Henry tried to keep his face neutral, but he was shocked at his wife. She was so arrogant sometimes. Her actions could get them beheaded! If he had been given a choice for his wife, he would not have picked her. Victoria had given him seven wonderful children, and while he loved being a father and grandfather, but he honestly did not like her much as a person. Not that he ever told anyone that. Not even her, it was a secret he kept to himself.<br/><br/>Henry was quite nervous how his gift would received by King Theodore. He did not know much about the young king or his likes or dislikes. A case of vintage wine had always seemed to please his father. It wasn't helping that Victoria was making snide comments to the queen. He knew how much she wished she could be on that throne. She'd tell anyone that would listen about her grandmother being a princess. That history had been different, she could been on that throne. He just wished she'd keep her comments to herself. Not that he could tell her that, Victoria would never be a good, obedient wife.<br/><br/>When the king ordered for Henry to be given a vintage bottle in return, he was relieved. While the king didn't seem overly excited about his gift, at least he had not hated it either.  Not like how his queen had reacted to Victoria and her comments. Henry didn't mind not have any special favor in this court, he just didn't want to blacklisted or worse.<br/><br/>"Thank you, your majesties."<br/><br/>Henry said with a bow, accepting the gift. He and his family moved off to the side. Victoria was too focused on the beautiful ruby necklace to even realize it was a sign that the queen was displeased with her. She thought it was beautiful. She'd have to show it off to Prince Ewan when she saw him. Henry paid close attention to see what others were giving King Theodore. Deciding that next year he would have to find something besides his normal go to gift for a monarch.<br/><br/>----------------<br/><br/>Rebecca stepped away with her parents and younger brothers as others came forward to present gifts to the rulers. She was shocked at what her mother had said. The king and queen were good people. A crueler monarch would have beheaded her and possibly Father as well. Despite their displeasure with Victoria, both had remained civil and diplomatic. Proving they were better people. Rebecca smiled at Queen Beatrice, not realizing that she considering making her one of her ladies in the court.<br/><br/>While Victoria didn't realize that getting a ruby necklace was a bad sign, Rebecca thought it was. She was quiet but observant. Both rulers had reacted negatively to Victoria and most of the women were getting blue necklaces. Blue appeared to be the good color and she was also right. Unlike her parents, the king and queen appeared to truly be in love. Such a rare thing in these social circles.