[001] dictation; a little of the good life

[commandsthewind]

[Elizabeth as it turned out was far too used to have her ladies about her, so her evenings here were... well. Empty.]

Tell me, how do people go about finding... company of any kind? Is there a proper way to invite someone, is what I mean I suppose.

[there is a dry laugh.]

As far as it goes -- drinking alone, is sadder then any queen fresh from victory deserves on her birthday. Not for a week or two, mind you, but... [there's a sigh] best to plan ahead of time, nay?

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[demontobeloved]

I'd say that this is the best way.

Looking for a drinking buddy, huh? Well, I'm looking for another one.

[commandsthewind]

This seems a little easy. [she laughs.]

You collect them then sir?

[alias_savant]

Drinking alone is sad for anyone, let alone a queen.

[commandsthewind]

I am inclined to agree, I should be a lonely woman like that, with or without the title.

[alias_savant]

And we can't have that, can we?

[commandsthewind]

Hence my humble request.

[alias_savant]

Provided that the place you intend to celebrate is within the castle itself, I would be happy to join you.

[because he isn't sure if queens would be allowed to escort him. They're not exactly law enforcement, they ARE the law.]

[commandsthewind]

I have been here no longer then a week, and know of no other place to do so.

[She is judge, jury and... well she personally never gets her hands bloody, but executioner too.]

[onlyanapple]

[The voice he vaguely remembers. From some point in history, to be sure. A queen. Hmm]

No one should drink alone, that's just depressing.

[alias_savant]

[She is. That's a possible loophole he might be interested in exploring -- provided the drinking goes well.]

You haven't been to town yet?

[if he had been able to, he would have explored as much as he could in that first week. He's been dealing with his loss for a long time, and has been to town less than he would have liked.]

[commandsthewind]

So I have always thought, or at least usually, I never drink alone for I am never alone.

[commandsthewind]

[Diplomacy is her life blood, she is as pleasant as long as you aren't a catholic assassin, in her way, or she's in a bad mood because usually the one or both of the former.]

No, not yet. I will eventually. But if I am to be stuck here, I am sure I will in time.

[She honestly hadn't had the energy, spent the whole time sleeping and eating. Because that was something she hadn't been doing for too long.]

[alias_savant]

It's actually quite lovely. There's an art gallery, as well as some very nice restaurants and shops.

[kungfuwitch]

Asking over the journal is a good start. [She chuckles]

Your birthday is coming up?

[mom_to_us_all]

[Written, it looks like they used a brush and it's kind of splotchy:]

All you have to do is ask.

[inafadingcrown]

It seems you have found your answer already; you have only to ask. [This exchange has to sound surreal to the casual observer.]

[onlyanapple]

Ah, I bet that gets irritating after a while. [And then he snaps his fingers, finally making the connection] Elizabeth Tudor! Knew I recognised that voice from somewhere.

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[amiable]

You drink? Since when? [ Hasn't even noticed Galadriel's reply yet, so she thinks this is Galadriel speaking. ]

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[the_effect_she_has]

[The writing that came through was slow and thoughtful.]

I'm ... not sure, but if someone is up for drinking and exploring, then one might meet me.

[She's used to those who need to drink - Haymitch drank like a fish after all.]

[commandsthewind]

Well, that sound pleasant, with such a higher recommendation. Though I know so little of... this... era.

[commandsthewind]

It does, but not for the reasons you would think. [She blinks, surprised.] You know me, sir?

[commandsthewind]

Apparently so.

And yes, on the seventh of next month in fact.

[commandsthewind]

It seems I have done that.

[commandsthewind]

Yes it seems I have. [It's odd enough hearing her voice back at her.]

I suppose there is just the planning of it now, depending who feels like keeping my company.

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[commandsthewind]

[Blink, confused.] You know me? And yes, since I was young.