Truth or Dare: The Imperial Court

[madame_de_fer]

WHO: Select Orlesian and Fereldan Nobility and the Inquisition
WHAT: Josephine and Vivienne have orchestrated a good-will soiree in response to this dastardly rumor.
WHEN: Drakonis 15, Evening
WHERE: Skyhold Great Hall
NOTES:
- A list of nobles in attendance can be found here. The list was provided by the mods but there will be no npc support for them. Play away.
- A secondary outside party is being held in the valley in the tent town for anyone who couldn't/wouldn't attend and/or behave in the fancy pansty party.
- The goal of the evening is to clear up a spurious rumor about Cassandra and Leliana, with secondary goals of establishing the Inquisition as a respectable presence in Thedas (and fish for more money). Any major disruptions that would Game Over the court approval should probably be brought to the advisors and/or mods.



To say that Josphine has far outdone herself with this little soiree would be the understatement of the year. The Lady Ambassador has pulled out all the stops in providing a festive and yet elegant stage for this political intervention. Because sometimes gossip can be more deadly than a sword.

The Great Hall of Skyhold has been converted into a grand receiving hall, glittering with hundreds of lights around the room, in addition to the repairs accomplished to the original chandeliers. Of course, there has been artful placement arranged so there are a few shadowy corners for rendezvous of the more suggestive nature. Just in case. The majority of the floor has been cleared for dancing, and a fine troupe of musicians have been installed for the bulk of the evening's entertainments. Some members of the Inquisition have plans to entice attendees with their own artistic performances in addition to the group of mages performing illusory tricks to oohs and aahs.

For those who feel their energy flagging, there are chairs set against the walls, with a few tables interspersed between. Servers hired for the evening circulate the crowds with wine, fine Orlesian and Nevarran reds as well as crisp whites from Antiva. Refreshments are set out on buffet tables, tasteful and extravagant nibbles, including imported cheeses, spicy saucisson, dried fruits and nuts, and the highly sought after deep mushroom and anise petits fours that are all the rage in Orlais.

Comments

[wontforgetyou]

"Aye, that's true."

Even though he was doing this for Kallian's sake, there was a part of him that suspected being at the other party would be a bit of a relief, for more than one reason. And it seemed that Korrin might feel the same way, something that got him to give her a curious look.

"Well, you've not got to stay much longer, surely? Maybe I don't, either. Wonder if I could talk Kallian into slipping away for a bit..."

[gatheringstorm]

Korrin nods, eager to get going but it's not just up to her. "I'll stick around as long as Araceli wants, but as soon as I can, I'll be there. Kallian might need the break, too, after her performance. The flood of patronizing human noble comments that are bound to come afterward would make me want to slip off, so I can't blame her for the same."

[wontforgetyou]

As much as he would like to think that the nobles won't stoop to patronizing comments after, he's seen them talking about the elves here, so frankly he's not all that surprised to hear that that sort of thing is likely forthcoming - but it doesn't stop him from making a face.

"You'd think they'd have the sense to actually appreciate something like that and not make those sort of comments, but no, of course they won't." While he keeps his voice low enough so as not to be overheard, between his current expression and the slightly disgusted tone of his voice it's likely not hard to guess how he feels about it. After a moment, he sighs, some of the irritation slipping away. "You're right, though. I should probably go find her and see about asking what she wants to do. Want to catch up at the other party, then?"

[gatheringstorm]

At that, Korrin nods without hesitation. "Absolutely. I'll bring alcohol worth sharing, and likely still have enough in me for some real dancing. Expect me to get one out of you then, alright?" It's not really a question, though with those less familiar with a partner of her size, she'd at least be more accommodating.

[wontforgetyou]

"Only if you think you can keep up with me."

It may be said with a grin, but he has every intention of getting in some proper dancing once he gets out of here. Something less stiff and formal and much more fun. The idea of going so with someone as tall as Korrin doesn't even faze him. He has no doubt he'll figure that part of things out sooner or later - and enjoy himself while doing so. First things first, though, and he slips out of the alcove, setting his now-empty plate down at a nearby table before giving Korrin a brief, but warm smile.

"Which I think you'll not have any problem doing. See you then, Korrin."