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[risegloriana]

[When the video clicks on, it's Elizabeth, but she's... not just her, she's dressed like a queen again, not the simpler plain dresses she keeps herself too. Cream silk decorated with pearls, her hair neatly arranged underneath the shining crown of diamonds set in gold. If it's heavy, it doesn't show, she tilts her head up, and she's elated, her

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[ Selina is leaning in the doorway with her arms crossed. ] Ten years as Queen. I hope you're not expecting me to get you something fancy to celebrate, Lizzie.

[risegloriana]

[Oh don't be like that Selina.]

Isn't it grand? [she laughs again, coming up to her.] Never that, my lady.

[adaptably]

[ She'll be like that B| ]

Then what should I get a queen for her anniversary? A gift basket?

[risegloriana]

[then you can just deal with Elizabeth being her, which was sliding her arm through Selina's. Smiling widely.]

Good company, I'm told is the usual gift.

[alwayshasaprice]

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My, my. It would seem a congratulations is in order. [ Mr. Gold just chuckles. ] Congratulations on a decade of your reign, Your Majesty. Hopefully you are fair in how you rule over others of your world.

[risegloriana]

My thanks for yours, Master Gold. [she grins.] I aim to be all that a ruler can be, the rest is for the others to decide.

[alwayshasaprice]

Then implying that you believe your word is absolution above all else.

[risegloriana]

Hardly that, the only absolution I know is God. How I am viewed after my death is not... my place to comment on.

[because she doesn't completely understand how people treat her about this victory she'll supposedly win.]

[milesawayfrom]

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Happy Anniversary, Elizabeth.

[risegloriana]

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[Really Desmond? That's just not good enough.]

Is that all?

[milesawayfrom]

[ That's totally good enough :( ]

What? I can send you some flowers if you want. Unless you're expecting me to come visit or something.

[risegloriana]

[Not even slightly.]

I was expecting a visit, point of fact. I wouldn't make invitations if I don't want them taken up on.

[unbreakablelion]

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Well then, Queenie, seems like congratulations are in order.

[risegloriana]

[she's still smiling so widely. Her good mood is practically indefatigable.] Thank you sir, it's a pleasure to finally see you.

[unbreakablelion]

Ah, well there goes my air of mystery, eh?

[risegloriana]

Oh no, I promise you, you are still mysterious, all smoke and mirrors, I assure you. [she dips her head to him, hiding her smile with it.]

[trickster_mk2]

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[Gabe's leant up against a pillar, out of the way of her recording, keeping himself quiet and trying not to wake the Tiger-cub that's only just settled down to sleep. If he wakes it, it'll want to play for another seven hours straight and right now there are other things he want to pay attention to. Lizzie, for instance.

Once the recording finishes though, he moves towards her, a hand gently brushing over her side. He touches her all the time now, is over at Hatfield so often you'd think he'd moved in, even if he hasn't, officially or unofficially. In fact, there is nothing about him being here, or the attention that he gives her that is official. It's probably for the best- as soon as anything inches its way closer to being a fact and not a rumour, then there are feelings and issues there that have to be acknowledged.]

So... this food and drink a-plenty. How much of it is just for me?

[risegloriana]

[She shifted, turning to smile at him brightly.]

Probably half of it. [Him and his metabolism was a little incredible really. But she's only teasing, moving a little closer to him, so he could hold her as much as he liked. She didn't mind, not today. Not even if anyone saw them. She's not thinking of details or questions. She's just so very proud right now, so content.] Has anyone made mention how much you angels like to eat? Or maybe that's just you.

[trickster_mk2]

Only half?

[He coils his arms around her narrow waist, his fingers entwining together at her back. It's a lazy stance, and probably one that's very inappropriate for a Queen on the anniversary of her coronation, but Gabriel's never really been one to obey social rules. And he isn't about to start now, in fact, he's more likely to break them around her, like any other idiot boy trying to show off]

You know, I think it's just me. The others don't eat. Too human. And you know, as much as he might love you guys, we don't much want to be you. [He laughs, leaning in to kiss a line from, just below her ear to her collarbone. He'd go lower, because goodness, it's tempting but... ] But I don't think it's all that bad.

[risegloriana]

Yes, I should let my guests have something to eat, don't you think?

[In reply, her hands slide gently up his shoulders, and then across the top of his chest.]

But... how do you survive without eating? That doesn't make any sense at all... [it's one of the best things about being human, in her opinion. Not that she ate so much herself, her father had been a strong warning. But she did love her sweets just so very much. Her eyes lowered as she thought, watching him lean in closer, enjoying his kisses as much as she ever did.] Oh no, I can see you're quite adjusted to your pleasures.