Happy Birthday Missus Queen?

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Snake had only sent the gifts because he didn't think he would have time to make the trip. That was until Essy found out what or rather who's party he was passing up on. She convinced him, just short of arm twisting. There was no dissuading her and she convinced him what a surprise it would be for Elizabeth considering the letter said he wouldn't be there. It was the sort of logic Snake loved. He also brought a bottle of good bourbon. Surely Elizabeth would know how to enjoy it with him.

The flight wasn't long though Essy slept most of the trip after the novelty of the small craft wore off. As usual he landed in the field not far from the court. He could see the bustle as he came in to land. There was a party going on that was for sure. Snake got out waiting for Essy. Walking with his arm looped in hers and trying to keep the giddy girl from falling or bolting he made his way to the court.

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Elizabeth couldn't make up her mind if she was bored with having another birthday this year or was truly happy that people remeembered. Of course she had recieved countless gifts, poems, songs, performances in her honour and inwardly she swore she would definitely preferred to pelt some of the courtiers with the less edible bits from the banquet or something rather than have to sit through another boring moment of it all!

Elizabeth was fanning herself, listening to another court jester sing songs about her when she caught sight of a familiar person making his way toward her. She stood bolt upright and clapped her hands joyously at the sight of her friend, Snake Plissken. Beside himk holding his hand was a young woman whom she did not recognize, or certainly it was not one she had met befor at Snake'splace. Well, she reasoned, certainly any friend of Snake's was a frend of hers!

"Snake!" Elizabeth cried out coming across the throne room to where her friend stood with his companion, "How good it is of you to join me for my birthday! Come let us show these sad sacks how to throw a real party!"

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Essy had been practicing walking in heels for two days straight now. She thought she had it down. Well, she could only hope she didn't trip and fall flat on her face in front of the Queen of England. Oh god, she'd crawl into a hole and die. Esmeralda had to have nothing but the best for this and Snake made that possible. She'd convinced him to contact the best designer that he knew personally for a dress and was pleased with the rich burgundy fabric and a choker to match it. She even had a hair piece. She actually looked like..she could belong on court.

She was giddy and happy and bubbly. But as soon as the plane landed and she stepped off and took Snake's arm. "I'm nervous." And she was, she was shaking like a leaf when she saw Elizabeth and stopped in her tracks for just a minute before immediately curtsying in the presence of the Queen.Then she stood up seeing how Snake was greeted and cleared her throat quietly. OMG she was standing in front of the freaking Queen of Englan man!

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It's alright sweetheart. Snake whispered reassurance to the shaking girl. However When Essy curtsied Snake let go of her arm and walked right up to Elizabeth and gave her a hug. The court could be damned when he kissed her cheek.

Happy birthday baby. Snake let her go and smiled as innocently as he could. Take it my gifts got here alright.

Stepping back he gave Essy a critical look. He was afraid she would faint. Elizabeth, this is my niece Esmeralda. Essy, told you I knew the queen sweetheart.

He was teasing of course.

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Eliabeth was delighted to see Snake, but she was also delighted to meet someone that Snake brought with him. The Queen could sense the girl's nervousness, in spite of the fact that she had obbiously spent a great deal of time on her atire and making sure she did the right thing. Elizabeth felt rather sympathetic toward her. Surely, she herself remembered what it was to be at Court under her father or her siter Mary and feeling completely at odds. Courtly graces were a well rehearsed art, but she wanted to make everyone feel relaxed, especially today on her birthday.

As she moved toward her friend she offered her hand to the girl. Not to have her kiss her ring, necessarily, but to grasp the girl's hand in greeting. "I did recieve your gifts, have you brought me another?" she teased, "I could always use another lady in waiting and she is quite lovely. Well now that we are properly introduced, Essie, we can all three of us harass the Courtiers collectivlely, eh?" Elizabeth let out a laugh and and blushed at Snake's peck on her cheek. Already Cecil and the others were staring. 'Frumpy old frogs', she thought! She leaned closer to him and conspiratorily whispered into his ear for a moment, "I've missed you and been thoroughly bored with the goings on here!" Her eyes got a playful look, "You wouldn't by chance have brought a slingshot would you?"

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Nervous was almost a understatement of the year when it came to this. Essy had naturally very good posture, so she was standing up perfectly straight. essy had educated herself in everything there was to know about Her Majesty's time period. Essy was after all a nut for the period.

Esmeralda stared at her hand for just a moment before taking it and nodding her head. "Your Highness." She glanced up and blushed at the comment about her being lovely. Maybe Kegan was right. She tucked the strand of curl behind her ear and looked to Snake. Lady in waiting? Heck yes! She'd kill for that, unfortunately, she knew that might not be possible, however the thought was nice. She watched her openly hug Snake and smiled softly, glancing around and loosening up a tiny bit.

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Snake laughed at Elizabeth's comment and looked between the two women. Don't got one but I am skilled int eh arts of constructing them.

Snake grinned at some of the people staring and shrugged.Snake smiled at Essy knowing full well this was a dream for her.