Rosenkrantz Session 3

	RosenkratzGM	The bridge violently shakes as a less-than optimal exit from the Warp places you a system away from Port Florestal.
	Makh_Chomun	Makh barely keeps his feet as he's getting dressed in his own quarters. "That bloody helmsman, hard to believe we're from the same planet..."
	RosenkratzGM	The meeting you are to have with Lady Lucrezia cannot include Wilhelm, and for obvious reasons. Vassal-Captain Mornus has 'volunteered' to take you the rest of the way on his Carrack-Class Transport, the "Ave Imperator"
	Neue-Ziel	mediating in the Aquila.
	RosenkratzGM	Wilhelm has had his personal tailors work on the necessary costumes. Variants of a uniform belonging to a certain "House Tsaelad".
	RosenkratzGM	Your cover story is simple. You are to pose as advisers to "Lady Beatrix", and acquire as much information as you can of the leaders of the Consortium.
	RosenkratzGM	++Report to the Landing Bay++ Wilhelm's voice transmits to you all.
	Makh_Chomun	Once Makh is done dressing, and sends his night-time companion back to their part of the ship, he heads towards the Landing Bay.
	Neue-Ziel	gets up and exits the vehicle. He tests his mechadendrite for any issues.
	Baine_Mort	took the clothing he was give and changed, after finishing he headed to the Landing Bay to meet with the rest of the group
	Sheamus	+Should I bring some weapons?+ He says as he prepares to leave his r.oom.
	RosenkratzGM	++Nothing obvious. Weapons are not permitted in the Port.++
	Sheamus	grabs his shield and heads out
	Neue-Ziel	commands his Clipaeus-class Combat Servitors to return under Omnissianic Congregator Kurma's care.
	Baine_Mort	leaves behind his bolt pistol, deciding to only take his mono sword with him.
	Neue-Ziel	orders his Pugnis-class Combat Servitor and Lathe-pattern Multitask Servitor to stay with him. A Servo-Skull connects to the Cog on the top of Neue-Ziel's Electro-staff.
	RosenkratzGM	In the landing bay, crew ready one of the Aquila landers. Wilhelm appears to be inspecting it.
	Sheamus	"Am I driving?
	Sheamus	"
	Makh_Chomun	"Good day, M'lord." Makh greets him with a toothy grin as he approaches the Rogue Trader.
	RosenkratzGM	Wilhelm: "Colonel Tsaelad!" he greets you back.
	Neue-Ziel	"Greetings, Lord-Captain Wilhelm."
	RosenkratzGM	"The uniform suits you well" he teases.
	Makh_Chomun	"It's a bit tight around the chest." Makh pats his chest area.
	Baine_Mort	"Good day, My Lord."
	RosenkratzGM	Wilhelm: "Mr. Mort" he nods.
	Baine_Mort	"We all look ridiculous in these uniforms."
	Sheamus	"Good morning Cap'n"
	Makh_Chomun	"They don't look all that bad. I've been in worse costumes."
	RosenkratzGM	"Shaemus, you'll be requesting landing privileges under House Tsaelad's docking rights in the Port. Mort, you be yourself... mostly. An old friend of the Colonel's and a financial adviser." He smiles wide, and his eyes suddenly brighten up, as if childishly proud of the little roles he's come up with.
	Baine_Mort	"Yes my Lord."
	RosenkratzGM	Wilhelm: "Please remember your roles, and make no mention of the Dynasty." he says, suddenly quite serious.
	Sheamus	"What Dynasty?"
	RosenkratzGM	Wilhelm's raven croaks menacingly, staring at the Helmsman.
	RosenkratzGM	Wilhelm: "And now, if you please, Captain Mornus is eager to see his old port-of-call!" he says, making an overt gesture of presentation into the Aquila.
	Sheamus	heads to the cockpit
	Neue-Ziel	orders his servitors into the Aquila.
	Baine_Mort	heads into the Aquila.
	RosenkratzGM	The servitors mindlessly wander into the vehicle.
	Makh_Chomun	Makh gives a slight bow before entering.
	Neue-Ziel	disables his mechadendrite and enters the Aquila.
	RosenkratzGM	Wilhelm stands back and watches the takeoff protocols.
	Sheamus	takes starts the engine and takes off successfully
	RosenkratzGM	Once in the void, you see the gleaming of the transport ship in the distance. The closer you get, the clearer its damage is to you. The encounter with the raider severely damaged the starboard macroannons, and the prow section of the vessel.
	RosenkratzGM	The lighter bay is extremely cramped, but your pilot's expertise makes your landing imperceptible.
	RosenkratzGM	Everything about the vessel is unimpressive, after your service in on board the Praeliator Aurorae. You are greeted with deference and politeness, but you can't help but feel an undertone of resentment among the crew.
	RosenkratzGM	Despite reservations, the /Ave Imperator/ proceeds on its planned course.
	RosenkratzGM	SOME TIME LATER
	RosenkratzGM	You leave the /Ave Imperator/ behind, the bright, and quite beautiful Port Florestal in front. It doesn't take an expert to realize just how much wealth is concentrated here. There's no end in sight of trade vessels arriving and departing. Finally, you receive a transmission.
	RosenkratzGM	++Unknown Aquila flight, ease your approach and identify your origin++
	Sheamus	"Requesting landing privilege for Lady Beatrix and company of House Tsaelad."
	RosenkratzGM	[REDACTED]
	Sheamus	++ Requesting landing privileges for House Tsaelad.++
	RosenkratzGM	++Await confirmation++
	RosenkratzGM	++Landing rights validated. Proceed to Dock-Arm 12, Hangar B.++
	Sheamus	pilots to the designated landing area and lands
	Makh_Chomun	"Well Sheamus, if I didn't know you I'd say you were sober throughout this little voyage." Makh chuckles.
