A LETTER TO THE ROYAL DUMA: ON PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION

[winterblood 11181]

"This will be a quick dismiss, I'm sure.  If only a bill could be proposed to put an end to such clutter and nonsense in our discussions," sighed out Rezalisa, who was wondering how she would come to survive the next several hour session of Duma to come.

[CheekyNolan 5420]

4 minutes ago, UnBaed said:

"This will be a quick dismiss, I'm sure.  If only a bill could be proposed to put an end to such clutter and nonsense in our discussions," sighed out Rezalisa, who was wondering how she would come to survive the next several hour session of Duma to come.

 

"Have you heard of the Tipsy Tarchar's world famous Duma Bundle? When only being hammered can make Duma bearable." Yuri signed off with a photogenic thumbs up at the camera.

[critter 2812]

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From Ashes, We Rise

EST 143 E.S. - Present | 1590 A.H. - Present

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IN RESPONSE TO THE ROYAL LETTER,

 

I write not as Lord Speaker – the matter of this topic shall be open to the Boyars, as is their right – but as a father. It is not the Amadorian custom to bring our grievances to ink: but I am afraid this must make an exception.

 

My wife and I have strove in all regards to set for our daughters an example of love. We did not desire for them matches of politics, or fortune; but instead of affection, friendship, and mutual respect. We have never hidden our fondness, though of course strive to maintain presentability befitting our stations, and we have never expected such of our children. The recent marriage of our Emma to the Viscount Krusev was, I will say without reservation, the most frightful moment of my life – and the proudest to date. Mind, I am approaching my golden years, and known many a friend and foe alike. It is for me great comfort to see the newlyweds maintain their joy in one another’s company, particularly when those loveless matches of my house in generations prior often resulted in tragedy – apathy – and madness. My own father was driven to much strife and anguish after his widowing -- truly, each day together is precious. 

 

Reconsider the portrait you paint as not one of sin, but of happiness. I wish, your Highness, that one day you too come upon a love so powerful that even a shoulderwidth apart from your partner is too much to bear.

 

With unusual softness,

Henrik Amador, husband and father

 

((OOC: Please reconsider use of an in-game screenshot in a Duma bill - note attached below the spoiler!))

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((Hey, while I assume this is a joke in good faith and hope all criticism remains strictly RP – I would personally prefer if bills did not include screenshots with usernames. I think the inclusion of usernames makes it harder to keep this strictly OOC, particularly at the top of the post, and would instead advise use of historical portraits like those you can find on artvee.com – perhaps with a comment like ‘a portrait bearing a striking resemblance to a recently-wed couple,’ or even ‘Koravian couple,’ or something which allows more RP-friendly speculation.

 

Again, I don’t doubt this was intended in good faith, but I do think it’s a worthy note.))

 

[venclair 713]

Spoiler

#weirdoposter 🗑️

 

[sergisala 3451]

The Imperial Orenian scholar Marc Galbraith frowned upon reading the petition to the Royal Duma sent by the Duchess of Baranya "The Holy Scrolls speak fondly on the love between Exalted Horen and Saint Julia. To deny public displays of affection is to deny the love that allows a marriage to be formed in the first place." he made a pause.

 

"If this petition is all that the Haeseni have to propose for the betterment of their realm I think I no longer seek to be a human. I am ashamed to see how low our race has fallen. We have clearly failed to honor the legacy of our Exalted Prophets, as we have forgotten their teachings and our common history and values." he concluded. 

[Monster_Duck 365]

Sergei var Ruthern's mouth drops open in confusion as his painting has somehow made it onto an official letter to the royal duma "SERGEIIII!" he shouts as he realizes: his art has been copied and distributed for  karma farming. He makes out the door for the nearest lawyer and prepares a suit.

[Pureimp10 5691]

"Thank Godan. I remember when people used to sleep next to each other loud enough for others to hear it. This is precisely what we need," commented Friar Josef

[Laeonathan 5889]

"A good course of action. Public kissing is a crime in Celia'nor already. I am glad to hear this," Concluded Raziel.

[Frisket 4538]

“My my, haensers have nothing better to do than to slander each other for loving their significant others…humans these days…” Ember said reading the public petition in the haenseti missive.

[PestyWarlock 539]

Farian, ever the eye for paintings, feels his expression softening at the artistic composition of the wedded couple. Such expression would soon fade as he lifts a brow at the writing underneath. "Ah... for one so against displays of affection, this author seems not too worried with the dissemination of such art." He offers a nod, before resuming his own artistry.

Edited June 9, 2024 by PestyWarlock

[indiana105 5126]

IVAN VIII AWOKE FROM HIS SLUMBER. THE WHISPERS OF PERFIDIOUS ELVES AND VILE ADULTERERS WERE CARRIED ON THE WIND INTO HIS CHAMBERS. "HOLY GODANI, I SEE THE VIRTUE IN THIS YOUNG WOMAN'S WORDS." HE HAD DECLARED. "I PRAY THAT THE DUMA HEEDS HER SAGE COUNSEL."

[sapphic_spidy 1089]

Sydney contemplates the ethics of rallying couples to perform public displays of affection in New Valdev.

 

"They can't get us all!" 

[EmiliainWonderland 2309]

"God forbid you love someone, Koios we should go to Haense and KISS!" Phoibe Halcourt declared to her spouse with a shit-eating grin.