(2405) A Lord's Acknowledgement

[Jacque]

"I'm certainly not offended..." the Lord assured, "I was simply curious."

He nods with the thorough denial of the act in question, "Very good Madam Volkova," he was pleased with the answers provided so far and to a most welcome level of detail.

"Do you swear loyalty to Prince Alessandra Antinori, to the officers of her court and to abide by the Prince's laws as set forth by her hand?"

[Kseniya Volkova]

A small smile again lit the Russian Lady's lips at the welcomed reassurance, her hands folding gently in front of her as she listened to the Priscus speak.

"I, Kseniya Volkova, swear to Prince Alessandra Antinori of Sacramento," she confirmed, "As well as to the officers of her court and laws put forth by her hand for as long as Her Majesty will abide my presence within her Domain."

[Jacque]

Hearing the answers he expected, "Then you are hereby acknowledged by Sacramento's Court. With this Acknowledgement you may feed within her Majesty's communal grounds and also establish a basic shelter there."

He waited for any further questions that the Russian might have.

You may increase your city status to 1

[Kseniya Volkova]

The slight smile remained on the fire-haired Russian's lip as Jacque afforded his acknowledgement. The expression upon Kseniya's face was one of quiet relief, as it seemed that the greatest task of the evening was done at least. Still, there was much to do and the night was growing long.

"Thank you, Lord Jacque," she offered, "Naturally, if there is anything the Clan of Kings requires in the near future, please do not hesitate to call upon me."

The blue eyes of Sacramento's newest Lord leaves her Priscus briefly, landing briefly on the environs of the Seneschal Jennifer Hazelton as she openly speaks of Volkova's Acknowledgement. To Hazelton and the Reeve Helen Kingsley , Kseniya would dip her head in respect. With luck, there still remained time to speak with them both.

"I will endeavor to complete the preparations for my establishment as soon as possible," she affirmed, "Following a conversation with the good Baroness Hazelton concerning the Oaths of the Estate and... amending my misstep with the Reeve."

There were more formalities yet to be observed and a grievance to settle.

"With your leave, of course, Lord Jacque ," she said, dipping her head as she awaited dismissal.

[Jacque]

Off on the right foot, at least. It was more than he could say for several who have resigned to become one of the faceless.

"Of course," he affirmed her desire to be of some use to Sacramento's Kings. "By all means Madame Volkova, enjoy the rest of your evening."

[Kseniya Volkova]

Kseniya keeps her head bowed as her Priscus speaks, affording her dismissal.

"I wish the same for you, Lord Jacque," she says, "Be well. I look forward to our future correspondence."

With that, Kseniya rises from her seat, moving out from Jacque's environs in order to see to her promises in ensuring her acceptance within their shared covenant.

Kseniya returns to the main thread. Thank you! Great scene!

[Jacque]

The Lord waits and watches as she leaves, not hurrying to depart due to the promise of her continued effort to make right wrongs. Or is it make wrongs right?

He pondered the grammatical context as he kept a keen ear on other discussion in the room.