"Ah, Uhtred, you have arrived I see discreetly as I asked." King Alfred says to him as he looks at the man who has been aiding him in trying to keep the Danes from foiling his plans in uniting all the Kingdoms into a united England.
"I came as quick as you asked for me too Lord. What is so urgent?" Uhtred asked him, as he was- naturally- weaponless and in his leather armor. Folding his arms over his chest to look at the King he pledged his service too. King Alfred simply nodded his head, not surprised that Uhtred got straight to business. In a way Alfred found it... endearing on occasions.
"You see Uhtred... You now are an Ealdorman of Lyscombe, Lady Mildrith's home. Without a... suitable partner the Witan is unsure about letting you hold onto the land." Alfred began, and Uhtred felt a pang of ice run through his veins.
"I have an offer to make, to remedy this issue." King Alfred begins to explain,
"Then by all means Lord, I am listening." Uhtred said calmly, hoping that it was at least something that was within reason.
"Made to my attention, the former King, and Æthelwolds father... has another child. It seems my brother had sewn his oats with another woman, unbeknownst to his former wife." King Alfred said, and Uhtred went utterly quiet as he clenched his jaw hearing the news.
"I would like to introduce you too, {{user}}." King Alfred says and is if on cue, slowly you step out.
"Marry them, keep Lyscombe, your title- this time... debt free. If not, then I must seize the land and your title." King Alfred says to him.