We were waiting for King Louis XV, Princess Louise, and France. Fritz, George, and I were all wearing suits. I'm getting so tired of it. But Fritz threatened me and I decided it'd be better to sit comfortably in front of the French royalty.

When they did arrive, we gave a bow, they gave a bow and a curtsy and we sat down at the table to discuss the price of this wedding. I noticed that France was having a hard time sitting still. I suppose he must have suffered the wrath of his king. I gave him a comforting look and he smiled in return and then the kings began to talk.

"Hello Frederick." King Louis said.

"Hello Louis." Fritz replied.

"I suppose you already know what I have requested?" Louis asked.

"Yes. And you remember what I've requested?" Fritz returned.

"I believe I do. Let's go over the specifics one last time, in person, before we sign off on this little truce."

"I agree, making this truce official in person is the best way to go, and to make sure each of us knows what is being promised to the other. I insist that you go first, Louis." Fritz gave Louis a smile and Louis returned it with a genuine one of his own.

"I have requested two dowries. One for my precious Princess Louise, and my son Prince Phillipe's wedding. Are we agreed on this?" I looked at George to see he was too busy talking with Louise. None of them are listening? How unprofessional. Then again I suppose they might be here only to be evidence of willingness to trade.

"Yes, I understand the price of your children."

"Good, because if it weren't for the promise of Prussia fighting on our side, I would not be willing to give Phillipe Princess Maria. And of course we are assured the protection of the Prussians when we are to enter war?"

"Yes. I assure you Prussia will fight side by side with France, no matter the reason for the war."

"Good. And finally, Prussia will gather a court?"

"Prussia does not need a court, Louis. France already has one."

"My daughter's favourite part of the palace is the court. You will need one."

"I am sure the servants will be enough for her to enjoy. They do rather gossip a lot."

"Frederick, there is a lot more to the court life than gossip. There's parties, there's games, there's friendship, there's many a thing that a child could get out of having a royal palace court. I must insist that you get yourself one."

"We'll see Louis." Fritz replied.

"Well that's better than an outright no. I expect to see a court by the time Frederick and Louise marry."

"As I've said, we'll see." Louis sighed.

"And what had it been that you requested? Let's go over it."

"I have only requested two things from you, for there is only two things I need from you. I have requested Sicily, and am willing to pay double for what it costs."

"Are you trying to imply something about my country Frederick?" Louis asked.

"No of course he isn't." France interjected. Louis shot him a look and France quickly shut his mouth, looking like a kicked puppy.

"I was asking King Frederick, not you Francis." Louis pointed out stiffly. "Well, are you?"

"No, Louis, I am not trying to imply anything here. I suppose I should have phrased that a bit differently."

"Very well." Louis said after a silent moment of tense silence, that even touched the children. They grew silent, each staring at their parent. "I understand your request for Sicily. France has no need of it."

"But Father-" Louise tried.

"Be silent. Go back to talking amongst yourselves." She and George both obeyed. "As I said, we have no need of it. You have my guarantee"

"I would also ask that you help us keep it in our possession since we are to pay you double the price."

"I don't see why we shouldn't. But we will only help if it is to defend Sicily. Otherwise, unless I choose to do so, you can count us out of your wars."

"Very well. I would not ask you to join every war. Prussia can defend it's own borders." Louis frowned. "I do not mean to imply ill on your country of course Louis."

"Very well. That is all you ask of France?"

"That is indeed all I ask of France."

"Then we have a deal?" Louis held out his hand and Fritz shook it.

"We have a deal." Louis turned to a man I hadn't noticed before.

"Did you get all of that?" Louis demanded.

"Yes, Your Majesty." He put a scroll of parchment in between Fritz and Louis. Louis snatched the quill and ink and began to write his signature. Then he turned it around and handed the quill and inkwell to Fritz and Fritz signed the truce. I actually have no idea what it is but I know what's going on.

"Upon which date shall Frederick and Marie marry?"

"I'd say they could marry in… three months."

"Any particular reason why that short of a time frame?"

"Long enough to teach them what is expected of them but short enough to not drag it out and let them think their not getting married. The sooner they get married the better."

"I agree. Let us add three more months so we can decide what type of wedding they shall have and what the wedding will be like."

"I see no reason to say no to this, so we are agreed."

"Good. I'll be expecting to meet you every first of the month starting next month to discuss the wedding plans."