Response to Princess Reese
Posted by Niccolo on 02/20/17
This will be perhaps a lesson in ensuring someone should get both sides of a story, before throwing themselves on a sword, figuratively speaking.
I have never courted Princess Natalia. I've in fact told Princess Lark as much before. Because Princess Natalia decided it upon herself, even though she and I had met a total of perhaps two times in our lives, to declare her love for me. She decided, on her own, that she would send me a gift which happened to be the sword in question. I was very touched by her gift, and expressed that I'd like to know the Princess better. However, I've also explained to her that love, isn't exactly something I can dedicate myself to. I've recently lost my wife, my daughter. There is a war to fight. I wouldn't have the time to court her. I explained this to her multiple times, and at no point did she ask for the sword back.
But it seems she does want the sword back, so, I've returned the sword, since apparently it came with strings attached. Princess Reese I'd appreciate you confirm as much as you have decided to make this matter public
But since Princess Natalia still feels wronged, and I'm a firm believer in the resolution of these conflicts through the honorable tradition of dueling, I'll accept the challenge and I choose Sir Talen Artiglio as my champion. Instead of allowing this confusing situation to spread resentment, let us use it as a way to honor Gloria, and let us meet together in this challenge, honorably.
Archduke Niccolo Velenosa
Grand Duke of the Lyceum
I have never courted Princess Natalia. I've in fact told Princess Lark as much before. Because Princess Natalia decided it upon herself, even though she and I had met a total of perhaps two times in our lives, to declare her love for me. She decided, on her own, that she would send me a gift which happened to be the sword in question. I was very touched by her gift, and expressed that I'd like to know the Princess better. However, I've also explained to her that love, isn't exactly something I can dedicate myself to. I've recently lost my wife, my daughter. There is a war to fight. I wouldn't have the time to court her. I explained this to her multiple times, and at no point did she ask for the sword back.
But it seems she does want the sword back, so, I've returned the sword, since apparently it came with strings attached. Princess Reese I'd appreciate you confirm as much as you have decided to make this matter public
But since Princess Natalia still feels wronged, and I'm a firm believer in the resolution of these conflicts through the honorable tradition of dueling, I'll accept the challenge and I choose Sir Talen Artiglio as my champion. Instead of allowing this confusing situation to spread resentment, let us use it as a way to honor Gloria, and let us meet together in this challenge, honorably.
Archduke Niccolo Velenosa
Grand Duke of the Lyceum