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Chapter 93

Niko and I put our `official' suits back on, and headed to my office. A few minutes after we got there, Joshua, Billy, and Alexia walked in. Josh and Billy were in their suits, while Alexia was in ripped blue jeans, a tee shirt, and tennis shoes.

I must have stared at her too long, because she said "He's seen me in much more casual clothes. In fact, he's seen me in no clothes. If this is really bothering you, Cousin, I have the dress I met you in."

I shook my head and said "No. You're here to teach me, so I'll trust you. Should we change into something more casual?"

She didn't get a chance to answer because Andrew opened the door and announced "His Majesty, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Her Majesty, Queen Maxima of The Netherlands, and His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge."

King Alexander and Queen Maxima were in khaki shorts, polo shirts, and dockers. Alexia was giggling but stopped quickly at a glance from her father. The King and Queen walked up to me and I held out my hand, saying "Welcome to Dracul, Your Majesties."

The King shook my hand and said "Thank you, Your Majesty." He then turned and walked towards the door, saying "Now, since this isn't an official visit, let's try this again. I'll walk in and you'll say `Hey Alex, how are you?' and I'll say `I'm good. How are you'" He stopped, short of the door, turned to me, and burst into laughter.

I shook my head and said "I know. Cut me some slack. A few months ago, I was a high school student from nowhere. It's going to take some time for me to get used to hanging out with royalty."

Joshua stepped forward and said "Pardon me, Your Majesty, but can we all be so casual? Or does this only apply to Father?"

Alex smiled and said "In public, you show respect to those above you. By this I mean, you would bow to me, Max, Liz, or any of the other Monarchs and our spouses. You are equal to our children and simply shake hands. In private, I'm Alex, and I would prefer you call me that."

Niko took a deep breath and rolled forward. He offered his hand, saying "Good morning, Alex. I am Nikolaos Megalos Warnick. I would like your permission to court your daughter."

Maxima put her hand to her mouth to hide her grin as Alex said "It's nice to meet you, Niko. I am Alex. I would be honored to have you courting my daughter. My only request is that you talk to your father and I before you change her."

Niko's face showed his surprise, but he calmly said "Of course, but that isn't in the foreseeable future."

Alex turned to me and asked "Would you like to sit and talk a bit? Ask your questions?"

I nodded and said "Yes, but I think my mates would benefit from that talk as well. Let's go up to the residence."

William spoke up, saying "Forgive me, Greg, but I need to get back to Kate. Should I take Tips and Lottie? Or do you want them for a week?" My confusion must have shown, because he explained "The kids at school have dubbed George, PG, for Prince George. We've added Tips, for the tea PG Tips."

I nodded and said "And Lottie for Charlotte."

He laughed and said "I also call her Mignonette, because she's small and cute."

"As to them staying, it's entirely up to you. Our pups love them, and two more won't make a difference."

He shrugged and joined us, saying "Well, I'll go up and ask them what they want to do."

Maxime laughed as she said "Be careful Greg. With the weather here, you'll end up being The Royal Holiday Resort and Daycare."

I laughed, but stopped and stared at her for a moment, then said "I think I actually like that idea. We'll dedicate some space for each family, or maybe build a guest house. A nice secure beach, maybe a dock for watercraft."

William laughed and said "Well, Gran retired Britannia, so we don't need a dock."

We exited the elevator, and after talking to their father, two little angels came to me to ask if they could stay. I knelt and told them yes, then I stood to say goodbye to William. He said he would keep in touch and we parted with a handshake. I turned and led Alex and Max to the family room where we found Scott and Bea feeding the girls. After I explained the reason for the talk, we sent all the pups to the games rooms. Joshua, Niko, my mates, and I stayed.

Once we were settled and had drinks, Alex said "Shall I simply ramble on with thoughts, or do you have specific questions?"

I looked at my mates, then back to Alex and said "You start, and we can ask if you don't cover something."

Alex nodded, took a sip of his coffee, and said "The first rule of protocol is, there are no rules." When we all looked confused, he explained "Aunt Victoria was very particular about how things were done and how things looked. Most of what the world considers `royal protocol' developed from her personal likes and dislikes."

We still must have seemed lost, because he said "As an example, after I was crowned, I visited Cousin Liz. The British press went insane over our exchanging kisses. She's my cousin, how else should I greet her? But their `rules' say no one kisses their Queen. She and I laughed about it for weeks."

Max added "You should have heard them when Michelle Obama hugged her! Liz finally had to allow a maid to `leak' that it was fine."

Bea looked to me, then turned to Alex and asked "So if there are no rules, and we make our own rules, what are you going to teach us?"

Alex smirked and said "I'm going to teach you the rules." After we all sighed in frustration, he said "That is exactly the problem. You're supposed to know how to act, yet you are the one who decides what is proper. I've talked to Liz and Philippe, and we suggest you act as reserved as Liz, or even more so. Philippe, Harald, Margrethe, and I can be more relaxed, as most of the world doesn't even know we exist. There are many monarchies around still, but most are forgotten, except by their own countries."

Max nodded and said "When we married, it didn't make the American news. When Charles married, it was in their news for weeks."

Alex went on "Our point is, as a small nation, you should be able to do as you please, and not get much attention. We all feel that, as a newly formed nation, you'll get an increased level of attention. When you tell the world that vampires exist, you will be the top, middle, and final story of every newscast for months. You will be swamped with requests for interviews, and you will be hounded by paparazzi."

I sighed, and was about to comment when Joshua said "So your advice is that Father, like Queen Elizabeth, not speak directly to the press? That he not take questions, and all statements come through a spokesperson?"

Alex nodded and said "That's part of it, yes. But we think you should refrain from public displays of any kind of emotion, to retain that regal sense."

