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Coronation Portraits, 1811
Monsieur le Roi, Gaspard Phillipe Reynaud de Thornolie
Madame la Reine, Arabella Catherine Lucienne de Thornolie
Credit: @batsfromwesteros
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vintagesimstress · 8 months
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1850: Night at the Opera (in collaboration with The Royal Thornolia Chronicles)
After my months-long Celtic spree, the time has come to briefly return to my old era of interest...
May I present to you a small 1850s set, made together with amazing Ali, the author of @theroyalthornoliachronicles! We're both so excited to finally share it with you all 💗 Make sure to check Ali's post for her half of the collaboration - practically necessary if you want your mid-Victorian gentlemen to be properly dressed for the evening!
While Ali dealt with the men, I focused - surprise surprise - on the ladies. And made two evening dresses, both inspired by the same fashion plate from ca. 1850:
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If you follow Ali's story, you probably remember that a certain mademoiselle Eleanor Valery wore the dress on the right to an opera event. The dress on the left also made a short appearance, as it (or rather: its beta version) was worn by my simself Cecile, who was kindly invited to participate in the evening as well (no, that's not my real name. I just asked my husband to give me a random female French name, and that was the first thing he came up with ;)). And so both dresses are named after those characters: Eleanor and Cecile.
Both come in 29 swatches and I swear all of those colour combos come straight from mid-Victorian fashion plates - even if Ali claimed some of them remind her of 1980s Barbies ;)
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polycount: ca. 17K for Eleanor (that's HIGH my friends, you have been warned. Believe me or not, it's mostly the fault of all those tiny deco flowers) and 7,5 for Cecile
Base Game compatible
HQ mod compatible (pictures taken with the mod)
Cecile uses glass shader for lace transparency = won’t work properly in laptop mode
all LODs
custom thumbnails, bump and specular maps, lots of satin shine
tagged as everyday and formal
found under long dress subcategory
colour tagged
disallowed for random
PDNs included if anyone wants to make recolours. You don’t need them for the mesh to work.
You might notice that they vary slightly in style, and that's because I put an insane amount of work into texturing Cecile, as somehow I couldn't get it to look any satisfactory with my usual methods. I love the result, but the whole process was so convoluted that I'm not even sure if I could still retrace all the steps, let alone redo Eleanor in the same style. So we're left with this small discrepancy between both dresses. Hope you don't mind!
DOWNLOAD on my Patreon (free, no ads or early access)!
And now, once again, jump over to The Royal Thornolia Chronicles for the other half of the goodies :)
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kyriat-sims · 29 days
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Do you have the Patch-day blues?
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Patch-day blues: Game not working. Mods not working. S4S not working. Discord help unavailable. It sucks.
Cry unstoppable under your blanket -> Does not help and gives you a wet blanket and red eyes
Drink a lots and lots of wine -> Does not help and gives you a headache
Go for a long walk -> Does not help but you might feel refreshed. Or exhausted.
Kick your computer really hard -> Does not help and your toe will probably hurt
Read a Sims story on tumblr -> Does probably not help either, but you will have a nice time, and maybe feel inspired. Which is a good thing for when things are back to normal. (Because it will be. Soon.)
Reading suggestions under the cut!
Here are some interesting stories. Some I've already read, and some are on my reading list. I'm sure you will like them too.
The Royal Thornolia Chronicles - @theroyalthornoliachronicles
The Darlington Legacy - @aheathen-conceivably
Gosnoll Ancestry - @sims-half-crazy
The Sewell Legacy - @antiquatedplumbobs
The Curse of the Damned - @inlovewithregencyera
The Langston Legacy - @pixelnrd
The Way We Were - @funkyllama
The Mendoza Legacy - @heartblobs
Sophie of Rostock Story - @royaltysimblr
The Ambroise Legacy - @scythesms
If that isn't a long enough list for you, have a look at this site with even more suggestions:
The Sims story Archive
Now, think about how lucky you are. While you are reading these marvelous stories, some modders are working really hard with updating your favorite mods. Bless them!
