Tazlure

My first reaction was the selfish one, perhaps predictably. Although I've taken a spin at moderating it was shortlived and not very successful, which means I really am a player in body and soul. So when I first read Maeve's message, my immediate thought was "Will Sebastian's location survive a ...

Magdalena's gentle touch stirred up more guilt in Sebastian, guilt over how he felt when she touched his arm and spoke quietly in his ear. Never had he been so relieved as when the baroness pointed out their targets were available for conversation. He needed to escape Magdalena's close presence or e...

Sebastian wasn't so sure about Hulmnoy's obligations, but didn't want to argue with Anthea even if she was wrong. Besides, Clarissa was continuing to grow more and more uncomfortable with such talk, so why exacerbate her misgivings? But even with his consideration, the young lady had reached her lim...

Sebastian nodded as he considered Magdalena's words. One of his main goals in coming to Pax was to establish just such a bloc, a united front the Baron Estates could present when dealing with the capital. And yet, a small stir of emotion roiled deep inside him when he considered Foreno potentially c...

"I shall try to do that," Sebastian agreed vaguely, not wanting to promise too much for the concert. He had more important matters to attend to than chatting flirtatiously with these ladies. Not that it was unpleasant, but certain priorities had to be observed. At Anthea's mention of Hulmn...

"A mage, you say...indeed?" That gave Sebastian some pause, for it lent credence that Foreno was serious about his undertakings, whatever they may be. He was reminded of the correspondence he had received from a mage in Pax some months ago, something about trade opportunities. He'd had Edv...

"It is my pleasure to meet you Lady Anthea, Lady Clarissa," he said upon receiving the names of each woman. He nodded further when the haughty chaperone explained her presence and the main reason for bringing Clarissa along to the festival, before turning sympathetic eyes to Foreno's blush...

The same to you and yours, Guido! Enjoy the holidays

(OOC: Just a bit more, for propriety ) Sebastian set his glass down, no longer needing to egg on DeRohm by appearing to drink alongside the young nobleman. He was almost ready to depart himself but felt it inappropriate, rude even, to disappear without at least introducing himself to the two ladies ...

"Very little," the young Baron of Brie admitted with displeasure. "I think it has much to do with your own discoveries about Foreno, which I can only echo." "When I travelled to the capital to speak with his son, I received nothing more than the same sort of assurances of wh...

The young baron nodded his understanding to DeRohm as the Regent's son named the two women on the sofa, before breaking off their conversation when Foreno made his way over. "Think nothing of it," Sebastian replied amiably to his counterpart's apology. "Family should always carry a po...

Sebastian smiled a small, private smile as he came up behind the Baroness. Despite his love for Cerise, he could not help but appreciate Magdalena's beauty. Though he would never admit it publicly, Sebastian considered Cerise beautiful in a "cute" way, whereas his northern neighbour was mo...

Sebastian nodded slowly as DeRohm explained, considering the scene before him. So Foreno was the bad - that was much as he had originally thought. He had heard rumours of the building military force in the baron's southern land and wondered how that might affect the discussions Sebastian wanted to h...

Sebastian watched the exchange between DeRohm and Foreno with great interest, finally seeing the young boorish nobleman caught in the gaze of someone that actually intimidated him - publicly. That was something to learn from, for Sebastian was sure he could count on one hand the number of times he h...

Sebastian struggled to maintain a bland facade as his blood turned to ice. Seems like some sort of minor rebellion might be in the offing. Luckily, my father has his informants… And DeRohm smiling that predatory smile of his. Like he knew a secret he wasn't supposed to know. What do they know , th...

"Don't be an ass, DeRohm," Sebastian retorted with mild disgust and a disapproving look for his fellow nobleman. "Higher station or no, some common decency goes a long way, if you but dare to use it." Sebastian cast a brief, apologetic glance to the servant but made no move to cl...

Yay for being back!

A little truth would go a long way to allaying any suspicions, figured Sebastian. Especially given DeRohm's increasingly vigourous attempts to quench his thirst. He didn't delay in replying, not wanting to raise any undue suspicions. "Rumours of trouble?" he asked with a chuckle, before no...

Sebastian did not immediately reply to DeRohm's sarcasm nor his obvious slip of the tongue, though his curiously appraising glance at the man beside him was undisguised. With head titled slightly, Sebastian wondered whether this was yet another game, or just the unchecked enthusiasm of youth spurred...

Sebastian was both pleased and disappointed at DeRohm's reaction to his little dig. While it was nice to get under his skin, it seemed he would not be gaining much advantage for the upcoming meeting by talking to the Regent's son. "I told you once already, duty," shrugged the young baron i...

"We all have our duties to perform. We are in the Border Estates, after all," Sebastian replied, ignoring DeRohm gibe about Cerise. He would have loved to have her at his side, but her father's recovery was still too recent for her to comfortably leave his care to others. The baron's tone ...

"Rowena, of course," agreed Sebastian with Hulmnoy, nodding slightly. "I will do just that, later on." The young baron cast a quick glance at the sofa, wondering if one of those ladies was the women of whom Hulmnoy spoke. He couldn't tell, but imagined it would be as easy as maki...

I vote for a raven, the wisest of birds and the most suitable familiar for a court wizard!

Now if I could just get the rest of the court sorted out...

Sebastian was clearly distracted by the arrival of DeRohm, and the smug nobleman's wave from the courtyard below further fueled his rival's concerns. Was there any way DeRohm could know what was going on? Could he have been approached by Ulder as well? Or was he here on behalf of his father, having ...

Sebastian's eyebrows rose as Hulmnoy warned him about the conspirators. So that is what has happened to him , he thought to himself, before wondering whether to humour the man or not. Was it worse to encourage or ignore? Sebastian didn't know, so he chose what he thought to be the kinder path. "...