It took her all day before she finally realized what he meant when he said those words

AS YOU WISH, MY LADY

Home of Henrietta Lange

Eric stood in the parlor, looking over himself in the mirror.

"I must say you do look rather dashing, Mr. Beale." Hetty said as she adjusted the folds of his black tunic. She wrapped the belt around him and fastened it in place

"I owe you big time for this, Hetty. I couldn't have pulled this off without you." He said as he laced the leather gauntlets around his wrists

"Oh Posh. You know I love to brush off my costuming skills every once in awhile." Hetty said as she left the room to fetch something.

Eric smoothed out the pencil moustache on his lip before slipping into the boots Hetty got for him. Standing up he turned to look at himself in the 3 way mirror.

"I do think I have outdone myself." Hetty said as she came back in carrying a sword.

"Now, Mr. Beale. Do please be careful with this. It is very real, it is very sharp, and it is very expensive" She said as she clipped the scabbard to his belt.

"I will take upmost care of it" He said.

They heard a light cough as they turned to see Nell walk down the stairs in a red gown. The dress hugged every curve of hers as she glided down the stairs.

Hetty nudged Eric gently. "I believe you know what to do, Mr. Beale" She said.

Eric walked over and held his hand out for her as she walked down the final few steps.

"My Lady, I am honor by your presence." He said as he gently kissed her hand.

"You flatter me, kind sir." She replied.

Hetty gave Nell a quick once over to make sure her dress, hair, and makeup were flawless. Once she gave her nod of approval she took a quick photo of the two.

"We had better get going." Nell said to Eric.

"As you wish, my lady." He said as he opened the front door for her.

Los Angeles Renaissance Faire

Eric threw the car into part and turned it off. Climbing out, he went to the passenger side and opened the door for Nell, holding his hand out for her.

"Thank you, sir." She said as she took it a climbed out. Adjusting her dress slightly he held out his elbow for her.

"You look amazing." He said to her.

"You look rather handsome yourself there." She said with a smile.

They walked up to the entrance and Eric paid for them to get in.

They took in the sight of the massive area in front of them with hordes of people walking around.

"What shall we do first?" Eric said, looking at her.

"Let's just walk around and see if anything leaps out at us." She said, taking his hand in hers.

"As you wish, my lady." He said.

They walked around for almost 20 minutes before Nell pulled them into a small shop. She was looking at some necklaces when she found one with a black stone.

"Wow, this is pretty." She said.

Eric looked at the shop keeper.

"How much?" He asked. The shopkeeper told him.

"We'll take it." Eric said as he pulled his wallet out of his satchel and paid.

"Eric! This is way too much." Nell said, exasperated, as the keeper handed him the necklace.

"Not at all. I've been saving all year for this. Besides, this black stone is a nice addition to your dress and hair." He said as he slipped the necklace on, brushing her hair aside to clasp it behind her neck. She turned around and looked up at him.

"Maybe so, but I am so paying you back for this." She said as she kissed his check.

"As you wish, my lady." He said, causing her to blush.

They walked around some more before Nell decided they should get some food. Eric responded with an "As you wish, my lady." As they went to the main eating area. After buying lunch for the two of them they continued around, taking in the sights and exhibits of the Faire. They came across a large area where people were dancing to traditional minstrels and they couldn't resist.

"May I have this dance, my lady?" Eric asked, bowing to her and holding his hand out.

"I would be delighted, kind sir" She replied as she curtseyed and they walked out to the floor. Eric wrapped his arm around her waist and she cupped the back of his neck as they swung around the floor.

"This was an awesome idea. I'm glad you talked me into it." Nell said, looking into his eyes.

"And I must say you look very handsome as a Dread Pirate." She continued, laying her head against his chest.

"I had a lot of help pulling this off." He said as they continued to dance.

After a few songs they walked off the floor.

"Let's see what other kinds of fun we can get ourselves into." Nell said, pulling him along.

"As you wish, My Lady." Eric said, again causing Nell to blush.

Later that evening

Eric pulled up to Nell's place and helped her out of the car.

