The Empress Wave

Today, with massive Hurricane Irene tracking toward the Emerald Empire, the Empresses demonstrated their composure and dignity in the face of the potential havoc of the storm. They did this by adopting an official gesture:  The Empress Wave.

The Wave is appropriately employed as a greeting, as a signal of good sportsmanship between opponents after a match, and as a gesture of farewell.  Of course, the traditional handshake, fist bump, hug, high five, and Victory Do-si-do (which, actually, has never been performed on the Courts, but could be, so it's included here) are still acceptable.  The Wave simply joins the Empresses' extensive repertoire of expression.

Not sure how to execute the wave?  Just follow the example of Queen Elizabeth:

The Empress Wave.  (Note Her Majesty's emerald-green attire.)

One might think that the Empresses would be better served (so to speak) by adding to their repertoire more deft lobs, effective overheads, or precise backhands.  Well, yeah. 

But certainly the warmth and grace of The Wave have their place on the Courts, as well.