Francis Kirke Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 "Ah well, it is of little consequence. For me it is to be happy by what makes His Grace happy. It is the expected nature of things. Not to mention Blood is only Blood by his pleasure; there are many cousins." Francis chuckled in his self-deprecating way. There were those who touted themselves for their high relations, but Francis was not one such. He understood the honor of being indulged and groomed by Buckingham...cousin, nephew, legitimate, bastard, no matter. It was, in many ways, not about him as Francis Kirke anymore, but him as part of Buckingham's family. Those were entirely different things and circumstances. "Pistols and some protection in case it's needed. I can bring Tom along. He is handy in a fight." Sea life turned boys more manlike than land. Be hard or die. A few servants would do to increase their number just in case. When it was time, he saw the lowlander out congenially and bid farewell until Sunday or wherever their paths might cross. Once his new friend had left, he set to the stairs to see what Buckingham's more honest appraisal might be if he could get it out of the man. (Fin! Thanks for the great thread guys <3) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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