💖*Hugs!*💖
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empiredesimparte · 8 months
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Presenter Julien: A week after the celebrations, it's time to take stock of the festivities for Their Majesties' wedding. Presenter Sophie: This is the third imperial wedding in Francesim history. A rare and grandiose event, which heralds the splendor of the next coronation.
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Presenter Sophie: His Majesty the Emperor married Empress Charlotte, a love affair born of a long childhood friendship. The young couple were married by His Holiness Pope Benedictus XIX, the Emperor's godfather. Welcome to Mr. Arthur Thomas, our specialist on crowned heads…
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Journalist Arthur: Thank you, Sophie. Presenter Julien: What should we take away from this imperial wedding, Arthur?
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Journalist Arthur: A lot! First of all, Empress Charlotte has once again won over the French. She's a charming, well-educated young woman who, above all, knows the Emperor by heart. She has mastered imperial protocol to perfection this day, and I'd go so far as to say, better than the Emperor!
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Journalist Arthur: Indeed, the image that amused the entire empire was His Majesty's discreet micro-nap during the mass following the Pope's blessing. If this royal somnolence amused the majority of spectators, some of us hope that the Pope or the Empress didn't take offense at such a lack of control.
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Journalist Arthur: Speaking of control, as far as foreign personalities are concerned, Madame Royale de Thornolie has once again distinguished herself by her perfect self-control. The sharpest tongues may regret the usual over-rigor displayed by Her Royal Highness at every public appearance.
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Presenter Julien: Isn't she nicknamed the Ice Princess back in Thornolia? I think that at a wedding, Madame Royale could have shown more sympathy for our young Emperor…
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Presenter Julien: ...By contrast, the Duke of Rothsey, who had been repeatedly refused attention by the imperial family, was very smiling and exemplary. In fact, he attended the imperial banquet with the Emperor.
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Journalist Arthur: Indeed, many fans were delighted to see Oliver and Hortense together again. The two lovebirds gave each other several glances during the ceremony. Is this a sign of things to come? It probably does!
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Senator Aimery: I believe so too, Francesim needs to reunite around the Imperial family after these difficult times. What's more, Their Imperial Majesties have Madame Hortense's well-being at heart.
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Presenter Sophie: Thank you, Senator. We'll now give the floor to Madame Gérard, president of the opposition Third Party…
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Opponent Madame Gérard: Thank you for your invitation. Presenter Sophie: What do you think of His Majesty's marriage? Opponent Madame Gérard: We have great hopes for His Majesty Emperor Napoléon V. We must (…)
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Napoléon V: I'm sorry about the nap, I was… Charlotte: I know, you were tired. It's all right, Louis.
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⚜ Le Cabinet Noir | Emperor's private jet, 29 Prairial An 230
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Napoléon V and his wife Charlotte leave for their honeymoon. During the trip, they watch a live broadcast reviewing the imperial wedding.
(Oliver is from @officalroyalsofpierreland, Eleanor (Madame Royale) from @theroyalthornoliachronicles, we also see Queen Viviane II of Iona from @funkyllama. Thank you! <3)
⚜ Traduction française
Napoléon V et sa femme Charlotte partent en lune de miel. Durant le voyage, ils suivent une émission en direct faisant le bilan du mariage impérial.
Présentateur Julien : Une semaine après les célébrations, il est temps de dresser un bilan des festivités données pour le mariage de Leurs Majestés. Présentatrice Sophie : Il s'agit du troisième mariage impérial célébré dans toute l'histoire de la Francesim. Un événement rare et grandiose, qui annonce le faste prévu lors du prochain couronnement.
Présentatrice Sophie : Sa Majesté l'Empereur a épousé l'Impératrice Charlotte, un amour issu d'une longue amitié d'enfance. Le jeune couple a été marié par Sa Sainteté le pape Benedictus XIX, parrain de l'Empereur. Bienvenue à M. Arthur Thomas, notre spécialiste des têtes couronnées...
