young_swimmer (young_swimmer) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2011-06-25 15:36:00

Entry tags:

cait curry, npc - aquaman, tyler darnell

Council Meeting
Below or above the surface, Atlantis was Atlantis. Not much had changed in the city and with the people even though it was now an island on the surface of the water. There was still rebuilding to do, but the population of the city went about their daily lives and politics and government never took a break.

It was Cait's first weekend in Atlantis as part of the deal with her mother and Arthur. Ty was with her and so far Arthur had been on his best behavior. Ty was stressed and Cait was stressed, but they were able to handle it. For now.

Today was a council meeting and Cait was looking forward to it. She had an ace up her sleeve and with any luck, after the meeting she won't be betrothed to Cerdian.

She took a deep breath and walked into the council chambers.

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	dc_atlantis 2011-06-27 01:11 am UTC (link)
	Lord Ardath leans forward a bit, interested in what the princess may have to say. Her love of life on the surface always caused the most spirited discussions. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

young_swimmer
2011-06-27 01:53 am UTC (link)

Cait stood up and took a deep breath. Her stomach tightened up in a knot. She shouldn't be nervous around these people, she had grown up knowing them, but she had never wanted something from them before.

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Cait said with a small bow to her father.

"Lords and ladies of this revered council," she started out. "Thousands of years ago the kingdom of Atlantis was on the surface of this world. She flourished and prospered until the Great Cataclysm sent the cities of Atlantis into the ocean. There, in the cold depths of the ocean she continued to survive and prospered. The cities of that great nation split apart and went their own ways.”

“In our recent history those cities found each other again and steps were made to reacquaint ourselves with our long lost cousins. Teens from Poseidonis now go to stay in Tritonis and recently Thierna Na Oge and teens from those cities are here in Poseidonis. They were until Poseidonis resurfaced. There were talks of such a program with Tlapallan. We reunited with our cousins and started forging ties that would help all of Atlantis flourish, but now all that work has been undone.

Now, Atlantis is broken once again. Poseidonis sits here, on the surface, while her sister cities remain on the ocean floor in the safety of the depths. We are once again separated from our dear cousins of the depths and are now apart of the world that belongs to our other cousins, the humans.”

Cait took a deep breath. The more she talked, the easier it became, but the knot was still in her stomach. “I love the surface and its people. It's exciting, wonderful and there's so much to see and do, but I am an Atlantean. My heart and my soul yearn to return to the ocean where I was born. Here, floating above the waves is not the same. We are Atlanteans. We need to be /in/ the ocean, not on her surface.”

“While I do wish Poseidonis, and all of Atlantis, will have more contact with the surface and its people, we do not belong here. Poseidonis needs to rejoin her sisters in the depths ocean.”

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	dc_atlantis 2011-06-27 02:07 am UTC (link)
	"You've seemed to have thought long and hard about this. Can we assume by that that you have an idea of how to do it?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-06-27 02:08 am UTC (link)
	Garth listened intently as well, as he had an idea of how to do this, but he wanted to hear what the Princess has to say first. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_atlantis 2011-06-27 05:10 am UTC (link)
	"Her Highness has obviously thought about this long and hard. We should let her continue to present her ideas to us. Then we can discuss them," Lord Ozell advises. He watches Cait with a very thoughtful look on his old face. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2011-06-27 11:19 pm UTC (link)
	"My Lord and Ladies, there is one person who can return Poseidonis where she belongs. However, I do believe he would not be inclined to help Atlantis at this time." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-06-27 11:22 pm UTC (link)
	He knew this was coming. Arthur nods once, looking to Mera. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_atlantis 2011-06-27 11:23 pm UTC (link)
	Lord Ardath was officially intrigued. "And who would that be, Princess?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-06-28 12:40 am UTC (link)
	Garth was also intrigued, wondering who Caitria has in mind. Apparently Arthur knew, because Garth didn't miss the nod to Mera. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	young_swimmer 2011-06-28 01:19 am UTC (link)
	"His name is Tyler Darnell," she said. "He was the one who saved Atlantis from Oceanus and Tethys. Yes, he is responsible for bringing Poseidonis to the surface, but he can also return her to the depths." She left it hanging there with the unspoken but. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-06-28 01:20 am UTC (link)
	Arthur remains not at all happy about this. It still feels like blackmailing the council... which is totally different from trying to ensure an Atlantean succession. Still, it seemed the best option, rather than losing his daughter. "Go on." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_atlantis 2011-06-28 01:22 am UTC (link)
	Lord Ardath raised an eyebrow. "Why does that name sound familiar?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-06-28 01:25 am UTC (link)
	"He is the young man that Princess Caitria has taken a liking to. He has aided us in the past, as she says." Garth speaks. "However...before we consider this plan, perhaps there are other options we can explore?" Garth suggests. He knows that Arthur would rather cut his tongue out than ask Ty's help, so Garth is trying to find alternate solutions for his friend. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_atlantis 2011-06-28 01:27 am UTC (link)
	Maurita smiled. She knew the name and the boy in question. She had seen him with the Princess and had seen the look on each of their faces. "But why won't he help?" Maurita asked. " (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-06-28 01:30 am UTC (link)
	"Because he objects to the council's decree regarding the marriage between the Princess and Cerdian." he fills in. "Or, indeed, finding any other suitable Atlantean match for Princess Caitria." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_atlantis 2011-06-28 01:39 am UTC (link)
	"That's right." Lord Ardath said, nodding his head. "With respect your Majesty, I believe the boy would object to ANY match, Atlantean or otherwise. He's in love. And men in love can be very stubborn individuals." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

