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@valhourdin

[revolutionne]

[ Continued from... ]

I would imagine that the presence of any member of the Heavens' Ward would be considered an esteemed guest at any ball or banquet. Pray forgive me if it overly familiar, but I would request your presence as Ser Zephirin himself.

[valhourdin]

[ Privately, Zephirin suspects that a few of his chosen brothers are not gladly welcomed wheresoever they go, but none would dare cross them. It gives him pause, too, that Aymeric would invite him as an ordinary man — perhaps the man he was in days past, once. He wonders then what fragments of that man are left and permissible, outside His Eminence's will. ]

You do not extend your invitation as Ishgard's Lord Commander?

[revolutionne]

I do not. Not in this instance, at the least. Which in turn offers no obligation or duty to attend on behalf of either of our stations other than that of one man to another.

[ He may be making assumptions, but he does not believe that happens all too frequently regarding this particular order of Knights. But behind their titles, they are still men. ]

[valhourdin]

[ We of the Heavens' Ward have pledged our lives to His Eminence, Zephirin might say, alluding to a certain set of rules to which he strives to adhere, as if every one of his brothers devotes every waking moment to their sacred duty. Plainly, however, some do in fact make use of what time they are allotted to themselves — whether that means Ser Janlenoux's retreating to the Vault's kitchens, or the more boisterous pastimes of which Sers Grinnaux, Paulecrain, and Guerrique are fond. ]

Then I would endeavor to fulfill that request, and I look forward to the occasion.

[ And so he tries for a jest, one first step: ]

Rest assured that nothing will be left behind at the evening's end.

[revolutionne]

Full glad am I to hear it, Ser. I shall send word once the date is secured.

[ Though he unable to hear the rewards of his effort, it does get a chuckle from Aymeric all the same. ]

Your decorum is much appreciated. Mayhaps my other guests may yet learn from your shining example.

@thelofty

[revolutionne]

[ Continued from... ]

[ That's a terrible pun.

...

...... ]

Do you not mean "purrhaps"?

[ But not as bad as that one, Halone save them. ]

I shall take your suggestion to heart and see if this yet bears fruit. You have my gratitude, Lord Emmanellain. I hope that I can repay this favor in kind.

[thelofty]

[ Mercifully, Aymeric's ears aren't subjected to Emmanellain's appreciation for that retort: somewhere, the young lord bursts into laughter. He probably earns himself more than a few disapproving glares. ]

purrhaps, why, of course! if only i'd thought of it myself!

[ Brilliant puns, having received the Emmanellain de Fortemps seal of approval, as it were. ]

do keep me apprised of the outcome, ser aymeric! that's repayment enough, really

[revolutionne]

[ That is dangerous enough in its own right. Purrhaps Aymeric has had a few too many glasses, though he affords himself the small excuse that it is a liquid balm as he tries to sludge through his in-person conversation. A much needed one at that. ]

I shall, my lord. Do enjoy the rest of your evening.

[ Which ought to be the end of it...

...that is until half a bell later ]

Three.

She has three cats.

[thelofty]

[ Oh. Oh no. What has he done... And now feline puns no longer seem appropriate, when what should have been a cunning plan has backfired so spectacularly— ]

truly????
well

[ Well. He can't exactly tell the lord commander to run away and hide for the next several decades or so. ]

you wouldn't happen to have friends willing to step in as a diversion, would you
someone who COULD take it upon himself to appraise her manor as thoroughly as she likes?

[revolutionne]

[ It would be unbecoming even if he did not have other obligations...but he would be remiss to say the idea doesn't have appeal right now. ]

Would it not be cruel to subject another man to this?

[proteusmoon]

( ooc ; cont. from here! )

Always. Never a dull day running all around Castle Baron, of course.

I cannot quite blame Ser Croquembouche for dozing off after a steady monologue. You do have quite the soothing timbre for a man of such esteem. I wager the petting also has something to do with his penchant for falling asleep eventually though.

[revolutionne]

Rest does seem ever elusive when it is most needed, does it not? I should hope that it finds you soon, though I am happy to offer my company until that time.

My lady, that sounds dangerously close to flattery. I am afraid Ser Croquembouche may not be so discerning. A warm lap and a little attention is oft enough to please him these days.

[proteusmoon]

Yes, I can see you are quite pleased to have someone to talk with, if the mead and wine is anything to go by. Truly though, I am grateful for it as well. Perhaps if I can focus my attention on just this conversation, sleep will find me sooner rather than later.

As for flattery... only in so much as you wish it to be. I believe everyone requires a warm lap to rest their head and some affection every now and then. You should not underestimate it.

[revolutionne]

Then mayhaps I should endeavour to be as boring as possible so that sleep will find you swiftly?

It sounds as if you speak from personal experience.

[proteusmoon]

You are welcome to try, but I doubt you could accomplish such a level of boring even if you were to try.

Personal experience in having a lap to rest on and affection or in needing it? One is rather different from the other and one is certainly truer than the other.

@valhourdin

[revolutionne]

Ser Janlenoux? I would have never guessed, though that highlights how seldom I speak with the Ward on a personal level.

Tell me, Ser Zephirin, would you be opposed to suggestions outside of the Pillars?

[ From what he is getting to know of his man, he thinks not. ]

I have happened upon a few gems that are oft overlooked by the aristocracy.

[valhourdin]

[ It is curious, Zephirin thinks for a moment, that Aymeric speaks as though he draws a distinction between the two of them, though they were both ordinary knights once, and rarely ensconced in a manor home. But then he considers it: Ishgard does not forget the circumstances of a man's birth. ]

On the contrary, I shall deem it an honor to sample their fare.

In return, Ser Janlenoux might be called upon, if the occasion presents itself. You need but name a recipe.

[revolutionne]

[ It is better than to assume, though Aymeric is beginning to feel he can make a few decent educated guesses at this venture. ]

Then mayhaps we should pay a visit to Madame Rouwene's. She makes a Blanquette de Karakul that I have been told is the same centuries old recipes that were quite popular in the early Highlands.

Would that not be an imposition?

[valhourdin]

Doubtless her establishment has the loyalty of its patrons. And she will not find our visit alarming?

Ser Janlenoux, for his part, is like to appreciate the opportunity.

[revolutionne]

I do not believe so. It has been a while since the last I visited, yet she does not have the reputation of turning away any paying customer.

Then I would be most obliged to whatever is his speciality.

@proteusmoon

[revolutionne]

For it to be truly considered retribution I may need a few more glasses to inspire me.

[proteusmoon]

Ah, how convenient then that I find myself with unexpected free time.

[revolutionne]

Well then, how can I refute my lady's request? As want as we oft are for free time.

[proteusmoon]

There is no other way I would rather while away free time, of course.