The Nox was quiet when Court wasn't in session.
In truth, it was the first time since her arrival that Blackbird was able to observe the opulent chamber without the press of Beasts and, as she reached the bottom of the stairs, she would stop for a long moment.
Just to drink it in.
Soon though, the pale blue gaze of the neonate landed on the door of the office of Alessandra Antinori, the Prince herself. Within, a reminder to come and do what she wished to do.
Blackbird was dressed rather conservatively for the occasion, rocking a simple white lace dress and cream heeled sandals. Her hair was done in a french braided bun and even her face was makeup free, allowing her natural beauty to shine through in a way she rarely allowed. Even the bird's flesh was flushed with false life. For her the look served a dual purpose. On one hand, it was an visual self-exploration of what remained of the bird's Humanity. A Dragon's education is never done and, for the moment, Blackbird was affording herself the chance to be her own teacher.
On the other, Blackbird had come to discuss business. The look allowed her to lay herself bare to the Prince in a way, which was befitting of her goals for the evening. Blackbird rarely chose to appear as she did without reason and, for her, this look had a certain purity to it.
Steeling herself against the Beast to come, Blackbird quietly made her way to the Prince's door. After a final moment to ready herself, she knocked.
Expenditure is for Blush of life