grin spread across your face. smiling I sipped some wine wincing at it's vinegar taste

Inigo turned his head once he head a voice behind him. He saw a beautiful, elegant woman and smiled

Ehm..Inigo, mi senora...my name is Inigo, not Ingio. But your beauty forces me to forgive your mistake. Everyone mispronounce my name, I don't know why. Bueno, I'm Ambassador Mendoza, Queen Eleanor's cousin. And you are?

Inge Bergmann wrote:

Sybille of Cleves wrote:

Inge Bergmann wrote:

Inge stood up as she saw Isabella standing up holding her belly. She wanted to help her or even accompany her. But she walked away with her ladies

"Of course, Your Highness. I'll let the King know.."

She just said. She sat down again glancing at Richard and then she looked at Sybille. She wondered if Isabella was alright

Sybille went to see her lady in waiting regretting bot dancing with Richard. Inge do you think we should go after the Princess? I do not have any wishes to become Richards mistress I just like to annoy him in a whole hearted way. Was she mad that I didn't dance with him I still think we should follow her Sybille started to bite her nails nervously.

Inge looked at Sybille, unsure about what to do

"I don't know. Maybe she wants to stay alone. But what if she feels bad? In this case..I think we should follow her.."

She answered, wondering what was the right thing to do

Sybille nodded she knew Inge was the most sensible one out of them both. Inge you do not think she will give birth but coming to a new court is different for anyone

Richard Meyer wrote:

Richard rubbed his beard again

Anyway I'm happy having you at court. Is this your first time in Bavaria?

He asked

"Yes it is. But my mother told me she had a brother here."


She said to the king.

Inigo Lopez Mendoza wrote:

Maria of Austria wrote:

Inigo Lopez Mendoza wrote:

Inigo left the Prince of Bavaria's table. He noticed that Princess Isabella left the Hall. He wondered why. But at the same time he hoped secretely that something went wrong between her and the King. He poured a glass of wine for himself and kept on watching people around

Feeling in a very mischevious mood I decided to talk with Ingio. Hello Ingio tell me why you have such naughty grin spread across your face. smiling I sipped some wine wincing at it's vinegar taste

Inigo turned his head once he head a voice behind him. He saw a beautiful, elegant woman and smiled

Ehm..Inigo, mi senora...my name is Inigo, not Ingio. But your beauty forces me to forgive your mistake. Everyone mispronounce my name, I don't know why. Bueno, I'm Ambassador Mendoza, Queen Eleanor's cousin. And you are?

Oh sorry now I feel bad I am not that good with spanish or italian names for that matter but you must be friends with Eustace Chapguys he is spanish too! I declared in a happy way. I am Maria of Austria but Maria is fine in fact I already knew who you were so I thought I would introduce myself it would be rude not to

Juliet Prinsen wrote:

Richard Meyer wrote:

Richard rubbed his beard again

Anyway I'm happy having you at court. Is this your first time in Bavaria?

He asked

"Yes it is. But my mother told me she had a brother here."


She said to the king.

Richard thought for a moment

A brother? And do you know who he is, Juliet?

He asked, wondering what she meant

Richard Meyer wrote:

Juliet Prinsen wrote:

Richard Meyer wrote:

Richard rubbed his beard again

Anyway I'm happy having you at court. Is this your first time in Bavaria?

He asked

"Yes it is. But my mother told me she had a brother here."


She said to the king.

Richard thought for a moment

A brother? And do you know who he is, Juliet?

He asked, wondering what she meant

"No do not."

She said softly.

Sybille of Cleves wrote:

Inge Bergmann wrote:

Sybille of Cleves wrote:

Inge Bergmann wrote:

Inge stood up as she saw Isabella standing up holding her belly. She wanted to help her or even accompany her. But she walked away with her ladies

"Of course, Your Highness. I'll let the King know.."

