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[when she begins to write, it's all perfect and neat, a happy occasion for her at least. This isn't quite a written invite but near enough...] This is not the usual way to go about such matters, but then this is not the usual place is it?

All the same, whilst I am sure this does not matter so much to many in the normal sense, I would like to extend an invitation to you all. To celebrate the anniversary of not only my coronation, but that of his His Majesty, Arthur Pendragon, as we share the same day that we began our rule of England. For me it has been some twenty five years as queen, but for him, something less I am sure.

To put it simply, it is one of the more important days of the year. One that is difficult to even find words for, but it is a poor one to spend alone. So your company, should it be in good spirits, will be much appreciated. This is open invitation for any friend or family of Arthur's and any of mine to join us in the Ballroom on the 17th of this month.

Regards,
Elizabeth Tudor,
By the Grace of God,
Queen of England, Ireland and France, Defender of the Faith.

[closed to Arthur Pendragon]

[she words this very carefully, since she's already worked out he has no great love of large gatherings, but he seemed as miserable about his birthday as she did hers.]

My lord, since you made mention of it, it's occurred to me that the day of our coronation draws near, and I was wondering if you would like to celebrate it with me? Better is the company that shares the joy, nay?

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Why?

[Blunt in tone, but completely without context. Just the way he likes it.]

[Those games don't work so well Sherlock...]

... Why? Why what? For surely there are many things to ask why of, and I cannot answer them all.

Why should that be important.

[on her end, she laughed.]

Because every day this comes, it is another year that I have survived past my enemies that have tried to kill me.

[That is... a fair reason!!]

Should call it that, then. Much more interesting.

[Hurrah! She pasts the test!]

Ah, some how I do not believe people would be interested in the full extent of my crimes for my country.

Depends on the crimes. Could end up making history texts worthwhile for a moment.

I think we've been over them, and you found them quite dull, so I shall spare you the details of them.

We've been over some of them. Can't expect me to believe that you'd hand them all over on the first go.

I think I am rather inclined to keep them all the more secret then. You're much too inclined to delving into things, I'd hate to make it easy for you.

Edited 2012-11-27 02:46 (UTC)

[Oh, Elizabeth, you always know just what to say. :')]

See, now that sounds like fun.

[She aims to please, really. Besides you remind her of Walsingham. Sneaky, and so pleased with his schemes. Really, men like Sherlock would always have a place in her court, she liked them clever.]

Well, you're welcome to tell me what you have worked out already. Not that you'll get a straight answer of course, but I doubt you want one either.

[That's the rub, isn't it? He'd love to gloat and preen and show off all his clever deductions -- which is exactly why the castle took it away from him.

He hedges to hide it, instead.]

I'm not in the business of giving partial results. You'll have to wait a bit, unfortunately.

Will I? Ah, I guess I shall look forward to it then. It'll be interesting to see what you think you've learned.

Though, I'll take it that you aren't cheating and using those history books they keep on me. [because it would be, her life was ripped apart in those.]

Never. Why bother getting my information secondhand when I've a primary source right here?

Some would argue I am biased as to the account of my own life.

[she oddly feels... pleased. Complimented, even.]

Of course you are. Everyone is. Would rather your bias to theirs.

Why my bias? It is fair to say I would be arrogant about my achievements.

[Very arrogant, to a certain degree, but not about that which people assumed. The armada, for instance, just left her feeling tired and bitter.]

Doesn't matter. [When he asks people to tell their sides of stories, it's rarely for cold hard fact. He can get that on his own. He wants bias, perceptions and interpretations.] It's information, and information is useful to me.

As it is to me, but I usually have spies for that. [there's a amusement to her voice. But she's made her mind up about this. ]

I should like to issue an invitation if you will? Just to dinner, that is all.

[Oh.

There's a brief, awkward pause.]

I've been told I'm not the most ideal dinner guest.

[understatement]

And I've been told I am too dominating and controlling. [Go figure, she's a Queen. But it's also her subtle way of insisting.]

[He's tempted to dig in his heels some more; friendly dinners are really, really not his thing. But, well. He's bored, and she's not boring.]

I'm not easily controlled.

[It's a warning, but he says it more like a reason for him to go rather than one against.]

[Elizabeth knew she was clever, nor was she ashamed of it as some women were. To her mind, her greatest act was not defeating Spain, it was navigating such a mess of politics and religion and the hundred factions between for twenty five years.]

Nor am I.

[the amusement, and smirk in her voice is plain.]

There's no sport in it otherwise.

Well, then. Should be interesting.

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