"I am fine with walking to my own door, Eric." Nell said, rolling her eyes as he held his elbow out of her again.

"But a true gentleman makes sure the lady returns to safety after the day is done." Eric said.

"Well when you put it that way, said gentleman just earned an invitation inside." Nell said as she opened her door and stepped inside.

"As you wish, my lady." He said as he followed her in and closed the door.

1 AM Deeks' apartment

Kensi hear her phone buzz and swatted at the end table trying to find it. She grabbed it and pried one eye open to see who was calling. He flicked the phone and answered.

"Hey, Nell." She said with a groogy voice.

"Kensi I'm really sorry to call you but I need someone to talk to." Nell responded with what Kensi picked up as a small sense of urgency.

"Everything ok?" She said as she sat up against the headboard, reaching over and flicking the lamp on.

"Yes….no…maybe…I don't know. I'm kind of having a crisis here." Nell replied in a low voice.

"What's wrong?"Kensi said as Deeks started to stir next to her

"I don't know what to do. We went to the Renaissance Faire today and had a great time. He was a total gentleman. We came back to my place, I invited him in…" Her voice trailed off.

"Nell, did you sleep with him?" Kensi asked.

"No!" Nell said louder then she meant to. "Not exactly." She returned to her low voice.

"Is he still there?" Kensi asked. Deeks sat up with a questioning look. Kensi pulled the phone away to show it was Nell on the phone.

"Yes." Nell replied.

"In your bed?" Kensi asked again

"…yes." Nell answered.

"Are you enjoying it?" Kensi asked a third time.

"Of course I am. Eric is amazing!" Nell said.

"Then what is the problem?" Kensi finally decided to drop the other shoe.

"Because exactly that. He is amazing. He was constantly making me blush by how he was treating me today, constantly saying 'As you Wish, my Lady'. He was so loving and gentle in bed, and his touch. Dear God! His touch, Kensi. I've never felt so good." Nell said.

"What are you worried about?" Kensi fighting off a laugh asked as Deeks leaned against Kensi and the headboard.

"I don't want to screw this all up, Kensi." Nell said. "I couldn't stand ripping our team apart because I screwed up the best thing that has ever happen to me."

"You think the team would be upset if you two got together?" Kensi asked.

"Of course." Nell said.

Kensi couldn't help fighting off the laugh this time. "If the team had no problem with Deeks and I as a couple I bet you $100 that they wouldn't have an issue with you." She said.

"You are just saying that to make me feel better." Nell replied.

Deeks reached over and gently took the phone from Kensi.

"Nell, I'm going to pull a Nate card here. Stop over thinking things and just enjoy yourself. You deserve to be happy and anyone who has paid a shred of attention to you two knows that Eric makes you happy. And I have it on good authority that you make him happy. So hang up, climb back into bed, kiss him, and just relax. You aren't going to screw this up." Deeks said.

Nell took a deep breath and exhaled. "Thanks Deeks. I needed to hear that." She said.

"No problem, Velma. See you Monday" Deeks said and hung up.

Nell's apartment

Nell hung up the phone and opened the door back to the bedroom. She tiptoed across the room and back to the bed. She set her phone on the table and climbed back into bed.

"Do you want me to go?" Eric asked, causing Nell to jump.

"I'm sorry." Nell apologized as she curled into a ball of embarrassment.

Eric laid an arm around her. "If this is all too much I can go. We can forget this all happened." He said.

Nell gently shook her head. "No Eric. You have done nothing wrong. This is all me. I just needed some perspective and to be shown how unreasonable I was." She said as she relaxed and uncurled, scooting up against his naked body.

"So you want me to stay?" Eric asked, his forehead touching hers.

"Yes, Eric. I want you to stay." Nell replied, softly stroking his cheek.

"As you wish, my lady." He replied with a smile.

He had been saying it to her all day. But she finally realized what he meant when he said it. She leaned in, placing a gently kiss on his lips before pulling back, running a thumb over his lips and whispered to him.

"I know. I love you, too"

This obviously was based on the teases for the new season and I figured with the Cosplay mention and the Faire mention that I could combine both. Hope you all enjoy this one.

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