Journaliste Arthur : Merci Sophie. Présentateur Julien : Que faut-il retenir de ce mariage impérial, Arthur ?
Journaliste Arthur : Enormément de choses ! D'abord, il faut souligner à quel point l'Impératrice Charlotte a une nouvelle fois conquis les Français. C'est une jeune femme charmante, bien éduquée, et surtout qui connaît l'Empereur par cœur. Elle a maîtrisé le protocole impérial à la perfection cette journée, et je dirais même, mieux que l'Empereur !
Journaliste Arthur : En effet, l'image qui a amusé tout l'empire, c'est la micro-sieste discrète de Sa Majesté durant la messe qui suit la bénédiction du pape. Si cette royale somnolence a amusé les spectateurs en majorité, certains d'entre nous espèrent que le pape ou l'Impératrice ne se sont pas offusqués d'un tel manque de contrôle
Journaliste Arthur : A propos de contrôle, du côté des personnalités étrangères, Madame Royale de Thornolie s'est une fois de plus illustrée par une parfaite maîtrise de soi. Les langues les plus déliées regretteront peut-être la trop grande rigueur habituelle dont fait preuve Son Altesse Royale à chaque apparition publique.
Présentateur Julien : N'est-elle pas surnommée chez elle, en Thornolie, la princesse de glace ? Je trouve qu'à un mariage, Madame Royale aurait pu montrer davantage de sympathie à l'égard de notre jeune Empereur...
Présentateur Julien : A côté, le duc de Rothsey, à qui la famille impériale a pourtant refusé maintes fois de lui prêter attention, a été très souriant et exemplaire. Il a d'ailleurs participé au banquet impérial auprès de l'Empereur.
Journaliste Arthur : En effet, de nombreux fans se sont d'ailleurs réjouis de voir à nouveau réunis Oliver et Hortense. Les deux tourtereaux se sont d'ailleurs lancés plusieurs regards durant la cérémonie. Cela annonce-t-il de prochaines fiançailles? Probablement!
Sénateur Aimery : Je le crois aussi, la Francesim a besoin de se réunir autour de la famille impériale après ces temps difficiles. De plus, Leurs Majestés Impériales ont à cœur le bien-être de Madame Hortense.
Présentatrice Sophie : Merci Sénateur. Nous allons à présent laisser la parole à Madame Gérard, la présidente du parti de l'opposition, le Tiers parti...
Opposante Madame Gérard : Merci pour votre invitation Présentatrice Sophie : Que pensez vous du mariage de Sa Majesté ? Opposante Madame Gérard : Nous avons beaucoup d'espoir avec Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon V, il faut espérer que...
Napoléon V : Je suis désolé pour la sieste, j'étais... Charlotte : Je sais, tu étais fatigué. Ce n'est pas grave Louis
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A night at the opera - royalty and nobility attend the opening night of the new production of Lucia di Lammermoor at the Royal Opera. 
Downtown Zonneminster received its dose of glamour tonight with the opening night of the new production of Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor at the Royal Opera. Many of Simovia’s elite were in attendance, including HRM Queen Alma, HRH Prince Andrew and escorting the Queen, His Grace the Landgraaf van Hoensbroek. The Queen was wearing a beautiful green gown, paired with a kokoshnik tiara and diamond jewelry from the royal vaults. She seemed in high spirits and even indulged the photographers for a few photos with the Landgraaf. 
Also spotted on the red carpet was the newly engaged Jonkvrouw De Thier, on the arm of her fiancé, the Vorst De Geloes. The Jonkvrouw was dressed in a stunning blue velvet gown that matched her sapphire engagement ring, as well as the famed De Geloes sapphire tiara. 
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The night seemed a success, though HRM Queen Alma was seen looking somewhat downcast after the second intermission in the royal box. Of course, it is possible that she was simply moved by the opera itself. 
