(2004) Formal Court

[Twist]

Not far behind Alessandra was Twist in arriving. Moving past the coat check with barely a glance, she entered each step forward bringing an answering snarl and thrash of her Beast. Her control was strong though and the eternal struggle didn't show, her movement forward marked only with the sway of hip, thigh and fabric from her dress.

It was not difficult to spot either their formidable Prince nor their pale Seneschal in the crowd of similarly identifiable individuals.

To Ale, a deep curtsy, her red skirts spreading wide, "Good evening Prince Anitori" she began before rising only to drop again into a brief curtsy toward Alice. "Seneschal," she chimed before affording first Mable then the remainder nods of greeting.

Despite the fact from what she had overheard on approach, their conversation was only just getting started, she decided to withdraw for the moment. The night was young and too many made a crowd.

[Dirt Nap]

Dirt Nap nods back to Lenora, "Evening, Ma'am, Priscus Black." He says softly. "Seems to be a good night so far alright."


Dirt Nap nods with respect directly to the Seneschal rather than to her ghoul and says, "Yes, Ma'am, Seneschal Hart; calm is a blessing alright." He agrees wholeheartedly.


"Thank you, Ma'am, Keeper Wood." Dirt Nap answers Mable respectfully, "It is that; a sunflower. I didn't pick it myself, but I can't complain. I'm glad you like it, Ma'am."


When the Prince enters and nods in the general direction, Dirt Nap nods deeply in the general direction of the Prince as well, showing deep respect without seeking eye contact and avoiding the appearance of trying to initiate any personal contact.

[Jennifer Hazelton]

Jennifer Hazelton enters Formal Court, her Beast snugly masked from the other Kindred. Her dark brown hair is syled differently tonight, half pinned up and half in loose curls. She wears a champagne colored silk scarf pinned in place about her neck with a spider pin with an amethyst body.

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The brunnette makes her respectful greeting first to Prince Anitori.
"Good evening, Your Excellency, Prince Anitori."

The Nosferatu drops to a curtsy, properly lowering herself. She greets Twist next, a curtsy yet not as deep as the one for the Prince.
"Good evening, Your Grace."

A deep and respectful nod was given to the Seneschal and acting Priscus. She had heard others use the Priscus address and decided to try it out. Had the others heard as yet?

"Priscus Hart, good evening. "

She remains near these powerful women to return any acknowledgement respectfully. The Nosferatu does give nods of acknowledgement to any that she sees at her entrance.

[Dirt Nap]

Dirt Nap nods respectfully in the general direction of Twist as well.

He nods in greeting towards Jennifer Hazelton on her entrance, and is interested to hear her use the title of Priscus for the Seneschal, Alice Hart. He watches silently and listens.

[Edward Heinrich]

Edward pulled absentmindedly at the fringe of his purple suit as he cleared coat check. A new addition to his wardrobe, and while gaudy for his usual tastes, it was time to show a little more flair. What kind of Daeva was he?

The stairs he took with a natural grace, his face plastered with an easy smile as the many powerful Beasts washed over him. Even so, it would be easy to miss his entrance. His suit had more presence than he did and compared to fashionable assortment before his eyes, that wasn't much.

The three assemblies appeared to be a vague crowd, Twist, and Alessandra. His instincts would have him approach the few over the many, and he had already spoken at some length with Twist. Time to see just how far the informality of the domain went.

First, a bow to Twist, second a shallow bow to Alice, third a smile and nod to Lenora. Finally, he approached Alessandra. As he spoke, he gave a deep bow, "Prince Antinori, am I disturbing your evening?" His tone conveyed concern; he had no wish to impinge.

[Jennifer Hazelton]

Jennifer discreetly steps to the side aside after respectfully waiting for any greetings from her Grace, the Prince, the Duchess Twist and her Priscus, Alice. She waits to see if they had interest in speaking with her.
The Nosferatu looks to Edward with interest as he speaks to the Prince. She gives the man a neutral nod of acknowledgement.

" Dirt Nap, it is good to see you." Jennifer says quietly with a respectful nod.
She gives Lenora a nod of greeting, a warmer smile on her lips for the Lord.

