Masquerade - These Masks We Wear

[Channelknight Fadran]

"My lord?"

Ivian held up a finger. "No need. Just focus on the task at hand."

"I--"

"Please," he added hastily.

The figure in the shadows hesitated, then sighed. "Very well."

"Thank you. Any updates?"

"He's reacted as expected to this; even slightly better. It might happen sooner than intended."

Ivian shook his head. "That won't do. It needs to be right on schedule."

"I'll... keep you updated sir." The implication was clear. She was a spy, not an agent: there wasn't much she could do in the case of things falling down south. "Is there anything you need?"

"Nothing. I'm busy right now; I recommend you stay out of sight."

She nodded. "Very well."

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

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Okay, let's see. Connie needs to get Eleanor and Nicolae's thing sorted out - I'm confident that'll happen tonight - and then I think Ivian should break the happy news to the couple-to-be. 

 

[Channelknight Fadran]

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Agreed. Now would you mind yelling at xino to give us FotTers some stuff? We're kinda waiting on him to continue the plot.

 

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

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He's been really depressed so... Maybe say hi to the poor kid.

 

[Channelknight Fadran]

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Oh dear. PMs away!

 

[Vapor she/her]

14 hours ago, Channelknight Fadran said:

"Uhm... come on." Katie opened the door and tried not to run away.

Ara followed Katie up to her room.

[Condensation she/her]

On 5/11/2021 at 8:10 AM, Shard of Thought said:

@Condensation

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I'm so sorry yes is a thing doing now

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After waiting outside Eleanor's door for about a minute without a response, Nicolae decided to phone a friend. He flagged down a maid. "Ah... Mary, is it, miss?" The girl glared at him. "Monica," she growled. She stomped on Nicolae's foot with her heel as she passed and the tall manservant cried out, gritting his teeth. "Oi!" he hollered, shaking his fist at her. "I had a legitimate question, miss!" "Well, why don't you ask Allivia your legitimate question, since she's your favorite?" She shook her head and growled before going into a room to clean it. "Oh, by the Stars, wha'did I ever do to you...?" He sighed and looked about for anyone else he could ask. He was either at the wrong door or Eleanor was just a heavy sleeper. It's prob'ly the latter, and if it ain't, you can go check the register afterwards. With that thought - and a deep breath - he waltzed into the room quietly. And there she was. Peaceful and petite, brown curls cascading down the pillow. Well, Nicolae had to hand it to Ivian; he sure knew how to pick a bride. Why did that make him so angry? Nicolae Kimby threw open the curtains, light flooding the suite. "Rise and shine, Miss El'nor!"

Alienor sat up, pushing off her covers and rubbing her eyes blearily. "Morning, Aime." She tossed back her hair and sat with her legs dangling over the side of the bed. She looked around, yawning. "Wait, Aime? What are you - oh. Nicolae? What are you doing in here?" Alienor blushed.

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

Trust me, Nico thought. I don't wanna be. "I got reassigned this morning, miss. Ivian wants me to be your attendant, not his no more."

[Condensation she/her]

1 minute ago, Shard of Thought said:

Trust me, Nico thought. I don't wanna be. "I got reassigned this morning, miss. Ivian wants me to be your attendant, not his no more."

"Attendant? But why? Is this your punishment?"

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

Dammit, I dunno. He was yellin' at me, then proud, then yellin'... couldn't make up his mind. Nicolae shook his head. "I dunno, miss. But I'm here, doin' me duty." He walked up beside her bed with his hands behind his back, but refused to look at her. "Anythin' you want me to do, miss? We don't exactly have a morning routine."

[Condensation she/her]

"I still have maids, though, right?"

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

"Not yer own. But they'll obey you, if you flag 'em down."

[Condensation she/her]

"Yes. Will you... go do that, then?"

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

Nicolae sighed. "I could, but there's a number of reasons why that ain't a good idea and I ain't in the mood to list 'em off. I hope it suffices you that castle staff is in short supply and mornings is busy 'round here. I'm what you got, miss. I don't like it neither, but that's the way it is."

[Condensation she/her]

Alienor bowed her head, thinking for a bit. "I believe if I am left alone for a moment, I can... become mostly decent. Then if you wouldn't mind, you could assist me with the remainder?"

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

"Yes, I can do that just fine." He paused. "It's funny miss, I offered last night to lace up your corset. Didn't think I'd actually..." Nicolae shook his head and walked to the window again. "You tell me when to turn around, miss."

[Condensation she/her]

"Right." Alienor looked around. "Ah, where's my wardrobe? The maid before just brought my clothes."

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

"How should I know, miss? I may know the castle better than most, but I don't a-know every room." He paused. "I can turn around an' help you miss. If you want..."

[Condensation she/her]

"I can't do anything unless I know where they are."

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

Nico turned around begrudgingly and easily spotted the closet door. It was towards the back, rather obscured by the wall. "Ah, it's back here, miss. I'd get your clothes me-self, but I dunno what you're gonna be wanting."

[Condensation she/her]

"Thank you." Alienor walked over and opened the door, walking inside and selecting some items. Probably not quite so fancy today... She walked out of the closet with an armload of fabric, set it down on her bed, and pulled out a couple of items. She put them on, then nodded. "I'm ready."

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

"How may I be of service, m'lady?" Nicolae bowed and his hat fell off. "Aww, hell," he swore, kneeling to pick it up. He gritted his teeth. Don't swear in front of the lady, Nico. C'mon, pull yourself together. What's wrong with you this morning, hmm?

[Channelknight Fadran]

9 hours ago, Vapor said:

Ara followed Katie up to her room.

"Kay here you are BYE!" She booked it outta there.

Edited May 13, 2021 by Channelknight Fadran

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

Maverick slumped down in a soft chair and sighed heavily, closing his eyes and just letting himself breathe. 

Stars above, Darrin...

What he'd said to the man had probably been too harsh. Maverick didn't actually want his brother to die, of course not. He didn't want him to get tortured either, but he did believe that nothing else would get through to him. He'd changed so much after the fire. Granted, Mav had too...

No memories today, please. Seeing Darrin had brought back enough of those. 

Maverick felt a weight on his legs and opened his eyes to see Forge staring up at him expectantly. "Oh, hello, kitty," he said, a smile coming back to him as he scratched the cat behind the ears. "Yes, I missed you too. Sorry Daddy had to go away for a while. It was boring stuff anyway, you weren't missing out on anything." Forge, apparently satisfied by the explanation, curled up on his master's lap. 

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Kay, so I just had an Oakenwey-brothers epiphany for the plot. Fadran, I do think that Darrin should actually be executed in this RP instead of them just executing someone random advertised as Darrin instead. I'll write some more of his interactions with Riva, it'll work out. 

 

[Channelknight Fadran]

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Slay? Slay!