#philippe de clairmont

[earlgreyandanime]

Can you imagine the stress Philippe was under whenever this came up?

Ysabeau: Do you think Matthew may mate with Juliette? I may not like her, but I would accept it if it would make him happy...

Philippe: I am certain he won't mate with her.

Philippe, internally: She's not Diana!

Ysabeau, a few decades later: Matthew is curious as to why he and Juliette have still not mated. I told him that if he were meant to mate with her, it would have happened long ago.

Philippe: Yes, it would have. Perhaps they should accept that and part ways.

Philippe, internally: Diana, where are you? My son is being an idiot and needs you to set him straight!

Ysabeau, a few more decades later: We've a letter from Matthew. He and Juliette are...

Philippe, taking out a piece of paper and a pen: Gallowglass, please tell me you've found some sign of my daughter!

[justwinterwonderland]

in every ending there is a new beginning

like my dad always said... Philippe De Clairmont

[yellowfeather84]

“Diana?” Philippe sounded unsure.

“What? Is something wrong?” I surveyed my gown and anxiously patted at my hair. “We don’t have a mirror large enough for me to see—” 

“You are beautiful, and the look on Matthew’s face when he sees you will tell you this better than any reflection,” Philippe said firmly.

Shadow of Night

[earlgreyandanime]

I have so many questions!

[yellowfeather84]

I slid my finger under the envelope’s seal, freeing the coin from the wax.

I carefully removed the fragile sheet of paper, which crackled ominously as it was unfolded. 

Philippe’s faint scent of bay, figs, and rosemary tickled my nose. 

Looking down at the paper, I was grateful for my expertise in deciphering difficult handwriting. After a close look, I began to read the letter aloud. 

Diana—

Do not let the ghosts of the past steal the joy from the future. 

Thank you for holding my hand. 

You can let go now. 

Your father, in blood and vow, 

Philippe 

P.S. The coin is for the ferryman. Tell Matthew I will see you safe on the other side. 

I choked on the last few words. They echoed in the silent room. 

“So Philippe does expect me to return his coin.” He would be sitting on the banks of the river Styx waiting for Charon’s boat to bring me across. Perhaps Emily waited with him, and my parents, too. I closed my eyes, hoping to block out the painful images. 

“What did he mean, ‘Thank you for holding my hand’?” Matthew asked. 

“I promised him he wouldn’t be alone in the dark times. That I’d be there, with him.” My eyes brimmed with tears. “How can I have no memory of doing so?” 

“I don’t know, my love. But somehow you managed to keep your promise.” Matthew leaned down and kissed me.

The Book of Life

[yellowfeather84]

Who would you cast as Gallowglass? And Philippe?

This was really hard. For Gallowglass I’m going to say Charlie Hunnam. I can see Ysabeau and Marthe going on about his t-shirts and jeans. And he has he physical presence and size to be Gallowglass  he also has that soft side for his Auntie.

For Philippe, I have no clue. I feel like he needs to be an actor who fills the room. I’m leaning towards an Anthony Hopkins type actor. Maybe if he was a bit younger, but I still feel that he needs to appear to be older than Matthew. 

What does everyone else think? Who are your picks for Gallowglass and Philippe?