#consort redemption

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IMAGE IS EVERYTHING

[Buckingsim Palace, Windenburg]

Queen Rowena: I’d like to review the guest list one more time. This dinner must be perfect and where everyone sits is the key to a successful event!

[Palace Staff]: Yes, Your Majesty.

Queen Rowena: Do you think this lighting is too dark?

Delores [P.S.]: Your Majesty, it’s almost time to depart.

Queen Rowena: Is Lady Sonja accompanying me on my engagements today?

Delores [P.S.]: She is, Your Majesty. Would you like to make a change?

Queen Rowena: Oh, no! I was going to request her, if she weren't.

Delores [P.S.]: The car is here. Lady Sonja should be down momentarily.

Queen Rowena: Have you heard from The Kings secretary? I have not heard anything from him since he went to handle “business”.

Delores [P.S.]: I have not, your grace. Would you like me to reach out to his Private Secretary?

Queen Rowena: No.

Lady Sonja: Your Majesty. Your purse is already in the car.

Queen Rowena: Thank you! I am so glad you’re accompanying me today, Lady Sonja! I could really use a friend today.

[Evon Public Library, Southeast Windenburg]

Queen Rowena: The paparazzi certainly know how to make you feel important.

Lady Sonja: You are important, ma'am, and the exposure you’re bringing to today’s engagement reflects that. Look how many photographers and media outlets are here because of you.

Queen Rowena: True. I could really use some good press. As consort, image is very important to me and mine reflects the image of the country. Let’s hope today’s engagement goes well!

(a short time later)

Lady Sonja: That was absolutely splendid, Your Majesty! Those children were the highlight of the day!

Queen Rowena: I couldn't agree more. One little girl hugged me so tightly and said “You’re the bestest Queen!” Another little boy asked me if The King would come to his birthday party!

Lady Sonja: (laughs) How marvelous!

Queen Rowena: Speaking of the King, has he called or texted me?

Lady Sonja: No, ma'am. Were you expecting a call?

Queen Rowena: No. I just haven't heard from him since he went to San Myshuno. I don't want to call him yet and I’m sure I’m being overly concerned. His office can provide me with an update when we get back to the palace.

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DEVOTION

[Buckingsim Palace, Windenburg]

(News anchor talking)

Hallie Howell [SNN]: “Breaking News! The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Queen Rowena in her libel suit against republican newspaper, Focks News!”

Martin Lavelle [Private Secretary]: Your Majesty, it’s the Queen.

King George: What has she done now?

Martin [P.S.]: After the attorney called to say she won, Her Majesty took one of the cars and left the palace without her security. She was last seen driving down The Mall but her whereabouts are currently unknown.

King George: (sigh) Thank you, Martin.

[St Aaron’s Church, Easton]

Queen Rowena: “God? Please! Tell me what to do. The last few weeks have completely broken me. I don't know what to do.”

Father Clement: Your Majesty! What are you doing here?

Queen Rowena: (gasps) Oh! Father Clement. I... I just...

Father Clement: I didn't mean to startle you. Is everything okay, your grace? Are you alone? Where is your security?

Queen Rowena: I’m sorry. I should go. I don't want to cause a scene. 

Father Clement: Please, sit with me.

Father Clement: What seems to be troubling you, your grace? What brought you here in the middle of the day, without your security?

Queen Rowena: I needed to clear my head. I just got into a car and started driving. This was the first place I thought to come.

Father Clement: Our doors are always open! Does anyone at the palace know you’re here? This could start a crisis!

Queen Rowena: They won't miss me for an hour. Now that the Supreme Court has ruled in my favor, I'm no longer a liability.

Father Clement: I heard the news. Was this not the outcome you had hoped?

Queen Rowena: It is! I am relieved this entire mess can finally be over.

Father Clement: Well, what seems to be the problem?

Queen Rowena: Me! Well, my image, Father! The entire nation hates me! They all think I had something to do with Gabriel’s suicide and that horrible newspaper only made things worse! I feel like I ruined, what should have been the happiest day of my daughters life and on top of that my husband stopped talking to me. I’m hated by the country and my family!

Father Clement: It sounds like you’re at a crossroads. Your heart and mind are in conflict. First, the nation doesn't hate you. If you believe it to be true, what can you do to change the country’s opinion? Second, you can't be distracted from your mission. You are the Queen consort! And as far as your husband is concerned, do you still love him?

Queen Rowena: With all my heart!

Father Clement: Show him! Fight for your marriage, your grace. Marriage can be challenging for any couple but for you two, I'm sure it has many layers. Stay devoted!

Queen Rowena: I should be going. If I'm gone for too long the palace will sound the alarms!

Father Clement: I’m glad you thought to come here, your grace. I hope I’m not too forward but, I think you should Speak with the Holy Father.

Queen Rowena: I don't know if my schedule will permit me to visit the Vatisim and I’m sure The Pope is far too busy for an audience with me.

Father Clement: I beg to differ! You are the Queen consort! His counsel is very important!

Queen Rowena: Thank you, Father Clement. I will consider it. Goodbye.

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