The Private Chambers of Elizabeth

My calling is to the land as to the sea- my first command was in the mountains of the south.

Now- I believe we have... business... to attend to?

*Elizabeth doth blush as much with pleasure as with modesty*

Indeed my lord.

(ooc....and, fade to black)

(OOC: most elegantly played)

(ooc- thank you, thank you very much. And now for the public announcement!)

(later)

We should decide how we are going to make this announcement to your subjects and my father.

My lord Cecil hath been preparing long for an anouncement to mine subjects, tis thine father's reaction to our marrying at haste that causes mine concern.

That I shalt play as pleases thee...

*a twinkle besets her eyes and a childish smile doth cross o'er her face*

...tho twud give me great amusement were we to arrive afore him announced as the Queen and Prince Consort of England.

You wish to make the announement before we call on His Imperial Majesty? Then, let us dress and call your Lord Cecil!

I would not have thine father be the last to know, twud be most un-courteous.

I shall have word with my lord Cecil to begin setting his arrangements in motion, twil take but a moment as he ist fair used to planning ahead and then jumping to attention.

Alas, mine ladies wilt soon arrive to attend to mine washing and dressing. If thou wishest not to be surrounded by a chorus of very silly giggling females thou might wish to retire to thine present chambers to prepare properly for His Imperial Majesty.

I shalt have the preparation of the chambers adjoining these attended to and men readied upon your command to attend thee until thine own choices hath been made for men of the household.

All wilt be informed that you are to pass freely ast thou wishest about the palace and the royal apartments. Thou wilt but be required to ask admitance to the council chambers until they make their decision to admit thee to our good council. This is do wish in time if it please thee.

BOW CHICKA WOW WOW!


Couldn't help myself.

Yes, I do think in that case I shall return to my chambers, then to call on my father. I will be most please to attend on you in your council- for how can I offer advice and support if I know not where it is needed?

(OOC: yes, thank-you Marie for that)

If thou wishest me to attend upon thine father with thee, I shall be ready.

Right then!
*kisses his wife, gathers his things, and leaves, walking briskly back to his chamber. Once there, he takes up pen and paper and writes a note:

Father,
I most urgently request an audience, at your earliest convenience.
-Juan*

A letter comes in return:


Come when you will. You will be admitted.
CI

(ooc- yes, thank you Marie, for that!)

*dispatches a servant to the queen, requesting her presence on this sensitive visit*

*her Majesty doth begin to issue response to say she ist ready, then decides formal procedure be damned and heads down the corridor toward her husband with full haste.*

*opens the door himself*
My lady! I am surprised to see you in person- but, are you ready to see my father?

*takes his hand and kisses it*

indeed my lord... if mine gown seems appropriate. I hath changed several times. I know not how to dress for such an occasion so hath gone for my usual overpowering regal style. ...though I know not if I canst fit through His Imperial majesty's doorways in such a confection.

My Lady Knollys hath been banished from my service for two weeks hence. She didst declare it made mine derriere look rather large.

Perhaps if you go sideways, it will fit?

ah, a good plan indeed! I shalt follow thine lead my lord for I know not what arrangements hath been made with thine father.

...am I to stay back until thine call upon our arrival, or are we to make grand entrance together?

Together, I think. I have made no arrangements, merely requested an audience and been told to call whenever is convenient for me.

Good, for I do love to cause a scene! Twil be light relief after our most haphazard and harrowing wedding service... though this time I may be the one to have a fit of the giggles. I shall try to compose myself with Queenly reserve.

I am ready my lord, lead on and I shalt follow.

*takes his wife's hand and, placing it on his arm, strides out to confront his father.*

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