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alexander-helios
“You have returned.” The simple sentence brought a smile to her face. After falling as ill as she had in the last round of illness to strike London he had been sent back for safety. And now, now he was here again standing before her. How they would proceed again though, she was unsure. “It makes me so very happy to see you in England once more.”
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“It has been some time, I fear it is my fault. Time escaped me and before I knew it months have gone by. How have you been? It brings me much joy to see you back in court.”
jamiexxfraser
She had turned back from Scotland. There were many things that needed Elizabeth’s attention, but Scotland was not one of them. Let James sit there and send reports, let them kill each other. She had bigger things, Spain was once again rumbling towards England and she needed to step in and protect her kingdom.
He had left to when it had come to it. She closed her heart off once more, she had allowed herself to be vulnerable and where had it gotten her? And then she ad lost her dearest, closest confidant. The woman who had raised her. It was why she wore the dark colors on the bright summer day. Even as she tilted her head back into the sun, her eyes closed as she tried to let the warmth relax the clenched muscles in her neck. That is, until she heard the quiet steps coming from behind her.
“I thought I said I wished not to be disturbed.” The queen said, not turning herself around just yet.
unapologetic-lady
Elizabeth looked up from her studies when she heard the entrance into the room. Cocking her head she stood from her writing desk. Living in France as long as she had now, she had learned that when it came to her studies it was better just to leave it until most had gone to bed.
“I do not have time to make appearances at any more parties. There is simply too much to do before I must begin thinking of returning to England.” She announced upon seeing it who it was. Plus she had made supper plans with Catherine, someone whose advice she sought before she would have to return.
She had been dancing with her dance master, something she really should make more time for, when she saw him. Had stolen glances room him and smiled playfully. Had watched him watch her every move as she went through the steps she knew so well. Ending the session for the afternoon, Elizabeth took his hands and kissed the knuckles. “I had not been expecting an audience.”
alexander-helios
“There are others whole will make sure that everyone is out and safe. My duty is to protect you your Majesty. And we need to go now,”
“They are first! Have the cities and hamlets been cleared? Have the church bells been rung? I cannot abandon them in this hour.”
alexander-helios
Weeks had passed since Elizabeth allowed a part of herself to open up to Alexander. Part of the time she had kept herself away from him. Allowing herself to process that were emerging from the bottom of her psyche that had long been out of use. Did she love him? The more she thought about it, the more she could say she was slowly coming to. He was patient with her. Allowing her her space and quiet, but always being there when she had need of him. When she had sent him the invitation to dine with her she had been nervous waiting to see if he would reply or not.
When the answer had been yes, her heart had thumped against her breast. What on earth would she wear? Hours were spent deciding on color, a simple purple, nearly the color of wine, gown had been chosen. The cream accents allowed for her bright hair to shine. The rubies and pearls glinted at her neck and in her hair, the finishing touches just being set in place when he was announced.
Standing and turning she offered him a genuine smile. "Good evening, Alexander. I am most glad you accepted my invitation for this evening."
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"Your infamy proceeds you, captain. Tell me now, how can my humble court be of assistance to you?"
