"Intrigue..." Ashley glanced between Josephine and Hildegarde. "Each of the other Prici has been established within Sacramento for some time and currently has or has had other titles within the Domain outside of their current role as Priscus."

Ashley looked between Hildegarde and Josephine, as she spoke with rare sincerity. "I genuinely do not mean to hurt your feelings by saying this, but you do not currently have the capacity to go shoulder to shoulder in politics with the likes of the Succubus or Shadows. I doubt that will always be the case, but it is a current reality."

Ashley couldn't help but look down the table to Asa. "Who holds a candle to the likes of Madame Maskelyne or Madame Donovan?" She shook her head softly, knowing the answer...


Rule by Eldest?

It's OK, Ash. We know you're really Invictus. You can stop playing Carthian dress-up, we'll still love you for you are.