	Sheamus	"The only difference in my flying between being drunk and sober is how many barrel roles I perform."
	RosenkratzGM	The docking procedures follow through, and you're greeted by a thin, tall, pale individual. he smells as though he'd bathed in perfume, and by the looks of it fancies himself a minor noble. He's accompanied by 2 armed, uniformed men. Ironically, they carry the Florestal Coat of arms -the dove standing on the scale; representing the peaceful and fair exchange of wealth and services.
	Neue-Ziel	activates his mechadendrite and puffs smoke to mask the perfume smell.
	RosenkratzGM	The man looks down at his dataslate and comments "Colonel Tsaelad and company, I presume?" his smile unnervingly fake.
	Makh_Chomun	"That'd be us!" Makh gives the man a grin.
	RosenkratzGM	"It..." the man is interrupted by a short fit of coughing.
	RosenkratzGM	"It is a pleasure, my lord."
	Makh_Chomun	"Likewise."
	RosenkratzGM	"The good Lady Beatrix -your sister, I am told?- is awaiting your arrival. Follow me, if you please."
	Makh_Chomun	"Lead the way, my good man."
	RosenkratzGM	The man nods, awkwardly. He rubs you off as desperate for your favor - this "lady Beatrix" appears to hold some measure of influence here.
	Makh_Chomun	"Anything exciting happening these days? Or is it business as usual?"
	RosenkratzGM	The halls you walk through are not unlike the Luxury Quarters on board your Flagship, and the people you pass by seem to dress as ridiculously as they possibly can to denote their measure of personal wealth and esteem.
	RosenkratzGM	"Your father's intended business, my lord, of course brings much excitement. The Banking houses are eager to sign off on such a lucrative deal."
	Makh_Chomun	"They would be." Makh notes while looking around.
	RosenkratzGM	You finally arrive at a segment gated away from the rest of the port. Inside, you realize further districting separates various manors and tradehubs, all beautifully adorned.
	RosenkratzGM	At last, you arrive at one with a matching coat of arms to that in your new "uniforms."
	RosenkratzGM	You pass by the outer segment, through statues and light-up foutnains, and through a decorative entrance, into a large hall.
	RosenkratzGM	At the end of it, stands an elegantly-dressed woman and her aides.
	Makh_Chomun	"Ah! Dearest Sister! I do hope you are in good health today!" Makh gives his best bow before approaching his "Sister."
	Baine_Mort	chuckles at Makh.
	Neue-Ziel	checks his data-slate and starts reading the Adeptus Mechanicus prayer manual.
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	is a tall and pale woman, her auburn hair done in a rather elaborate manner. She smiles widely as she approaches, the sounds of her hurried steps filling the hall. "Brother!" She exclaims, with emphasis on the first 'r'. "It has been so long since I last saw you! How is dear old mother? In good health, I hope?"
	RosenkratzGM	Your welcome party stands back, giving you room for greetings, but also keeping distance from the techpriest.
	Sheamus	shuffles awkwardly
	Makh_Chomun	"Well of course! Still drinks her own weight in tea!"
	Neue-Ziel	starts reading the prayer 'Ceremony of Commission' in binary.
	Baine_Mort	looks over to Neue
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"Ah, that is wonderful to hear! A rather nice change from all the talk of thrones and transactions I've had to bear as of late. But now you are here! And I'm sure that your companions will certainly make things easier."
	RosenkratzGM	The elongated shape of the "noble" suddenly shifts as he presses a combead close. He walks to a corner of the room to carry out his conversation.
	Makh_Chomun	"Oh most certainly! Perhaps we should take some time to catch up before we get back to work?"
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	gently nods. "That does sound like a lovely idea. After all, some of these fellows have waited for months to finalize this deal. I'm sure an extra day won't bother them much."
	RosenkratzGM	"My lady Beatrix!" the man interrupts, suddenly. "I do apologize, but I must take my leave. We seem to have identified a wanted captain not far from the port. I do hope to see you at the ball?"
	Neue-Ziel	finishes his prayer and closes his data-slate.
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	looks at the man for a moment. "Oh, do not worry about dear old me. I'm on more than good company now." She says with a smile. "And of course I will be present tonight!"
	RosenkratzGM	The man takes a bow, "do be sure to bring your new guests along!" and leaves.
	RosenkratzGM	Suddenly, a blessing from the Emperor. As the door closes behind him, that awful smell leaves with him, too.
	Makh_Chomun	Once Makh is sure the man is gone, he breaks out into a tirade of laughter.
	Sheamus	"I think that smell will haunt my nightmares forever."
	Sheamus	extends a hand to Lucrezia
	Baine_Mort	"Yes, its finally gone, I can breath again."
	Sheamus	"I'm Sheamus, nice to meet ya."
	Neue-Ziel	disables his Mechadendrite.
	Makh_Chomun	"I never thought this kind of thing could be so much fun."
	Neue-Ziel	"The horrid smell from the walking lump of flesh is gone."
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	waits until the man had left. As soon as the door closes, she lets out a long sigh of relief. "I'm so happy you are here. Means I'll be able to stop wearing these bloody things soon." She takes Sheamus' hand and shakes it firmly. "Lucrezia, of house Gillam. A pleasure."
	Makh_Chomun	"M'lord Wilhelm sends his greetings, Ms. Lucrezia, I am Makh Chomun."
	Sheamus	"Do they wear those monkey suits all the time? How can they stand it?"
	Baine_Mort	"My Lady, I am Baine Mort."
	Neue-Ziel	"Neue-Ziel. Prime Enginseer."