"Priscus Black, it is wonderful to see you. I trust that you have been well since we last spoke?"
She paused for a reply, watching the Priscus attentively.

[Alice Hart]

Alice offers her reverence when the Hound and Prince enter. Sinking low in a curtsy, "Your Grace, Your Majesty."comes her hollow voice.

She offers nods to those who are worth them, until she Alice feels her ghoul behind her start, as Alice feels the Wraith rear up, hissing vitriol and want of destruction. After a moment she nods. Wondering what her ghoul had seen in the kindred that had arrived with their monster bare for all and sundry to feel.

"Good evening, Lady Hazelton," she greets her Cousin with a deeper nod, happy to know she still had Family within the Domain. "I trust you are well?"

[Lenora]

"I have found my recent nights to be quite favorable, Seneschal Hart, thank you," she says as Alice speaks to her, "It warms me to hear yours have been as well."

"I thank you for your compliment, Keeper," she said, affording Mable's outfit an impressed glance, "Your dress is absolutely delightful."

And then came the Savage Prince. To her Lenora offered a smile and, in contrast to her usual bow, the Lord granted Alessandra a deep curtsy. The arrival of Twist was afforded the same respect, with Lenora curtsying the Duchess in turn. Lenora dared not speak to either, however. She had not been addressed by them.

"It is made all the more pleasant with your company, Mr. Nap," Lenora said, complimenting the Gangrel's demeanor as he greeted her.

A nod of greeting was afforded to Hazelton upon her arrival, but she seemed initially concerned with the powers that be.

The arrival of Edward Heinrich was meant with a deep nod. The pair were intertwined these nights, so long as the sponsorship lasted - and their legacies would be touched with each other's in the annals of history forevermore. His choice of color was noted by the Lord and seemed to compliment her own, though she was uncertain if that was the intent. At his smile, Lenora's own widened slightly.

Her greetings to the figures in power now done, it seemed Hazelton was ready to address Lenora.

"Indeed, it has been too long, truly," she says, smiling to the Haunt with the serpent's voice, "My nights have been most fruitful, thank you. And yours?"

Lenora did not yet share her sponsorship. She felt it was not her place to do so, for her formal integration had not occurred. Therefore, it seemed only fitting to leave the matter unsaid, unless someone of higher power sought to announce it. However, that was likely the wishful thinking. Nonetheless, it was a source of excitement for the Lord and her features were flushed with a quiet pride.

[Dirt Nap]

Dirt Nap notes Edward's arrival. He watches the as Edward approaches the Prince and begins to speak to her, though he does not stare or make eye contact. He keeps an eye and an ear out without being too obvious about it, just to see how that approach works out for Edward.


"Evening, Ma'am." Dirt Nap replies softly to Jennifer Hazelton's greeting with an amiable tone and nod. "I appreciate that, Ma'am. I am right glad to see you too. I hope your evening is going alright. Seems enough folks come and go, it's real nice to see a friendly, familiar face about."


He watches as Lenora and Alice Hart greet Jennifer Hazelton too. He watches as Alice Hart and her ghoul might have some kind of silent interaction. He has less understanding of how they relate to one another than if it were him with a horse, but he makes a note not to underestimate how closely they seem to be connected nonetheless.


Then Lenora adds on a compliment towards him.


"Thank you kindly, Ma'am, Priscus Black." Dirt Nap says agreeably acknowledging the pleasantry without imposing by trying to make it into a conversation. He's pretty sure Lenora Black is all about advancing business, and that he's still not a part of that side of things.

[Twist]

Behind her, more drifted into court. But not many. Not many at all. Still a majority were hers and that was something.

And then Edward entered. In purple. She blinked and couldn't help but stare for a moment. Perhaps it was a show of solidarity for Lenora? The shared smile between the two seemed to indicate at least that they were still content with the arrangement for her joining the covenant. She was glad to see that, but to wear solely the color of her clan? That seemed a bit extreme for a standard sponsorship arrangement.

Well, it was his choice in the matter. And he seemed confident in it enough as he approached Ale.

She herself continued to drift, half listening to the greetings and pleasantries exchanged throughout the room.