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The new production had set the opera loosely in mid-Victorian times, drawing inspiration from the lead soprano Alexandria Wenthworth’s Thornolian roots. The soprano performed the part beautifully, drawing a standing ovation after her performance of the famous mad scene. 
The production will run for the entire season and has already received overwhelmingly positive reviews from the major critics. 
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ts4patreon · 3 years
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simstomaggie · 3 years
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Stark By The Sea, the same morning
Doorbell rings
Ms Stokes: Good morning, my name is Laura Stokes. I am to be the new Lady's Maid to Princess Valeria.
Mrs Byrd: Good morning, Ms Stokes, and welcome in Stark. My name is Mrs Byrd, I am the housekeeper here. And this is Miss Beckwith, Princess Juliet's lady's maid. Did you have a pleasant journey?
Ms Stokes: I did, thank you. Though I must say, it was long, and I am relieved to be here now.
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Mrs Byrd: So are we, Ms Stokes. Ms Beckwith, as well as the two other lady's maids in the house, Ms Smith and Ms Jordan, have been taking turns in taking care of Her Royal Highness, but everyone will be relieved to get back to their usual duties. Her Royal Highness has... a demanding schedule for a maid, so for her having her own is important.
Ms Stokes: I see. Well, I am sure she and I will work well together.
Mrs Byrd: I hope so. As I understand it, you worked for the Dowager Empress Maria in Windenburg before?
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Ms Stokes: (while looking around) Yes, and before that, I was in Thornolia and worked for the Duchess of Thornkett, unfortunately she died during childbirth, so after that I went to Windenburg.
Ms Beckwith: What made you choose Anland, and Stark, for your next position?
Ms Stokes: I grew up here, and my father is still here; I felt a little homesick.
Mrs Byrd: Let me introduce you to the Butler... you can leave your luggage here, Ms Stokes, one of the hallboys will take them to your room. Mr Pickens?
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Mr Pickens: Ah Ms Stokes. Welcome! I am Mr Pickens, the Butler here at Stark By The Sea. I hope you will be happy here, and that we can provide everything you require.
Ms Stokes: Thank you, Mr Pickens.
Mr Pickens: I can't remember now, have you already met Her Royal Highness?
Ms Stokes: Yes, sir, but it was a rather short meeting. I do believe we will get on well though.
Mr Pickens: We certainly hope so. The previous candidates did not seem up to the task and left us again rather quickly. Hopefully you are made of sterner stuff.
Mrs Byrd: Let me show you around.
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Mrs Byrd: As you can see, during the mornings it is quite busy here. Back there is the boot room, and a storage area, where you can find all kinds of things that might be useful in your duties. In the storage room you will also find a closet with your uniform.
Ms Stokes: A uniform?
Mrs Byrd: Yes, in Anland it is tradition that in royal households, everyone, even the senior staff wears a uniform. Should you go into town, or accompany Her Royal Highness somewhere, you may wear your own clothes, otherwise you will wear the same uniform that Ms Beckwith is wearing.
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Mrs Byrd: Here we have part of the laundry; should Her Royal Highness quickly need something washed, you can do it here, and then we have...the sewing room.
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Mrs Byrd: This is the kitchen, with our cook, Mrs Handson. To the kitchen maids you can introduce yourself later. Mrs Handson, this is the new lady's maid, Ms Stokes.
Mrs Handson: Welcome, Ms Stokes. Please approach us, should you need something. (mumbles) and may God bless your soul...
Mrs Byrd: Right, now, over here...
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Mrs Byrd: ... The servants hall. Here you can rest, if your schedule permits it, have a drink, and this is where we take our meals. As you can see, we have many staff in the house, you will be properly introduced to them during dinner. Now follow me...
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Mrs Byrd: This is my sitting room. The senior staff gathers here usually after dinner to discuss the events of the day and chat. You are always welcome during these meetings, and should you have problems or questions, do find me here.
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Mrs Byrd: Now, Ms Beckwith, would you show Ms Stokes the rest of the house? I have the laundry book to go over.
