Invictus Meeting

Jan 26th, 2011 08:23 PM

Conner listens carefully to the introductions and the words of the Lady Seneschal. Conner was committing as much of this as possible to his memory. Conner bows his head to the Lady Seneschal as she introduces him.

Then the door opens and Conner sees something not completely surprising but interesting none the less. The Good Judex escorted by his Majesty Prince Asa Clarke.

Conner bows deeply, his head nearly touching the floor as the Masters of the domain enter. As the Good Judex speaks Conner raises up but does not make eye contact, keeping his eyes down.

Jan 26th, 2011 08:46 PM

When Twist arrives she gives the woman and the Prince a silent Curtsey. As the Judex moves around the table to take up her position at the head of it Cassandra moves around to the right side of the table and takes a seat far enough away to allow for the Senachel and the Prince to sit right next to the woman that was presiding over the event for the evening. Taking a moment to smooth the skirt of her dress and scoop it under her so that she didn't damage the dress as she sat. This was a moment where it wasn't her turn to speak at all. There were other things to be addressed first and she waited to see just who would speak up for the new faces in the room and which ones.

**Asa** · Jan 26th, 2011 08:55 PM

Accompanying, Twist, memories returned, precious things blossoming like the roses in the vases.

Of a petite, masked Seneschal, Acknowledging new arrivals.

A balcony, and the beginning of an understanding.

An empty ballroom, drenched in golden sunlight.

A return, to a reversal of fortune, and an invitation.

A room, much like this one.

A jewelry store.

A second invitation.

Although only two-thirds his height, it was easy to stand in Twist's shadow. He kept his expression neutral, despite his pleasure at seeing how she had grown into the role.

As if either of us belonged anywhere else.

Asa deliberately moved last, curious to see what the other potential members would do, and how they handled themselves.

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**Victoria Stamford** · Jan 26th, 2011 11:01 PM

Victoria Bowed her head to Twist and Asa as the passed by, placing her conversations on hold. When it was clear the Viscountess was heading for the table Victoria assumed the Judex was interested in getting strait to business. She waited for Twist to be seated and afterward made her way to the table.

Noticing the spaces Cassandra left between her and the Judex, Victoria moved to be seated near the head of the table, but leaving room for Asa should he choose to sit there as well. Once she had straitened out her dress to lay properly as she sat she looked up to her two wards with a quick subtle glance warning them off not to sit down at the table.

When Twist asked her challenge Victoria turned to address her.

"Good Judex, I speak for Ms Ariana Donovan, and Mr Conner Greyson. They seek admittance to the First Estate."

Jan 27th, 2011 02:33 AM

Conner walked around to the opposite side of the table as the Seneschal and the Lady sat. Conner pulled out a chair and gestured for Ariana to sit if she pleased. He made sure that the seats were toward the end of the table as to not claim any seats that may be reserved for actual members of the First Estate. Once Ariana sat, Conner in turn sat as well. If Ariana does not sit Conner will slide into the chair himself.

Just because Conner did not trust the woman and could not escape that feeling that he may want to remove her head from her body and watch it fall to ash with a smile on his face, doesn't mean he shouldn't be polite.

Jan 27th, 2011 12:48 PM

Ariana sat gracefully in the chair offered to her by Mr. Grey, and gave a nod of thank you without speaking a word. She was quiet at this point and would only speak when spoken to. As she paid close attention to the First Estate items of agenda she was reflecting on things as they happened. She could not hold a candle to the beauty of the ladies of the First Estate. She recalled the brief, sweet smile from Thomas. Even though Conner’s face did not reflect his mood, to her, his eyes gave her enough information that there was hatred there.

These thoughts were quick and brief through Arian’s mind. She would pay strict attention to each detail. Reciting the proper names to go with each face so it was tucked in her memory for the future. She had hoped that more time for conversation with them would come about after the meeting was complete. As exciting and nerve wracking as it was, Ariana truly did enjoy the intricate details of the First Estate.

**Thomas Connor** · Jan 27th, 2011 01:07 PM

During the War members of the British Royal Family had visited the encampment of the Big Red One when it was recovering from the Sicilian campaign and readying itself for The Invasion. All of the officers had been given a briefing on the manners expected of them and while not all of those details remained with him, the proper bow for Royalty was something that had stuck. That was the bow he gave The Prince and The Good Judex Twist. He then followed the group into the meeting room and took his place with the rest of the potential members, quiet and content to hold his voice until he was addressed.

The Mekhet did notice the fact that Conner Greyson had pulled out a chair for Ariana Donovan, he'd learned at Avalon that night that the two of them had a past and now he wondered just how much of a relationship they had shared. Still that was for another night and Thomas pushed the thought from his head as he silently watched the proceedings.

**Twist** · Jan 27th, 2011 07:03 PM

Twist glanced breifly at the two who Victoria spook for before turning back to Victoria. Her voice when she spoke, had overtones of formality.

"They seek admittance, do you stand as their sponser or shall they seek another?"

**Victoria Stamford** · Jan 27th, 2011 08:26 PM

Victoria nodded at the Viscountess' words. The note of formality was not lost on her and she matched it with a similar tone of her own. "I do stand as their sponsor Good Judex."

**Twist** · Jan 27th, 2011 08:58 PM

Twist turned to Ariana, "Tell us why you seek to be one of the First Estate."

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