*Ciara smiles ever so softly at the mention of the Au Pair, nodding her head in agreement.* Indeed. I've wished to speak with the Bailiff since our last Court, but it seems a busy schedule has kept me from doing so. I hope to have a chance to properly introduce myself to her tonight.
*She can't repress a small chuckle as he talks about the Carthians, Ciara shifting ever so slightly in her seat as she gets more comfortable.* I'm glad to hear it, Mr Calloway. I came to the same realization some time ago. The Movement has earned a... less than prestigious reputation in Sacramento. As you said, there is no need for a change here in Sacramento; I only wish more new arrivals would come to that realization... *Like a certain "Mafioso" that she had heard rumors about.*
It may seem a bit self-serving, but I do hope you consider the Invictus. Behind the political rhetoric, they are very similar in their pursuit of a comfortable and stable Requiem for their members. And as the traditions and titles of the Invictus are the law of the land here in Sacramento, it would behoove you to become familiar with it's operations. *She wasn't sure if Jim was interested in joining the First Estate; but she wanted to offer the man a chance to better understand the way the Invictus worked. It might help him avoid any unfortunate mistakes like what had happened earlier in the evening.
The little recruiting speech over, Ciara leans back a little, returning Jim's playful smile.* Well, that is something we have in common, Mr Calloway...