He blushed. Genevieve would be lying if she said she didn't enjoy it. The light tint of his cheeks, the aversion of his eyes? They added to his charm and already beautiful looks. Her eyes crinkled at the corners as she smiled at his fumbling, it was indeed, very endearing. His lack of confidence showed her a King uncertain of himself and Genevieve felt a pang of sadness. He was a very competent man. He had mentioned taking council. Perhaps there was someone there causing this uncertainty?<br/><br/>Genevieve's flush was not of embarrassment, but anger. As his wife, she would give him the confidence he needed. Of course, there would always be a need for council, but she would make it her duty to help King Motto believe in himself and his choices.<span style="font-style: italic">"I am afraid."</span>Genevieve's heart called to him. She wanted to chase that fear away! To make him better! To-<br/><br/>He jumped into the lake. Genevieve exchanged open mouth looks of disbelief with the oarsman. The King. Had just removed his coat. And jumped into the lake.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">“Join me. I will not let any harm come to you.”</span><br/><br/>Should...should she remove her own outer clothing?? It would be a shame to ruin such lovely worksmanship. Of course, she would only be wearing her shift and that simply would not do. Genevieve looked at the King's smile, it seemed genuine and then looked down at her own gloved hands. She<span style="font-style: italic">had</span>promised herself to teach him to have fun. Genevieve closed the parasol and began removing the gloves from her hands before the pearls from her neck and ears. Her gown was light enough to swim in.<br/><br/>She jumped.<br/><br/>The water was cool to her skin. Her gown floated about her in the clear lake and it seemed almost ethereal to Genevieve. Breaking the surface, Genevieve gasped for air, a wild smile and twinkling eyes taking in the sun. "I never thought you would be one for an impromptu swim!" Genevieve chuckled while tredding water. Her gown was a bit cumbersome and Genevieve almost regretted not taking it off. Of course, Lady's gowns were always so troublesome to remove and put back on. Mirth twinkled in her eyes while her hair stuck to her head. Genevieve brushed back what she could, but it just wouldn't cooperate. "Oh goodness, I must look absolutely ridiculous." She outright laughed.<br/><br/>A mischievous smile pulled at the corners of Genevieve's lips and she started to drift from the King. And then she splashed him! It was not a big splash, just a little, playful one. Genevieve put her face half in the water, the water hitting the bridge of her nose, just under her eyes, as she waited for the King's rebuttal.