Fancy in Cairhien (Attn: Matty, Roan)

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Fancy in Cairhien (Attn: Matty, Roan)

Post by Daniel » June 5th, 2017, 4:03 pm

Nyaine Lintelle
As far as Cairhienin manor houses went, the Devalaine’s was relatively small, consisting only of the one great hall as the centrepiece of the ensemble and number of attachments housing the living quarters and service rooms such as the kitchens. In the evening’s fading light the tall windows of coloured glass where the most visible part of the stone structure. The road leading up to the entrance was extravagantly lined with dozens of oil lamps that emitted light of varying colour, giving a festive impression.

Taking the last steps to the entrance door, Nyaine resisted the urge to fiddle with her hair. Her curls had been made even curlier and a number of hairpins held up an elaborate creation that would surely not survive her messing with it. She unnecessarily smoothed the bodice of her navy blue dress instead. Walking up to the servant next to the entrance, she handed him a folded parchment that she knew contained her invitation.

The servant, wearing light blue livery and carrying a staff almost as tall as himself, only glanced at the paper, bowed properly, welcomed her to the birthday party of his honourable lady and then beckoned her to follow him inside. As the big double doors swung open allowing her wide dark skirt unhindered passage, she had a first glimpse of the guests in the room. They were mostly Cairhienin nobility in the dark coloured clothes and white stripes of rank that marked them as such, standing in small groups each distinctly separated from the next so that conversation could remain private to that group. Elaborate as the lacework and embroidery on her dress was, she would not stand out here tonight.

As she entered, the servant rapped his staff on the floor and in a loud voice announced “Lady Nyaine of house Lintelle” which did not draw more than casual interest from the guests present. Her house did neither have close ties to house Devalaine nor was it particularly noteworthy in and off itself so that the arrival of its youngest offspring was of little interest. Nevertheless, protocol demanded she present herself to the party’s host. As Lady Devalaine was already approaching, that part would not be difficult. She curtsied as the distance between her and the grey-haired homely woman closed.

“My congratulations, my Lady. May I present a small token of my affection”, Nyaine rushed out quickly to get it done and proffered a silver brooch that her mother had selected as a suitable gift for the occasion.

“Thank you, dear, it is quite fashionable”, replied the old lady, smiling at her. Nyaine was unsure whether it was genuine as the smile seemed to not reach Devalaine’s eyes, but her thoughts were interrupted when the other woman continued: “Enjoy yourself, dear, maybe we will talk again later.”

Already she was whisked away by another woman and Nyaine was left standing by herself. With a sweeping glance she took in the hall. There was gleeman entertaining a very small crowd with grand gestures, seemingly telling a story, on the one side and a couple of performing, flamboyantly dressed acrobats on the other. Unfortunately of her age group, no other attendees where to be found apart from one young man maybe five years her elder being harassed by a group of middle-aged women. Wanting nothing to do with that, she joined another group of ladies discussing the latest fashion in the city while keeping a lookout towards the entrance, hoping for someone interesting to arrive that she might talk to.
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Re: Fancy in Cairhien (Attn: Matty, Roan)

Post by Matty » June 6th, 2017, 12:35 pm

Gretchen Addlar, Aes Sedai of the Red Ajah These events did not excite Gretchen; she faced them with a sense of inevitability that came with rubbing shoulders with the nobles of the land. Cairhien was quite used to these excursions, but she was not fond of them. In Tear, you were one of the elite, or you most certainly weren't. These displays of excess and opulence never sat well with her. Her red silk dress was expensive, yes, but she wore it with the knowledge that it was a tool to be used rather than enjoyed.

She was not alone in this little excursion. Whatever anyone else's agendas here were, Gretchen was there by request of the Head of the House. Perhaps they used Aes Sedai as a symbol of their authority and importance in the city, Gretchen disliked the Game and figured it was something to do with that, but it suited her own purpose - observe the family she suspected of abusing the One Power. Not directly of course, they couldn't channel that she was aware of, but having Aes Sedai perform their dirty work? Abuse of power. Gretchen's thin lips were tight as she looked across at one of the other women there, Tia. Gretchen didn't know why she was here, and she never thought to ask why either. It could be the same thing, it could be something different. Gretchen preferred to work alone.

There was no need for an invitation. People knew an Aes Sedai when they saw one. Gretchen's tall, thin form ascended the stairs with an impatient grace, her flowing dress giving her a momentary depth she naturally lacked. The material hung artfully from her when she stood still and pooled at her feet, but it was not a beautiful woman being clothed. Good clothes? Yes. Well presented hair, hanging loose to her elbows? Of course. But Gretchen was plain, and severe with it.

