Hey! I just wanted to let everyone know that unfortunately I’m stepping away from the group for now! I love this group and everyone is incredible.
Work is just kicking my butt right now and I’m just so drained when I get home that I don’t have the energy or muse to hop on or even plot so I’m going to leave the group for now and open up the Queen of the Netherlands for someone else who will have more time and energy as it’s not fair for me to hog the spot!
Hopefully things will calm down with work soon and I’ll be able to come back! Thank you guys so much for making me feel so welcome!
BRIGITTA HAD FOUND THE silence in the library to be quite relaxing. It had been a while since she had heard true silence. Amongst the books , she found something to think about other than a death. Focusing on a book , she had almost forgotten about the other woman in the room. Closing it in her hands , Brigitta looked to the woman. “I do not see why I couldn’t accompany you. It would be much more enjoyable than sitting like ducks. Do you have a preferred garden?”
sophia could feel the tension from her shoulders ease slightly as the other had agreed to accompany her , smiling softly as she motioned for her guard to accompany them. “i do not , i have not had an opportunity to explore them all yet i must admit. i’m happy to go to any of you have a preference ? i must admit that i am missing the tulip gardens from home though , they should be blooming so nicely around now . ”
sophia could feel the tension from her shoulders ease slightly as the other had agreed to accompany her , smiling softly as she motioned for her guard to accompany them. “i do not , i have not had an opportunity to explore them all yet i must admit. i’m happy to go to any of you have a preference ? i must admit that i am missing the tulip gardens from home though , they should be blooming so nicely around now . ”
they walked into the chambers with a praticed elegance, tucking their chin in low as they fell into a curtsy. "your majesty," she murmured, a soft voice coming from pink lips. "i brought you some tea. i thought it would be calming, considering the circumstances. tell me, is there anything i can do for you?" anna asked, while carefully pouring tea into two cups. @hcavcnlys
the soft voice broke Sophia from her thoughts , her heart aching for the danish royal family. “ Anna , thank you . “ she didn’t fully trust the other woman , she was certain on of the nobles had planted her to get some scandalous information that could have her removed as queen , but still she was glad to see her at that moment . “At the moment I think I just need some company. How are you with everything going on ?”
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐈𝐒 certain that her brother wanted to make her pay for her tongue after saying Italy was dead by settling her with a new betrothed. Her country is shambles, it was easy to say, considering her outfit was worn out, and with holes. She wasn’t making effort to pretend to be something she isn’t at the moment (pretending to be powerful). The Italian blonde bowed awkwardly to the queen, showing respect for the woman. ❛ I’m good your majesty. ❜ Then she straighten herself.
This woman was her future sister-in-law, and she did not want to disrespect her nor becoming her enemy. As social awkwardly she is, she fidgeted on her ring in her index finger, to smooth her anxiety, and the rosary was almost falling in her free hand, despite holding. ❛ It’s sad from what happened. ❜ She refers to the rumor of a princess dead. ❛ We could t-talk a bit of light things, if you would like. ❜ She shuttered a little due to her nervousness.
“ oh please , none of that . you can call me sophia if you’d like .“ sophia shook her head , reaching forward to raise the other out of their bow , a friendly smile on her face , although there was some concern behind her eyes . as it currently stood , as she had failed to produce any children, let alone a son, luca was still heir to the throne and so martina was currently the future queen of the netherlands . she could tell the younger woman was anxious and awkward , and with her own dealings with the dutch court , she was worried they would eat her alive .
“ it is , i’m glad to see that you are okay . how are your family ? “ she queried , smiling and nodding as she suggested speaking of lighter topics . “ that is a grand idea , where were you heading to now that church is over ? i’d like to accompany you if that’s okay ? we shall be family soon so we should get to know each other don’t you think ? “
“no, i assure you, there are measures being taken as we speak,” francisco speaks with sternness to the noble walking beside them, a promising tone that they know they cannot rightfully keep, not when they hardly know anything themself. it had been almost a full twenty four hours since they’ve slept; their first worry had been their sisters, and after ensuring both were alive, they resumed the role of damage control. tanvir was already stressed as it was, and if they knew anything – purely based on how the summit was going so far – their family would be taking the brunt of everyone’s emotion. there was no avoiding it, and as the hosts, there shouldn’t be any avoiding it. it was their job to ensure the safety of everyone staying in their home and if they were doing a questionable job before, there is a severe lapse in judgement now. they didn’t want to burden their brother with more than already on his plate, but answers were needed, especially now.
at the sight of someone else approaching them, francisco assures the noble once more and reminds them of their duties before turning back, ready to placate. “it’s been a stressful day; a sorrowful one. how have you been? have you checked on your loved ones?”
sophia felt a lot of sympathy for the swiss royal family , hosting this summit with so many of the worlds monarchs and their families and closest staff was no easy feat , trying to accomodate everyone and their needs was a heavy task she was relieved had not fallen upon her shoulders . now with the fact that there had been a sudden death , she could only imagine how much more stressful everything had become , everyone demanding answers .
