With The Official Ceremony Over *Action Post*

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The new King of Camelot has been crowned, long live the King!

Uther is still getting used to the weight of the crown, so might look slightly awkward at times, but he's in a very good mood.

Although that could be because of the wine that's flowing freely in the Main Hall.

The tables have quite a bit of food upon them, although compared to previous coronations this one is almost understated.

Feel free to poke the new king or talk amongst yourselves!

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YAY!

[princessfair.livejournal.com]

She smiles and nods to acknowledge the other woman. "Lady Vivienne?" she tries.

Re: YAY!

[arallfam.livejournal.com]

"Princess Ygraine." She nods in agreement at the name.

Vivienne doesn't sense any animosity from this woman, which means she hasn't heard the rumours, or doesn't care.

[princessfair.livejournal.com]

The blonde smiles warmly, relieved that she found the right person. "I am glad to finally meet you, my lady."

[arallfam.livejournal.com]

"Finally? I would've thought you would be the subject of interest." Though in Vivienne's case Ygraine's brothers, as well as the lady herself, are of interest.

It's said slightly in jest, as her own smile is very warm.

[princessfair.livejournal.com]

She laughs easily. "I have heard mentions of you and of your more mischievous adventures. My curiosity was...piqued."

[arallfam.livejournal.com]

Vivienne's not entirely sure which adventures the other woman is talking about. Most definitely she's not going to bring up her state of undress at the time of Nimueh's arrival.

"Which adventures are those? According to the court, I'm rife with them."

[princessfair.livejournal.com]

"You care not for convention and yet come out stronger than ever." Truth be told, Ygraine admired that. "You can easily fall a man with a single look."

[arallfam.livejournal.com]

If only Ygraine knew Vivienne's problems was not being able to capture a man in a single look. She knows she's running out of time as a guest of the court of Camelot, before other arrangements for her will be made.

"I care very much for convention, my own, in style, and dress," and being tougher than nails, for the most part, "but to others here, my conventions seem difficult to comprehend. I just don't see why I should give up everything I've ever known and done, simply to please people I hardly know."

[princessfair.livejournal.com]

"Why would they be so difficult to comprehend?" she asks, curious. "Why should you please those you hardly know. Do you wish to please them?"

[arallfam.livejournal.com]

"If I want to stay, we'll need to come to some understanding."

Particularly that she won't be after anyone's husband, unless it's mutual.

[princessfair.livejournal.com]

"What sort of understanding? I don't see why it is any of their business," she asks lightly. "You are of your own person."

[arallfam.livejournal.com]

Vivienne does not want to tell this woman that thanks to a footman, the King and Vivienne were found in not so innocent circumstances.

"Courts never work that way."

She's becoming vaguely concerned that as nice as Ygraine is, her lack of understanding of the politics of a court could be a serious detriment.

[princessfair.livejournal.com]

She nods slowly. "Perhaps the courts of Camelot are different than the courts back home. Certainly, there are many that are suspicious of even the smallest breeze. Nor do they enjoy a day in the sun."

[arallfam.livejournal.com]

"Most here have yet to find their place. The country goes from one war to another, until the rank and file is settled."

It's always like that with a new regime. Vivienne's lived under two: the change from her grandfather to father, and the infighting that followed.

[princessfair.livejournal.com]

The blonde nods again, thinking that perhaps where she had lived had become too remote to actually partake in all of such fighting. Her brothers went off to fight. Her father and uncles did. It was just not spoken as much among the women

[arallfam.livejournal.com]

Women fight in such different ways. It's a battle of silence and exclusion, which leaves an entirely different set of wounds.

"The important thing is to find support where you can find it."

[princessfair.livejournal.com]

"Of course." Ygraine offers a warm smile. "I may not be here long but I would like to give you my support. You seem kind, if not adventurous," she teases.

[arallfam.livejournal.com]

"I think the roles may be reversed, my lady, but I can offer you the same for as long as I'm here. I may have to warn you though, I am a terrible influence when it cones to taking people with me on said adventures."

Really, she is.

[princessfair.livejournal.com]

There is a mysterious gleam in her eyes. "Oh I can assure you that I would not mind such adventures. I have been known to be a bit of a practical joker myself."

[arallfam.livejournal.com]

Vivienne can't help but laugh.

"I fear then that the court would never recover."

[princessfair.livejournal.com]

"Perhaps, then, they ought to liven it up a bit around here," she laughs as well. Oh yes. Beneath the sweet exterior lies a devious prankster. Ask Tristan or Agravaine.

[arallfam.livejournal.com]

Vivienne approves greatly of pranksters. Her brother closest in her to age, and herself, often played them at court.

"I find this court could use some livening up. All it does is talk, talk, talk."

[princessfair.livejournal.com]

"Even when they are not in session? For heaven's sake, what do they do for fun in Camelot, then?" she asks, frowning at the idea of it.

[arallfam.livejournal.com]

"I think their idea of fun is to find other people to talk about." The smile's a bit more wry.

"I think Uther's too busy to gossip though." But Vivienne isn't beyond a little bit of harmless prying. If Ygraine doesn't wish to answer, Vivienne won't press.

"And what do you think of Camelot's new king?"

[princessfair.livejournal.com]

Immediately, her entire demeanour brightened. "Oh I think he's lovely and that he will be a wonderful king for Camelot." She looked at her hands. "He thinks he wouldn't be. But he will. He's strong, which is what the people would need."