"It would seem that a mighty house must fall and the repercussions will likely be felt for a while. With all the evidence of their wrong-doings though I doubt the other lords will want to stand up for them, lest their name be dragged to the mud and tarnished as well. I don't think the church will be quiet though, quite a lot of mud will be slung their way as well, and I think it makes sense to bring back the old faiths. I cannot understand why the previous ruler would allow their worship to be suppressed in favor of the One God faith, but thankfully as a Queen it is within my power to undo such restriction, and allow those following the old ways a chance to choose whether they wish to take up a new faith, or follow the one their ancestors did."<br/><br/>She smiled at Tehr a little tired look on her face just looking through all those papers, and thinking of the machinations behind them. The suggestions of arresting the top of the Dale Household seemed to bring some hesitation for a moment before she nod her head. "I don't recall a bad word with the old Lord Lefferin but the way things are he has to either stand with his children and share their fate or denounce them and show the rest of the nobility the face of such traitorous ambitions." She looked at Tehr quietly for a moment of time, considering the end result. "That is if the Lady Janne is to live through the trials ahead. The Alchemist is supposed to look for a cure in case a queen is hurt or poisoned. If the lady Janne is here to get whatever progress has been made and steal away the possible cure or its ingredients, it adds her ot the list of conspirators that have driven things towards death of the monarch." She sighed, seeming to take comfort in his hand and squeeze on it lightly for some support, trembling visibly as she spoke.<br/><br/>"I do not want to seem like a bloody tyrant but if the only option is to tighten the leash till it strangles to get these usurping bastards to recognise that leniency isn't weakness, so be it. I will make an example of one that has clearly gone too far, but try and treat others fair as long as it is possible. Ultimately, I must be the law in my land however, and treason is by all old laws still punishable by death." She offered a small smile up at him at this, finally allowing a heavy sigh to expel that mood, followed by a more casual tone of voice.<br/><br/>"Captain Lilian is recovering well, and wanted to let you know she apologises for only knocking my cup away and not yours , but on realizing the threat she had to do her duty first, and then found herself hurting too bad to carry through with you as well." There was a faint smile on her lips. "Strange how my captain too seems to worry about you so much, when her duty is to me and normally she wouldn't consider much beyond that. I would say you have the ability to attract attention and interest." She chuckled. "If we are to play host to the Spaniards diplomats, and a visit to the daughter of their king, I wonder if her chastity will be safe during her visit now?" There was no accusation, merely a little tease to her words. "From what I've heard and seen, she isn't a bad looking lady either." Getting up from her seat, she walked off a bit away to pick up a rolled up canvas and return with it soon, holding it out to Tehr. Within lay a portrait painted of the lady in question.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Image</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://www.wesleyboster.com/morris/images/DG4818.jpg)</div></div>