her heart went out to the other as she spotted the swiss royal fending off probably the hundredth noble , knowing that it was most likely they would have a hundred more to face .” i have , we are all fine , shaken , but fine . how are you doing ? ” brows furrowing as she raked her eyes across their face . “ is there anything i can do to assist? the dutch will do everything we can to help . ”
resigning herself to the fact that they would not receive any update just yet , the who , how , and why eluding everyone bar those already in the know , sophia stood up rather abrubtly . the pressurised atmosphere within the walls was beginning to get to her and she needed to escape . she wanted nothing more than to get on a horse and ride as far as she could , all the way back to the netherlands if she could . instead , she forced a smile onto her face and turned to the other person in the room with her . “ will you accompany me for a walk ? there’s no point sitting here waiting for answers that clearly are not coming right now , and the fresh air will do us both good , hm ? ”
𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘, the mass was over and she was doing her duties as a good Samaritan as she is, closing the holy bible as she stood up, the bible under her arm leaving the church, but she heard a few rumors, bad news spread like a plague. She had no idea she spent so much time in the church that day. She hates her obligations to attend it because lately, she feels like she is spending more time inside the church than in her own chambers. Apparently, the turmoil in the palace hadn’t stopped. She pressed the bible against her own body like it was hugging the teddy bear. Suddenly, she noticed the woman, rather familiar… Isn’t it the queen of the Netherlands? It was her. ❛ Hi… ❜ She says timidly as she approached the queen and bows to her awkwardly. Martina was engaged now to the crown prince of the other’s woman country. The Italian princess wasn’t wearing one of the good dresses, in fact, there was a hole in the one she was wearing in the arm… After all, Italy is broke. However, her hair was more or less tidy, at the least she was ‘presentable’.
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the news of the sudden death had really shaken sophia , a million and one thoughts racing through her mind . was the sickness back , was this simply a tragic accident or was there something more sinister afoot ? she had always waved away the thoughts that she and the dutch royal family were cursed , however even she wasn’t ignorant to the amount of tragedy that seemed to surround them , surround her . after ensuring that those around her were safe and okay , sophia made her way to chapel , praying for the lost soul , praying for their family and praying for herself . once mass was over , she hung back as the crowd filtered out , until she heard a small voice , turning and smiling softly as she recognised the italian princess . “ princess martina , how are you ? ” she was relieved to see the other woman , they would one day become sister-in-law and she hoped that they could become friends .
nikola sat in the garden, his sketchbook in hand. the weather was starting to get warmer, and the flowers were starting to bloom. of course, he would do what he could to catch a piece of that beauty. he looked up, shading the flower slightly. he hadn't looked away from his sketch or plant until he heard someone walk by. "sorry, am i in your way?" he asked, not moving.
the fresh air was a relief to sophias flushed cheeks , she wasn’t sure if it was the unfamiliar surroundings or just the stress of the task she had set herself but the remarks and whispers of the dutch court members who had travelled with them had gotten under her skin . the anger that had bubbled within her chest had grown dangerously close to overflowing and so she had removed herself as swiftly as she could , no doubt giving them another reason to criticise her . “ oh... ” a surprised squeak slipping past her lips , she had been so engrossed in her own thoughts she hadn’t realised there was another near by. “ oh no , of course not . “ composing herself and returning the ever present poised and practiced smile to her lips . “ you’ve captured that beautifully . ” she commented , stealing a glance over his shoulder .
♔ announcing SOPHIA JASEN, THE QUEEN OF THE NETHERLANDS ! in a recent portrait they seem to resemble JENNA COLEMAN. it is a miracle that SHE survived the last five years and for that reason, they are FOR the kingdoms working together. reflecting on them now, they remind me of solemn smiles and longing eyes following the children of court, head held high despite cutting whispers, feeling alone while in a crowd.
TW: MISCARRIAGE / INFERTILITY
the eldest daughter to the duke of brabant , sophia has always known what was expected of her ; marry well , produce an heir or three and guide her children to marry well or follow in their fathers footsteps .
she was well prepared for her duties , helping her mother with her siblings she couldn’t wait to have her own brood , always knowing that no matter what her husband and new family was like , she would at least have her children .
she always knew that being a dukes daughter would ensure her an advantageous marriage , however she had never thought she would one day become queen . she and her mother had hoped of course , there was no higher honour , but they had never dared to assume .
it took a while for the couple to conceive , but from the moment it was confirmed , sophia was ecstatic . her hand constantly resting on her stomach , eager to feel the bump grow and the kicks within signifying the new life growing within her .
unfortunately tragedy struck and the babe was lost before she had even entered the second trimester . the physicians could not pinpoint what had caused the pregnancy to fail but sophia was devastated .
over the years the same pattern would follow , it would take some time for sophia to fall pregnant again , only to lose the child within the first or second trimester .
each failed pregnancy broke sophia’s heart more than the last .
not only was she unable to perform her main duty as wife and queen , but she was unable to provide herself with the one thing she wanted more than anything
every year that went by , and with no heir provided , she could feel the courts feelings towards her shifting . she could hear the not so subtle whispers about her , see the pity and shame in their eyes .
she is not blind to the influx of younger women flocking around her husband , but years of being the subject to cruel whispers and the courts disdain has made her stronger and more confident , not afraid to make a few comments of her own if she comes across them . of course the court spins this to make her seem cold and bitchy .
with the world gathering in switzerland , sophia is determined to prove herself and form strong alliances for the netherlands .
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