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"Frankly, I haven't worn these types of clothes since I was a young lady. If I never had done so, I'd be crazy by now. Have you ever had to deal with a corset? I'd rather pass through twenty transitions into the Sea of Souls than wear those things ever again. Now, gentlemen, I have much to inform and not much time to share it with so if you would please follow me?" And with that, she starts
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	to walk out of the hall, towards her quarters."
	Makh_Chomun	"Sounds good to me." Makh follows Lucrezia.
	Sheamus	Follows her
	Neue-Ziel	follows Isabelle.
	Baine_Mort	follows
	RosenkratzGM	Walking through the compound, you realize that the deeper into it you go, the less the people around you look like servants and aides.
	RosenkratzGM	TO Lucrezia: ++My lady, they have boarded the /Ave Maria/++
	RosenkratzGM	**/Ave Imperator/
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"You fellows came in quietly, right?"
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"Because I'm receiving word that the ship you came in on is being boarded."
	Neue-Ziel	"Define 'Quiet'." He points to his servitors.
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	then speaks into her commbead. ++"Are they just inspecting or is it an actual boarding action?"++ She then looks at the servant of the Mechanicus. "As in, not raising suspicion."
	RosenkratzGM	++They have taken the Captain prisoner++
	Makh_Chomun	"So far as we know. It's as if we dropped in straight from the Aurorae."
	Makh_Chomun	not as if*
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"Well, as far as I'm concerned, you fellows blew my cover. Good job."
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"Considering that they took the Imperator's captain prisoner and all."
	Baine_Mort	"Well, this seems like its all going to fall apart rather quick."
	Sheamus	"So i'm guessing we should hurry up?"
	Makh_Chomun	Makh shrugs. "So what now?"
	RosenkratzGM	++We're getting chatter of a previous breach of contract from... Captain Mornus. He's also being charged with destroying the Raider sent after him++
	=-=	RosenkratzGM is now known as RosenkrantzGM
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	doubles her efforts to reach her quarters. ++Try finding out more about this contract. And where the good captain is being taken.++
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"Good news, this might not be related to us after all. But we should be cautious regardless." She speaks as she opens the door to her room.
	Makh_Chomun	"The raider was our doing."
	Baine_Mort	"And I killed them with our ship guns."
	Neue-Ziel	"And overheated the engines in the process."
	Makh_Chomun	"Well that was under M'lords orders, but yes."
	Baine_Mort	"Yea, that was the good times."
	Neue-Ziel	"01001001 01100100 01101111 01101001 01110100 "
	RosenkrantzGM	++I'm afraid, the Captain's custody has just been transferred to House Temerin, my Lady.++
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	walks into her room. A rather luxurious space that she personally finds overly eccentric but puts up with due to her work. She opens one of the rather large dressers and looks around in it. "So, the ball will be hosted by Konrad Temerin, one of the big shots around these parts and the man most interested in the deal with 'dear old father'. He is also the man who is charging our
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	little 'phantom tax' and generally making trouble for our Lord." She returns to the group with a few dataslates and a rather well-made but worn revolver. "Here are my reports on what I've gathered during my stay here." She explains while offering the dataslates.
	Makh_Chomun	Makh takes ones of the proferred data-slates, and reads through it.
	Sheamus	"whats the gun for"?
	Neue-Ziel	uses his MIU and connects to the data-slate.
	Sheamus	"What is the gun for?"
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"For protection, of course."
	Sheamus	"Seems a little...small?"
	Makh_Chomun	"You wouldn't know small, would you Sheamus?"
	Sheamus	"I learned it from you."
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	frowns as she raises part of her dress' long skirt, revealing a concealed (and rather small) stub automatic. "This is small." She then lets it flow down. "Besides, it's not always about size, but how you use it."
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"That and it'd be really weird to walk around with a hellgun."
	Makh_Chomun	A bark of laughter escapes from Makh at that. "Ah but you were an apprentice once, now you are the master."
	RosenkrantzGM	Lord Temerin, the reports gather, has a vast majority of the vessels directly under the Consortium. His word can make or break a merchant captain, as most contracts go through him. Of most interest is the fact that Temerin was the man the former Lord Rosenkrantz entrusted with management over the Rosenkrantz trade lanes. He is therefore culpable for the eventual betrayal of the Florestal Consortium, personally. He is, therefore,
	Sheamus	chuckles
	RosenkrantzGM	He is, therefore, the one most likely to be profiting from the "Rosenkrantz tax" which is applied on all standard contracts with those operating in the Port. It is unknown whether his partners are aware of the length of the severed ties to Lord Wilhelm, but in any case, none seem to care enough to investigate.
	Makh_Chomun	"Sounds like Lord Temerin needs a knee in the throat."
	RosenkrantzGM	Reports are also gathered regarding the ritualistic public-shaming of all official Rosenkrantz envoys sent by Lord Wilhelm to attempt to resolve this conflict. A particularly troubling incident report highlights the very last of these such dynastic embassadors -a young noble identified as a relative of Lord Wilhelm- who was put through the usual disrespect and then reported missing. Florestal authorities claimed involvement with
	RosenkrantzGM	Florestal authorities claimed involvement with loansharks, but revealed nothing more. Lucrezia’s informants, however, pin his last known location at a hangar, attempting to leave the station. Men loyal to House Temerin were seen abducting him, though not much else is known.
	Makh_Chomun	"M'lord won't be pleased to hear about that. I'm sure he'd appreciate us finding his relative after all this other business.
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"Believe me, that's something I plan to do before I'm done here."
	Makh_Chomun	"We'll help as best we can with that as well. Now, I'm not really used to concealing my weapons, where best would I put this?" He picks up the revolver.
	Baine_Mort	"So what is our next move?"
	Neue-Ziel	"Master-at-Arms Chomun, I can hide the revolver under my hoods."
