(1408) Emma and Daniella

[Daniella Sage]

She steps back and watches as Emma stood up.

Her eyes quickly scan the crowd again before turning back to Emma, knowing the night was coming to an end.

“Doing as well as can be expected after a Blood Hunt.” Replied the Shadow. “Though it did add a certain excitement to the Court.” She said with a half-smile. While she found the Savage charming and confident, she was not comfortable enough with her to open up about her insecurities in regards to her lack of combat training. Though she had no doubt Emma could teach her a few things.

"Perhaps you could help me, does anyone remaining appear to pose a threat to the evening coming to a close?" she asked the Deputy. Sure, she could study the remaining Kindred and use her Gifts, but this seemed easier and quicker.

[Emma French]

Emma looked around for potential threats, not finding anything immediate she offered a reassuring smile. "None at the moment. Things seem much more settled. Thank goodness the danger seems to have passed with no one else getting hurt." Emma had noticed Edin was escorting a young woman out to safety. Others seemed to be breaking off into groups or leaving. "Many are getting ready to leave."

She noticed Richard SoraLow had approached and she gave him a warm smile, "Hello, Mr. Black." She turns to Daniella, "Madam Sage, I would like to introduce you to one of our new domain members, Mr. Richard Black." Looking to Richard with a glance to Daniella, "Mr. Black, this is Madam Sage. She is the Au Pair of The Invictus, Mistress Keeper of our wonderful setting tonight, Ballo Della Notte, and Priscus of the clan Mekhet. I'm sorry, I can't seem to remember the correct order of your titles." She gave Daniella an apologetic smile. After the blood hunt she wasn't really sure she remembered her own name. Slightly subconsciously, she tugged her robe which was slightly twisted, back into order. Her hand went to her hair, realizing it was a lost cause she adjusted the hood to cover the worst of the mess.

[SoraLow]

Once recognized by Emma, Richard allowed himself to step into conversation range. Upon doing so he was at first caught off guard by the string of titles and accolades she rattled off on behalf of Ms. Sage. It was only his first night in the domain and already he knew that such things were going to cause trouble for him if he did not quickly set his mind to memorizing. Turning his attentions to Madam Sage introduced himself personally. "Richard Black, a pleasure." As he greeted her Richard extended his right hand openly to shake hers, "So it is you that I should be thanking for such a lovely evening, despite the interruption." Richard attempts to steal another quick view of her features, hopefully not being noticed by either of the two ladie he was sharing company. Since the embrace Richard had found out right away that they were a beautiful race filled with breath taking women and yet he still never got used to it. Even after over a century Richard was still a sucker for a pretty face and a deep curve. He spoke again, hoping to distract from his ogling "Deputy French I must say that it was a treat to see you in action. I couldn't have imagined that I would meet the deputy an get to see her in combat all within twenty minutes or so. We're you harmed in any way?"

[Daniella Sage]

Her eyes follow Emma’s, taking in who was grouping and who was leaving.

“Thank you Deputy French, I feel confident in my abilities to judge threats, but thought it best to verify with one of the Domains fine Deputies.” She says with a smile.

As her Beast stirred in Emma’s presence, it really took notice of the Kindred approaching them. A whole new growl and bearing of teeth was issued with the appearance of an even weaker Beast.

When Emma introduced her, and she noticed Richards extend hand, she offers her own, accepting the hand shake.
“Mr Black, how wonderful to meet you.” Replied the British Shadow with a friendly smile. "Welcome to the Domain."

She looks briefly back to Emma,

“You did fine,” she assured the Deputy with a smile. “And the order was correct.” She added with a wink. Even if she was no longer a Madam but a Lady, she wasn’t in the mood to correct that one. It had been a long night.

Looking back to the suave Daeva,

“Yes, this evening was my idea.” She replies. “Though what better than a Blood Hunt to make the evening a little more interesting.” She says with a small smile.

She waited until Richard was done addressing Emma before she spoke again,

Nodding her head, “It is always reassuring to know we have such capable Deputies among us. Deputy French is truly a remarkable asset to the Domain.” She praised.

