The King of Germany and the King of France.

**Gandalfus** · September 18, 2012, 11:09 AM

King Robert I sends his Uncle William to negotiate with his Capetian cousins.

**Jokern** · September 20, 2012, 01:46 AM

William and his entourage are granted an audience and are shown to the king, Robert II.

Bonjour, monsiuers. Whould you like some wine?

**Gandalfus** · September 20, 2012, 10:17 AM

He smiled and bowed.
that would be most generous of you, your majesty. We have come on behalf of your second Cousin, Robert of Germany.

**Jokern** · September 20, 2012, 11:37 AM

Ah, bien sûr. I hear he has been crowned King of the Germans, très bien for him. And what is it you wish to discuss?

**Gandalfus** · September 20, 2012, 11:48 AM

William mused.
i am here to discuss the possibility of an alliance.

**Jokern** · September 20, 2012, 12:45 PM

As I thought. But what would I benefit from this? Your German lords are fighting the Pagans to the East and a civil war has broken out in Italy. Wouldn't I gain more if I just declared war on you?

**Gandalfus** · September 20, 2012, 12:47 PM

He laughed.
lets put it in realistic terms, your majesty. The dukes of Normandy, Aquitaine and Brittany rule their lands like petty kingdoms, and they discard your divine right to rule. If you would declare war, these "Robber Barons" would simply spit in your face. You would gain the military support of Germany when you need it, whenever you should call.
OOC: true story.