So I'm going to go ahead and reply, and forgo rolling the 3 extra dice for Rodderick on the grounds he's OOCly stated he'll be choosing to not contest the roll
"Ah, my plan. A reasonable question..." he said leaning back comfortably in his seat, seemingly ignoring Roddericks quip about surprises...a good surprise comes when no one expects it, not when it's announced after all.
"It involves playing to your strengths. For instance, if Rodderick were to find it agreeable, I could endevor to help him forge the connections needed to start his own security firm, if what I've heard of your military prowess is correct then all you need is a few good men to direct and you'll start building influence and respect all on your own."
I dare say I rather like you Mr. Pearson, tough like a diamond, but in need of a little polish. That's all I really aim to do, is polish the strengths already inherent to our Blood so you can be allowed to shine... As to the duties involved being ceremonial, they are still duties. Simple things, but they can carry a certain weight...Nothing so pushy of course, just little things. I'll give advice when asked, be neighborly, show a bit of Southern Hospitality to these Westerners." he gave a light hearted chuckle.
In short what I'm getting at is I'll also be greeting any new Family that wishes to make their way into the city, and aid in them finding a place as well...which they will have to earn. You both have a head start in that race, as far as I'm concerned." he paused looking at Hildegard as he wrapped up that point, though he was keenly aware that he had skipped over talking about her directly, and that he chose to address presently.
"I would give a summation of ideas for you, specifically Miss Hildegard but you are somewhat off my radar as it were...well anyway, to speak plainly Ma'am I don't know much about you, but if you have goals I would be most honored to lend even the smallest hand I can to insure a Family member achieves their ambitions. We are few in this city for the moment, and we must appear united and strong above all other things if we are to be proper Lords of the city. My strongest point is, however I aim to help when asked, not to be pushy. That is more the Whips roll...which I feel won't be needed with our current size, but I will keep it in mind as the Family grows... Sound reasonable?" his voice never waivered once during the second small speech he made that night but he knew where they now sat. It was, as they say, the moment of truth. He had placed his bet, played his hand and now he could only wait and see what would become of it.
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