Camelot, Sunday

[bitchprince]

Matters were not exactly improving any.

After tossing and turning a bit last night trying to figure out how the bloody hell they were getting out of this predicament, Arthur looked a bit the worse for wear. Not that he'd admit to it, or do anything but keep his back straight.

He'd told Katchoo and Francine to use the servants' quarters closer to his chambers this time, as a precaution. Now he was up, though, and getting ready to meet with his father for the morning's briefing.

Oddly enough, he felt less than eager about it.

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Re: Audience Chambers, Sunday Morning

[ccedontheemail.livejournal.com]

"We are introducing a new tax," said Uther, as if he hadn't heard a bloody word that Arthur had said. Beside him, Catrina nodded.

"The people must pay for the sanctuary Camelot provides," she added, smoothly.

Re: Audience Chambers, Sunday Morning

[bitchprince]

The sense of horror Arthur felt actually managed to spill over into his expression. "You can't," he said. "The majority are barely able to get by as it is!"

Re: Audience Chambers, Sunday Morning

[ccedontheemail.livejournal.com]

"Those who refuse to pay will be arrested and publicly flogged." There was finality in Uther's voice. Once again, Arthur's point was being thoroughly ignored.

Re: Audience Chambers, Sunday Morning

[bitchprince]

And at that one, Arthur actually lapsed into a stunned silence.