♔ trois || fool unmade

[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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[heloise]

Yes, I heard. Such a petty accident for a great man. [ A dead enemy hears no insults, anyway. ]

Never. I would say ours are more refined yet I am apparently biased.

[ensorceler]

A fairer charm for a fairer sex, wouldn't you say?

[ Henry is all charm when he wants to be, of course, but his is definitely different. Very...raw. Okay try not to fantasize about the husband while talking, Anne. ]

[heloise]

[ The travails of having a super hot husband, who's away... ]

Perhaps. I was told men can wield swords, and charms, to defend themselves while we have but one weapon.

[ensorceler]

It is false to think we only have one, for truly that weapon can manifest in many a way. And then, if you use these ways to control the man wielding the sword, it is as good as wielding it yourself.

[heloise]

[ She chuckles. ]

You know more about this weapon than I realized. Would you be generous enough to share your wisdom?

[ensorceler]

[ She did not become a queen by sitting around twiddling her thumbs, that's for darn certain. ]

With a loyal friend and gentle lady, I would be most pleased to do so.

[heloise]

And when might I claim my first lesson?

[ensorceler]

You are eager. But we do not yet know each other well enough to be loyal friends. This must be remedied.

[heloise]

Is it words you wish to hear from me, Anne, or shall we spend time together and collect each others' gestures as clues?

[ensorceler]

[ She's silent at first, not liking how this girl just calls her by her name without permission. Court flattery aside, she doesn't think her a friend at all. But, a daughter of Rome... ]

I wish for us to meet, and talk. Nothing more.

[heloise]

[ She chuckles. ]

You are not forbidding me from serving you wine, surely?

[ensorceler]

I would not dream of such atrocities.

[heloise]

Good. I can at least take comfort in having served you the best wine in exchange for your company.