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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 4015630" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Madness in Freeport - Part 1f: The Sea Lord’s Palace</strong></p><p></p><p>Another dance was announced. Ilmarė didn’t have to wait long.</p><p></p><p>An elorii wearing dark-green breeches with a black, tight-fitting shirt approached her. His shoulder-length, blonde hair was held away from his angular face by a slim, golden circlet. He cut a dashing figure, complete with a rapier at his side.</p><p></p><p>"Will you honor me with your hand for a quadrille?" he asked.</p><p></p><p>“You’re Berokene.” Ilmarė identified the elorii’s lineage with a hint of approval. “Yes, I think I will.”</p><p></p><p>He led her to two other men and a lady on the dance floor. </p><p></p><p>When the music commenced, he bowed. Ilmarė responded with a courtesy and the dance began.</p><p></p><p>“My name is Arias,” he said. “Arias Soderheim.”</p><p></p><p>Arias moved toward Ilmarė and, in passing her, presented his right hand. Ilmarė did the same.</p><p></p><p>“Pleased to meet you,” said Ilmarė with the hint of a smile. “I’m—“</p><p></p><p>“Oh I know who you are,” said Arias. “How could I not? You’re the most beautiful lady in all of Freeport.”</p><p></p><p>They changed places. “You’re too kind.” Ilmarė would have rolled her eyes, but Arias mustered the compliment with deadly sincerity. </p><p></p><p>After giving Ilmarė his right hand, Arias left her to turn behind her, and gave his left hand to that of Ilmarė, who took the place of the other lady. </p><p></p><p>“And what is it you do, Arias?” </p><p></p><p>“I’m on the Captain’s Council.” He flashed a smile. “I represent the Entaran naval fleet in negotiations. Milton’s a much better choice than the previous Sea Lord, don’t you think?”</p><p></p><p>Their conversation was interrupted as they switched places in the quadrille. Ilmarė had to wait until she was facing Arias again.</p><p></p><p>“You mean Anton?” Ilmarė turned caught Arias’ hand again. He was an excellent dancer. “Wasn’t he assassinated?”</p><p></p><p>“Yes,” said Arias with a frown. “Milton’s much more interested in a neutral Freeport, and that’s turned out to be a rather lucrative arrangement for our people.”</p><p></p><p>“Lucrative how?”</p><p></p><p>“We have exclusive rights to all shipping for material to build that lighthouse of his,” said Arias. </p><p></p><p>“Whatever would the Sea Lord want with a lighthouse?” asked Ilmarė, feigning ignorance. </p><p></p><p>Arias laughed. Ilmarė hated the sound. “I have no idea, but it doesn’t really matter. As you well know, m’lady, long life has its advantages. We’ll enjoy the Sea Lord’s money long after he’s dead!” He laughed again, as if the jest wasn’t in appalling taste.</p><p></p><p>“Charming,” said Ilmarė. </p><p></p><p>The music ended. Arias thanked Ilmarė for the pleasure of her company and walked her to her seat. </p><p> </p><p>“Are you interested in music? I’m quiet the talent you know.”</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė decided she was tiring of Arias. “I am trained in the bardic arts,” she said. </p><p></p><p>Arias’ eyebrows shot up. “Really? That’s fantastic! You must sing for us!”</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė blanched. “Oh, no, I don’t really think…”</p><p></p><p>Arias shouted to the musicians. “Do you know the Song of the Five Princes?” The musicians smoothly switched from a structured dance set to something much more melancholy. “I’ll sing the basso.”</p><p></p><p>“I…” she struggled to remember the words. Ilmarė did remember the song; it was so long ago. But when she sang, the words came to her as if it were only yesterday.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 4015630, member: 3285"] [b]Madness in Freeport - Part 1f: The Sea Lord’s Palace[/b] Another dance was announced. Ilmarė didn’t have to wait long. An elorii wearing dark-green breeches with a black, tight-fitting shirt approached her. His shoulder-length, blonde hair was held away from his angular face by a slim, golden circlet. He cut a dashing figure, complete with a rapier at his side. "Will you honor me with your hand for a quadrille?" he asked. “You’re Berokene.” Ilmarė identified the elorii’s lineage with a hint of approval. “Yes, I think I will.” He led her to two other men and a lady on the dance floor. When the music commenced, he bowed. Ilmarė responded with a courtesy and the dance began. “My name is Arias,” he said. “Arias Soderheim.” Arias moved toward Ilmarė and, in passing her, presented his right hand. Ilmarė did the same. “Pleased to meet you,” said Ilmarė with the hint of a smile. “I’m—“ “Oh I know who you are,” said Arias. “How could I not? You’re the most beautiful lady in all of Freeport.” They changed places. “You’re too kind.” Ilmarė would have rolled her eyes, but Arias mustered the compliment with deadly sincerity. After giving Ilmarė his right hand, Arias left her to turn behind her, and gave his left hand to that of Ilmarė, who took the place of the other lady. “And what is it you do, Arias?” “I’m on the Captain’s Council.” He flashed a smile. “I represent the Entaran naval fleet in negotiations. Milton’s a much better choice than the previous Sea Lord, don’t you think?” Their conversation was interrupted as they switched places in the quadrille. Ilmarė had to wait until she was facing Arias again. “You mean Anton?” Ilmarė turned caught Arias’ hand again. He was an excellent dancer. “Wasn’t he assassinated?” “Yes,” said Arias with a frown. “Milton’s much more interested in a neutral Freeport, and that’s turned out to be a rather lucrative arrangement for our people.” “Lucrative how?” “We have exclusive rights to all shipping for material to build that lighthouse of his,” said Arias. “Whatever would the Sea Lord want with a lighthouse?” asked Ilmarė, feigning ignorance. Arias laughed. Ilmarė hated the sound. “I have no idea, but it doesn’t really matter. As you well know, m’lady, long life has its advantages. We’ll enjoy the Sea Lord’s money long after he’s dead!” He laughed again, as if the jest wasn’t in appalling taste. “Charming,” said Ilmarė. The music ended. Arias thanked Ilmarė for the pleasure of her company and walked her to her seat. “Are you interested in music? I’m quiet the talent you know.” Ilmarė decided she was tiring of Arias. “I am trained in the bardic arts,” she said. Arias’ eyebrows shot up. “Really? That’s fantastic! You must sing for us!” Ilmarė blanched. “Oh, no, I don’t really think…” Arias shouted to the musicians. “Do you know the Song of the Five Princes?” The musicians smoothly switched from a structured dance set to something much more melancholy. “I’ll sing the basso.” “I…” she struggled to remember the words. Ilmarė did remember the song; it was so long ago. But when she sang, the words came to her as if it were only yesterday. [/QUOTE]
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