[Emma French]

Emma would be blushing right now if she could. "You are too kind," she said to Daniella. To Richard, "I am not hurt in any way. Thank you for asking." She turned back to Daniella, "The evening was truly beautiful and well put together, well until the blood hunt." Emma gave a little smirk, "But then again, court always has unexpected elements." Emma felt exhilarated at the moment. The rush from the hunt, standing next to this charming man who brought out feelings in her that she thought were long gone, and Daniella saying such nice things about her. Really she thought no one really noticed her but tonight she felt like she belonged and was appreciated. "Do you have people to clean up after court? Or could you use a little extra help?" Emma offered because she knew Daniella had worked hard to get this venue set up and made sure every detail was perfect. She was even handling the disruption and partial destruction with grace.

[SoraLow]

Richard was over joyed that the violence of the night had come to an end. There was much more interesting things to do at a gathering of kindred besides tear each other apart like savages, such as enjoying the presence of gorgeous women, something which he had assumed was the point of such a gathering all along. "That is good to hear. I do hope that the next night we meet there will be less...distraction" When he heard Emma offer to remain at the event to assist with cleaning duty his first thought was to bow out. He had long since resigned from the notion of free labor, even if it was only minor custodial duties. But he had an alternate motive for not wanting the night to end so quickly. "If you require assistance Madam Sage, you need but ask." he lied. "I would be more than happy to lend my services" yet another lie.

[Daniella Sage]

Emmas question caught her off guard, she hadn’t even really thought about it.

“Thank you both for the kind offer to help,” she says with a sincere smile to Emma and Richard, “But I’m sure you are both ready to call it a night. I should be fine, there doesn’t appear to be much of a mess.” This Elysia was her responsibility, and she would make sure it was always left pristine, in honor of its owner.

She smirks at Emma,

“The Courts as of late do seem to have that little unexpected twist to them. Seems the evenings of a quiet Court are of the past.”

Her smile than turns to Richard,

“Blood Hunts aren’t the usual events of Court. Perhaps to make sure the next time we meet there is not such turn of events we could all get together for an evening.” She offers.

[Emma French]

Emma gave a brief bow of the head to Daniella. "If you need me call. I see the Prince is evaluating the damage as we speak. I hope there was no real damage. I believe the incident was swift and no one frenzied. That is good news at least." Emma fought the urge to find a reason to step closer to Richard. She wanted to talk about his art, his dreams, his goals but that would have to wait for another time. She almost asked him if he needed a place to stay for the night and then realized how that would sound. It seems anything she wanted to say would not be appropriate.

[SoraLow]

Richard searches vigourously for a way to extend their conversation, if only to grant himself a few more moments with Emma. It was a crying shame for him to be so taken this quickly considering how often he had himself been on the receiving end of spontaneous infatuation. Over the years he had made a career of it in fact, he sold his charms and the ladies paid for it with their sweet sweet nectar. But this was different, not just because there was no prize of blood to be had from her, but because there was a presence of geninue interest which was strange to him to say the least. He knew what it was like to feign interest when chatting to make a dame think he was after something more than her neck and ass. But to actually give a damn? This was uncharted territory indeed. For now he would continue in the only way he knew how, the only method which came natural. To apply his charms until he was able to apply other things. Still though he didn't want to be rude to Ms.Sage, after all she carried an exotic beauty about her unlike any that he had ever seen. He desperately wanted to capture her in stone for his collection and besides, he was sure that he would be calling for her company at least some time in the near future. He decided that it was best that he accept the inch that was give to him and save the mile for later."You sm to have read my very thoughts Ms.Sage, I would be very pleased For the three of us to get together. What greater fortune could a lowly foreigner expect than to share an evenin with two divines of proper station. Maybe one of you will take pity on me and treat me to dinner. I've had nothing but hobo and junky since arriving here. I dare say the three of us could become good friends"Assing such a thing even exist anymore

[Daniella Sage]

“Thank you Deputy French.” She says, grateful at the offer of assistance.

Her eyes move towards His Grace, then back to Emma and Richard.

“Then a night out the town we will have!” she replied with a wide smile. “As far as treating you to dinner, we shall see how you behave.” She said playfully. If he was already Acknowledged, than he had rights within the Communal Zone. “But I’m sure we can come to an agreement about dinner.” A Kindred with his charms should have no issues finding dinner.

“It has been wonderful talking with you both, thank you for attending and playing along with my idea.” She says with an approving look to each costume. “But I should get started on cleaning things up seeing as the night is drawing to a close.”

A polite slight bow of her head is offered to Emma, in respect to her position. Another nod is offered to Richard.

Unless stopped, Daniella will return to the main thread and attend her duties