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Post by GravityEmblem on Nov 12, 2021 7:13:24 GMT -8
"...well, one thing, I suppose," Lillian answers. "There's chatter around the court that you aren't letting up in taxes on your...serfs," she says, uncomfortable with the word. "Is there truth in that?"
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Post by HorizonsDream on Nov 12, 2021 22:12:06 GMT -8
"For the time being, I left things the same," Ladonns says. "Later on down the line, there is a possibility of lowering things, but not right now."
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Post by GravityEmblem on Nov 13, 2021 9:56:10 GMT -8
"..well, all right," Lillian says, not entirely satisfied.
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Post by Daos on Nov 13, 2021 15:18:40 GMT -8
As the meal nears its end, Count Solan stands from his place at the head of the table and gently taps his glass with a spoon, gathering everyone's attention. "I hope you all enjoyed this evening," he begins. "But now we come to what some might argue is the entire point of the event. The announcements of official engagements."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Nov 13, 2021 21:08:07 GMT -8
Ladonna glances to Lillian, and figures she has more to say but now wasn't the time. Instead, she turns her attention to the Count.
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Post by GravityEmblem on Nov 14, 2021 8:28:15 GMT -8
Lillian also focuses on the count.
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Post by Daos on Nov 14, 2021 14:57:27 GMT -8
"First and foremost, I am pleased to announce the official engagement of my son, Lord Eowan Solan to the daughter of Baron William Escott of Buho, Lady Helen Escott. May they both bring honor and prosperity to their families and their lands." There is polite applause all around the table.
"I now open the table to any other announcements," the count states, before raising his glass, taking a drink, and then sitting down.
The next one to stand is Baron Tellmark, who is right next to Lillian. "I wish to announce the engagement of my son, Lord Reginald Tellmark to the lovely Lady Desiree Rolan, daughter of Ser William Rolan." Again, more polite applause.
Jonas stands up next. "I would like to announce the formal engagement of my daughter, Ser Ladonna Marche, Hero of Buho, to Ser Relken Tarn." More polite applause.
Quill stands up next. "I am happy to announce the formal engagement of my son, Norris Sern, to good Ser William Rolan's other daughter, Lady Maryanne." More polite applause in response to this.
Finally, Tamen stands up nervously. "Uh, first I'd like to again thank Count Solan for inviting us here. And I would like to announce the engagement of my daughter, Liala Lavallen, to Ardis Sabris." There's a smattering of applause here.
With that, dinner concludes and everyone is brought back to the hall for some final mingling and congratulations before the night ends.
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(OOC: At this point, you can continue talking for as long as you want, and then depart when you're ready to wrap up the chapter.)
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Post by HorizonsDream on Nov 14, 2021 17:42:12 GMT -8
"Well, I guess that is finalized," Ladonna says. Now that dinner is done and the announcements are made, she stands up. There was still one person she really didn't get the chance to talk to, and that was Zesk.
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Post by GravityEmblem on Nov 15, 2021 6:37:49 GMT -8
Lillian meanwhile, got to talk to everyone, so she decides to leave, now.
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Post by Daos on Nov 15, 2021 14:10:56 GMT -8
Ladonna finds Zesk on his own, dressed in fine silks, his normally loose black hair pulled back into a neat ponytail. "Ah, Ser Marche, I was wondering if I'd see you this evening. You look absolutely beautiful, if you don't mind me saying."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Nov 15, 2021 17:50:57 GMT -8
"Thank you," Ladonna says with a bright smile. "You look rather dashing yourself. Did you enjoy yourself this evening?" She asks.
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Post by Daos on Nov 15, 2021 21:17:30 GMT -8
"Yes, it was rather fun to get out and dress up and mingle," Zesk answers. "And congratulations, by the way, on your upcoming nuptials."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Nov 16, 2021 18:01:48 GMT -8
"Ah, thank you," Ladonna says. "I'm still not sure how I feel about the whole thing, but he seems nice enough."
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Post by Daos on Nov 16, 2021 18:13:52 GMT -8
"Oh? Was there someone else you were hoping for?" he asks, teasingly.
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Post by HorizonsDream on Nov 16, 2021 18:37:02 GMT -8
Ladonna laughs, and shakes her head. "No, of course not," she says. There was a hint of sarcasm in her voice. "Though I am curious when it will be your turn."
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