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Post by Zack Asiv on Jul 30, 2019 9:15:04 GMT -8
"No one has reported seeing them at the parade or the ball, and I did find it odd at the time."
She wasn't dismissing the praise or reasoning Cecelia had given, but she felt it more prudent to move to the next subject and give it some focus.
"I'm not sure what it means, if the destruction was always meant to be this large. Was the assassination attempt at the ball just a formality? If he could of just wiped the whole city out any time, why not use it first and kill survivors afterwards?"
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Post by Cecelia Riddel on Jul 30, 2019 9:24:59 GMT -8
Celia remained silent for a moment, recalling more clearly the events before the violence broke out than during. After a moment, the far-away look passed and she considered Angelonia again with carefully measured words.
"At the time, the man known as Project Judgement declared it was an intrusion and made it clear he wanted us to know it was such. But he also mentioned lies and false peace." Another worriesome thought as she worried at the inside of her cheek.
"Perhaps the family had some ties to it that aren't in the open? Either way, it's possible that by having survivors, the word will spread, along with the fear and questions."
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Post by Zack Asiv on Jul 30, 2019 9:36:39 GMT -8
Angelonia would nod as she had similar ideas to what could be going on.
"However, if there is evidence of it, it was thoroughly destroyed by the experiment. I am glad I can count on you. I plan on having a similar conversation with Valerian Blackburn. Though I was hoping to see if you knew anything of him. My own knowledge stems from him being a useless womanizing home body. Yet, during the danger of the ball he threw himself between the danger and me. What do you think of him, if you know anything?"
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Post by Cecelia Riddel on Jul 30, 2019 9:43:22 GMT -8
There was a very delicate pause at the mention of a fellow noble. Celia could only hake her head.
"Unfortunately, I'm no more familiar with him than you are. It could be a sign of something more in his protecting you, or it could be a different way of trying to get your atention." he tilted her head very, very slightly as she regarded the younger woman.
"Would you like me to keep an eye on him, as well?"
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Post by Zack Asiv on Jul 30, 2019 9:47:33 GMT -8
Angelonia would look a slight disappointed at the lack of new information, but it was not unexpected. However her next bit made her take a moment.
"That would help. His task is going to be different from yours, but another pair of eyes on seeing his progress would make the test of his mettle more efficient."
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Post by Cecelia Riddel on Jul 30, 2019 9:56:10 GMT -8
Oh, oh she noticed that look. Cecelia kept her interest and amusement to herself, but her suspicions that the next in line to the throne might have a bit of a fancy for Lord Blackburn seemed to be on track.
"Of course, my lady." With tea ready she would offer Angelonia a cup and take one for herself. "I will be the very example of discretion."
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Post by Zack Asiv on Jul 30, 2019 10:01:44 GMT -8
Angelonia would accept the tea with a nod.
"Thank you, I appreciate your acceptance of the mission I have placed before you. Is there any compensation, or anything you would have of me?"
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Post by Cecelia Riddel on Jul 30, 2019 10:18:24 GMT -8
"A favor, for now, to be called on in the future." She mused over the options. For now, there was nothing. Her family would love higher standing in the territories, of course, but with no approved heir and no sign of her having a little brother any time soon, that could cause problems later in time. And it wouldn't hurt to have one with a future ruler of the big four.
"Nothing against our beliefs, of course, and you are welcome to say no. Otherwise, I believe it will depend on just what we uncover." And the unspoken danger she may find herself in.
A smile quipped her lips for a moment, an expression closer to what Angelonia saw when approaching the group of young women in the great hall.
"And a budding friendship, if you don't mind."
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Post by Zack Asiv on Jul 30, 2019 10:28:13 GMT -8
Angelonia herself took a moment to take stock of what possible outcomes for her future favor could manifest as. Though it was almost unspoken the lengths that were allowed for this favor. It was nice to hear spoken out loud non-the-less. When she spoke of a friendship she smiled and nodded.
"That would be the least I could do of course."
She would fold a leg over and sip some tea. IF there was nothing else Angelonia would keep to small talk, and some minor gossip as the game is played, but would have to leave at the end of her cup of tea.
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Post by Cecelia Riddel on Jul 30, 2019 10:58:41 GMT -8
The girls have some small talk and gossip, a dip into the normal that was a welcome distraction from what else was going on outside. But duty called, and they had to answer.
"It was a pleasure to see you again, Lady Angelonia." She dipped a curtsy and continued the polite farewells, feeling better about her upcoming trip than she had.
Once alone, she'd have to update her bodyguard on their other task. The trip was proving mor einteresting thand dreadful than it had earlier today.
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Post by Zack Asiv on Jul 30, 2019 11:23:39 GMT -8
Angelonia would give a polite bow and once again thank Celia before departing. Her assigned Royal Guard would re-enter the room.
"Lady Riddel."
He would say close his eyes and bowing his head awaiting orders.
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Post by Cecelia Riddel on Jul 30, 2019 11:43:21 GMT -8
"We have orders regarding my time at Cabal." Celia nodded to herself, reviewing the informaion as she spoke, relaying the information she'd been provided.
"You will come by the Cabal campus weekly for reports and information. Anything I give you in this regard must be given to Lady Angelonia alone unless I tell you otherwise. Do not accept anyone else to take the information to her, and do not let anyone know what you are about; merely let them know that I am sending letters to a friend if they ask." A lone lady in the midst of a strange world and military compound? It would not be unheard of to send letters fora taste of home. And ladies had their sensitives where she came from.
"We will be keeping an eye out for anyone in Cabal or protectorates with white hair and red eyes while we are there. For now your orders are otherwise the same; no killing unless you are defending yourself, or me. No one else is to know about these orders."
It felt satisfying enough. Keep orders close to Angelonia's request as much as she could, knowing that they were the only two who was supposed to know them. No leaks of information to anyone else unless she felt it prudent.
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Post by Zack Asiv on Jul 30, 2019 12:17:43 GMT -8
He accepted the orders and raised his head and eyes finally.
"It will be done, my Lady."
He seemed to be waiting for current orders, as his previous job had technically been canceled he was just kind of here now.
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Post by Cecelia Riddel on Jul 30, 2019 15:06:06 GMT -8
She still had to get used to running the show when giving orders instead of relaying them. It was odd, but at least she knew what was expected of her.
"In the meantime, send for the Larch's second son, Mason. I will need to speak with him about rebuilding plans before we leave this evening."
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Post by Zack Asiv on Jul 30, 2019 21:45:58 GMT -8
He would bow once more and leave to make it so.
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