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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 3726385" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>As Gray and Cold as Stone - Part 2: You Take the High Road…</strong></p><p></p><p>“Guests! Oh wonderful! I’m Clavius, the majordomo,” he lisped. “I must apologize, the festivities are not scheduled to begin for another few hours.” Clavius shouted at one of the servants. “No, no, you LIFT them. LIFT the leaves! We want it all to be spotless. We need more pep, more smiles. Everyone smile!”</p><p></p><p>“Let’s kill him now before he escapes the summoning circle,” said Ilmarė.</p><p></p><p>Quintus hushed her. He turned back to Clavius. “Lady Elandre invited us. Do you know the occasion?”</p><p></p><p>“Oh yes,” said Clavius, “Lady Elandre said as much. I’m afraid she’s unavailable at the moment, but she would like to meet with you in her parlor in an hour or so. As for why we’re having the party…” he whirled, lifting his chubby arms to take in the beautiful surroundings, “what better reason to celebrate when you live in luxury at the center of the civilized world!” He leaned over conspiratorially to Quintus, who struggled not to take a step back. “Master Acastus says that he will be making an important announcement this evening.”</p><p></p><p>“An announcement?” asked Ilmarė. “She’s not getting married to another lout, is she?”</p><p></p><p>“Oh, yes,” a sad expression came over Clavius’ face. He spoke quietly. “A sad day that was, my lady. Gaius val’Tensen was killed during a hunt. A terrible pity.”</p><p></p><p>“How…abrupt,” said Ilmarė with a smirk. </p><p></p><p>Quintus arched an eyebrow. He had personally seen to it that Gaius was brought to justice. </p><p></p><p>“None of us know what this party is about,” said Clavius. “But it IS exciting, isn’t it? So many important guests!”</p><p></p><p>“Important guests?” asked Quintus, suddenly interested. </p><p></p><p>“Oh, yes, yes. The Patriarch himself is expected to be here.” Clavius seemed nervous and excited at the same time. “Also, several generals will be attending—friends from the days when Master Acastus served in the Legion of Radiant Glory. General Menisis was too busy to attend, unfortunately.”</p><p></p><p>Quintus looked crestfallen at the news. </p><p></p><p>“We’ve also been told that a group of honored guests from Milandir will be here, though we don’t know exactly who. Beyond that…well, who can say?” Clavius’ extremely short attention span was distracted once more. “You must polish that marble in a SMOOTH motion!” he sang. “Smooth. Up and down, left and right. That’s it, that’s it!” </p><p></p><p>The fat man floated away to pep up another servant, all of which were studiously ignoring him.</p><p></p><p>“Osalian help us,” said Ilmarė, rubbing her temples.</p><p></p><p>“I know,” said Quintus. “He’s really quite annoying.”</p><p></p><p>“Not that,” said Ilmarė. “One of the ‘important guests’ just arrived.”</p><p></p><p>“Kham!” shouted Quintus with a broad smile.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 3726385, member: 3285"] [b]As Gray and Cold as Stone - Part 2: You Take the High Road…[/b] “Guests! Oh wonderful! I’m Clavius, the majordomo,” he lisped. “I must apologize, the festivities are not scheduled to begin for another few hours.” Clavius shouted at one of the servants. “No, no, you LIFT them. LIFT the leaves! We want it all to be spotless. We need more pep, more smiles. Everyone smile!” “Let’s kill him now before he escapes the summoning circle,” said Ilmarė. Quintus hushed her. He turned back to Clavius. “Lady Elandre invited us. Do you know the occasion?” “Oh yes,” said Clavius, “Lady Elandre said as much. I’m afraid she’s unavailable at the moment, but she would like to meet with you in her parlor in an hour or so. As for why we’re having the party…” he whirled, lifting his chubby arms to take in the beautiful surroundings, “what better reason to celebrate when you live in luxury at the center of the civilized world!” He leaned over conspiratorially to Quintus, who struggled not to take a step back. “Master Acastus says that he will be making an important announcement this evening.” “An announcement?” asked Ilmarė. “She’s not getting married to another lout, is she?” “Oh, yes,” a sad expression came over Clavius’ face. He spoke quietly. “A sad day that was, my lady. Gaius val’Tensen was killed during a hunt. A terrible pity.” “How…abrupt,” said Ilmarė with a smirk. Quintus arched an eyebrow. He had personally seen to it that Gaius was brought to justice. “None of us know what this party is about,” said Clavius. “But it IS exciting, isn’t it? So many important guests!” “Important guests?” asked Quintus, suddenly interested. “Oh, yes, yes. The Patriarch himself is expected to be here.” Clavius seemed nervous and excited at the same time. “Also, several generals will be attending—friends from the days when Master Acastus served in the Legion of Radiant Glory. General Menisis was too busy to attend, unfortunately.” Quintus looked crestfallen at the news. “We’ve also been told that a group of honored guests from Milandir will be here, though we don’t know exactly who. Beyond that…well, who can say?” Clavius’ extremely short attention span was distracted once more. “You must polish that marble in a SMOOTH motion!” he sang. “Smooth. Up and down, left and right. That’s it, that’s it!” The fat man floated away to pep up another servant, all of which were studiously ignoring him. “Osalian help us,” said Ilmarė, rubbing her temples. “I know,” said Quintus. “He’s really quite annoying.” “Not that,” said Ilmarė. “One of the ‘important guests’ just arrived.” “Kham!” shouted Quintus with a broad smile. [/QUOTE]
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