Welcome Dinner to Whitehall

"Charles giggled silently, flattered by her words"

Oh...not very careful about your steps, but really kind and gracious. What's your name, my lady? I've never seen you around court, before...

"He said with warm voice, looking carefully at her face"

I drop my eyes to the ground a curtsey again, leaning slightly towards him, the curve of my breast only a little apparent now as my hair tumbles down from my head. I am so close to him that I almost brush his breeches with my bent head. If that doesn't cause a little stirring, then I shall be very surprised,"I am Anne Grey...no other could be worthy of such kindness and graciousness other than Your Grace,"I whisper as I then stand straight gazing at him through my dark lashes.

"Charles frowned a bit after hearing her name"

I'm very pleased to meet you, lady Anne. Grey...you said? Where you come from, my lady?

"He asked curiously, thinking about his eldest daughter Victoria. Indeed, he had her from Elizabeth Grey 17 years ago"

I noticed he frowned a little and immediately straightened up,"Cambridge, Your Grace. Though I...left there when I was young so it no longer seems as home."

I discreetly lift my neckline a little-feeling a little humiliated at my presumptuousness.

"Charles noticed she lifted her neckline and smiled. Then nodded slowly"

Cambridge...I see. Well, we are no relatives, then. It's...a long story to explain. But I'm very glad of that. Are you...a Queen's lady in waiting, lady Anne?

"He asked, looking amused at her blushing"

I stand back a little, as modest as a little flower. And I look up at him, fluttering my eyelashes down as if I am overwhelmed by him and say,"Oh! And why should that please Your Grace?"

I then try to make my profession sound as grand as it can-a difficult task,"I care for people-I am just a nurse,"I finally say with a wry smile.

"Charles smiled surprised"

A nurse? Oh...it's good to know that. I can come to you if I have some...pain, then...

"He answered, trying to make her feel more comfortable"

I smile,"Oh of course Your Grace,"I add as a whisper,"I am skilled with my hands...so I am told."

"Charles grinned a bit"

Uhm...really? I can't wait to feel your hands on me, then. Oh...for medical needs, I mean...

"He added quickly, showing a tesing smile"

I glance up and recognise his look. The look of lust and I probably share it too. I think how to answer as if to enchant him.

"And Your Grace seems to be very healthy,"I say warmly and add teasingly,"I fear you may never require me...for medicinal needs."

"He laughed silently while nodding"

Yes...I'm healthy, thank God. But sometimes I feel rather tired. You know...I'm always very busy here at court. So maybe...a good nurse can help me to relax...

"He added, looking smiling at her"

"Perhaps,"I say and inch just a little closer,"Or perhaps I may cause Your Grace to feel more tired,"I wink playfully and take a goblet from the table near us.

"Charles cleared his voice and looked carefully around. Then he leaned on her until her ear"

Well...in this case, tireness is not a so bad thing. I'd like...that it would be caused by you, my lady...

"He whispered with desire into her ear"

I lean towards him as he comes closer until my lips brush against his stubble,"Your Grace,"I breathe as if I can barely speak for desire and lust.

I glance around to see if anyone looks our way but we are free from eyes so I plant a delicate kiss on his jaw and then stand back, sipping on my goblet. I smile mischievously...

"Charles smiled, pleased by her kiss. Then he glanced at her breasts and took a sip from his wine too"

"Does Your Grace wish to see me alone?"I ask invitingly and flash him a deliciously teasing smile.

"Charles took a step towards her and leaned on her ear again"

You can reach me in my chamber tonight, lady Anne...

"He whispered. Then winked at her and walked away, reaching the servant"

I sweep a deep curtsey and smile a little.

Thomas walked into the hall, wearing his dark robes as usual. As he walked in her was announced and she walked with grace to The King and Queen and bowed 'Majesties' He said with a smile and he turned to Margaret 'Your Highness' He said before looking at Henry and smiling and he sat down at a table hoping to catch sight of his wife.

Wolsey entered discretely instead with his usual pomp. Untill recently he entered parties like this directly after the king, but Henry avoided him and only sought the company of his young friends nowadays. After a short greeting to the king and queen he made a round to check whether there was sufficient stock of drinks and food and nodded at a passing servant who offered him a goblet of wine. He was about to leave again as he saw Cromwell sitting at a table, all by himself and he approached him.
'Thomas! I did not expect you here so soon again. I thought you were still looking for potential monasteries to close down, but I'm glad you are back. We should talk soon, very soon, my friend.'

White is still there, bored because anyone approaches her, she eats olives and some grapes meanwhile she drinks red wine, she talks a little with her maids and then stands up to leave the room, but sees her friend Cardinal Thomas Wolsey there...oh he's talking with Cromwell 'well' she thinks 'I'll say him goodnight and then I'll go to sleep'
Walks toward the two men and bows, softly smiles and says 'Good night my lords, how are you tonight? I was retiring to my chabers but I wanted to say hello to my friend Cardinal Wolsey'

[b] ** Hearing my name announced I walk in to the great hall, my hands clasped together in front of my skirts the blue satin of my gown falls gently against my skin there are so many people here I recognize some I wager don't mind me much some do, smiling calmly to my self as I pass Charles Brandon , and the lovely ladies with him, noding I sit quietly at a table alone **