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Post by Rarity on Mar 24, 2011 21:35:19 GMT -5
Claire turns to Suffolk and takes his arm, smiling. Answering Jocelyn's question to Suffolk. "As long as Desmond believes everything is settled, and when you are ready, my lord. You already know my heart..."
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Post by Rainbow Rage on Mar 24, 2011 21:43:50 GMT -5
Lord Vadnais cries out, "Congratulations! Why are we drinking Chianti? This calls for champagne!"
Entering the room is a man in his mid twenties, his blond hair tied back in a braid and his green eyes glimmering with excitement, his stylish suit is very clean and has no trace of snow, must have taken the carriage. He is quite handsome and has a perfect smile, "I heard champagne!"
Colinbrad takes a glass of champagne and looks at Claire, with a deep bow, "I am Lord Colinbrad, and who is this lovely enchantress I behold?" now staring up at your eyes.
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Post by Rarity on Mar 24, 2011 21:47:04 GMT -5
Claire nods to Colinbrad, a little annoyed. "Lord Suffolk and I were just celebrating our engagement." Claire turns to Alfus and says, "Would you like to make a toast, my lord?"
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Post by Rainbow Rage on Mar 24, 2011 22:02:31 GMT -5
Suffolk smiles, "Here's to hoping to many years ahead of the two of us!"
Colinbrad exclaims, "Such a happy occasion! Cheers! Milady, I have the most delightful treat," setting down the innocuous box, "They are brandied chestnuts covered in a chocolate glaze, I was going to have some myself but in the pleasant mood, take the entire box, surely there must be three dozen in here."
Suffolk smiles, "Claire, you remind me of many things, of the man I used to be, it is so invigorating," out of the corner of your eye, you see Jocelyn rolling her eyes, "I hope I can offer you as much happiness as you offer me."
Lady Vadnais forces Mr Puffenburger's paws together in a clapping motion.
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Post by Rarity on Mar 24, 2011 22:07:01 GMT -5
Claire holds Suffolk's hand and smiles. "I have never been as happy as this."
Claire keeps her eyes on the candy, wary of the possible contents. (She will prevent Suffolk from eating any before she detects them for poison.)
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Post by Rainbow Rage on Mar 24, 2011 22:33:12 GMT -5
A half a dozen servants enter the room, bearing a delightful smelling stew, exotic looking fruits and fresh bread.
Lord Vadnais takes a seat, "This looks delightful, only glad I don't have to pay for it," to which an eruption of laughter occurs.
Jocelyn calls out to Colinbrad, "How's the business doing?"
Colinbrad shifts in his seat, "It's difficult to convince the local lords of the usefulness of the Aqueduct, I think it would be best if I showed them around to my previous structures... only two, yes, but I made a hundred thousand and nine hundred gold on the first one."
Jocelyn smiles, "Lovely."
Lady Vadnais, after enjoying some of the food, looks to Claire, "Is there anything you do to obtain wealth? I know some ladies nowadays have been more than ever getting work."
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Post by Rarity on Mar 25, 2011 13:02:18 GMT -5
"Everything looks delicious, my lord," she whispers to Suffolk, with a small grin.
Claire becomes uncomfortable at Lady Vadnais' question. "I do some public service as a cleric of Raethor, but it isn't for the money. Ladies shouldn't have to work, and I am surprised to hear that it is becoming more common."
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Post by Rainbow Rage on Mar 25, 2011 17:23:41 GMT -5
Lady Vadnais laughs, shrill and loud, "Of course, get with the times! grabbing some more vegetables, "It is pleasing to know you aren't sitting idle while the world turns."
Suffolk smiles, "She's a proficient horse rider, as well."
Jocelyn interjects, "But who isn't nowadays?"
Colinbrad speaks out, "Well, I never learned to ride a horse... although I just have myself carried around in a carriage, so who needs to learn?"
Suffolk smiles, "Never hurts to learn."
Colinbrad sets down his fork and in the pause speaks out, "So, a fourth noble, Lord Drummond... he's dead now."
Suffolk's eyes widen, but he says nothing.
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Post by Rarity on Mar 25, 2011 20:24:21 GMT -5
Claire smiles at Suffolks compliment.
At Colinbrad's news, she grasps Suffolk's hand. "There must be something that can be done to prevent these murders."
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Post by Rainbow Rage on Mar 25, 2011 20:43:32 GMT -5
Colinbrad sighs, "It's obviously a conspiracy, at this point. The question I have is... why isn't Lord Alden putting a stop to this? It's obvious that he is aware of the situation."
Jocelyn interjects, "So you assume he's involved?"
Colinbrad, "No, merely saying he isn't putting enough effort to stop it, has he put any effort to stop the murders?"
Lord Vadnais leans forward, "What would you do to stop them, we don't really have any official investigators besides the guards."
Colinbrad, "Perhaps the guards are involved!"
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Post by Rarity on Mar 25, 2011 20:50:47 GMT -5
Claire laughs, "From my experience with the guards, they don't have enough intelligence between them to conspire to kill nobles."
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Post by Rainbow Rage on Mar 25, 2011 21:16:09 GMT -5
Jocelyn laughs, "She's got a point."
Suffolk sighs, "I wouldn't take it so lightly, it's a fairly serious concern."
Colinbrad chuckles, "It's not like anyone has attempted to poison you for supporting the legion."
Suffolk pauses, "You assume it has to do with those who support Kellryia?"
Colinbrad, "Walter? Drummond? We all know that Grayson's missing for the same reason, I bet this. Grayson? He got poisoned but he had the fortitude to survive and found his attacker and they had to dispose of him another way. They found his fortress, after all... and it was a bloody mess."
Lord Vadnais looks shocked, "You're not making this up are you? Grayson was against Kellryia, anyways."
Colinbrad shakes his head, "No no no, he was against Kellryian taxation policy, he was for the federalization of the military and ended up coaxing convincing Aldien to change his terms. Grayson had friends in Kellryia anyway, speaking of... that buddy of his, Desmond. He stole thousands of gold from me, I'll have words with him next time I see him, that opportunist."
Suffolk turns to Claire, hesitantly, "Desmond Whidmoore?"
Colinbrad nods, "That's the-..." he turns to Claire, "Are they related?"
Suffolk turns to Claire expectantly.
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Post by Rarity on Mar 25, 2011 21:41:24 GMT -5
Claire nods. "What do you mean he 'stole gold from you'? I knew that he had a business relationship with Grayson, but he never mentioned a Lord Colinbrad."
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