Ms Beckwith: Yes of course. Follow me, Ms Stokes.
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(thank you to @theroyalthornoliachronicles and @theempirebats for allowing me to namedrop their sims and countries ♥♥)
(also I'm sorry, this one drags a bit... exposition, ya know..)
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alnwicks · 3 years
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Photos From the Rococo Ball Released!
Alnwick Palace has released photographs from the Duke and Duchess of Windshire’s fancy dress party, hosted at Audrey Castle last night. 
The photos showed the royals enjoying the party, with many chatting amongst themselves throughout the evening. The royals also engaged in waltzing and dancing for a portion of the evening before departing around midnight.
The Duchess of Clifton (whose husband, the Duke of Clifton, was not in attendance) could be seen mingling throughout the evening with Princess Victoria of the UK and Princess Adelaide of Valencia, and Queen Eleanor of Elvaria was seen chatting with King Reginald. The Marchioness of Sudeley was could be seen deep in conversation with Princess Lorelei of the UK and Queen Alma of Simovia, and were overheard discussing the lingering effects of the Great Sim War. Nearby, The Duchess of Windshire chatted with Princess Eleanor of Thornolia near a portrait of a shared Alnwick royal ancestor, Princess Margareta Madeline Marre of Winchester. 
Across the room, King Herrick and Crown Princess Genevie of Edenbrück were seen chatting with the Marquess of Sudeley, the Viscount Binoir of Carrington and Crown Prince Felix of United Realm of the Federated States, while Queen Jacqueline caught up with her old friend Queen Aisling of Culloden. Later in the evening, Queen Aisling was spotted chatting with King Arthur and Queen Emilia of Albion. 
Many royals joined in when the dancing began, with Princess Belle of the Winden Territories choosing to waltz with Prince Arthur of Windshire. Although Princess Belle arrived with her own date, Mr. Thomas Bertrand (who chose to dance with Prince Arthur’s younger sister, Princess Victoria), Princess Belle’s choice to dance with the heir to the Winchesterian throne raised a number of eyebrows in the room. Prince Henry, the youngest royal in attendance, chose to dance with fellow youngster Princess Ophelia of Melide. 
Thank you to all the simblrs that sent me their royals for the party! It was so fun seeing them all dressed up!
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Royal guest arrivals - Véllian royal wedding part 2
The festivities have officially started with the first royals guests arriving to Gyges cathedral.
First to arrive was HRH Prince Leopold, Marquess of Sudeley with Lady Lily Mitford. The pair looked stunning as they made their way to the cathedral, marking a perfect start to this exciting day. Lady Lily’s dress was a gorgeous garnet red creation, and she was seen wearing a blinding diamond kokoshnik. @houseofroyalsims.
Next to arrive was TRH Princess Seraphine, Duchess of Wellington and Joseph, Duke of Wellington. The pair dazzled with their sleek uniform and wonderful dress. Princess Seraphine chose to match the gorgeous designer dress with a diamond choker and a kokoshnik tiara. @markinghamroyals
HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Fairlake and HRH Princess Jade of Fairlake was next to come to the cathedral. The royal cousins looked remarkable in their satin gowns and beautiful updos. Crown Princess Victoria wore a dazzling tiara with diamonds, while Jade decided against wearing one. Instead she wore a pair of diamond and gold earrings, matched with a stunning emerald necklace. @theroyalcoldwells
After them, TIH Margaret, Princess Imperial & Woojin, Earl of Willingdon arrived to the cheers of the masses. Princess Margaret was seen wearing a wonderful floor-length, peach-ombre gown matched with a diamond tiara and pink sapphire brooch. She finished the look with a pair of long, diamond earrings. @threesimsroyal
Last of these five pairs of royals was HRH George, Prince of Thornwood and HRH Princess Eleanor of Thornolia. The two royal siblings looked fantastic in their military uniform and shimmery green gown. Princess Eleanor was seen wearing the gorgeous Greville Emerald Kokoshnik tiara, which complemented her dress perfectly. @theroyalthornoliachronicles
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Palais Théâtre de Thornolie: 11 May 1850, 20:30    
La Fille du Régiment: Chacun le sait
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Salon d’Épitoise, Palais de Thornolie: 19 May 1850, 16:00
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Duchesse de Clèrisseau: [Mutters] I can see what you mean....
