badfic_manor | First entry: Day 1//waking up, accidental video

[The blackberry is propped up on the vanity at the opposite end of the room. The feed shows most of the room, with a large, four poster bed in the centre. For a while, nothing happens, until the sound of bed covers can be heard. Eventually, one of the curtains on the right hand side is pulled aside and reaveals a young woman, in her mid twenties, with long copper hair trailing down her back. As soon as she stands up, however, she looks confused. She's fully dressed in a royal blue damask gown with gold slashes up the sleeves. Not only this, but she then realises she's not in her own room. She runs to the window, and looks distressed, obviously not recognising the view]

Kat! Kat, what in God's name is going on? Kat!

[When no one answers her, out of instinct she heads towards the back of the room where there would usually be a door, leading to her ladie's rooms. When the door isn't there, she seemingly starts to panic]

What is this...?? GUARDS! GUARDS!

They won't come

[She visibly jumps at the sound of a second voice. Facing the blackberry but not realising she's being filmed, a look of utter terror bridges her face. The vanity shakes a little, knocking the blackberry on it's side, as a large, striped, feline body appears from underneath the bureau]

Please, don't be alarmed, your Highness; all shall be explained...

You! You're a...g-get out! GET OUT! GUARDS!

[The tiger takes another step towards her]

Please, stop screaming; you're making yourself look very foolish. Listen to me, you're no longer in London. You're the only one here from the palace. My name is Embry, and I'll explain everything to you, if you calm down...

[His voice is smooth and calming, and despite the fact she's faced with a talking Tiger, Elizabeth composes herself as best she can udner the circumstances. Her voice shaking ever so slightly, she takes a deep breath]

Then you'd better start...

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[Goodness, quite a lot of royals showing up lately. The Author has very interesting taste. He doesn't know exactly who this one is, but he has a decent idea. She does look more like her portraits than Henry and Kathryn.]

Your daemon is correct, your majesty. I do regret to inform you that you are far from home.

[She looks around in surprise, not knowing that the blackberry exists just yet]

Who said that..? Show yourself this instant!

[Yes, he'd been expecting that. But an order's an order.]

I am actually speaking to you through a special device, your highness. Give me a moment and I will attend to you in person.

[And truly, only a moment goes by before he's knocking on her door.]

[ She calls him in, unsure of what to expect. When she's met with what appears to be just a well dressed manservant, she eases up a little.]

Who are you exactly?

[And a well-dressed manservant he is! As soon as he enters, he drops to one knee in a deep bow reserved for his master and any royalty.]

You may call me Sebastian Michaelis, your majesty.

[Pleased by his introduction, she gives a small smile]

It's a pleasure..I am Queen Elizabeth

I still don't understand how I'm away from London, nor how this..'cat' is talking to me. This must be a horribly vivid dream of sorts..

[She puts a hand to her head, and heads towards the window. After a pause, she walks back towards the door]

I'm going to take to the grounds for a while; to clear my head.

[To Sebastian] You may go..

[As she exits, Embry looks up at the Butler]

It may take some time for her to adjust...I would get used to seeing this room, Sebastian..

[His tone is almost sympathetic. He then heads out to follow Elizabeth, leaving the door open]

[He stands again.] As you wish, your highness...

[He smirks a bit, behind her back, as she barges out of the room to deal with the place by herself. He'll return to his duties, closing the door quietly behind him, and vanishing before Elizabeth has a chance to see where he's gone.]

*a very confused looking Kathryn's face appears on the screen, she recognizes her, and of COURSE that tone that in so very Henryish, but she's confused*

Lady Elizabeth? *tentatively* Is that you? I mean...it sounds like you but you look so very much older....oh I do hope they haven't done something dreadful to you!

[Having been told by Embry to bring the Blackberry with her, Kathryn's voice startles her]

No, no I'm fine...Queen Kathryn..? [She stops in her tracks] How on Earth are you here? Not to offend, but I thought you were..

I just got brought here, the same as everyone else *huffs and looks quite annoyed by it* But don't worry Lady Elizabeth, as soon as his Majesty finds out who did this he'll have then burnt or sent to the tower or some other dreadful thing!

*looks curious* Thought I was what? And how come you look so very much older?

[ Looks slightly uncomfortable((referring to her execution))]

..Never mind..and I'm older because, well, I suppose that's what time does to a person

His Majesty?..You mean my father?

But....*looks confused* You look older than I am! You're barely even ten years old, how could this have happened?

*nods her head* Oh of course *smiles* I was so very lonely and scared until I realized he was here too...of course I'm worried what will happen to England without him, but I am so very glad he's here! And you too of course Lady Elizabeth.

I have no idea about anything at the moment; I only remember waking up and being here..

[ She sits down on the top step of the stairwell, Embry lying down heavily next to her]

I'll have to see him as soon as I can!

[A deeper, male voice is heard off camera]

I'm sure he'll be delighted to see you

Hush..you..I'm just looking around the house; where are you? In your room? Isf so, perhaps I could pay you a visit a little later?

The same thing happened to me! I was so afraid when I woke up alone and his majesty wasn't there. I even would have been happy to see Lady Rochford!

*nods* Oh of course! I'm sure he'll be very pleased indeed to see you!

Who was that? Was it your animal? He's right if so *nods again* I am indeed, and I'd love for you to come and see me. My name's on the door so I'm not difficult to find!

[ Embry lifts his head onto Elizabeth's lap, so she tilts the blakcberry so that he's on camera ]

It's an honour your majesty

Alright, I may as well see if I can find my way to your rooms..It's wonderful to see you again; I'm sorry, I didn;t say that sooner; everything's a little overwhelming at the moment, I'm sure you'll agree

[She smiles as she gets to her feet]

Oh isn't he interesting! *giggles* It seems we all have cats don't we *holds up a long suffering looking Lancelot (http://www.nemr.net/~poppy1/3310web.jpg) to the screen* This is Lancelot, say hello to the Lady Elizabeth.

Hello Lady Elizabeth, a pleasure to meet you. Will you please put me down your highness, this is highly uncomfortable

*a sigh is heard and she plops him down out of view* Do ignore him, he's a bit of a spoilsport. Your father has a large cat as his daemon as well you know, isn't that funny?

*nods eagerly* Oh it's wonderful to see you too, please do come as soon as you can! I entirely understand the feeling, I was quite shocked when I got here too.

[To Lancelot] Hello, Lancelot

A pleasure, I'm sure

[Begins to make her way back up the stairs, holding the blackberry as steady as possible. When she eventually reaches the first floor, it takes her a little while to actually find Kitty's room. However, with a little help from Embry, she comes across a dark oak door, with a gold plaque showing Kitty's name.

Knocking tentatively, Elizabeth opens the door]

Hello?

*smiles and opens the door* Lady Elizabeth! Oh I'm so pleased to see you, please do come right in!

*she holds the door open for her, showing Lancelot curled up on the large bed inside the what most people would cal quite lavish and gaudy looking room*

[Upon entering the grandly decorated room, Elizabeth smiles happily at Kitty; she's over the moon to finally talk to someone from her era. Sitting on an empty chair, she pushes her hair back over her shoulders]

It's absolutely wonderful to see you as well, Lady Kathryn!

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