#tvj: maxim windsor

[grandqueens]

Out of all the encounters she'd experienced with other royals following the attack on Priya, so far the one with the English prince had to be her favorite if only because he didn't seem to be in danger of losing his head or his manners about it. Perhaps it was finally someone that realized that they weren't the only one impacted by the events that transpired and that they couldn't pull rank when attending a summit filled with kings and queens. "Prince Maxim, I've also heard the exact opposite, that we are not doing enough to provide safety. I think our effort should be put into tracking down who did this and not watching us when we're all gathered in large numbers. If your King would agree that the extra precautions for the safety of his family are unneeded, I'd be happy to talk to my king about a different arrangement for England."

“i understand that, your majesty, but--” maxim takes a breath, poised despite everything happening. he knows how to maintain himself, especially with the hosts of this summit lest his father have his head served on a platter for disrespect. still he still can’t help the irritation he feels whenever he tries to go to the kitchens at night and is questioned every step of the way. he leans, as if what they speak about is a secret and not common knowledge. perhaps he just doesn’t want to make a scene, not have his own selfish wants fulfilled. maxim has more couth than that, surely. “wouldn’t it make a bit more sense to lessen the guard status? it might unintentionally raise more panic, seeing one posted at every pillar, corner, and table in the palace, no?”