The Royal Court of Catherine, Queen of England.

Your Majesty *bows deeply* Sir Nicholas of Rhodes, Marquis of Pembroke at thine humble service. I thank thee heartly for mine invitation to thine court.

You are heartily welcome Sir Nicholas.

*Catherine offers Nicholas her hand for him to kiss before spinning on her heels and returning to her throne*

*bows again as I kiss you hand then watch your graceful form return to your throne*

James bows to Catherine "I hope to be welcome here, Your Majesty"


(OOC: Are yiu going to watch the new Tudors? By your picture... I expect so! I know I am!)

I hope I am not late for all the excitement, your grace.
*sweeps an elegant bow*

I enter the Hall and bow deeply in front of the throne looking down.

"Your Majesty "

I take Catherine's hand, bring it to my lips and plant a soft kiss.

*Elizabeth falters in the doorway, watching Thomas and Catherine together. Mayhaps now ist not the time to present herself to her beloved stepmother and guardian. Elizabeth turns to exit the chamber.*

Thomas noticed the Queen Elizabeth turning to leave the chamber.

"Your Majesty, I am glad to meet you ."

*Elizabeth falters and turns back into the chamber*

*she nods formally in Thomas's direction*

My lord.

*stepping forward to Catherine she offers an uncertain but loving smile and curtseys deeply before her*

Your Majesty.

Thomas turns from Elizabeth to Catherine. Catherine, the love of his life , is so beautiful and brilliant, wearing a lovely dress and the crown . He shakes his head trying not to think anymore of her beauty and listens to Elizabeth.

"What a nice meet between two Queens"

He says.

This... could be interesting.

*catching sight of Juan, Elizabeth breathes a sigh of relief and reminds herself that she ist no longer a child in Catherine's household who canst be banished at will and treated however her guardians do wish*

Allow me the honour of presenting to thee mine betrothed, Juan of Austria.

*Elizabeth extends her hand so that Juan might take it, her happiness and relief at his touch causing the uncertain smile upon her lips finally to reach her eyes*

"I am glad to meet you, my lord."

So Elizabeth decided to marry a Prince of Austria. That would bring fruitful benefits to England. Of course, Elizabeth is not judging with her mind, but with her heart. Thomas thinks looking at Juan of Austria then at Elizabeth.

*nodding to Thomas*
Sir, *the bowing to the queen* Your Grace, it is a pleasure.

"Same here. I'm Baron of Sudeley, Your Highness., Edward Seymour the Duke of Somerset's brother."

Thomas says smiling.Damn Edward, he always managed to have more things than him.

*somewhere between a smirk and a look of sympathy, at Thomas's mention of his brother.*

*Elizabeth smiles at the two men sizing each other up in such an amiable way*

Querido...

*Elizabeth blushes slightly, offering Juan a term of endearment for what ist the first time*

...my lord Thomas ist by far England's greatest Admiral to date. Tis the upbringing in his household to which I owe my vast knowledge of the sea.

My lord Admiral, may I present the finest warrior of our seas. *her eyes twinkle with girlish pride* He ist quite the scourge of the Turks and I think I may have captured his heart for England just in time before his brother doth find him an enemy closer to home.

*winks at Juan*

*Elizabeth whispers conspiratorially so that only Her Highness Catherine and the two gentlemen canst hear*

Let us not mention Edward the Lord Protector in such fine company again, none of us here do like him.

*laughs*

"That's great to hear, my lord. We have a great, brilliant fleet, built under His Majesty King Henry VIII's order. Even the Roman Emperor Charles V was impressed by our fleet. "

Thomas said proudly then laughed as he heard Elizabeth's comment.

"Indeed, Your Majesty."

Catherine smiles unsurely, but widely at Thomas and Elizabeth, pleased to see her loved ones.

(OOC: I am glad you've found your way to back to us Elizabeth!)

Thomas feels his blood racing as he sees Catherine smiling at him. He looks around then gives her a smile back.

(OOC: Elizabeth you're brilliant sweetie, you manage to create her the way I imagine her )

My Imperial father was always fond of ships, though he wanted me to enter the church.
*winks back*
And my beloved lady knows well my feelings for my brother- though he be my king, he is a bit of a stick.

Thomas laughs as he hears Juan's comment, remembering his feelings for his own brother, the Lord Protector.

"I don't see you being a priest or a monk, Your Highness."

He winks.

*Catherine nods her head toward Juan, unsure of the unfamiliar face*