"May we introduce Gretchen Addlar, Aes Sedai of the Grey Tower." The rap of the staff on the floor was nothing compared to the announcement, and Gretchen felt eyes on her. She took them in her stride. "And Tia Tomosan, Aes Sedai of the Grey Tower."

People seemed far more interested in the Green, and that was fine with Gretchen. Some of the perks of growing up from nothing - she was a self made woman, no connections to boost her, no familial ties to give her that step up. Each accolade she earned was measured in blood. Cairhienins recognised importance when they saw it and Gretchen couldn't help the slight sneer of disdain on her face at the way they looked their way. Aes Sedai, more connections, more influence. The Game made her irritable.

"May the evening be swift and painless," the Oathsworn muttered to Tia, as Lady Nyaine approached them. This was one person Gretchen was most interested in speaking with, and the scowl on her face was replaced with a grin of determination that could almost be excused as a grimace. She bore no gifts, an Aes Sedai's presence was gift enough in Cairhien. Still, she would use a honeyed tongue as much as possible, if it gave her results.
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Post by Roan » June 6th, 2017, 4:19 pm

Tia Tomosan, Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah
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Tia loathes dresses. She knows she must dress in them for such occasions, and thus she has. See exhibit A: The Dress
Cairhien was not Saldaea, nor was it Hama Valon. Perhaps it wasn’t fair to compare country to city, but Tia Tomosan’s frames of reference were the places she’d lived, which were limited to Saldaea and Hama Valon. She was sent to Cairhien because she lacked experience with other cultures, and her elders thought it would be a good experience for her. She traveled with Gretchen Addler of the Red Ajah.

The Red Sister was not exactly likeable, and didn’t seem pleased when she learned she’d have company on her little excursion. Truth be told, Tia hoped for a trip to the Citadel, but other plans were put into play. She found herself wondering who’s idea it was to send her with Gretchen? Miahala’s or Jaryd’s? Perhaps both. She could see Jaryd approaching Mia with the idea, and her great great grandmother agreeing to it easily. Was that what happened?

If her Memma wanted Tia to get more worldly experience, then Tia would get that experience one way or another. Her ideas to escape to the Citadel to escape for a time (and put a bit of space between her and Jaryd) would have to wait. Exactly why Tia was in Cairhien, and now at this ball was a bit of a mystery. All she knew was that an invitation was sent for a party to represent the Tower to be in attendance.

Gretchen Sedai didn’t seem inclined to share her reasons for being on the trip. Truth be told, she didn’t seem inclined to share in much conversation at all, except her lack of enthusiasm for the evening.

Tia wasn’t exactly thrilled at the idea of a ball. She was not one to wear dresses unless necessary, and felt there was far too much material than necessary in the things. Tonight, she did indeed wear a dress. It was a rich green with black trim. The bodice/corset of the dress showed off Tia’s trim form, but she despised how restrictive the blasted thing was. She felt as if she couldn’t get a full breath if her life depended on it.

The lower part of the dress looked as if it would allow one to move unrestricted, but that was not the case, as the skirt portion of the dress narrowed slightly at the knees. The Aes Sedai tried not to fidget as they waited to be announced, but it was a struggle. Gretchen seemed to cast a scowl in her direction more than once. Tia’s discomfort meant she didn’t really notice, nor did she care.

Not for the first time, Tia wondered where the Aes Sedai grace came from, because she felt anything but graceful in that blasted dress. Before she could comment, though, she and Gretchen were announced to the crowd. She felt herself stand up straight, and almost regret it as she went to take a deep breath and found it wasn’t as deep as she was used to.

Every single person looked their way, and it felt as if most were looking Tia over from head to toe. She did her best to keep her expression more or less neutral.

“May the evening be swift and painless,” Gretchen commented.

Tia couldn’t help the slight smile that found its way to her lips. Before she could agree, though, a young woman approached, and Gretchen named her Lady Nyaine. It seemed the Red was more than a little interested in speaking with the young woman, and Tia found herself wondering why.

OOC: Tia’s in observation mode at the moment and will speak soon enough. I hope this is enough of an opening for both of you.
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Post by Daniel » June 6th, 2017, 8:25 pm

Nyaine
It wasn’t long that Nyaine had to wait for something interesting to happen. The two new arrivals were certainly not locals, made plain by their choice of dress. Her peers would most certainly not wear something with colours as vibrant as those two were showing off. Neither the one in red nor the one green would find it easy to have discreet, potentially unnoticed conversation this evening.

