♔ treize || unlucky thirteen

[ensorceler]

[Galadriel, Arya Stark, Morgana Pendragon, Lucrezia Borgia, Zelos Wilder]

It is with the heaviest of hearts that I feel I must inform you that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth is no longer within the castle. There is no confusion in this matter, for her room was empty of all but a spare number of heartfelt messages and belongings.

As I trust none in delivering these treasures of her heart, I will deliver them to you myself, or you may come to my chambers to accept them if you so prefer.

[/Galadriel, Arya Stark, Morgana Pendragon, Lucrezia Borgia, Zelos Wilder]

[ Some time after she's informed those who seem to be the most pertinent, Anne writes an official message into the journal. Right now she would prefer to just rot in her rooms. So much for progress! ]

Good citizens of Cair Paradisa,

For any who knew and loved her, I bid you fill your prayers this eve with reverence and strength for Queen Elizabeth the First of England, Ireland and France, as she is no longer in our humble company. This is not an event to be mourned, as she has finally escaped Paradisa's brutality and returned to her rightful home and duty, where she will carry on to make England proud.

God bless His Majesty King Henry, and God Bless Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.

~ Anne Boleyn

Comments

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[wilder]

[There's a pause as he sees that message. So...that was that then. he guess he knew it'd only be a matter of time]

[A pause; before he'll respond with proper manners]

Thank you, your Majesty. I live in the city so I come to your room shortly.

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[ensorceler]

[ Zelos, the only name she couldn't understand at all. The only one who she didn't even realize had known her daughter. Neither had told her, so what could she make of that? She doesn't want to make anything of it right now, really. Too much to think about, to tear her hair out about, to worry about some faceless noble.

But her daughter trusted a handful here, and Anne will now be slow to dismiss them for that sake alone. Any connection is better than none. ]

I will expect you soon, then.

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[wilder]

[Anne...it's probably better you don't know. You know, like ever. But yep, he'll be on his way there. About fifteen minutes later he'll arrive, and give a polite knock on the door]

[unvarnished]

I had the honor of speaking with her majesty in person. I'm glad to hear she's back where she belongs.

[ensorceler]

[ Yeah shut up shut up shut up. ]

She is indeed England's rightful queen and belongs nowhere else, though the world she does not grace will always be a little less bright.

[unvarnished]

True. ... You still grace us, Queen Anne. [and you were the one who made the public announcement]

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[heloise]

[ When Elizabeth had promised to remind her of sweetness too. Sympathy isn't the mark of nobility, and Anne makes no claim for it by how carefully crafted and subdued even this announcement is. A mother's loss is greater still. ]

It is quite the walk to where I am. One I would not ask of a Queen.

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[ensorceler]

In most cases I would dispute that and go for a pleasant walk, but on this day I would permit a visit in it's stead.

[ Because she can't get that far by foot or in a wheelchair no, she can't even make it to the city. At least not on her own. ]

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[heloise]

Might there be anything you need that I can bring for you?

Queen Anne

[inafadingcrown]

[There's a long pause before Galadriel answers and when she does her tone is muted, softer even than is usual for her. If there is anything she understands, it's separation from one's daughter.]

I have no wish to trouble you more than is necessary; I will come to you. [She might offer more- her company, perhaps, or a willing ear. But looking as she does, that is most likely a poor idea. It would only rub salt in the wound.]

Lady Galadriel

[ensorceler]

[ Yeah, she doesn't want to see Galadriel's face at all right now, but this is duty. ]

I will await your glorious presence, my lady.

Queen Anne

[inafadingcrown]

I will not keep you waiting long. [And she doesn’t. She heads to Anne’s quarters right away, stopping to knock on the door.]

Dictated

[the_effect_she_has]

.... Long live the Queen.

[She paused, before adding quietly.] She was a brave woman, Queen Anne, and she will be missed. So, in honor of her, do you require me as a personal bodyguard?

Dictated

[ensorceler]

[ The girl that insulted her? No thank you. Anne doesn't even trust her close friends as guards anymore, anyway. She just has little patience for anything or anyone now with the news she has. ]

There is no need. If you wish to honor my daughter, then do so by helping the innocents whenever they cry out.

Re: Dictated

[the_effect_she_has]

[Katniss heaved out a breath, quietly relieved, before answering calmly.]

Very well. Thank you, Queen Anne.

[savethedarkness]

[fuck.]

Well said, Your Majesty.

God save the Queen.

[she means you, too, of course. please don't go insane again.]

[ensorceler]

[ No promises. She learned a lot more than just her daughter leaving. ]

God save the Queen...

Anne

[whichwayyoulean]

I never met her. I'm sorry for your loss, all the same.

The Once-ler

[ensorceler]

Your sympathies are appreciated, Master Once-ler. Thank you.

[last_rat_standing]

[Well, shit. M said it already but there really isn't much else he can say...]

God save the Queen.

I'm at your service should you require anything, Ma'am.

[ensorceler]

No. No, I require nothing.

[wizard_redfive]

[Dairine feels a certain amount of disappointment that she did not get to meet England's famous queen, who apparently shared the face of her friend Galadriel. But she also knows enough history to be aware of what a blow this must be to Anne Boleyn.]

That she will, though I'm sorry to see her go.

[ensorceler]

Did you know her well?

[snowstorms]

[Jack sees her message in the journal. He isn't really sure what to say-- isn't sure of the relationship between Anne and this Elizabeth person who left. All he can tell is that she's likely really depressed.

So, like a time not too long ago, he alights upon her windowsill. The glass panes start to ice up before he can properly stare, so he gently touches the window to open it a crack, and peeks inside.]

[ensorceler]

[ By now she's handed out all of the gifts and letters that are needed, and allowed herself to escape into her bed chambers, where she's curled up on her bed with wine and her new ring. She doesn't notice anything, too locked into her misery, though at least her sobs are quiet and tame, for the time being. ]