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

[aceso]

"Hmm, let me think," she says, gaze lifting in pretend thought. It's a good way to take a moment to consider all of this and what it means. And what he might think it means. Because she doesn't know how he handles things of this nature. Her gut tells her the answer would be in the most awkward way possible.

"I suppose we should discuss things so we are clear on what we want, but that is not a conversation for a party. That is for in my tent." Behind closed doors, except she doesn't have any doors.

[motherfucking_ghost]

"Sounds like your tent is gonna be the real party place." Shit, is he starting to sound like Tucker? It's like he can almost hear a 'bow chicka bow wow' from somewhere, but it's his imagination instead.

"Promise I'll try to keep my big trap shut and let you do your work. I'll eat food and...schmooze." Please do not schmooze.

[aceso]

Christine has never heard the word 'schmooze' before, and yet from the context she has an idea she knows what it means. Right, he really should not do that. Patting his arm, she pauses to look around the room.

"I shall not be long. Maybe you can just stay by the food? It will be easier for me to find you." And hopefully no schmoozing will occur.