La Reine Arabella: I cannot fathom what could have transpired between them after the opera...she looks so crestfallen...
Duchesse de Clèrisseau: Oliver seems so as well...Her behaviour has been truly worrying, Arabella. Especially-
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Mademoiselle Eleanor: Your Maman is staring at me...
Madame Adelaide: I think she's concerned...did you truly reject Oliver's invitation?
Mademoiselle Eleanor: As I wrote to him, I-
Madame Adelaide: Don't attempt to lie to me, Eleanor. I know you. Why did you really reject him?
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Duc de Clèrisseau: Do you truly have to look so annoyed?
Le Roi Gaspard: [Scoffs] You of all people should not be asking me that.
Duc de Clèrisseau: [Sighs] You're never going to let this go, are you?
Le Roi Gaspard: Perhaps when you finally decide to tell me the full story.
Duc de Clèrisseau: Gaspard-
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Marquis de Clèrisseau: Are you even going to speak with her?
Monseigneur Oliver: She's made it clear she doesn't wish to spend her time with me.
Marquis de Clèrisseau: I'm not sure it's that simple, Oliver.
Monseigneur Oliver: Quoi?
Steward: Monsieur le Comte de Connier, Majestés.
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Le Roi Gaspard: Morel? This is certainly a surprise.
Comte de Connier: Je vous prie de m'excuser. I do not wish to intrude on your personal time, but I'm afraid the matter is rather urgent.
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Duc de Clèrisseau: Morel...You're not suggesting-
Comte de Connier: I'm afraid the time is finally upon us.
Le Roi Gaspard: You're absolutely certain?
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Comte de Connier: My man followed a person of interest carrying a lettter heading to the docks a few days ago.
Marquis de Clèrisseau: What is so-
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Duc de Clèrisseau: Silence, Ernest.
Le Roi Gaspard: Did he make it aboard the ship?
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Comte de Connier: My man attempted to stop him, but was unsuccessful.
Monseigneur Oliver: I don't follow. What is so important about stopping a man with a letter?
Madame Adelaide: Surely someone carrying something as simple as a letter is harmless, is it not?
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La Reine Arabella: Hush. Monsieur, was your man successful in uncovering any further information?
Comte de Connier: Not at present, Madame. If my suspicions are correct, the time we feared is fast approaching.
Le Roi Gaspard: Messier, please escort le Duc et le Comte to my study. It seems we have much to discuss.
Steward: Oui, Majesté.
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Monseigneur Oliver: I'm coming with you.
Le Roi Gaspard: Non.
Monseigneur Oliver: Have I not be forced to spend hours on end with you in order to be prepared for my role as the future Monsieur le Roi? Surely I should be involved if-
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Le Roi Gaspard: That may be true, Oliver, but today is not that day. Madames et mademoiselles, pardonnez-moi. [Leaves]
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[Heavy Silence]
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La Reine Arabella: [Stands] Oliver-
[Oliver Storms Off]
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Les Jardins Privés, Palais de Thornolie: 19 May 1850, 16:15
Mademoiselle Eleanor: Oliver!
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Mademoiselle Eleanor: Oliver, arrêtez vous!
Monseigneur Oliver: Go back inside, Eleanor.
Mademoiselle Eleanor: I will do no such thing.
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Monseigneur Oliver: Did you hear him? Treating me as if I was just some school boy who hadn't finished his lessons? He's the one who's been preparing me to succeed him, forcing me to sit with him for hours on end, and now when there is something of a real threat he tells me to stand aside? Why is there so much mystery?! I will not stand for it!
Mademoiselle Eleanor: Do you think perhaps this may have something to do with the arguments you and Addy overheard weeks ago?
