Deadly Beauty (Uther,Delilah)

[kinguthersqueen]

Uther was holding court, specifically an auidence to officially confer a new title to a knight's new wife. Delilah, soon to be Lady Delilah, had not been in Camelot long this time, although she had lived here in the past for a time. She was widowed for some time now, but had never recieved the title she deserved while her husband lived, and then she had left Camelot. Now that she had returned, Uther was making amends for it.

Uther was always uneasy about imposters and forgeries, espescially since the exposure of Lancelot's deception two years ago. He was fairly sure everything was in order this time, but he always had the records thoroughly checked by Geoffrey to make sure. This time, obviously, would be no different. He would not have the Knight's Code broken, even if he was not above bending it himself on occasion; his cases were different. The good of the kingdom demanded exceptions to the rule on occasion, and when Arthur had been in danger in the tourney that time, the Knight's Code did not matter.

"Come forward,Delilah"Uther bade her in preparation to do the brief ceremony.

[Delilah Kastus]

Delilah knew that when her daughter ran away from home that she'd try to find her way back to Camelot, so with that in mind Delilah had followed far behind... using her tracking skills to find the way back to Camelot as it had been so long. And what did she care if her traitorous daughter came to Camelot and made a life out of it? She just wanted to find the right moment and teach her daughter a lesson for betraying her yet a again... and take care of her once and for all. Sasha was only just making her quest to free Albion of King Uther Pendragon harder, and if she didn't knock her daughter out of the way soon things may get worse.

At the King's word, Delilah stepped forward to him. Being totally silent, she gave a bow just to show her respect for the King.

[Sasha]

Even though Delilah was her mother, Sasha truly hadn't felt at least one bit comfortable when she had heard her mother had arrived in Camelot. She loved her by instinct, but Sasha was the only living being that knew what she had done.

She wasn't too afraid that Delilah was a threat to Camelot or anything, for they had very well skilled guards and King that enforced rules strictly. She knew her mother knew that. If Sasha was harmed, the consequences would be paid. But so far, Delilah showed no interest in harming her daughter in any way.

[kinguthersqueen]

Uther was of course unaware of the real truth or of Delilah's intentions for him. He would have her killed if he found out what she had done and the lies she had told. But for now, everything seemed in order and he had no reason to suspect she was hiding so much from him. He watched as she came forward, seeing no hint of her true face about her. He waited until she had bowed, and then he started to speak.

"I again extend apologies that your rightful title was not bestowed years ago. ALthough your husband has sadly passed on, you are still deserving of the title gained in marriage to him. it is a wrong that I now make right."He reached out a hand to touch her shoulder."You will henceforth be known as Lady Delilah."

[Delilah Kastus]

The King carried through with the brief ceremony and just like always felt the power and dignity rushing through her. The Lady Delilah raised her chin in pride slightly, hopefully not enough to notice. "Thank you, Sire," she lowered her head in a pretending deep respect for him.

For a split second Delilah shot her daughter a smirk and then cut it off and turned her glare back to the King. "You are forever in my respect, your Majesty," she dipped her head courteously.

[Sasha]

The Lady Sasha was already very nervous in her mother's presence, but when she saw the smirk her mother shot her she felt a drop of sweat run down her forehead. No, everything will be alright as long as I stay in Camelot's castle grounds, she told herself as she shut her eyes lightly. Sasha opened them again, and felt only the slightest better.

Sasha gave the King a very nervous almost pleading look for more than a moment. I wish you knew what she really is! She wanted to tell him later on, but knew that if she did it would place her in a very bad situation... her mother would definitely be furious, and when that happened she basically had no control over her actions. But she took her glare off Uther and stared down at the floor, not wanting to make him suspect anything.

Wait. Sasha was then painfully reminded of her own bad deeds. That brought shame to her heart, because she knew her mother didn't have the crime of murder on her soul... but Sasha did.

[kinguthersqueen]

Uther wasn't able to shake a feeling of unease, just for a moment, but he tried to push it aside. It would not be proper to voice anything or make displeasure known in any way, but he did know when there was something he just didn't like about a person, something that told him he should keep his guard up and keep an eye on them. He nodded as she spoke, noting the tone of her words. She was not showing any ill intent in them, but he had no way of knowing if she was sincere or not.

He saw the look in the eyes of Delilah's daughter as she glanced at him, and he could tell that she was a bit uneasy as well, that perhaps she was wanting to tell him something. He made no move to speak to her, but there was something in his eyes that said he was watching the situation closely, and that any threats would be swiftly dealt with. He would hear her if she chose to come to him later, but if not, he might have to initiate a discussion, just to further assure himself that he was not in any danger.