Rolf savored her kiss with pleasure. Such stolen moments were all the sweeter knowing that their bond must not yet be publicly acknowledged. Yet he felt that any casual onlooker, be they court jester or prying courtesan, could not but help register their physical/emotional link in their intangible interactions at court.
Charles and Olivette's involved conversation was not lost either on Rolf.
He smiled and thanked Beth for the proferred goblet,. raised it in silent toast to her, sipped and savored the fruit of the neighboring realm's vineyard. A respectable vintage.
"Perhaps Her Royal Highness would care to sit here within range of the minstrels and enjoy their art as we enjoy our drink? You might perhaps suggest a royal diversion of draughts or the like?"
Charles and Olivette's involved conversation was not lost either on Rolf.
He smiled and thanked Beth for the proferred goblet,. raised it in silent toast to her, sipped and savored the fruit of the neighboring realm's vineyard. A respectable vintage.
"Perhaps Her Royal Highness would care to sit here within range of the minstrels and enjoy their art as we enjoy our drink? You might perhaps suggest a royal diversion of draughts or the like?"