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Post by Eivor on Jun 17, 2021 19:01:44 GMT
"I don't know anything of Coy's heritage, though he clearly has no love of Amber," Eivor replies. "If you want to risk entertaining Simone, that is your decision. However, I will be questioning her. I'll see you in three days, Your Majesty."
If she has no more to say, Eivor cuts the call.
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Post by Katerina on Jun 17, 2021 20:02:44 GMT
"We have more time here before this party at the God place Amber?" Kat asks still holding out the letter to the Goddess.
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Post by Admin on Jun 17, 2021 22:56:40 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/j5FLskF/Florimel~jpg "Not Majesty. At least not yet! Be sure to dress for the occasion!"
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Post by Eivor on Jun 18, 2021 9:44:52 GMT
Eivor gives Flora her best smile. "Of course."
Once off the call her dour expression returns. "Best dress indeed," she grumbles sotte voce. "If she tries to get me in a ball gown again I swear..."
She turns to Kat. "Yes, we have a few days. And please call it Amber."
"I'll be honest I'm not keen on spending any more time here. We've managed ok so far, but it you are in a group of people rather than one-to-one someone is bound to notice something wrong. We just can't risk it. We should return to Amber."
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Post by Katerina on Jun 18, 2021 16:14:20 GMT
"What's wrong with a ball gown?" Kat says aloud and then realises that perhaps she shouldn't have contradicted the Goddess. "What I mean to say is that you wear armour for battle, but a social situation is just a different kind of battle. There are people out there who are all trying to win at getting something or other out of you during the social discourse, but a ball gown gives you the edge in those social battles. I always use the appropriate wear for the situation."
She then frowns at the Goddess' determination to leave here without even trying.
"What exactly are you afraid of here? As a Goddess of Amber don't you outrank all these people here? If they detect the ruse then you can just assert yourself can't you? Besides, so far, so good and I'm picking up more information all the time. At least have a look at this note. It was addressed to you rather than me. Don't you think that is odd?" Kat urges the Goddess to open the envolope that was slipped under the door.
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Post by Eivor on Jun 19, 2021 18:25:45 GMT
"I'm sure a ball gown would suit you very well," Eivor replies. "It so happens I do not like wearing them, is all."
She picks up the invitation that was shoved under the door and quickly scans it.
"As you wish. If you are sufficiently rested we can socialise as soon as you like. I doubt the partying ever stops in a place like this. If you think I'm going to cramp your style I'll be happy to let you mingle alone, if you think you can stay out of trouble."
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Post by Katerina on Jun 19, 2021 20:12:08 GMT
"I wear what I need to for the situation. I attended plenty of balls back home, so you won't find me wanting for manners." Katerina replies. "If we don't have long then we have to step up the plan and I'm sure that there are miraculous cures back in Amber that I could have taken. In any case I'm sure that the party people here won't know that isn't true. I can certainly look after myself. Now what does that say. I'm interested what someone wants with you?"
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Post by Admin on Jun 20, 2021 3:11:15 GMT
The letter is an invitation for Eivor to the 'Sun Queen' ball happening later that evening in the resort. She has heard of this affair. It is a chance for the noble and well-to-do families to find advantageous marriages. One story circulating among the family is that this was where Prince Dorian met Shelly when she was crowned Sun Queen. Caine and Bleys are rumored to have burned through a large number of debutantes from here too. Mirelle was once crowned here and met a dashing prince from some distant land; no one has seen her since.
This time it seems that Eivor is intended to be crowned.
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Post by Eivor on Jun 20, 2021 8:19:45 GMT
Eivor reads out the invitation and shares the associated information.
"That's a big "nope" from me," she chuckles, and passes Kat the invitation so she can study it with her unique sense if she chooses to.
"Maybe it would be useful for you to go, after all. The locals' focus will clearly be elsewhere. I have no interest in matchmaking plans, so will be making myself scarce. I will contact you a day or so before the ball in Amber to bring you through. I think I may be refusing calls in the interim. I smell family mischief in this."
"Alternatively, if you want to pretend to be me, it might be quite entertaining."
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Post by Katerina on Jun 20, 2021 10:04:42 GMT
"And there I was hoping that I'd be safe there in disguise as Lady Simone who is notably already married. I take it you don't want me making any promises of marriage on your behalf Goddess!" She smirks as she touches Eivor's shoulder to read her form.
"Show me any equipment that is notably yours that they will expect you to have and I will create a copy here. Obviously it won't work as yours does, but the semblance of it should be sufficient."
Assuming that Eivor does so Kat will use her mirrors to create them just as non magical versions of the items. Then she will change her form to that of Eivor's and will practice doing her voice until Eivor is satisfied that she has it down pat. It is easier to do so with an example in front of her. Finally she will change her mirror cloak to look like a beautiful deep blue ball gown.
"See, I think a ball gown really suits you Goddess. You don't mind if I ruffle a few feathers on your behalf do you? That way you can go back and question the real Lady Simone." Kat tries to hide the smirk this time and looking at herself twirl from side to side in the mirror.
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Post by Eivor on Jun 20, 2021 11:40:14 GMT
"I trust you to use your judgement," Eivor says, giving her a few accessories to complete the look. "Just try not to make any promises you can't keep."
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Post by Katerina on Jun 20, 2021 15:14:39 GMT
"Promises you can't keep you mean." Kat says playfully with a grin. Then more seriously she adds. "I'll certainly try my upmost to avoid those." Then in Eivor's voice she adds in a serious tone. "The Throne of Amber will not countenance that my Lord."
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Post by Admin on Jun 21, 2021 0:50:49 GMT
All of Golden Sands is filled with the sounds of trumpets and gongs announcing that the ball will begin very soon. KatEivor and Eivor2 can hear the sound of a carriage pulled by four horses come up to the bungalow accompanied by the trod of a score of honor guard.
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Post by Katerina on Jun 21, 2021 7:44:29 GMT
"Sounds like this is my cue to go." Kat gives Eivor a twirl in the dress. "Do you look pretty enough?" She smirks. Then more seriously. "I'll talk to you by the magic card in a day."
With that she heads out of the door to the awaiting procession.
"What's all this nonsense then?" She says gruffly in Eivor's voice. "I've had quite enough of Grand Balls back in Amber to last me a lifetime."
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Post by Eivor on Jun 21, 2021 20:46:11 GMT
Eivor chuckles. "You look very fine, my lady. Good luck. Stay safe and don't be afraid to back out if it gets too much."
She impulsively gives Kat as hug then with a twist of her spear she steps through a shaft of light out of the room and into somewhere much colder.
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