Not wanting to miss who these two were, she moved slowly a few steps towards the announcer and left the group of women discussion fashion behind. Her jaw dropped as she heard the booming voice introduce them as Aes Sedai of the Grey Tower. She caught herself staring, but try as she might, she could not resist. Attempting to get a better look, she inched another few steps forward.

And then suddenly she realised she was all on her own approaching those two channelers. Why couldn’t she have restrained herself? She watched the women with a knot somewhere in the region of her stomach as the one in red, Gretchen Sedai, some part of her mind contributed, made an underhanded comment which seemed to amuse the green-dressed Tia Sedai and then looked at her and grinned. She grinned. Oh, Light. The knot had likely more than doubled in size.

“Greetings, Aes Sedai”, she said formally and produced a deep curtsy. Etiquette had turned out to be useful for something after all, she noticed, trying to gather what remained of her wit. Standing up, she continued: “what do you, uh, I mean, I, uh, have never seen Aes Sedai at such a gathering.”

The blood rushed to her cheeks. So much for gathering her wits. If it hadn’t been obvious to those two before, it was certainly clear to those two now, that she was both a light-blinded fool and had no business talking to Aes Sedai. It must have been that grin that gotten her tongue in such a twist. Why would that woman grin at her like that, it could have been infuriating, had she not been absolutely embarrassed.

Her mother had always said that at some point in her life her curiosity would get the better of her. That saying seemed to have come true with a vengeance today.

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Post by Matty » June 7th, 2017, 9:14 pm

Gretchen had barely found the time to get herself a drink before she was accosted by folk. At least this one made her way over with a subtlety any Cairhien who could walk would balk at for its sheer lack of tact. Gretchen didn't exactly mind this, it kept her from talking to the Head of the House about whatever political droll she had in mind (a necessary conversation she would have to have eventually), but it did distract her from her plans.

The girl was short, shorter than Cairhienin generally were and that was saying something. Gretchen didn't need an excuse to look down on people but when they made it so easy... the Red regarded the girl as she stuttered through her curtsy, something she would soon learn to perfect around Aes Sedai, and blabbered through some nonsense that came with having her wits firmly placed elsewhere. Never seen an Aes Sedai at a gathering? She had to be relatively young, or not allowed to more sophisticated gatherings. "Yes, I can see that," she said matter of factly, her voice light and high pitched with Tairen overtones. "Approaching Aes Sedai as soon as they enter - I can only imagine what the other partygoers make of that." The tall Red did offer a smile then, but it was really just a motion of lifting her cheek muscles; the actual warmth of a smile was not present, just the bodily motion.

Indeed, the people were talking amongst themselves, but their attention was on the Aes Sedai. Of course it would be, they were the most interesting thing here. Gretchen would have dismissed the girl and moved on to more useful resources to spend her time farming, but there was an obligation she couldn't ignore - especially when Tia was there as well and they could feel the same thing. A glance at her Green sister confirmed such. A girl with the spark. perhaps she was drawn to their own ability to channel the female half of the Power. Only one way to find out really, and Gretchen clicked her tongue just the once at the alteration to her plans.

Now was not the place to discuss such matters. Gretchen had no interest in fuelling the conversations around them with talk of channelling, especially if other women got similar ideas and she spent her time recruiting for the Grey Tower. They had other people for that business, Gretchen had her own agenda. "You can familiarise yourself with Aes Sedai by giving us a tour of the room and introducing us to the generous hostess." The woman was practically bursting to approach them, Gretchen could see this, and a part of her delighted in postponing that introduction. Yes, more delays. "First of all, a drink is in order." She looked around expectantly for an offering of wine.
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Post by Daniel » June 8th, 2017, 11:53 pm

Nyaine
Nyaine had taken a deep breath and started to steady her thoughts. She had thoroughly embarrassed herself, so that couldn’t really get any worse. At this point she probably wouldn’t win any popularity contest with the two women, but she doubted many did with Aes Sedai. Any damage to her house as far as The Game was concerned would likely be mitigated if the Aes Sedai did as much as talk more than a single sentence with her. Even if they didn’t, much could be excused through her comparative inexperience and youth as the Lintelle’s youngest.

Listening to Gretchen Sedai commenting on her apparent faux pas, she suppressed the grin that was attempting to force itself on her lips. They had in fact talked to her, it could only get better from here. Standing up straight backed had certainly become easier all of a sudden. As quickly as it had been displaced by the terror of embarrassment, her curiosity about the Aes Sedai returned and she observed the red-dressed woman’s mirthless smile, followed by an exchanged look with Tia Sedai. There seemed to be something going on that she was not privy, too. Something with the one power? A wave of queasiness bubbled up from her belly, but Gretchen Sedai’s instruction for a tour of the room distracted her quickly enough, so that nothing had shown on her face, she hoped.

