Sequel to "Consensus"
Post-Hundred Years War
He wanted to blame England. He wanted to say it was all because of him.
"Jeanne is dead because of YOU..."
It was just so easy to put him to fault.
And yet, somehow, just not easy enough.
England stared back dully, gazing at him through hollow eyes. "Then why didn't you try to get her back?"
France curled up and pressed his fists into his eyes. The tears burned.
Why didn't you try to get her back...?
Historical Notes:
In reality, after Joan of Arc was captured, the French court didn't really do anything to rescue her. She wasn't rehabilitated until 25 years after her death, & was cannonized in 1920.
~Jasmina Lejandra