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Post by Cody D'Avalon on Sept 4, 2023 7:46:02 GMT
"Kidnap?! No!"
"I see what you mean by taking things too literally or misconstruing people's words."
"Drag is just an expression."
"I will invite N'Realle to accompany me."
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Post by Admin on Sept 6, 2023 4:07:29 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/bgtgXcd/trumps-of-amber-llewella-by-pulpaction-gal-d7ycufz-pre-jpg-token-ey-J0e-XAi-Oi-JKV1-Qi-LCJhb-Gci-Oi~jpg "You could ask if you think that his presence in Amber would be helpful to your cause," She seems to doubt Cody's plan. "N'Realle has never had any love for Amber so bringing him there might cause more headaches than it will cure."
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Post by Cody D'Avalon on Sept 6, 2023 5:38:36 GMT
"N'Realle's cause isn't my cause; and vice-versa; but if I am to keep my word with him, I have to bring forth his petition. Yet I can't if I am to butt out of Rebma's business. So the only solution is to invite N'Realle to go with me to Amber to allow him to state his own petition."
"Yes, it's obvious that he has no love for Amber. Yet he appears to hold some sway here in Rebma; for better or worse. By his own accounting, he is a great warrior. This will test his skills as a diplomat."
Cody pauses and reassesses the situation, "On the other hand: If he is hellbent on stirring up trouble he could use the opportunity to spit in Florimel's face and make himself a marter for his cause. When word gets back to his faction that he has been rebuffed, incarcerated or worse, it will only fan the flames of decent."
With some consternation Cody continues, "I wasn't really prepared for cold reception I've received here. Perhaps because of this I have worked a little too hard to ingraciate myself by promising aid to N'Realle's cause. Seeing it as Rebma's cause."
Cody gives a slight scowl in thought, then smiles at Princess Lorelei, "Am I to understand correctly that you regularly liason between Rebma and Amber? Perhaps this task is actually in your bailiwick?"
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Post by Lorelei on Sept 6, 2023 17:40:49 GMT
"It may already be too late to stop the rumors." Lorelei says. "Do I go to warn them that Cody is coming with enthusiasm and ideas, or to protect Rebma's interests from N'Realle's rhetoric; that man does love the sound of his own voice."
.To Cody she replies, "Except during the celebration of the family's return from the war, I have not traveled to Amber while Random sat the throne. When I finally went that way again my path was altered to travel with some cousins into Shadow. While there I recovered Gerard's remains, commenced by effort to rescue Dorian which ended in a great battle on a mountaintop where I met Dionisia. Then the return for Flora's regency ball. A combined effort to speak with my brother and serve Rebma, resulting in Derek putting himself into a Trump trap. A quick trip to Amber to speak with his mother, then all of this on my trip home... And now back again it seems..."
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Post by Admin on Sept 23, 2023 4:09:21 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/DDdDQ0K/trumps-of-amber-llewella-by-pulpaction-gal-d7ycufz-pre-jpg-token-ey-J0e-XAi-Oi-JKV1-Qi-LCJhb-Gci-Oi~jpg "You two can work out the details," Llewella tells them. "I believe that I have another meeting in this room."
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Post by Cody D'Avalon on Sept 24, 2023 1:52:12 GMT
"Thank you for your time Princess." Cody says as he stands and gives a slight bow. He moves to the door and holds it open for Lorelei.
In the corridor, Cody asks Lorelei, "Are you going to join us at the 'Terror' and help destroy its cachet?"
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Post by Lorelei on Sept 25, 2023 16:01:15 GMT
Lorelei smiles at Cody. "I live here. If Aunt Llewella says it would be detrimental for me to patronize there then I should avoid doing so. I can, however, take you there and allow you to enter. It is my hope that there will be many opportunities for us to talk and engage in quests that will aid the Family," she says.
"Before we head out, there is something I would like you to have. Retrieving it will require a long climb up the stairs to the floor of the royal suites. Shall we?" she asks while offering her hand... .
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Post by Cody D'Avalon on Sept 25, 2023 19:07:39 GMT
<OOC> I know that the GM threw a curve ball at Cody, but. </OOC>
Cody scowls slightly at Lorelei, "I realize that whatever M-unit did or didn't do around here was before your time but you must have known about it. I wish you had mentioned something to me so that it didn't come as such a shock..."
"And it seems that nearly everyone around here is caught up in everyone else's business. What kind of gossip storm is going to sweep across Rebma if we go up to your chambers?"
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Post by Lorelei on Sept 25, 2023 20:05:21 GMT
"If I had received a standard nobles education I'm certain I would have known," Lorelei says, "but I am the Crown Princess of Rebma and as such have had exhaustive lesson in Protocol, Shadow and domestic, as well as diplomacy, some of it abroad, Mirror Writing, sorcery, and combat. There have been days, sometimes weeks, and a few times even months that I have not seen another family member because of my studies... and all that before Martin made himself scarse... Besides, who would speak ill to me of another member of my family?"
"As for my chambers... They are on a level where only a few can go, and the guards are exceptionally loyal just to keep their positions... Moreover, this is Rebma. The rules here are a bit different..." .
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Post by Cody D'Avalon on Sept 25, 2023 22:10:12 GMT
"I'm a Lord by blood but otherwise I'm a nobody. I'm more concerned for your reputation than anything else. So if you think it's safe, then lead the way."
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Post by Lorelei on Sept 26, 2023 6:59:08 GMT
Lorelei takes Cody by the arm as they begin their long ascent interrupted periodically by corridors. It has been awhile since he had been here, and they had been travelling in the other direction, but Cody recognizes the route they are taking.
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Post by Cody D'Avalon on Sept 26, 2023 18:42:36 GMT
Cody follows along like a balloon on a string.
"Your M and Aunt have a strange symbiotic relationship."
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Post by Lorelei on Sept 28, 2023 6:38:26 GMT
Lorelei gives Cody a curious look. "What do you mean by 'strange symbiotic relationship'?" she asks him. .
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Post by Cody D'Avalon on Sept 28, 2023 19:16:42 GMT
"They appear to communicate telepathically and then Llewella's does all the talking."
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Post by Lorelei on Sept 29, 2023 6:24:57 GMT
Lorelei asks, "Would you rather mother speak and have everyone hyper-focused on you?" .
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