She sought eye-contact with one of the servant girls that were making their way through the room with trays that held several glasses each and then gave her an inconspicuous cue to approach and offer refreshments to the Aes Sedai. Not bothering to concern herself further with the issue of the Aes Sedai’s drink, that was what servants were there for after all, she instead mulled over the request of the tour. If she were to spend time leading around the two channelers that would way more than offset any bad impression her earlier blunder had created. Was Gretchen Sedai actually intending to help her? But if she was, could she afford the help? After all a popular saying went, help from an Aes Sedai was sometimes worse than no help at all.

“I would be happy to guide you, Gretchen Sedai”, she replied slowly, “but I must point out, I have only been on this estate once before. Lady Devalaine” – she gestured towards the party’s host – “would surely be the logical choice. In either case, I would be happy to introduce you to her first, seeing how it is the protocol to greet the event’s organiser as soon as possible.”

Nyaine knew she was once again stating the obvious, but she had both provided a way out of the request for a tour for both herself and the other two women, should the Aes Sedai change their mind, and made use of their willingness to not publicly shame her for her earlier lapse in self-control.

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Post by Roan » June 10th, 2017, 6:35 pm

Tia Sedai
Tia nearly arched a brow as the young woman approached the, but did her best to keep her expression neutral. Gretchen engaged the young woman in conversation, and as they talked, something odd struck Tia about the girl. It took her a moment, but then Gretchen looked her way. The girl had the spark, which meant she’d likely be returning to the Tower with them to don the Novice Whites and learn to channel.

Part of Tia was amused the young woman tried to teach the two Aes Sedai protocol. She’d accepted the beverage presented to their group by the servant and looked around. Her eyes fell on the hostess, who looked less than pleased the Aes Sedai were engaged in conversation with the young Nyaine. “I believe Gretchen Sedai has business with our hostess, so introductions would certainly be in order.”

The only other time Tia’d found a woman with the spark, it had been when she and Miahala Sedai tracked down a suspected Black sister. The woman had killed Andraste’s companions, and nearly killed Andraste, but the traveling merchant defended herself and held her own until Tia and her great great grandmother arrived. Miahala made quick work of the Black sister. It had been clear to both of them that Andraste had the spark.

The woman’s anger had been palpable and she resisted the urge to go to the Tower, but Tia and Mia had no choice but to bring her . . .she’d be a danger to herself and those around her if she didn’t learn how to control the One Power.

Nyaine’s spark hadn’t manifested itself as Andraste’s did, but it was clear enough the girl had the ability. It would prove an interesting conversation. “Though I think I can speak for both of us when I say we’d appreciate it if you were to. . .be our guide, as Gretchen Sedai suggested.”
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Post by Daniel » June 15th, 2017, 7:11 pm

Nyaine
It was all very curious to Nyaine. Why did those Aes Sedai want to keep her around? It made no sense. She glanced around the room, checking on whether Lady Devalaine was still in the same place she had been. The old Lady made an impression of not being very enthusiastic about being pre-empted by Nyaine. Certainly she was in between considering how she could pay back Nyaine, why the Aes Sedai tolerated the brat and what Nyaine and her family might be scheming. The possibility of youthful curiosity and foolishness probably didn’t even enter her mind.

“As you wish. I am of course at your disposal, Aes Sedai”, Nyaine responded to Tia Sedai, suppressing the smile that thinking about Lady Devalaine’s predicament wanted to produce and returning her focus back to the two channelers, “If it pleases you to follow me, then.”

It wasn’t a long walk from their current standing position to the hostess as Nyaine led the two women past a handful of groups of nobles toward Lady Devalaine. The woman’s face had certainly switched to business mode, now that the Aes Sedai were actually approaching her. Nyaine mimicked her unrevealing expression as much as she was capable and when they reached their destination introduced them to each other in a matter-of-fact tone of voice, exactly repeating the announcer’s words for Tia and Gretchen Sedai and presenting the hostess with full name and titles.

“Thank you, dear, very kind of you”, Lady Devalaine’s forceful look said something else entirely and despite knowing that she had no real reason to, Nyaine couldn’t help but blush as the woman continued: “I don’t want to keep you any longer, dear.”

That was a clear dismissal. Had the Aes Sedai not asked for her to be their tour guide, she would most certainly have acquiesced and left immediately, but since they had asked, she couldn’t just vanish, no matter how much that might irk or ire the hostess. As that couldn’t be avoided, she had to at least tread carefully. Even though there was no relation between their two houses to speak of, it wouldn’t do to start one that negatively impacted House Lintelle tonight.

