(0911) November Court

John walks over to where Victoria is talking to some one. He stands politely to the side. Waiting to speak to his priscus.

[Bo Albion]

After her conversation with Pia Regina, Mariel wandered over to the artwork. She wasn't very keen on Regina's piece, although she appreciated the time it must have taken to create it. That was actually more impressive than the actual piece of art, in her opinion.

She was quite taken with Konstantin's carvings, though. They were so appealing that she would have loved to have picked one up to study it more, or just to feel the textures in her hand. The religious statuary in its various stages of completion was fascinating, too. I wonder who all these figures represent? she wondered. She was pretty sure she spotted Persephone, but other than that...it was a puzzlement.

Mariel spotted Victoria Stamford greeting various people, and announcing guests. She walked idly over to see if anything interesting was happening, taking time to watch the other Elysium attendees. The Harpy was gorgeous in a white gown, and a vampire unknown to Mariel looked FABULOUS in a lavender gown. Mariel spotted Aimee, too, looking...well...sedate. By Aimee's standards, anyway.

[Dirge]

Dirge pauses a moment before answering the Hierophant's question if she was ready to perform. She lowered her head and shyly responded, "I am ready, I just hope the haunt blood doesn't interfere. I haven't performed since my days at the Opera and defiantly not in front of a crowd. I hope the Dark Goddess will be with me so I won't make you and the others look bad."

[DaevaDude]

Konstantin's expression becomes stern in response to Max's suggestion of approaching Ishani at the moment. He shakes his head and points to where Circe has posted the Laws of the Domain and the Rules of Elysia in preparation of court. "Do not approach Harpy Ishani while she is with the Prince. One does not approach the Prince unless welcomed by him. You should read Prince's Laws again."

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"Absolutely, Prince Clarke," Scott Portman says, bowing. "I will see to it immediately."

Moments later, as soon as the Prince has given him leave, Portman approaches Dirge, bringing Cerberus on his lead. "His Majesty, Prince Clarke, has stated that you are welcome to bring your guard animal within Court. I have taken the liberty of bringing him with me."

Portman nods to Circe as he takes his leave. She nods back in acknowledgement.

"I am sure you will do fine, Dirge, but a prayer never hurts," Circe says.

[Regina Pia]

Regina turns to the new one. Her beast demanded that his blood make the final layer of paint on her piece, but she declined. Not quite as politely as normal.

Wilhelm moved towards the painting just in time to catch Regina's commentary on piece. "It is truly an exquisite work Lady Knight Pia, if that is the title you prefer. And to produce such a masterpiece is most assuredly a testament to your ability." He offers Mariel a smile, "I do not believe that we have met. I am Wilhelm Von Schusten, a relatively recent arrival to this domain.

"Mister Von Schusten, I do beleive we met, not so long ago, and yes Lady Pia works just fine. What do you think of the painting? And I am sorry, but I did not hear as to what covenant you are affiliated with. Sister Mariel of the Lancea et Sanctum has certain matters she must attend to." Regina says, covering for Mariel's exit.

[Bo Albion]

Halfway to Victoria, Mariel realized someone was talking with her. If she had been human, her face would have flushed red as her dress.

She was nervous as a cat, and not having a very good evening. She sighed, and turned back.

I'm sorry, Regina, I feel like I'm in a cloud. I'm performing tonight, and I'm really nervous. Please forgive me.

She turned to the other vampire. I'm sorry to be so scatterbrained. My name is Mariel. What was your name again?

Yeah. Making the Lancea look real good. Mariel felt miserable, but smiled enchantingly at the man.

[skarecrow36]

Charlie decides not to bother Mairsil for a second time and looks around the room, recognizing Priscus Konstantin and two others from the Asylum that he had never properly met. Slowly walking up to them, he waits until Konstantin is finished speaking and gives him his attention before saying, "It's good to see you again Sir Konstantin. Sorry to interrupt, but i wanted to at least pay my respects to you." he says with a slight bow to the Priscus and the others who had been speaking to him earlier.

[Lesingnon]

"Wilhelm Von Schusten," he repeated. Her smile, beautiful as it certainly was, didn't visibly effect Wilhelm; who maintained his calm and polite demeanor. "A touch of nervousness here is perfectly understandable." He paused for a moment, diverting his attention to tightening the leash on his own beast that was so riled by the presence of all the nearby kindred. "This many of our kind in one place certainly has a way of putting us on edge."

The apology from Mariel addressed he turned his attention back to Regina. "It almost seems as though it was quite a while ago, however...due to the decidedly bizarre circumstances. But it is certainly a pleasure to finally meet you under more accommodating ones. I am not currently possessed of any Covenant affiliations. Since emerging from torpor some decades ago I have been rather...busy. Occupied by a task that also forced me to be rather mobile by the standards of our kind. It seemed a poor time to establish such an important connection. But now that the task is behind me I anticipate the opportunity to look into the various Covenants a bit more."