" unfortunately, no. I do not.
...as for the Grand Duke, we will most likely have to seek out the Enpress Dowagers relatives. They will be able to offer the proper protection for the Empress. "

Lowell Brichalles
"Figured I'd ask. Not the reason I came though."
He pushed up his glasses and mulled over Gallagher's statement for a bit.

"With a military, I take it? We are only two men.. Well.. a man and a half if I'm being completely honest. I don't see the need to object to that plan.
But I do still worry about Diana's own plans getting in the way of things."
He buried his head in his hands, grumbling.

"It is frustrating to be so powerless about all of this. I can't sit back and just let things take their course. You know that."

" We cannot do much, seeing that neither of us have any power or authority. At least, politically wise. And that's what one needs when dealing with nobility.

Taking the both of them down with raw strength will be nearly impossible. "

Lowell Brichalles
".. And that is exactly what infuriates me. I was a nobleman before it was so hastily ripped from my hands.
It is not a life I would willingly choose to go back to, but I find myself in a situation where I wonder if it may be far better to. ..That being said, I'm not sure how much things would extend to Arkaos.. And these are royals after all." He lifted his head up, frowning.

"It may not be my own land, but I still feel a great debt to it."

He nodded. " The easiest way to get a noble title is through marriage, or if the Empress appoints a title. But one usually has to be a knight for that. "

He sighed quietly. " ...if we are not nobility, we cannot enter the hunting grounds. Meaning we cannot protect the Empress. "

Lowell Brichalles
"..Marriage would be a plausible thing for me if my brother would not have my head if I returned to the Alliance."
He grimaced.

"Are you certain there is no other way?"

" well, getting adopted into a noble family. But that is the least most likely to happen. Considering your background and mine as well. "

Lowell Brichalles
"I believe we're both a bit too old for that.. But I have a woman in mind that may consider it in my case. One that I've been painfully neglecting. I know she worries greatly about me."
He exhaled as he thought further about it.
"How long do we still have?"

" 2 weeks. " he said. 2 weeks until the hunting competition. They had 2 weeks to prepare.

(wtf. So apparently I have a post I thought I sent but fell asleep earlier as I was sending it and the page timed out so I ended up losing it.
Why
So I guess Lowell's getting married then lmao, I might have to intro Giselle even though I've not thought much into her yet. Could be cool though)

Lowell Brichalles
"Then I will return to Arkaos in time for the hunting festival. I will have a courier send a message to you with further instructions."