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	takes the revolver. "That's just for while I'm here. And our next move would be to get ready for the ball. I took the liberty of preparing some outfits for you all. Hopefully the sizes are right..."
	Sheamus	"For my sake, I hope you did also."
	Makh_Chomun	"Indeed."
	Baine_Mort	"Wonderful, hopefully they are better then these things."
	Sheamus	"So where do I change?"
	Neue-Ziel	"Am I required to change clothing?"
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	brings out a few outfits and lays them on the bed. "Take the one that better fits and find a room. And you... eh... you have a clean set of robes?"
	Baine_Mort	takes one of the outfits that Lucrezia brought out. He then finds a place to change into it.
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"And do please do it quickly. I also need to change, after all."
	Makh_Chomun	Takes an outfit that looks like it fits and changes into it.
	Makh_Chomun	"Come now, we're all comrades here." Makh laughs at that.
	Neue-Ziel	commands his servitors to wait in the halls.
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"Well, that we may be. But I still appreciate my modesty."
	Neue-Ziel	"Do you really want to see my machine flesh?"
	Makh_Chomun	"A, what was the word, ah yes, a jest, Ms. Lucrezia." Done changing, Makh moves out into the hall.
	Sheamus	sighs as he notices how small his outfit is
	Sheamus	"Do you have anything...bigger?"
	Neue-Ziel	exits the room.
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"Not really..., sorry."
	Sheamus	takes the outfit and finds a room to change into
	Neue-Ziel	starts reading some prayers on his data-slate while waiting in the hallway.
	Sheamus	after some struggling is able to fit into the outfit and emerges awkwardly
	Baine_Mort	finishes putting on the outfit for a ball
	RosenkrantzGM	As you arrive at the ball, you are greeted by servants who guide you into a large room filled with local nobility, odd music, and a mix of smells that could kill an infant.
	Neue-Ziel	activates his mechadendrite and disables his smell input.
	RosenkrantzGM	One of the servants approaches, sheepishly.
	RosenkrantzGM	"My lord, if you could be careful with the pollutants, the restraint would be greatly appreciated by all."
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	starts to move away from the techpriest, a few small coughs leaving her as she does.
	Makh_Chomun	"Smells worse than The Cage." Makh mutters to himself.
	Neue-Ziel	"How dare you! You wish to insult the great Omnissiah?"
	Baine_Mort	"Dam this smell," Baine says under his breath.
	Sheamus	"The smell reminds me of home."
	RosenkrantzGM	"M-my lord, I would never mean to insult, I merely spe--" a lung-grinding cough then takes him over, and he retreats through a doorway next to the buffet table.
	Baine_Mort	"I though your home smelled like alcohol Sheamus?"
	Makh_Chomun	Makh quickly approaches Neue-Ziel. "Mind doing that on the other side of the room. Don't ruin the buffet table before I can get to it."
	Sheamus	"Don't forget all the smells associated with alcohol."
	Baine_Mort	"Oh yea, all the vomit and blood too."
	Sheamus	laughs and pats him on the back
	RosenkrantzGM	A man then clears his throat. You realize he's been standing there for some time.
	Neue-Ziel	moves away from the table and says "Stupid flesh creatures... unable to understand the will of the machine spirit."
	RosenkrantzGM	"I'm sure you're aware that this is a gathering for folk of a certain... social stature?"
	Sheamus	squares up to the man, bearing down on him
	Makh_Chomun	Makh enjoys the buffet, having a taste of everything it's bounty offers.
	Baine_Mort	looks at the man
	RosenkrantzGM	"I..." he emphasizes, "have recently brought my trading enterprise to Port Florestal. What is it that... you two" he eyes you up and down "... have to bring to this hub of commerce and trade?"
	RosenkrantzGM	An annoyed servant peeks at the table holding the adjacent door ajar, and calls inside to refill one of the trays by Makh.
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	, meanwhile, is trying to be as noblewoman as she can be.
	Sheamus	"I'm terribly sorry for...disturbing you. And I'm not inclined to bestow that information upon yours truly."
	RosenkrantzGM	"I have reason to doubt you belong here, /sir/."
	Baine_Mort	"And what would be your enterprise Sir?"
	Sheamus	"And do you have the authority to questions the guests here?"
	RosenkrantzGM	"Why I am a guest, of course. I own a sizable vessel, and shares in important trade lanes. I, you see, belong here. Whereas the likes of you unrefined folk rub be off the wrong way. Inform me if I'll be needing to call an escort to remove you."
	Neue-Ziel	looks around for any other members of the Adeptus Mechanicus.
	Sheamus	whispers to Baine "you might want to deal with this bastard before I strangle him."
	Baine_Mort	"Well good sir, we are company of Lady Beatrix and what is her business is hers and hers alone to share with whom she chooses too."
	Neue-Ziel	decides to walk around the room with his servitors.
	RosenkrantzGM	"Beatrix?" he puts his hand up to his chin, pondering. "/You/ are the Lady's advisers?"
	RosenkrantzGM	He then laughs.
	Makh_Chomun	After finishing his sampling of the buffet, Makh finds the nearest glass of alcohol and sips on it as he walks around the ball.
	Baine_Mort	"Is something funny my good sir?"
	RosenkrantzGM	"I always suspected her to be ill-informed. And now I see why. The hype over her supposed trade deal will fall flat! Something I can't say I mind. Competition is rough out here."
	RosenkrantzGM	An armed man approaches Ziel, accompanied by the servant who previously encountered him.
	Sheamus	"Actually, now that I have seen them, the competitions seems to be severally inadequate."
	Neue-Ziel	"Hello."
	RosenkrantzGM	"Ha! And you presume to understand things of a commercial nature? What brain-rot!" he takes a gulp of his wine.
