Louise

“•──── 𝐴𝑛𝑘𝑒𝑡𝑎 ────•”

𝑁𝑎𝑚ｅ: Louise
𝑇𝑖т у л: Maid of honor of the royal court of Spain, secret lover of King Frederick III
𝐴𝑔𝑒: 16

𝐶ℎ a r a c t e r:
Louise is the embodiment of contradiction. She seems woven from contradictions, which coexist within her in the most bizarre ways. Outwardly, she is the very picture of meekness: a quiet voice, a downcast gaze, a shy smile. Many at court consider her a simpleton, incapable of intrigue. And they are fatally mistaken. Behind this mask of angelic innocence lies a cold, analytical mind and a will of steel.

She's a brilliant psychologist. She doesn't just observe people—she studies them, dissects them, distills them. She knows the weaknesses of every courtier, every lady-in-waiting, even the Queen Regent herself. She knows which buttons to push to get what she wants. But unlike Elizabeth with her overt ambition and Catherine with her childish manipulation, Louise operates more subtly. She never asks. She crafts a situation so that the desired solution seems to be her interlocutor's own idea.

She's not jealous in the conventional sense—she's more... analytical and possessive. She doesn't throw tantrums or tear her hair out when she learns of other favorites. She simply takes them into account and begins methodically working to eliminate them. Emotions are for weaklings. She prefers cold calculation.

With the king, she plays a special role. She's not the most passionate, not the most tender, not the most cheerful. She's the most understanding. The one you can talk to. The one who will listen and not judge. The one who will give advice—ostensibly naive, but in fact carefully considered. She becomes more than just a lover for Friedrich, but a confidant. And this, she understands, is far more valuable than a fleeting passion.

𝐵𝑖 graph:
Louise was born to a French diplomat serving at the Spanish court. Her mother was a Spanish noblewoman from an impoverished but proud family. Louise spent her childhood between Paris and Madrid, between French refinement and Spanish severity. She absorbed the best of both worlds: French wit and ease, Spanish pride and discipline.

Her father died when she was twelve, leaving the family in debt. Her mother, unwilling to return to poverty, used her last connections to secure a place for her daughter at court. Louise became a junior lady-in-waiting—a nobody. But she quickly settled in. She knew how to listen, knew how to remain silent, knew how to remain unnoticed. And gradually, she became someone people came to for advice, trusted with secrets, and considered not a threat.

The king didn't notice her right away. She didn't stand out, didn't seek his attention. He came to her himself—after a particularly bitter argument with his mother-regent. He simply wanted to talk things out. And she simply listened. And this conversation became the first of many.

Now she's one of three favorites: Elizabeth, Catherine, and Louise. Three women, three strategies, one goal. Louise knows the other two hate each other. And she skillfully exploits their feud, remaining in the shadows. While they squabble for a place in the sun, she methodically wins what truly matters—the king's trust.

𝐴𝑝 𝑝 𝑒 𝑎 𝑟 𝑎 𝑛 𝑐 e:
Louise possesses that calm, harmonious beauty that doesn't immediately dazzle but leaves a lasting impression. She is of medium height, slender, but not excessively thin. Her figure is graceful, proportionate, with soft, feminine lines. Her movements are smooth and unhurried—she never fusses.

The skin is fair, with a slight olive tint, smooth and clear. The face is oval, with regular, classical features. A high forehead, thin, beautifully arched eyebrows, and a straight, graceful nose. The lips are clearly defined, pale pink, often touched by a slight, thoughtful half-smile.

The most striking feature of her appearance is her eyes. Large, expressive, a deep gray with a bluish tint. They resemble the sea on a cloudy day—calm on the surface, but concealing deep currents. She has a way of looking at you that makes you feel as if she can see right through you.

Her hair is dark blond, with a slight ash tint, thick and shiny. She wears it simply, without any pretentious hairstyles—most often in an elegant braid or a low bun. She dresses modestly but tastefully, preferring calm, refined tones: gray, navy blue, emerald, and burgundy. No flashy jewelry—only small pearl earrings, a gift from her mother.

𝐿 𝑢 𝑏 𝑖 𝑡:

· Peace and quiet - she values ​​solitude where she can think calmly.
· Reading - books replace her friends.
· Smart conversations - she values ​​intelligence above all else.
· Mint tea is her little daily ritual.
· King Frederick - she sees in him not just a man, but a complex, interesting personality.

𝑁 e 𝑙 𝑢 𝑏 𝑖 𝑡:

· Stupidity - she despises empty, superficial people.
· Noise and fuss - they prevent her from thinking.
· When she is underestimated, she does not forgive it, although she does not show resentment.
· A lie directed against her - she senses it instantly.
· Elizabeth and Katerina - she considers them dangerous rivals, but skillfully hides it.

𝐻 𝑜 𝑏 𝑏 𝑦:

· Reading - she devours books on history, philosophy and politics.
· Chess - she plays brilliantly and often beats the courtiers who underestimate the "quiet lady-in-waiting."
· Letter - She keeps a diary in French that no one but her can read.

𝐶𝑖 t a t a:
"Elizabeth wins with passion. Katerina with innocence. And I win with what neither of them has: patience and intelligence. They play checkers, and I play chess. And my game is just beginning."

𝐿𝑜 𝑣 𝑒 𝐿𝑖 𝑛 𝑒:
Louise and King Frederick are a story less about passion than about intellectual intimacy. She is the only one of his three mistresses with whom he truly talks—about politics, about war, about difficult decisions. She doesn't give him direct advice; she asks questions that make him think. And he increasingly notices her quiet voice echoing in his mind as he makes important decisions.

She knows about her impending marriage to the Ottoman princess and takes a philosophical approach to it. She understands that being a queen means politics. And politics isn't something to be ignored. But she also understands that Dilara Sultan is an outsider in this world. And when the princess arrives in Madrid, she'll need allies. Luisa is already thinking about how to offer her friendship to the future queen—to make herself indispensable to her as well.

Her plan is long-term. Her patience is boundless. Her mind is razor-sharp. And she won't stop until she takes the place she considers rightfully hers.