Diplomatic Immunity: Wedding Bells a'Ringing

[Rystil Arden]

*Claudia might normally protest her husband walking away from her towards another woman, but the effects of Helena's beauty are unquestionable in their power, and so she understands, shaking the despondent look on her face that she had picked up for a moment and stepping forward to take her husband's hand.*

 

[unleashed]

Tiberius Lucius Magnus, Male Praetor Warmage

Turning away from Helena, as Claudia retakes his hand, Tiberius looks confused as he says, “I don’t know what came over me...” before leading her the remaining distance to the bar...shaking his head as if to clear it, as they walk.

 

[Rystil Arden]

*As they reach the bar, the bartender leans over to take their order.*

 

[unleashed]

Tiberius Lucius Magnus, Male Praetor Warmage

“I don’t know, dear heart, what would you like?” Tiberius asks, still a little bewildered.

 

[Bront]

Vasha chuckles and nods, "Yes, it probably would. But it's true. She must have enormous pressure on her. Do you think you could introduce me to her?"

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Something strong..." Claudia replies, also still affected, "As strong as you've got. What's good?"

"I will fix my lady our finest, and strongest, Argathian crystalmead," the bartender offers, pouring a glass for Claudia, which she downs right away in one long gulp.

"Okay, that's better," she continues, snapped out of it now, "Now a light wine, please?"

*The bartender gets her a new glass with fine wine.*

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Of course I could. She'll be delighted to meet you, I'm sure--for some reason, many women tend to keep away from her as if she caused them pain. Want to go now?"

 

[Bront]

"Sure, no sense in waiting, and I'd rather not make her feel left out."

 

[unleashed]

Tiberius Lucius Magnus, Male Praetor Warmage

“The same please,” Tiberius says, consuming the first drink in much the same manner.

 

[Rystil Arden]

“The same please,” Tiberius says, consuming the first drink in much the same manner.

"Copycat," Claudia laughs, a slight buzz working its way through her system from that first draught.