	Sheamus	"I can see the worth of a man and i don't see much."
	Baine_Mort	"Sir how many glasses of wine have you had tonight?"
	RosenkrantzGM	"I will have you know, sirs, that I own an Orion-Class Star Clipper. A warp-capable vessel, no less. /I/ am a man of influence. Your Lady Beatrix does not understand the first thing about commerce, instead offering empty promises and unwanted appearances to every gathering on station."
	Baine_Mort	"That is very impressive sir, how did you acquire such a fine ship?"
	Sheamus	"I'm sure your mother is very proud of you."
	Baine_Mort	looks to Sheamus "you better knock that off now."
	RosenkrantzGM	The nobleman drops his cup, and places a hand on the grip of his rapier, by his hip.
	RosenkrantzGM	He takes a step forward, "I'm sure you'd like an opportunity to reconsider your words, fool."
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	walks into the scene. "And whatever is the matter here?"
	Baine_Mort	turns back to the noble man
	Sheamus	" Our new friend he was about to let us admire his sword m'lady."
	RosenkrantzGM	The man appears to relax slightly. "Your advisers are doing a fine job of representing you, my Lady."
	Sheamus	whispers to Lucrezia " if you could let me teach this upstart some manners i'd appreciate it."
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"Oh, is that what is happening, Lord Silven? Because from what I heard, it seemed as if you were insulting my intelligence and person as a way to justify your overly inflated ego."
	RosenkrantzGM	"Overly infla--" the rage is visible in his entire person, he is incapable of even finishing his thought.
	RosenkrantzGM	"This..."
	Baine_Mort	backs up
	Sheamus	stands firm
	RosenkrantzGM	"This is an affront upon my honor" he removes his gloves.
	Makh_Chomun	Watches the commotion, a glass of amasec in his right hand.
	Sheamus	"Are you sure this is a good idea, sir?"
	RosenkrantzGM	"I demand satisfaction!" he calls. The entire room falls silent. Dancing couples remove their masks, and stare at you.
	Baine_Mort	"Well good sir, I you are the one who stated all the commotion in the first place."
	RosenkrantzGM	A by-stander interrupts Mort, "I'm afraid that no longer matters, sir."
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"Indeed, you were the one who started to direct insults left and right here. But if you want to settle this as honor dictates, I completely agree."
	Baine_Mort	nods to Lucrezia
	Sheamus	"Lad, you're gonna get yourself hurt."
	RosenkrantzGM	An ornately-uniformed man appears. All-white, with golden trims and a light blue band across his chest.
	RosenkrantzGM	"Lord Temerin requests you name a champion, Lady Beatrix" the uniformed man says.
	Makh_Chomun	Makh finds the nearest nobleman, "these happen often, on-station?" Makh sips his amasec after the question.
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	looks at the man. "Which weapon would be employed? Blade or shot?"
	RosenkrantzGM	"The Consortium believes that extended conflicts can be avoided if those in charge can settle their disputes in a controlled environment. Nobility has the right... are you new to the Port?"
	Makh_Chomun	"'Fraid I don't visit too often, my Sister is the local here."
	RosenkrantzGM	The uniformed man looks towards Silven. "You will allow the decision be made by the lady, I'm sure?"
	RosenkrantzGM	Silven is visibly annoyed.
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"And I take it I'm not allowed to represent myself?"
	RosenkrantzGM	"Lord Temerin wouldn't want any harm to come to you, my Lady."
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	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"Nonsense! He not only insulted myself but also my subordinates. I'd really like to settle this with my own hand and weapon."
	RosenkrantzGM	The man conversing with Makh then speaks up, "The Lady has a champion!"
	RosenkrantzGM	The officer turns to the two man standing by the buffet table.
	Sheamus	I'm sure she can settle this herself."
	RosenkrantzGM	"The lady's male kin is present, Lieutenant" he says, motioning towards "Colonel Tsaelad".
	Makh_Chomun	Makh raises his glass.
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	also looks at the man, an annoyed look in her face.
	Makh_Chomun	"If my dear sister would give me permission, I would of course, gladly defend the honor of my own blood."
	RosenkrantzGM	"Such is custom," the Lieutenant nods.
	Makh_Chomun	"I should visit more often!" Makh finishes his glass of amasec and hands it to the nobleman. He then approaches the Lieutenant the little group.
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	speaks in an annoyed tone. "Very well. I suppose the bite of my brother's blade is the next best thing to the burn of my shot."
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"My brother shall be my champion in this contest of honour!" She announces.
	RosenkrantzGM	"Then it is settled!"
	RosenkrantzGM	Armed men come into the room and request everyone step into the courtyard.
	Sheamus	grudgingly steps out to the courtyard
	Baine_Mort	/me looks at Sheamus, he then grab him by the shoulder and proceeds to drags him away
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	walks into the courtyard, her eyes staring daggers into Silven.
	Baine_Mort	looks at Sheamus, he then grab him by the shoulder and proceeds to drags him away
	Makh_Chomun	Heads out into the courtyard.
	Sheamus	lets himself be pulled away
	Sheamus	"Stu tra steim Estus!"
	Baine_Mort	After a dragging Sheamus away he turns to him, "Now I want you to calm down and lets go support our Lady's Brother then."
	Sheamus	"I wouldn't miss it for the world."
	Baine_Mort	"Good, now no more of the made up swearing for you today got it."
	RosenkrantzGM	The armed men form a square, ensuring the crowd maintains a distance.
	Neue-Ziel	approaches Sheamus and Mort.
	RosenkrantzGM	The Lieutenant stands in the center with one of his men.
	Neue-Ziel	"What did I miss?"
	RosenkrantzGM	"Colonel Tsaelad, Lord Silven. Please step forward."
