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[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.

[valhourdin]

[ It occurs to Zephirin, at first, that his attempted jest may have seemed perfectly serious instead, but the response he receives is somehow encouraging, likely a jest itself. ]

As I might discover something to learn from them, in turn, it seems.

I shall await your summons, Ser Aymeric. Until then.

[ Though "summons" is not quite right... ]

[revolutionne]

Hopefully only from the best behavior of other guests.

[ Which is...varying, as fond as he is of his inner circle. ]

Until then, Ser Zephirin. Do take care.