♔ I ► video 【open to both courts & backdated to 02/01】

[skjalf]

( Her progress in working out what her locket does is very much a WIP. Still, she has fiddled with it enough to activate whatever magic controls the moving images of people. This is in an invaluable tool in her eyes, because she has precisely the purpose to put such a resource to use. Keenly aware that appearances matter especially so upon making a first impression, she is dressed elegantly, and her hair is mostly left in loose waves, some cloth-of-gold ribbon threaded throughout. She keeps the look on her face pleasant, but cool.

There is no benefit for the time being in playing the fool, as she had at home. The warmth of her smile does not extend to her eyes, not yet. Instead they hold a light of curiosity, and a great amount of seriousness. Her awareness of the situation at hand is dim but for this: she is not dreaming. She has lost all, and stands to gain everything if she but works for it. Just as her father had won the throne of England: with smiles, charm and good business sense.

Her address, then, is an earnest one. )

Good day to you, one and all. I know not how many of you there are, or from whence you come. Yet if I may, I would humbly beg a favour, if you would be so gracious as to indulge me: your acquaintance.

Indeed, I would meet as many of you as might be possible. And, if you would be even more indulgent, information pertaining to the state of affairs in this land and abroad. I find myself possessed of a desire to know the full scope of things here ere I chart my course and navigate myself through whatever trials I may face here.

( Now, finally, the warmth enters her eyes. She has no choice; it would not do for all the land to bear witness to her grief. )

I am Elizabeth Plantagenet of England. It is my hope that I will be able to repay any kindness shown me sooner rather than later. I look forward to meeting and speaking with many of you!

Until then, farewell. Deus vobiscum.

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[skjalf]

( Yeah, neither does she. )

That is something, at least. Has this conflict only been escalating recently?

( Because maybe diplomacy can still be a thing. She can charm the pants off anyone if she likes; and she'd certainly try her best. )

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[allures]

Sort of. [she lost track of all the times they've been attacked, or attacking someone else. there's always something going on, even if it doesn't seem like it.] Dunno how bad it's really going to get, honestly.

[she's never seen so much preparation for something. it's bad, whatever it is.]

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[skjalf]

( Not good. Though she technically has never endured a siege, she knows better than most what must be done in the event of one. In times of war, it was always a threat. )

Be sure to have your things packed and a method of escape secured, just in case. Those mountains surrounding us could defend us or turn this fortress into a death trap.

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[allures]

I know.

[she's been here long enough to realize that. she already has a plan, already knows who she's going to be hiding out with.]

Already've got my things packed.

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[skjalf]

As do I.

( It's a relief to know they are of a like mind in this. She does not wish to lose a friend she has only just made. )

May I ask what life was like for you at home? Mundane or exciting? That manner of thing.

[allures]

[she give a half-hearted shrug. things were boring if she left out the partying.]

Plenty exciting.

[which means that there was lots of partying to keep out the boring and the fact that her parents were going apeshit.]