	Baine_Mort	heads over to watch the duel
	Sheamus	does the same
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	softly pats her 'brother's' shoulder. "Go get him."
	RosenkrantzGM	Silven approaches the Lieutenant, his cape no longer there, and his sleeves rolled up.
	Makh_Chomun	Makh bows slightly to Lucrezia, before entering the square of men.
	Neue-Ziel	"So everyone just ignores the Tech-priest?"
	Baine_Mort	"Sorry Neue, a lots happen so far."
	Makh_Chomun	Makh unbuttons his clothing a bit, pulls his neck handkerchief off from his neck, and rolls his sleeves up.
	Neue-Ziel	slowly follows the group. He's completely uninterested and annoyed.
	RosenkrantzGM	"The Lady Beatrix has chosen blades for this contest. Are both gentlemen in agreement with the choice of weapons?"
	Baine_Mort	"But basically, some guy challenged our Lady's honor as well as Sheamus, and then Makh was volunteered as her champion"
	RosenkrantzGM	Silven: "Whatever pleases the /lady/."
	Makh_Chomun	"But of course." Makh has a predatory smile.
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	gives Silven the biggest shit eating grin she can along with a wave.
	RosenkrantzGM	Silven presents his rapier to the Lieutenant. The young corporal by his side, inspects Silven for hidden weapons.
	Sheamus	" Don't be too hard on him, make sure his mother will still be able to recognize him!"
	RosenkrantzGM	The Lieutenant nods. And ceremoniously asks Mahk, "Agreeable?"
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	lightly hits Sheamus' side with her elbow and leans to his side. "Try to be more subtle." She whispers.
	Makh_Chomun	Makh simply nods.
	Sheamus	"sorry." he whispers back
	RosenkrantzGM	The Lieutenant hands the Rapier back to Silven.
	RosenkrantzGM	"Colonel" the Lieutenant asks.
	Makh_Chomun	Makh pulls his falchion free and presents it to the Lieutenant hilt first.
	RosenkrantzGM	The corporal approaches you, "Apologies, sir".
	RosenkrantzGM	He begins to search you for hidden weapons.
	Baine_Mort	leans over to Sheamus, "I though I told you to shut up."
	Makh_Chomun	"Just doing your job, son."
	RosenkrantzGM	"Agreeable?" the Lieutenant asks.
	RosenkrantzGM	"Agreeable" the lord answers.
	RosenkrantzGM	The weapon is returned to you.
	Makh_Chomun	takes is back.
	Sheamus	shrugs
	RosenkrantzGM	"Contest until submission, gentlemen. Only your honor and perseverance determine whether it will be death or injury that end this duel. Agreeable?"
	Makh_Chomun	"Aye." Makh says as he stretches his limbs out.
	RosenkrantzGM	"Agreeable" the nobleman echoes.
	RosenkrantzGM	"Ten paces, if you please, gentlemen. Emperor be with you."
	RosenkrantzGM	He and his aide step back.
	Makh_Chomun	Makh takes his ten paces and makes ready.
	Neue-Ziel	approaches Isabelle and says "Lady Beatrix, we need to speak after this... exchange is finished."
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	nods slightly.
	RosenkrantzGM	The Lord takes his position, striking the air, and loosening his arms.
	RosenkrantzGM	The crowd suddenly appears to turn its attention.
	RosenkrantzGM	An imposing figure, surrounded by aides comes out to the courtyard. People move aside, to allow him the best possible vantage point.
	RosenkrantzGM	He is tall, well built, and dresses in a heavy overcoat.
	RosenkrantzGM	"Please, don't mind us at all" he announces, giving Mahk a nod.
	Makh_Chomun	Makh salutes the man with his Falchion. Before bowing and giving a quick prayer to the God-Emperor.
	RosenkrantzGM	The Lieutenant raises his own blade.
	RosenkrantzGM	"Gentlemen, commence."
	Makh_Chomun	Makh charges silently, keeping both hands on his Falchion as he swings in a wide arc at Silven's side.
	RosenkrantzGM	Silven attempts a parry, but is caught off-balance, as he struggles to react to the sudden attack, unused to this more "brutal" style of fighting. The falchion passes through Silven's guard and slices from his underarm, to his abdomen.
	RosenkrantzGM	The falls to his side, raising his blade in a defensive way.
	Makh_Chomun	"Get up, Mr. Silven."
	RosenkrantzGM	His clothing then saturates with blood. He watches it drip off to his side, and looks up.
	Makh_Chomun	"Do you yield!?"
	RosenkrantzGM	He rises, blade pointed to the ground.
	RosenkrantzGM	He attempts to produce words, but is unable. A wheezing sound comes out instead. His face becomes a pale white.
	RosenkrantzGM	He attempts to lift his blade, but then collapses.
	RosenkrantzGM	The young corporal steps in, and kneels over Silven's limp body.
	RosenkrantzGM	The crowd is silent, awaiting word.
	RosenkrantzGM	He waves over medicae staff, and the Lieutenant announces. "This contest is over! House Tsaelad's honor is defended!"
	Makh_Chomun	Makh swings his sword to fling the blood towards the ground. He then uses his handkerchief to wipe off any remaining blood and sheathes his Falchion.
	RosenkrantzGM	The crowd applauds the Colonel's display.
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	seems genuinely surprised at the way the match went.
	Sheamus	shakes his head sadly
	Makh_Chomun	Makh bows to the crowd, basking the glory of victory. He brings him back to the old days of THE CAGE.
	RosenkrantzGM	"No doubts his years of service in the Imperial Guard have contributed to such an impressive display", you overhear one man commenting.
	Neue-Ziel	looks up from his data-slate and says "Is it over?"
