"As you say, my Queen," Gavin had no reason to argue, not if this was all that was required to secure his married life with Eniola; Gavin would gladly be the Queen's personal chef. "And may I ask, how is it that you're using my family?" he knew better than to ask and still the question came out.
"No, you may not ask, little Lord Briggs-Sikali," his Queen admonished, and Gavin bowed his head in acceptance while the Prince Consort laughed.
"Be glad with our celebration of your marriage, and know that we are gifting you a residence in the Capital, and sharing with you the anniversary date of our marriage," Prince Levi explained and Gavin saw Eniola's eyes widen in understanding. She'd explain to him what he'd missed contextually later, for now Gavin trusted Eniola enough to simply thank the Queen and Prince Consort.
"As far as our records will state, you Lady and Lord Briggs-Sikali, are married and expecting your first child. In three years I expect you, Lord Gavin, to begin your position in my Castle. Lady Eniola, I understand that childbearing and birth are extremely taxing on the mother; you are granted a year after your child is boron to continue your studies, so I expect to see you in the Diplomatic Bureau once you've settled into being a mother."
"Thank you, your Majesty," Eniola couldn't curtsey while sitting but she still inclined her upper body in modest gratitude, "I take this to mean that Gavin and I are now a married couple?"
"Of course you are, you're expecting a baby," Prince Levi made it sound like a forgone conclusion, which told Gavin more about Cadorian culture than was spoken out loud.
"You are married," Queen Akiyama calmly confirmed and Gavin felt like sitting down even though he already was.
He was married to the love of his life. They had a permanent home, and careers, here in the Capital and they were expecting their first child. It was everything he could ever want, at a cost Gavin was more than willing to pay. "Thank you, my Queen, and may I please congratulate you on your own marriage to Prince Consort Levi?"
"The announcement will be made public soon, by day's end, but I have another Event planned to announce to hide your particular 온라인카지노게임 under, so for now you may discreetly begin your married lives together." The Queen passed Eniola the marriage license, signed and sealed by her Majesty, and a deed to a modest Capital home. "And you will come to understand just how important your families are to me."
Gavin looked at Eniola and saw her already looking at him. They didn't needed to verbally discuss it, "Thank you again your Majesty; for your understanding, your trust, and your belief we are worthy of serving your crown," Eniola seemed to know exactly what to say, and Gavin would always agree with her.
"I've already made use of your brothers Derbie and Calvin, your sister Farran, now yourself, and soon enough your Knight-hopeful sister Hida; that's over half the Briggs siblings already doing what I want. Give me a little time, Lord Briggs-Sikali, and I'll find a use for the rest as well." Gavin did not like Queen Akiyama's list, nor her confidence, but he knew not to argue either.
"Of course, my Queen," Eniola understood it all far better than Gavin did, so he felt confident letting his new wife answer for him. "Our families serve you, we serve you, and we thank you for your generosity."
"Clever girl," Prince Consort Levi laughed again, "it took me far longer to learn that its easier to agree to Akiyama's iron will."
"You make it sound like I've coerced your compliance," her Majesty objected politely.
"The terms of our marriage are far too beneficial to both myself and my former Kingdom of Cador; I wasn't coerced I was simply convinced," Prince Consort Levi seemed more naturally casual than Queen Akiyama's perfect etiquette. "And I'm thrilled that I'll be married in the same day as two Briggs siblings."

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Magic of the Marriage Market
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