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[ensorceler]

[Elizabeth Tudor]

Elizabeth, you are no child, and so I will not treat you as such. You have married a King of England, and if this is true, I will meet him at once.

[/Elizabeth Tudor]

[ She's already had her shrieking fit off camera, so by now she's become more composed and willing to socialize again. Sort of. She dictates the following with tight-lipped composure; ]

I find it difficult to grasp the notion that none noticed by absence. Truly, I am horrified still at what transgressed, having had to depend on a strange but noble woman for escort, only to return and find none the wiser.

This must cease. This... This mockery of a castle is nothing more than a small child dressing itself up in empty purpose. Any fey who might try such nonsense on me again will rue it. Think you that I am the weaker for not having my lord husband at my side? That is a dangerous mistake to make.

If none other will hold court here, then I will take up that role as Regent, and breathe purpose into the very walls. Any who have or would swear fealty to England, I would have a renewal of your vows. If you do not already know the name Anne Boleyn, you will know it soon, and know it well.

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[magicus]

[ Pardon. ]

Sorry, I'm a bit confused. You seemed quite keen on the castle the other day. [ And, because it's completely related- ]

You're married to a lord?

[ Just asking. She certainly didn't look like she was married to a lord the other day. Pretend that doesn't sound terrible. ]

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[ensorceler]

[ The other day? What the fuck is this?

Well, it sounds English, so she'll be nice because... She doesn't want to be a disliked queen again. Bad enough she can't even call herself such! ]

His Majesty Henry the Eighth, King of England, Ireland, and France is my most beloved husband.

And I would say that I was never keen on the castle so much as the opportunities it presents. I do not recall us meeting. Your name?

[ladywinter]

[Gods be good, is she going to have to deal with people scrambling to a throne here too? As if five kings at home weren't enough. Royalty, you are all hopeless.]

You have not been here long, your grace, if you expect the people here to bend the knee. Most have little regard for titles at all.

[ensorceler]

[ YOUR GRACE, that is not good enough for her. Blame Henry for loving 'Majesty' way too much, okay? Unfortunately there's not a lot Anne can do to correct her, damn. ]

I have noticed, but their lack of regard does not unmake what I am, nor what I represent. England needs it's most esteemed ambassador, as does any other country these people hail from.

You would be correct to note I have not been here overlong, but I see no reason to linger on the fact. Do you not agree that the way of things must change?

Lady Anne Boleyn

[commandsthewind]

[MUM. MUM SHE LOVES YOU. BUT NO STAHP.

Okay for the moment she's not addressing any of that because she's fairly sure everyone one will... correct her on that point quickly enough. She might just need to... bribe Arthur into this.]

Of course, my lady. When is... most convenient for you?

DAUGHTER

[ensorceler]

As soon as he finds himself presentable.

[ Seriously, she's half wondering if her daughter's just a lying crazypants so she wants proof, okay. ]

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[the_effect_she_has]

[The journal opens to a brief description of the sound of the wind through the turrets of the castle, before there's a quiet 'heh' of amusement.

Which, sadly, degrades into a full on chuff of laughter - girlish laughter no less.]

Lady. You are out of your damned mind if you think I'm swearing fealty to any government formed under the castle that's trying to kill us all.

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[ensorceler]

[ Wow rude. Rude rude rude! Her tone is icy, but collected. ]

I am not in favor of the castle any more than you, child, and that is the very reason organization is necessary. What has anarchy brought forth thus far that has been of any use?

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[untilmydarknessgoes]

Someone's got an ego. And it sounds a little bruised.

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[ensorceler]

[ Hard to deny that! But the attitude is beyond vexing. ]

If you have nothing of import to offer, I suggest you excuse yourself.

[scinlae]

That is quite the task you are undertaking, my lady.

[ensorceler]

[ IT'S THE FELLOW AXE MURDERER SEXY BRUNETTE. ]

Some seem to think it a foolish endeavor, and would dare to mock my attempt. But people always deny change at first, do they not?

[heloise]

We are unaccustomed to queens in the Apennine. Pray tell, what power would you claim?

[ensorceler]

[ An Italian? Hmph.

Well, she's being amiable enough so far. It's not like they're all enemies. ]

Every king or queen needs their council to help decide on such matters. This is not a rash proclamation, and not one I expect to carry out over night.

[ Meaning she has no idea, shut up. ]

[workaphilic]

And here I thought we'd had our fill of Queen and country.

[At this rate he's going to have to, like, relearn history or some shit. What a waste.]

[ensorceler]

[ She doesn't know what to say to that. So, uh. ]

You thought wrong.

[waterproofed]

Uhm, I'm sure England's a great place, but most of us don't live there. Just so you know.

[ensorceler]

That has already been made clear to me.

[ And thus null and void. ]

I would not hold it against those from abroad also swearing fealty. Better to me than a faceless castle, no?

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[gottaknockhard]

[... Well. They seem to be getting more and more people who talk like this. Maybe the castle has found a new favorite time to pull from.]

That would make the castle seem more authentic. [Assuming he understood what she was talking about.]

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[ensorceler]

Is authenticity your greatest concern?

[cheerupemoborg]

[Oh wow. This whole thing gets a laugh out of Hank.]

Good luck with that! You'll need it.

[ensorceler]

[ Being laughed at? Not her favorite thing. So she won't even dignify this with a response. ]

[kalinda]

[Here, have a faint, amused noise.] Strange but noble?

[ensorceler]

I have offended you?

[lightbranded]

[Well, this was different. Will peers at this rather surprising announcement for a long moment before he answers. He does not think he needs to identify himself as a citizen of England. The evidence on his tongue should be more than enough for that.]

Did the castle do something particularly cruel to you, Lady?

[ensorceler]

[ So far 'citizens of England' have been a real letdown. She sounds almost wary. ]

It has wronged me in more ways than I care to speak, and I had thought that others would share the same view. Clearly, I was mistaken.

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[kingsgambit]

[He really shouldn't be answering this after seeing what his counterpart had to say but well, okay he can't help it. Plus ugh, Elizabeth had told him to play nice...]

Empty thrones don't always need to be sat upon.

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[ensorceler]

[ Oh fuck her life.

GET OUT. ]

Because how things have been conducted thus far have been so successful?

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[midget]

[ REALLY LOUD LAUGHTER omg you're too funny ]