I shook my head, saying "I disagree. Not letting the press hound me is one thing, but I think we need the world to see me loving my mates and pups, to make me more `human'."

Max said "You can release video of private times, clothed of course," she laughed "of you playing with your pups, or relaxing with your mates. But during official times, you need to be as stiff and reserved as any monarch you've ever imagined. You need to practice, and perfect, the ultimate icy glare, as well as a look of absolute indifference."

Alex added "There are hundreds of photographs of George V, yet very few show anything that resembles a smile."

I thought for a moment, then asked "Is there a rush?"

Alex looked at me, unsure, and asked "A rush for what, Greg?"

I waved my hands around and said "All of it. For telling the world that Dracul is a nation. For me to take the crown. For vampires to come out of the shadows. How long do you think we can take? And what comes first?"

Alex shrugged, saying "Well, as to telling the world about Dracul, there are 193 member states of the UN, and currently, 15 of them know. The rest of the world can wait as long as you want. As to your taking the crown, technically, you already have, but publicly, that can wait at least until the press catches you visiting someone and asks the wrong question."

Max said "And as to the world finding out about vampires, it's only a matter of time. Some conspiracy theorist is going to find pictures, or someone will get a blood test that accidentally gives you up. The question is, do you want to manage that, or react to it?"

Josh took a breath to answer, then stopped and looked to me. I nodded, so he said "We want to manage it, of course. But how do we do that?"

Max was about to answer when Billy said "We do it by setting up a blood test that `accidentally' gives us up. Or sending some tabloid a few photos. Or all of the above."

Max and Alex were smiling and nodding when Niko added "Before we do that, we should find groups that already believe in the fictional versions of us. Provide them some photos they can release."

Josh said "I bet Alex could get some photos on the internet and make fake records so they look like they've been there for years."

Alex looked confused until I explained "My Head of Information Technology is also named Alex." I looked at Joshua and Billy and said "First, we should search for any actual pictures that are out there. I'm willing to bet there are more than a few. Billy, please get Alex on that. Joshua, call Grace. Ask if she can help us with this, regardless of her answer to my other request."

Niko looked up from his tablet and said "There's a supposed expert on vampires who lives in Atlanta. You should arrange an interview with him, or direct an Alpha in the area to open up to him."

I shook my head and said "I think that is an option, Niko, but not until the other groundwork has been done." I looked to Alex and Max "I think we are off to a good start. If I am understanding you correctly, I think it wise we simply lay low as a nation, and a monarchy, for a year or two. In that time, we can manage the release of information and let humans `discover' the truth."

Alex smiled and said "If it were me, that is what I would do, Greg. As you said, there is no rush. Better to have issues sorted ahead of time. Now, unless you have more questions?"

I thought for a moment, then said "I have one, but it feels silly. We are struggling to decide what titles to use." Alex looked confused, so I explained "Before I came along, vampires were ruled by the Princes of the Council of Nine. Now, we have a King, a Crown Prince, and we are struggling over what to call my advisors."

"Well, I suppose it depends on what their roles are. The ranks we Dutch use are Duke, Marquis, Count, Viscount, Baron, and Knight. The Brits spell it Marquess, and rather than Count, they use Earl. Of course, the Germans had an Emperor above a King, and Archdukes and Grand Dukes above Dukes. Like everything we have discussed, you can do as you please."

I rolled my eyes and said "That was so much help, thanks."

Joshua said "I think the point he is making is that we can do our own thing. As an absolute monarchy, you can have a council of Oompa Loompas if you choose to name them that. Personally, I like having more options, so if it is up to me, we have Archdukes or Grand Dukes, Dukes, Marquis, Counts, and Barons. The names sound Germanic and French, rather than British. I know you said you don't want Counts, but considering Vlad's place in our history, we should use it."

I nodded, saying "I agree, Josh. The ruling family is the Drăculești, we need to embrace our history. But what titles are given to the council? And to national offices?"

Alex said "If I may, Greg, titles are titles, and offices are offices. Again, the decision is yours, but if it were me, I would have a Council of Ministers that is not tied to any title of nobility. Hold those for those deserving of the honors."

Niko said "I know I'm just a kid but..." then bit his lip.

"You are my assistant, and a Prince. Your thoughts have value, speak up."

He took a deep breath and said "If we have an absolute monarchy, ministers have to have a rank, and it has to be just below Joshua. Otherwise, some Archduke will outrank the ministers, and overrule their instructions."

Alex's eyebrows went up as he nodded and said "Very valid observation. Anything else we should consider?"

Niko didn't hesitate this time. "Titles, other than the Royal family, should expire upon renewal. Of course, the King can confer them again, but what a lifetime is, needs defined among vampires. And, this one might upset a lot of vampires, but if we want to be accepted as part of the world, we should reconsider the title of `Alpha'. It makes us seem like our beast controls us."

I sighed. "It seems that every conversation I have to solve a problem, creates even more problems."

Joshua took a deep breath and said "At the risk of creating an even larger problem, I have a suggestion." We all turned to him as he continued "Rather than assume the crown based on the word of the old council, or a prophecy, we might have an election. Not a vote on who should be King, but a vote on how the office is defined. In 2003, Liechtenstein extended the powers of their Prince Regent. Essentially, he is equal to their parliament. Alex, Elizabeth, and the others in Europe are mostly ceremonial titles, and the King of Saudi Arabia, among others, is an Absolute Monarch."

I stood and said "This is certainly something we should discuss, and all these points are valid. These issues should be discussed with experienced counsel, though. We will do that tomorrow. This afternoon, have Andrew work up another dinner on the patio. Niko and Alexia need to spend some private time with Alex and Max."