Rowaini Musketeers: One For All and All For One

[Shayuri]

Jacen just grins at Tristan's jest and canters after him. He doesn't try any fancy horse tricks, knowing full well he doesn't have the riding background for it. He does manage a reasonably confident swagger as he crosses the yard once his horse is taken though, and his quick hands are no less nimble with sweeping off his cloak and giving a courteous bow during which he twirls his hat in his fingers dextrously. When he rises from the bow, the hat's back on his head and the invitation's in his hand.

"Delighted to be here," he assures the valet. "And our thanks for the invitations."

 

[Rystil Arden]

(OOC: Nothing from Hyacinthe, so I'll just assume he follows after more quietly)

*A doorman greets Gabriel, checking the invitation:*

"Gabriel Marteau? Welcome sir," he nods and bows, indicating that Gabriel may enter with an extended wave of the hand.

*The doorman welcomes Tristan as well, and a servant takes Tristan's cloak.*

*The valet bows to Jacen.*

*They head through the entrance hall, and they see Richard Dulirand (Hyacinthe identifies him) heading back the opposite direction on an unrelated task. The baron's son is dressed in an elaborately-tailored outfit, red velvet with frilly white ruffles up the front and a matching hat.*

"Ah, Hyacinthe--then these must be Jacen, Gabriel, and Tristan. Welcome good sirs! I am so glad that you could join us. This evening is going to be simply fabulous--so please, head on in and enjoy the refreshments and the company," he gestures down the corridor towards the Great Hall ahead.

 

[Fenris]

Tristan bows in response to the welcome. "The pleasure is ours monsieur. Thank you for your kind invitation. It is our great fortune, to have found such excellent company so far from home. We are indebted to your hospitality. Though I shall test the measure of your kitchen soon." adds Tristan with a smile to Richard as Tristan moves towards the Great Hall.

 

[unleashed]

*Gabriel acknowledges the doorman with a brief inclination of his head as his name is spoken, before handing his burgundy cloak to a servant and continuing on to the great hall, his attire for the evening revealed in full. An elegantly tailored outfit of charcoal velvet, the dark colour broken up by stylish silver stitching and well a few placed gems which draw the eye to his agile form, the ensemble completed with a matching hat in the style of the musketeers with a silvered feather in the band.*

When they run into Richard Dulirand, Gabriel leaves the niceties to Tristan. Once Tristan finishes though, he grins and adds, “A pleasure indeed Richard, I’m sure I shall enjoy the company you’ve managed to gather here tonight immensely, after being away from the pleasures of civilisation for a while.”

Continuing on towards the great hall, he says to Tristan with a chuckle, “Your know, you forgot to mention you’d also be taking the measure of the cellars here, though I’m sure that was just an oversight on your part.”

 

[Shayuri]

In humbling contrast to his elders, Jacen is making the best he can out of his Musketeers uniform...it's well made, but rather plain except for the brightly colored tabard bearing the standard of the Musketeers that drapes over it. He's replaced the slightly droopy feather in his hat with a fresh one, but otherwise stands out as a pigeon among eagles compared to Tristan and Gabriel's finery.

He bows on meeting Richard, and his eyes sparkle with awe as he takes in the scope and grandeur of the estate and house.

"It's an honor to meet you, sir," he greets the patriarch. "Your house...everything, really...it's amazing! I've never seen anything so spectacular!"

 

[Rystil Arden]

(OOC: Richard is the son, not the patriarch)

*Perhaps fortunately in deference to the host, Gabriel's finery does not outdo Richard's garb, which is even more flamboyant.*

"The pleasure is ours monsieur. Thank you for your kind invitation. It is our great fortune, to have found such excellent company so far from home. We are indebted to your hospitality. Though I shall test the measure of your kitchen soon."

"Ah, but of course. Even here in the north the appetites of the d'Toussaint men are legendary," he replies smoothly, "Such strength and vigour! I can see that what they say is true. My aunt's husband's younger brother is married to a girl from your family, actually. Renee, I think? I'm not sure how she would be related to you--probably a cousin I guess."

“A pleasure indeed Richard, I’m sure I shall enjoy the company you’ve managed to gather here tonight immensely, after being away from the pleasures of civilisation for a while.”

"And I am sure that they will enjoy you, sir. I must say, your sense of fashion is impeccable. Is that Ratignon? It seems like his style, especially the hat."

"It's an honor to meet you, sir," he greets the patriarch. "Your house...everything, really...it's amazing! I've never seen anything so spectacular!"

"My, aren't you an eager young lad. You must be something special to already be a musketeer at your age. Heh, bet you could show my brother a thing or two. But please, you flatter me. If you've been named one of the King's Musketeers, then you must have seen the Royal Palace, and that puts this place to shame as much as my home would a peasant's hovel. The Royal Gardens alone are to die for!"

(OOC: You can each make one more reply to Richard if you like, after which he will shoo you on with a "Ah, but don't let me carry on and keep you from the party. Go, go, enjoy yourselves!" and go back to his task)

 

[unleashed]

*Perhaps fortunately in deference to the host, Gabriel's finery does not outdo Richard's garb, which is even more flamboyant.*

"And I am sure that they will enjoy you, sir. I must say, your sense of fashion is impeccable. Is that Ratignon? It seems like his style, especially the hat."

(OOC: You can each make one more reply to Richard if you like, after which he will shoo you on with a "Ah, but don't let me carry on and keep you from the party. Go, go, enjoy yourselves!" and go back to his task)

OOC: Well, wearing red velvet will certainly give you an advantage when we’re talking flamboyance.

“Ratignon, why yes it is, you have a good eye sir, though I shouldn’t be surprised considering your own exquisite fashion sense. Such a bold colour suits you well sir, though I doubt I could pull it off myself, but I’m afraid I don’t recognise the designer. I will hazard a guess though, that your splendid attire was created locally, as I’m sadly less familiar with fine designers outside the capital at the moment, as I’m sure you’ll understand, given my time is mostly spent there.”

 

[Shayuri]

"Well...yes," Jacen admits, actually blushing a little at the praise, "But you know, I didn't really take a tour or anything. There wasn't time for sightseeing..."

He shrugs and recovers his composure a bit. "Anyway, your house is very impressive. I look forward to the festivities!"

He joins Tristan and Gabriel as they walk on in, lamenting under his breath to them, "I made an ass of myself didn't I? I might as well have come in here caked with mud..."

 

[unleashed]

Gabriel chuckles good-naturedly, hoping to relax Jacen a little, “Oh, don’t worry about it Jacen, I’m sure Richard won’t hold such naiveté against you, especially as he seemed otherwise impressed by your accomplishments.”

 

[Fenris]

"Ah, but of course. Even here in the north the appetites of the d'Toussaint men are legendary," he replies smoothly, "Such strength and vigour! I can see that what they say is true. My aunt's husband's younger brother is married to a girl from your family, actually. Renee, I think? I'm not sure how she would be related to you--probably a cousin I guess."

"A second cousin actually yes. Why the nearly makes us family." Replies Tristan with a smile. "I am glad to hear that my small and humble family of farmers is known here in the north, you honor me. Though of course our renown is not so great as the Dulirand family or it's hospitality. I wish you well in your search for an exquisite......vintage this evening." Tristan adds with a wink as he strolls off down the hall.