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Monseigneur Oliver: Where did you hear that?
Mademoiselle Eleanor: You wrote to me. I remember everything you tell me.
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Monseigneur Oliver: [Scoffs] I'm not sure why you bother to remember anything when it comes to me. Did you not reject me?
Mademoiselle Eleanor: My rejection of your invitation has nothing to do with how I feel about you and you know it!
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Monseigneur Oliver: Do I? Were you not the one who said you could overcome your reservations while we watched the opera? And where are we now?
Mademoiselle Eleanor: ...
Monseigneur Oliver: [Deep Sigh] Nothing is going the way I imagined.
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Mademoiselle Eleanor: Everything will be alright, Oliver. I swear it.
Monseigneur Oliver: Why did you reject me, Eleanor?
Mademoiselle Eleanor: Oliver....s'il vous plaît-
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Monseigneur Oliver: I must know.
Mademoiselle Eleanor: I already told you-
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Monseigneur Oliver: ...Something's happened...
Mademoiselle Eleanor: Quoi?
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Monseigneur Oliver: You're frightened.
Mademoiselle Eleanor: I am not. You're being absurd.
Monseigneur Oliver: Ma dulcinée-
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Mademoiselle Eleanor: I'm certain once votre père know more of what is happening he'll involve you.
Monseigneur Oliver: [Sighs] Eleanor...stop attempting to side-step my question.
Mademoiselle Eleanor: I'm merely worried for you, that's all.
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Monseigneur Oliver: Worried for me? Eleanor-
[Eleanor cuts him off, rushing to hug him]
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Palais de Thornolie: 17 May 1850, 13:45
Le Roi Gaspard: Très bon, and there's still no update from Parlement?
Duc de Clèrisseau: They should be starting the voting process in the coming weeks.
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La Reine Arabella: Ah! Henri!
Duc de Clèrisseau: Arabella, bonne journée.
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La Reine Arabella: I'm so glad to have caught you. Perhaps you may be able to assist me in unearthing a rather curious situation.
Duc de Clèrisseau: I shall endeavour to do my best.
La Reine Arabella: Are you aware Eleanor has rejected Oliver's invitation to join him at the Prix de Thornolie?
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Duc de Clèrisseau: [Sighs] Oui...I am aware.
La Reine Arabella: Do you not find it...rather odd? At the opera everything appeared quite settled between them.
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Duc de Clèrisseau: En effet...truth be told, Arabella, Eleanor has been acting peculiar ever since that night. She's withdrawn, jumpy, and any time a letter is handed to her in my presence she goes deathly pale. Charlotte and I are growing more concerned by the day. Something is clearly amiss.
La Reine Arabella: Oliver has been utterly beside himself since she sent word rejecting him...[sighs] but I suppose until we can uncover what is happening I will have to arrange for another to accompany him....Perhaps...Mademoiselle Aubert?
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Le Roi Gaspard: Aubert? You cannot be serious, Arabella. You truly think it wise?
La Reine Arabella: You know as well as I Oliver must be seen making an effort, regardless if his heart has made its decision. Not to mention the Chronicle has spoken often enough regarding the two of them in recent weeks...
Duc de Clèrisseau: Perhaps...we can do something in the meantime? To reconcile whatever has happened between our two children?
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Le Roi Gaspard: Honestly, is this truly necessary?
La Reine Arabella: Oui...a wonderful idea, Henri. I shall arrange for an afternoon tea in two days time. I'll go and make the arrangements now and have an invitation ready for you before you leave. We shall get to the bottom of this. I'm certain of it.
Duc de Clèrisseau: Merci, Madame.
La Reine Arabella: Oh, and Gaspard? Do try not to look so sour-faced. It's never suited you.
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Le Cabinet du Roi, Palais de Thornolie: 19 May 1850, 16:30
Le Roi Gaspard: And you have every reason to believe the message was intended for a member of l'insurrection?
Comte de Connier: All signs point in that direction, Monsieur.