young_swimmer
2011-06-28 01:50 am UTC (link)

"Would you be inclined to help the very people who would keep you from the person you love?" Cait asked. "I will not disgrace my honor and the honor of Atlantis by using Ty's feelings for me to get him to do this for us. I respect myself, Atlantis and him too much for that."

Cait took a deep breath. Here's the hard part.

"Maybe we can reach a compromise that would be more acceptable to all parties," Cait suggested.

"I love Cerdian like a brother and that's how I see him," she said. "We grew up closer than some siblings and in our hearts that's what we are to each other. No matter the situation I would still not want to marry him. What I suggest is that instead of me marrying the one person that I don't want to marry, let me accept suits from anyone, human or Atlantean, who wants to present one. Ty will be more inclined to help Atlantis and there is the possibility of me marrying an Atlantean. There is no perfect solution to this, but I hope we can agree on a compromise."

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	dc_atlantis 2011-06-28 02:03 am UTC (link)
	"Your're suggesting we introduce the hope that there is at least a possibility that he may one day have your hand?" Lord Ardath leaned back. "Given longstanding Atlantean traditions this feels more like a proposal to get the boy's hopes up so he may aid us. I'm not entirely comfortable with that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dc_parent
2011-06-28 02:10 am UTC (link)

"My wife brought up the possibility of such a compromise before this meeting. I understand that some more conservative elements of the council are concerned about proper succession, and forging alliances through marriage, as was traditional. However... our current situation has left us vulnerable.... and there is the princess' happiness to be considered.

As such, when Mera agreed to endorse this possibility, I told her what I'll tell you now. I cannot fly in the face of the council's decrees, or try and gain special favors for my family... as such, I cannot support this resolution... but I won't oppose it either. If the council agrees to allow the princess to marry as she will, I'll step aside."

As reasonable as he's going to get.

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young_swimmer
2011-06-28 02:13 am UTC (link)

For Arthur, that was a lot. She tried not to smile at her father's willingness to work with her and keep his end of the deal, but the corners of her mouth did turn up a bit.

"If this is unacceptable to the council, may I ask that the subject of me marrying anyone be set aside for some time? I will do my duties to Atlantis and to her people, but I ask for a little time to live my life before those duties become my life."

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	dc_atlantis 2011-06-28 02:35 am UTC (link)
	"I concur with the Princess. If the matter cannot be resolved, then this burden should not be left hovering over her head for the rest of her life on the surface." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dc_parent
2011-06-28 02:37 am UTC (link)

"I have reservations about this as well." Garth says, noting that Cerdian was being shoved aside without being here to voice his concerns. Granted, he hadn't much liked the idea of marrying Cait, but she was a damn sight better than most of the girls that had come seeking favor of late.

He thought Dolphin was going to kill the last one.

"Perhaps we should discuss this more in private, the better to weigh our options." Garth says.

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	dc_atlantis 2011-06-28 02:42 am UTC (link)
	"Oh stop being /men/," Maurita said. "Let her marry whomever she wants. Atlantis will deal. It's about time we have things shaken up around here. Traditions are traditions, not laws. We don't have any laws concerning any marriage of a princess or prince. Let Princess Caitria be happy." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-06-28 02:45 am UTC (link)
	"Discuss publicly or privately, and with whoever you like. I've said my piece... I'll abide by the council's decision in this matter." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_atlantis 2011-06-28 02:56 am UTC (link)
	Lord Ardath audibly snickers at Lady Maurita's comment. "Well I wouldn't have put it quite like that, but I agree with Lady Maurita's sentiment. Life in Atlantis is changing all around us, it's perhaps time to we realized it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)