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HelpRe: Kingdom Congrats Round 1 - story addition!
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UN: glassmidnight
Duke Henri Alain Louis Benoit Fitzroy (officially, Albret) (21)
Duchess Anne Coralie Capucine Albret "Ninon" (21) **Illegitimate daughter of King Charles**
-DS: Aubin Henri Guillaume Albret
Station: Duke & Duchess
(I changed Anne and baby Aubin's last name to Albret, since that is their official surname. I left Henri's as Fitzroy since that is what he is called)
Just a few months into Henri and Anne's marriage, Anne became pregnant. She felt alright for most of them, but by summertime the baby had grown so large that petite Anne could barely move from her bed and spent her days in an armchair. On especially hot days, she would have her servants take the chair to the wine cellar and hobble herself slowly down there on the arms of her maids to sit in the shady coolness of the cellar. Her father disapproved of such erratic behavior, but Henri only laughed and carried his wife back up the steep stairs into the house.
Throughout Anne's pregnancy, Henri took trips into Val Royeaux. Their duchy is not far from the capital, but his sometimes extended absences made Anne anxious and she begged him to stay at home. Rumors of a revolt against King Leopold in favor of Prince Phillipe reached the Albret estate, causing many differing opinions to be voiced amongst the staff and residents. Anne's father, Guillaume, was especially vocal against the rebels and pledged himself loudly to stand behind the King. Anne, for her part, has no solid opinion. She remembers both brothers from her childhood. Leopold was gentle and kind to her, a sweet boy who would often bring treats and presents to Juliette and her friends. Phillipe, on the other hand, was much more fun to play with, as he was a strong rider and a happy, laughing boy. Anne had to admit that she had been a bit enamored with Phillipe's charismatic presence when she was a young ignorant girl.
Henri is quietly not involving himself in the rumors. Anne finds this very wise of him, since he is the newest duke in Orlais. It is better for him to cast his lot with no one and instead, be there in the end to side with the victors. Treason would ruin his duchy and his young family, but so would being on the losing side of a revolt. He does not even express his opinion to Ninon, a fact that makes her somewhat suspicious.
In the midst of all this tension, Anne gave birth to a healthy, happy (and large) baby boy! Henri is overjoyed to have a son so soon after his marriage, and is even more joyous that his son will be able to grow up a legitimate heir instead of a half-ignored bastard like he was. The birth was long and hard for Anne and she took a few weeks recovering from the hardship of her stalwart little son's delivery. The boy's middle names are, of course, after his father and grandfather, and his first name is a particular favorite of Ninon's.
Ninon was happy to hear that her childhood friend and cousin Elisabeth had given birth to a healthy daughter while in France. Elisabeth begged her to come visit them in France, and, as she is very fond of Elisabeth, Ninon couldn't refuse. Henri chose to remain Orlais, saying he was very busy establishing himself both at Court and in the duchy (he also probably wished to avoid stirring up trouble with his younger half-brother). Instead, Ninon was accompanied by her father's brother's son, Jean-Claude, her ladies, a small attachment of ducal guards, and a physician to monitor the health of the baby. They have set off for France and should arrive at the French capital in a week and a half.
Duke Henri Alain Louis Benoit Fitzroy (officially, Albret) (21)
Duchess Anne Coralie Capucine Albret "Ninon" (21) **Illegitimate daughter of King Charles**
-DS: Aubin Henri Guillaume Albret
Station: Duke & Duchess
(I changed Anne and baby Aubin's last name to Albret, since that is their official surname. I left Henri's as Fitzroy since that is what he is called)
Just a few months into Henri and Anne's marriage, Anne became pregnant. She felt alright for most of them, but by summertime the baby had grown so large that petite Anne could barely move from her bed and spent her days in an armchair. On especially hot days, she would have her servants take the chair to the wine cellar and hobble herself slowly down there on the arms of her maids to sit in the shady coolness of the cellar. Her father disapproved of such erratic behavior, but Henri only laughed and carried his wife back up the steep stairs into the house.
Throughout Anne's pregnancy, Henri took trips into Val Royeaux. Their duchy is not far from the capital, but his sometimes extended absences made Anne anxious and she begged him to stay at home. Rumors of a revolt against King Leopold in favor of Prince Phillipe reached the Albret estate, causing many differing opinions to be voiced amongst the staff and residents. Anne's father, Guillaume, was especially vocal against the rebels and pledged himself loudly to stand behind the King. Anne, for her part, has no solid opinion. She remembers both brothers from her childhood. Leopold was gentle and kind to her, a sweet boy who would often bring treats and presents to Juliette and her friends. Phillipe, on the other hand, was much more fun to play with, as he was a strong rider and a happy, laughing boy. Anne had to admit that she had been a bit enamored with Phillipe's charismatic presence when she was a young ignorant girl.
Henri is quietly not involving himself in the rumors. Anne finds this very wise of him, since he is the newest duke in Orlais. It is better for him to cast his lot with no one and instead, be there in the end to side with the victors. Treason would ruin his duchy and his young family, but so would being on the losing side of a revolt. He does not even express his opinion to Ninon, a fact that makes her somewhat suspicious.
In the midst of all this tension, Anne gave birth to a healthy, happy (and large) baby boy! Henri is overjoyed to have a son so soon after his marriage, and is even more joyous that his son will be able to grow up a legitimate heir instead of a half-ignored bastard like he was. The birth was long and hard for Anne and she took a few weeks recovering from the hardship of her stalwart little son's delivery. The boy's middle names are, of course, after his father and grandfather, and his first name is a particular favorite of Ninon's.
Ninon was happy to hear that her childhood friend and cousin Elisabeth had given birth to a healthy daughter while in France. Elisabeth begged her to come visit them in France, and, as she is very fond of Elisabeth, Ninon couldn't refuse. Henri chose to remain Orlais, saying he was very busy establishing himself both at Court and in the duchy (he also probably wished to avoid stirring up trouble with his younger half-brother). Instead, Ninon was accompanied by her father's brother's son, Jean-Claude, her ladies, a small attachment of ducal guards, and a physician to monitor the health of the baby. They have set off for France and should arrive at the French capital in a week and a half.
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