She just said. She sat down again glancing at Richard and then she looked at Sybille. She wondered if Isabella was alright

Sybille went to see her lady in waiting regretting bot dancing with Richard. Inge do you think we should go after the Princess? I do not have any wishes to become Richards mistress I just like to annoy him in a whole hearted way. Was she mad that I didn't dance with him I still think we should follow her Sybille started to bite her nails nervously.

Inge looked at Sybille, unsure about what to do

"I don't know. Maybe she wants to stay alone. But what if she feels bad? In this case..I think we should follow her.."

She answered, wondering what was the right thing to do

Sybille nodded she knew Inge was the most sensible one out of them both. Inge you do not think she will give birth but coming to a new court is different for anyone

Inge shook her head

"It's too early for her to give birth, Sybille. Oh but the same thing happened to me when I gave birth Leonardo. What do you suggest?"

She asked, not hiding her worries for the Princess

Maria of Austria wrote:

Inigo Lopez Mendoza wrote:

Maria of Austria wrote:

Inigo Lopez Mendoza wrote:

Inigo left the Prince of Bavaria's table. He noticed that Princess Isabella left the Hall. He wondered why. But at the same time he hoped secretely that something went wrong between her and the King. He poured a glass of wine for himself and kept on watching people around

Feeling in a very mischevious mood I decided to talk with Ingio. Hello Ingio tell me why you have such naughty grin spread across your face. smiling I sipped some wine wincing at it's vinegar taste

Inigo turned his head once he head a voice behind him. He saw a beautiful, elegant woman and smiled

Ehm..Inigo, mi senora...my name is Inigo, not Ingio. But your beauty forces me to forgive your mistake. Everyone mispronounce my name, I don't know why. Bueno, I'm Ambassador Mendoza, Queen Eleanor's cousin. And you are?

Oh sorry now I feel bad I am not that good with spanish or italian names for that matter but you must be friends with Eustace Chapguys he is spanish too! I declared in a happy way. I am Maria of Austria but Maria is fine in fact I already knew who you were so I thought I would introduce myself it would be rude not to  

Inigo kissed gently her hand and nodded

Indeed, mi senora. Eustace is a dear friend of mine. We both are the service of Emperor Charles V. It's a pleasure to meet you, Senora Maria..

I must admit that I find this situation confusing I shall explain you work for a suitor that is for the pregnant princess I whispered the last bit still trying to work all this out [=#ff99ff]Then again kings have gone to war over lesser things but this all now must make your job harder but I had no idea that everyone knew each other[/color]

Inge Bergmann wrote:

Sybille of Cleves wrote:

Inge Bergmann wrote:

Sybille of Cleves wrote:

Inge Bergmann wrote:

Inge stood up as she saw Isabella standing up holding her belly. She wanted to help her or even accompany her. But she walked away with her ladies

"Of course, Your Highness. I'll let the King know.."

She just said. She sat down again glancing at Richard and then she looked at Sybille. She wondered if Isabella was alright

Sybille went to see her lady in waiting regretting bot dancing with Richard. Inge do you think we should go after the Princess? I do not have any wishes to become Richards mistress I just like to annoy him in a whole hearted way. Was she mad that I didn't dance with him I still think we should follow her Sybille started to bite her nails nervously.

Inge looked at Sybille, unsure about what to do

"I don't know. Maybe she wants to stay alone. But what if she feels bad? In this case..I think we should follow her.."

She answered, wondering what was the right thing to do

Sybille nodded she knew Inge was the most sensible one out of them both. Inge you do not think she will give birth but coming to a new court is different for anyone

Inge shook her head

"It's too early for her to give birth, Sybille. Oh but the same thing happened to me when I gave birth Leonardo. What do you suggest?"

She asked, not hiding her worries for the Princess

Sybille looked at Inge. I don't think I can help give birth again no offence I love you like a sister I think we should make her feel welcome and why isn't Richard that bothered about her he cares about everyone. I have never been pregnant so I don't know what to expect in a pregnancy