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"Seems like it..."
	RosenkrantzGM	"Most impressive indeed, Lord Tsaelad," Temerin calls out.
	Makh_Chomun	Makh gives a slight bow to Temerin, before rejoining his "sister."
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	can't help but look at the figure of Silven as it is tended by the Medicae. She then looks at her brother. "You've grown more skilled since we last met..."
	Makh_Chomun	"Well, as an officer, I must keep my sword skills up to date." He then winks at her.
	RosenkrantzGM	++My lady, I have news.++ An informant calls in.
	Neue-Ziel	"As much as I would hate this interpret this family bonding experience, I have some news."
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"The excitement of this match seems to have been a little too much for me. If you'll excuse me for a moment." She then heads off to secluded location to receive whatever report it is that awaits her.
	RosenkrantzGM	++We lave lost all contact with the /Praeliator Aurorae/. Communications have gone completely dark.++
	Neue-Ziel	"Colonel. Our mutual benefactor is getting quite anxious."
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	++Did we received any sort of last transmission?++
	Baine_Mort	walks up to Makh, "Congrats on the win Colonel."
	RosenkrantzGM	++None, my lady. They only inquired about the Enginseer, and said nothing more.++
	Makh_Chomun	"Thank you, felt quite good." Makh turns to the cog-boy, "Who?"
	Neue-Ziel	"...Our friend."
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	++Very well, try to restablish contact. I'll be informed once I return to the manor.++ She then goes back to her retainers. "Could we go for a short walk?"
	Makh_Chomun	"Ah." Makh tries to fix his appearance. "Yes of course, sister."
	Neue-Ziel	"Sure."
	Baine_Mort	"I would prefer to return inside."
	Sheamus	doesn't know where to go
	Sheamus	follows Baine
	Baine_Mort	"But I will walk with you for the time being
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	looks around as they walk, trying to make sure they aren't being spied on. "Seems like we aren't able to reach our ride home..."
	Makh_Chomun	"Suggestions?"
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	then looks at Ziel. "Do your news have to do with this?"
	Neue-Ziel	"Possibly..."
	RosenkrantzGM	You notice one of the by-standers has decided to follow you. Not closely, but he's clearly hovering around your group.
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"Oh! Look at these flowers!" She says airheadedly as she kneels down and looks at an extremely colorful one. "Do any of your now what they are?"
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	*know
	RosenkrantzGM	The man approaches you, then.
	RosenkrantzGM	"Colonel Tsaelad?"
	Makh_Chomun	Makh turns to the man, "yes?"
	RosenkrantzGM	"Lord Cornivald would be honored if you would dine with him... at your convenience" he adds, and hands you a card.
	Makh_Chomun	Makh takes the card, and gives the man a nod.
	Neue-Ziel	"So... "
	RosenkrantzGM	The man bows and takes his leave.
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	waits for the man to leave before standing back up and looking at the card.
	Makh_Chomun	Makh hands her the card.
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	reads what it may say.
	RosenkrantzGM	The card is adorned with the Cornivald coat of arms, and a personal invitation from Lord Cornivald to join him. The date is not specified, leaving it to your discretion.
	Neue-Ziel	"Our friend is getting impatient over our agreements. He demands results and is willing to take extreme measures."
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"Oh, isn't this nice of him." She then looks at the tech priest. "What do you mean?"
	Neue-Ziel	"Are you sure we are alone?"
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"Fine, we'll talk when we get home."
	Neue-Ziel	"Understood."
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	makes her way back to the ball. Handing the card back to her brother.
	Baine_Mort	follows
	Makh_Chomun	Makh pockets the card. He then finds the nearest servant to lead him to the Gents room.
	Neue-Ziel	says to Chomun "You genuinely have no idea who our mutual friend is?"
	RosenkrantzGM	Inside, it's hard to return to normal. People seem to turn to one another and talk as you walk past.
	RosenkrantzGM	Whether positive or not, you've got a not-insignificant measure of attention on you.
	Makh_Chomun	Before leaving, Makh winks at the tech-priest.
	Sheamus	follows Lucrezia
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	tries to find a nice partner to dance with. Failing that, she'll go get something to eat.
	Neue-Ziel	decides to stay in the courtyard with his servitors.
	RosenkrantzGM	Lord Temerin approaches "Beatrix", though with hardly any subtlety.
	Makh_Chomun	Finishing his business Makh rejoins the ball, finding another glass of amasec to sip at.
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"Lord Temerin. To what do I owe your attention?"
	RosenkrantzGM	Temerin: "Would you honor me with a dance, my lady?"
	Sheamus	extends his hand to Baine."Would you like to dance? I'm sure nobody else here would dance with you." He says with a smile
	Baine_Mort	"Really Sheamus, your at this again?"
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	smiles politely. "Oh, I'd be delighted to."
	Sheamus	"Lighten up buddy."
	RosenkrantzGM	Temerin waves a servant over, and gives him his greatcoat.
	Baine_Mort	"Sorry Sheamus, you are out of luck still."
	Sheamus	laughs
	RosenkrantzGM	He steps close to Beatrix, and puts his hand around her waist and takes her hand.
	Baine_Mort	walks over to the buffet to gets a drink.
	Sheamus	walks up to the nearest unengaged women and asks " Would you like to dance?"
	RosenkrantzGM	The woman turns around, and is a bit startled, having to look up to meet the dance-partner's eyes.
	RosenkrantzGM	She shyly nods.
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	takes his hand and lets him lead the dance, looking up at him on ocasion.
	Sheamus	takes her hand and leads her to the dance floor
	Neue-Ziel	decides to read the Omnissiah Prayer book from his data-slate.
	Sheamus	as he dances asks "So what is your name?"