“Aes Sedai”, she addressed them, “you surely have much to discuss with Lady Devalaine. Should you have more need of me, I shall be over there by the Library entrance.”

Pointing toward a door that led away from the great hall, she dropped another curtsy and then made to leave.
OOC: Tried to push the formalities and what not out of the way and get it moving forwards a bit. So you have the option of talking with the hostess or do a small jump and talk to Nyaine more privately or do/introduce something utterly crazy, hope it's fine.

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Post by Matty » June 17th, 2017, 7:07 am

If Gretchen had wanted someone else to give her a tour then she would have flaming well said so, but the Red was spared from pointing this out by Tia and her more diplomatic way of putting across their suggestion. Gretchen made a small gesture with a nod of her head which clearly indicated: get to it then girl. One thing people failed to realise was that if they simply did as Gretchen said everything would run much more smoothly, and it would also make sense. The Red didn't say anything else to this effect, but she didn't really need to as they walked. Where Tia looked more friendly, the Tairen's expression was one of grim determination, and it was the dark eyes of an analyst that took in the people around her. Useless, a nobody, not interested... ahhh, the Lady Devalaine herself, excellent.

The woman herself didn't seem all too thrilled to be meeting them, but perhaps that was because it was the child who had introduced them rather than her going in her own time. Not that she'd had all that much time to do that. The Red couldn't help herself as the Lady seemed so keen to keep their little tour guide away, there was a part of her that instinctively and habitually rebelled against these nobles and what they wanted from her. "The girl can remain," Gretchen said, "there is nothing I have to say that she cannot hear." Gretchen finally took a sip of her wine, supposed that it was fine as far as wines went, and held it out for a passing servant to take from her. Wasteful and against her frugal nature, but she was going to need both hands when she strangled this Lady.

"Thank you for the invitation, the Grey Tower is glad to be included in your festivities. Now, before I mingle with everyone else you simply must join us for a tour of the estate. Our new friend here doesn't know the area as well as you and I would quite like to take a look at your stables."

"Aes Sedai of course, that can be arranged." For what it was worth Lady Devalaine held her composure well. Cairhienins by nature lent themselves to becoming composed Aes Sedai, Gretchen had seen her fair share, though it could get aggravating at times. The Game, all the time. Gretchen played it but her hand was heavy with it. "However I'm afraid our stables are currently..."

"Out of commission due to a fire, yes, I am aware of this and am very interested to take a look at the cause behind this. Now, let us be off so we can get this tour over and done with. Stay close child, I don't want you out of my sight for the rest of the evening. Do you have a name?" Here she gestured towards the girl.

Gretchen hadn't filled Tia in on what she wanted from this gathering, but then it was Red Ajah business, not something a Green needed to concern herself over - it wasn't a bunch of trollocs she could set aflame. No, the stables had burned down in a strange accident supposedly involved an overturned lantern, but Gretchen's Blues with eyes-and-ears in the city had suggested that a stray male channeller in the Devalaine household was responsible. Gretchen wasn't about to go assaulting the woman in order to get the information she needed... in public. Well. Maybe somewhere a little less crowded, she could be subtle when she needed to be.
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Post by Roan » June 20th, 2017, 8:38 pm

Tia Sedai
While Gretchen may not have shared her purpose for the journey, neither had Tia, though hers was simple enough. She had little exposure to diplomacy, and given Aes Sedai were often hosted by the lords and ladies of the land, knowing how to wade through the diplomatic quagmire could prove useful. Some called it the Game. Tia called it a nuisance, but she could see the benefit in at least trying to understand the Game, such as it was.

The Green Sister didn’t need to be a master of the game to understand the Lady of the House resented having the young woman tag along. In fact, anyone could see the woman’s displeasure written on her expression, but she didn’t dare send the girl away after Gretchen insisted she stay with them.

Some of the Red Sister’s motives became a little more clear when the subject of the stables came up. Lady Devalaine seemed reluctant to show them the remains of the barn, but Gretchen was insistent. It seemed an odd place to go given they were dressed to attend the ball.

If I’d known I’d be walking through the ruins of a burned out barn, I would have dressed accordingly, Tia thought wistfully as she adjusted the corset top of her dress once again. She didn’t understand how her other sisters could wear such garb all the time. Even her Great Memma seemed to wear dresses more often than more practical attire. The Aes Sedai found the dress restrictive in more ways than one, but tried not to let her annoyance show as the group of four continued on their tour.

Gretchen had asked the young woman her name, and Tia looked over at her, waiting for the woman to answer.
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