*Ciara turns as she feels an unfamiliar Beast approaching, causing her own to react in anger. She smiles politely to Jim( Lokio ), returning the soft bow of greeting. She didn't know the man, but he certainly knew how to open a conversation. She hushes her own Beast; reminding it that tearing out the man's throat was no way to respond to polite flattery.*
Thank you, sir; you're too kind. I'm glad you enjoyed the performance. I don't believe we have been formally introduced; Madam Ciara Maskelyne... *The tall Ventrue says softly, holding out a slim hand to Jim. Her smile grows ever so slightly; her tone welcoming to the unknown Kindred. There had already been one disruption in Court tonight, Ciara prayed this conversation went smoothly...*