	RosenkrantzGM	"Amanda", she answers softly.
	Sheamus	"That's a lovely name." He says somewhat awkwardly
	RosenkrantzGM	"And your name, sir?"
	Baine_Mort	grabs a glass of wine and begins to drink as he watches everyone on the dance floor
	Sheamus	"My name is Sheamus, pleased to meet you."
	RosenkrantzGM	"And you, sir" she smiles.
	Sheamus	"May I ask who you are with?"
	RosenkrantzGM	"My Husband, Lord-General Martimus!" she says, with a wide smile, staring deeply into your eyes.
	RosenkrantzGM	[REDACTED]
	RosenkrantzGM	"With my brother, Maxwell" she points to a man standing with a group of other nobles.
	Makh_Chomun	Makh is now on his 5th glass of Amasec. He continues to walk around, enjoying the various "views."
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	is probably dancing still.
	RosenkrantzGM	The dance comes to its conclusion, and Amanda gives you a hug.
	Sheamus	hugs her awkwardly back
	RosenkrantzGM	"I should go back to my brother. Where do you stay, Sheamus?"
	Sheamus	"I am staying with Lady Beatrix, it was a please." He bows
	RosenkrantzGM	She smiles, and gives a short curtsy before returning to her brother.
	Neue-Ziel	decides to read "Passions in Battle" on his data-slate.
	Sheamus	walks over Baine
	RosenkrantzGM	Lord Temerin excuses himself at the end of the dance.
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	waits for him to leave her sight before gathering everyone and heading outside.
	Baine_Mort	put down his glass and follows Lucrezia out.
	Sheamus	"well that was fun."
	Makh_Chomun	"I really should come visit more often, sister. Who knew these balls you went to were so much fun."
	Baine_Mort	looks at Sheamus, "Looks like someone was getting intimate over on the dance floor"
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	speaks as they walk out. "So, Sheamus. I think I saw you having quite some fun. You are free to invite her over sometime so I can meet her."
	Sheamus	looks down
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"And well, next time you are free to be the family's envoy."
	Makh_Chomun	"You sure you want him to do that, Sister?" Makh starts laughing.
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"She seemed nice enough. Anyways, I'm completely exhausted."
	RosenkrantzGM	You make your way back to the Tsaelad estate, in an uneventful trip.
	Sheamus	"Do you know of a Lord Maxwell?"
	RosenkrantzGM	You arrive, servants having set up chambers for you, and having food ready at the large dining table.
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	Once they are in a safe place, she asks. "Now we can talk about those news of yours, Ziel. And I'm afraid I haven't had the pleasure."
	Neue-Ziel	"Short version: Lord Wilhelm is getting impatient."
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"Long version?"
	Neue-Ziel	shows her the messages on his data-slate translated from binary.
	Neue-Ziel	"Lord-Captain has requested his Gun-Cutter be prepared. Attempts have been made to have him reconsider."
	Lucrezia_Isabelle	"Did your communications with them got cut, by any chance? Because that's the report I received."
	Neue-Ziel	"This message came in after I transmitted a report."
	Neue-Ziel	"Yes, the communication went silence afterwards."
	Makh_Chomun	With that concluded Makh crashes in his designated quarters.


POV: Neue-Ziel

 Neue-Ziel "May I help you?"
 RosenkrantzGM "I'm afraid the disturbance is growing intolerable, sir."
 Neue-Ziel "Disturbance? I have done nothing to provoke."
 RosenkrantzGM "Sir, that incessant plume of smoke, cannot be tolerated."
 Neue-Ziel "The smoke? It is a tribute to the Machine God. To the Emperor himself! Turning it off would be a vile heresy towards the faith."
 RosenkrantzGM "Then perhaps we could interest you in making the offering in a better-ventilated room?"
 Neue-Ziel "Reasonable. I agree."
 RosenkrantzGM "Follow us, my Lord."
 Neue-Ziel follows the servants and commands his servitors to stay close in binary.
 RosenkrantzGM An artificial garden lies just outside this wing of the hall. Ventilators simulate breezes and produce a generally calm atmosphere.
 Neue-Ziel "Most excellent. Thank you, gentlemen."
 Neue-Ziel takes a nearly seat.
 Neue-Ziel looks around to see anything interesting.
 RosenkrantzGM A burst of binary attracts your attention.
 RosenkrantzGM Lord Wilhelm requests the reports gathered by his agents in the Port.
 Neue-Ziel responds in binary "How in this possible?".
 Neue-Ziel grabs his data-stale and gets up.
 RosenkrantzGM The transmission highlights that the lines of communication will not hold for long.
 RosenkrantzGM Another transmission comes through. It claims to have an encoded message that will verify its origins.
 RosenkrantzGM "Broken Aquila" is the codeword.
 Neue-Ziel transmits a quick summary of events that have occurred thus far and adds "Awaiting further orders." He sends the data back with the encoded message "Naked Lady."
 RosenkrantzGM The transmission tries its best to express the Lord-Captain's state of mind.
 RosenkrantzGM Extreme annoyance. Irrational anger. Possibly dangerous.
 RosenkrantzGM A final warning is sent.
 RosenkrantzGM It communicates that the Lord-Captain has requested his Gun-Cutter be prepared. Attempts are being made to have him reconsider.
 RosenkrantzGM Communications then fade away, and the signal is lost.
 Neue-Ziel leaves the room and enters the main hall.
 RosenkrantzGM The hall is eerily empty.
 Neue-Ziel looks around.
 RosenkrantzGM Servants remove trays and plates, the musicians rest at their seats.
 RosenkrantzGM "Outside, my Lord. IN the courtyard."
 Neue-Ziel "Thank you."
 Neue-Ziel bolts outside to the courtyard and his servitors follows.