Duc de Clèrisseau: How can you be so certain?
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Comte de Connier: My man has been following men of interests for years. Per the orders of Monsieur le Roi, of course. A few days ago one such person was spotted carrying a letter, making way toward the docks.
Le Roi Gaspard: Continue.
Comte de Connier: My man continued to follow him, and when he saw him preparing passage onto the ship he attempted to intervene, but the man caught on and took off. I am regretful to say we lost him.
Duc de Clèrisseau: Do we know where the ship was travelling to?
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Comte de Connier: Sibna, which is known to be a transfer port for Thalia.
Le Roi Gaspard: Damn.
Duc de Clèrisseau: We must make preparations for your and your family's safety. If this letter is indeed meant for Les Insurgés, then someone has managed to fool us all and betray our loyalties.
Le Roi Gaspard: Henri, s'il vous plaît. We cannot start making contingency plans yet.
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Comte de Connier: With all do respect, Monsieur, Henri may be right. It is best we make preparations. We cannot risk another event as dire as the one we left behind.
Duc de Clèrisseau: Think of Aug-
Le Roi Gaspard: There is no need to continue that thought. Not a day goes by where I do not think of him.
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Duc de Clèrisseau: [Sighs] You know what this means, do you not? You must speak with your children.
Le Roi Gaspard: Non.
Duc de Clèrisseau: Honestly, Gaspard, we no longer have the time to spare their feelings! We are crossing into trouble waters! You cannot seriously be considering to gamble with your children's future, just as you cannot ask me to do the same, especially if your son's intentions with my daughter are realised!
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Le Roi Gaspard: [Deep Sigh] Morel, what do you suggest?
Comte de Connier: I believe it would be wise to cancel all future engagements, Monsieur. It would not be wise to appear at such public events if there are those nearby preparing to strike.
Le Roi Gaspard: Arabella would never allow it.
Duc de Clèrisseau: Gaspard-
Comte de Connier: Then we heighten your security. I can invite Duc de Fleurieux et Marquis de Montavin to discuss the matter further.
Le Roi Gaspard: Très bien. Tell your man to continue his surveillance. Have him watch the docks for his return. If we can apprehend him before he's able to deliver the reply we can hopefully avoid any further distress.
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Comte de Connier: Oui, Monsieur.
Duc de Clèrisseau: And Oliver? Adelaide?
Le Roi Gaspard: [Short Silence] We keep this from them...for the time being.
Duc de Clèrisseau: Gaspard-
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Le Roi Gaspard: I will tell them, Henri. Adelaide can wait, but I will tell Oliver after the Masquerade. We've made him agree to announce his engagement then, so I do not want to deprive him of joy on such an occassion.
Duc de Clèrisseau: That seems rather uncharacterisc of you, I must say.
Le Roi Gaspard: I'm not as heartless as you all seem to believe, Henri.
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Palais Théâtre de Thornolie: 11 May 1850, 22:30
La Fille du Régiment: C’en est donc fait
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Mademoiselle Eleanor: Are you enjoying the opera? 
Monseigneur Oliver: [Smiles] Clearly not as much as you. 
Mademoiselle Eleanor: It was kind of your mother to allow us to sit in their seats after the interval.
Monseigneur Oliver: Oui.
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Mademoiselle Eleanor: The music is truly exquisite...it really allows one to truly feel for Marie. 
Monseigneur Oliver: Oh? 
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Mademoiselle Eleanor: Her life was drastically altered. Going from a vivandière to the niece of a marquise must be such a shock. From one way of life to another...leaving behind all those she loves...it is no wonder she is so miserable here.
Monseigneur Oliver: And...if you were put into such a position? 
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Mademoiselle Eleanor: I...Je ne sais pas. But Marie does find happiness in the end, does she not? Reunited with Tonio and allowed to marry for love.
Monseigneur Oliver: En effet...
Mademoiselle Eleanor: Then...perhaps I could endure it. Especially if it meant I could marry for love.
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