Fleur Royale

[Wolfs Ghost]

"Take a seat. Both of you." He motioned to two empty chairs, as if he was expecting this visit. Which, they both took a seat in. Joseph soon sat down in his own chair, looking quite content.

"Monsieur Adnot, clear the bar, don't let anyone in until I'm done." He said gently, as the Guard shot a questioning glance at his majesty, but complied with the order. As requested, other patrons of the bar got up and left. While his Guards stood outside.

"Monsieur Claude," He said lightly, "What you, and Madame Ciel are about to hear is true. As I wouldn't lie to my own people." He paused, showing hardly any expression as his eyes narrowed once more. "What I said in Champagne that day was indeed true. Princess DeFrance was attempting a power grab. Not to kill the King, nor the Queen. But myself." His voice was cold as he leaned back in his chair. "Our intelligence service came across a few communications, which were intact with a few of my own personal royal guard. As you notice, Monsieur Adnot is clearly new to the assignment." He paused slightly catching his breath, "My life was on the line, as was hers the moment the idea came into her feeble mind. I was only looking out to protect myself, and the future of my family, my house, and my fathers Kingdom. If I hadn't reacted as quickly as I did, you'd be asking the same from her."

He paused once more and shifted slightly in his seat before picking up the nearby bottle of wine and pouring himself a glass. Setting the bottle back down he took a sip, and continued.

"As I said, I wasn't planning on lying to my people. I told the dire truth. I will not deny the fact that my sister is a wicked person. She's tormented and killed innocents without cause. Infront of my own eyes. I know neither of you would forgive me for this act." He leaned over to the right and pulled out a royal navy standard issued pistol and sat it on the table next to him. "I did what I had to."

He finished, in a monotoned voice, but showing no expression, and giving a cold stare at Claude.

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