Court 12/8/17

Court 12/8/17


Shiori arrives tonight, quietly, and comes down the stairs, glancing around as she does.

Amelie sits at the Toreador couch, preparing for court tonight with her tablet in hand.

Arianna sits down on the Toreador couch.

Aubrey comes wandering in surrounded in a cloud of muted music from her ear buds. Her fingers tapping rapidly on her phone as she plays text tag with someone. She hums along to Willy Nelson's Seven Spanish angels as she pulls up a stool at the bar.

Heathen comes in through security, making a bit of small talk with Mikaël on the way in, not far behind the lady, and offering the staff some friendly greetings as he makes his way through.

Amelie looks over to Aubrey and waves to her, but not sure she can get her attention, so she turns to the others that have arrived, "Bon Soir, mes amies."

Once settled Aubrey blows a kiss in the direction of Amelie, "How are you this evening my fair Keeper? I hope the night does find you well." Drink now in hand she tucks her phone in to one of her boots and leans her back against the bar.

Lillian wonders into the room and makes her way to the grand piano. She takes a seat, but holds off on playing any music at the moment - choosing instead to just quietly watch the room.

Vegard arrives with Arya and he escorts his wife down the stairs and through the great hall. He takes a moment to look around as the pair make their way to the dais. He ensures Arya is seated comfortably before he settles in next to her on the black loveseat.

Arya has Vegard's arm as he shows her in. She settles down on the loveseat, setting her bag at her feet and looks up to see who is around, nodding at those who are already here.

Amelie smiles to Aubrey, "Oui, the night has been well so far. It has been too long since I have seen you. I hope you are well?" She then bows her head to Vegard and Arya, "Bon Soir, Your Grace, Seneschal."

Mikaël comes inside speaking with Heath, "I didn't get a chance to go by the jewelry store, perhaps in the morning," he glances back over his shoulder for a moment before his eyes shift to the room. He gives Amelie a smile, and then gives the room a bow before moving to the bar. "Bonsoir, I hope the eve finds you all well."

Arya sits down on the black loveseat.
Vegard sits down on the black loveseat.
Aubrey walks up to the bar.

Arianna hangs out on the Torrie couch, attention rather lost in tapping away at a laptop that is, coincidentally, sitting on her lap. So she's a little belated noticing Vegard's entrance. But at least then she does pause and rises, if only long enough to give a little bow toward the Prince and Seneschal. In a few moments she's settled back down to writing.

Arya blows a kiss at Amelie and then grins at Arianna's greeting. "We're not that formal, my dear. You won't get penalized for not bowing."

Madeline comes strolling down the stairs and smiles at the crowd already gathered "bon soir"

Heathen gives the royal couple a bow before joining Amelie and the Roses, giving Arianna a wink.
Heathen sits down on the Toreador couch.

Amelie reaches over to give Heath a quick hug, and catch that kiss from Arya with a smile. She nods her head and smiles toward Mikaël, and waits for Madeline to join them at the couch before offering her a hug and kiss to the cheek.

Aubrey smiles at Amelie but the arrival of Arya and Vegard cut short anymore conversation from her for the moment. She gives a bow of her head before settling back to nurse her drink.

Lillian's dark eyes drift casually from person to person as she takes in those present, and observes the interactions. When the Prince and the Seneschal arrive, she too will stand a moment and offer a polite curtsy before she retakes her seat and continues to watch the gathering.

Vegard looks over to Arya and he smiles, taking her hand in his before he looks those gathering over, "I'm not sure I signed off on that my dear. I'll check the records later." he smiles faintly. "I don't have much in the way of announcements this evening, but I do hear stirrings among some of you. Does anyone have anything to bring up at this moment?"

Arianna looks back up at Arya, blinks at her, glances briefly to notice Madeline entering, and then replies to Arya as if she hadn't, "Oh, not officially, I'm sure, Seneschal. But as a Whip it's been impressed on me to be a proper example. I wouldn't want to force my dear Primogen to get more strict with the whips." And then she ducks back to her writing.

Madeline steps over to Vegard and Arya with a bright smile, kissing each upon the cheek "bon soir Your Grace, my dear Arya. I trust all is well?

Agate slips in quietly flicking her finger around her phone checking out various messages and seeing updates on things. "Whip it good." she comments off hand towards Arianna.

Arya smiles and returns Madeline's kiss and hug before she leans back down to her seat as Vegard gets the party started. "Good to see you all tonight.'

Amelie speaks up, "I had an encounter with Vera the other day, along with Lillian, Heathen, and Mikaël. As I reported to you, she was rather unhappy to hear that there was a blood hunt called against the Sabbat in the city. She seemed to think her offers of peace between our sects was enough."

Phoenix steps into the room, heading to the bar without looking up much at everyone in the room.

Shiori offers Vegard and Arya a curtsey, and then drifts to the Toreador couch to sit down. She seems a bit distracted tonight as she moves to sit down, but then seems to shake it off and focus on the discussion.

Madeline starts to greet others then as if she knows he is there, she turns at Phoenix's arrival. Tipping her head a bit curiously she steps that way and brushes a hand to his shoulder "bon soir Phoenix"

Murmuring softly towards Amelie, Aubrey says, "Peace like the cake is a lie." She lifts a shoulder, "At least in my experience."

Vegard offers Madeline a small smile at her gesture and he inclines his head to her, "Good evening Primogen." then he looks to Amelie and he nods slowly. "Yes, it appears that someone failed to give Vera the memo the Tower and the Sabbat have been at war for centuries. Something about diablerie and breaking the masquerade. There isn't a formal blood hunt called on her specifically, it's a blanket term and what it means, is if you kill a known Sabbat, no one is going to reprimand you. Someone might even pin a medal on you."

Mikaël nods his head to what Amelie says as he gets his brandy, eyes moving to Lillian and Heathen. He notices Phoenix enter, and steps to him as he nears the bar.

Agate snorts looking over at Amelie "There isn't a blood hunt.. Exactly. Just effectively. The Sabbat is at war with the Camarilla. Anyone here can kill them without fear of violating the Tradition of Destruction. There wouldn't even be an investigation. If someone accused you of violating the Tradition of Destruction and your answer was 'They were Sabbat'.. Then it would have to be a case of trying to prove that they are not." she shakes her head "Vera is a fool. Why would we be interested in an offer of peace from someone on the ropes barely hanging on with her finger tips." reiterating the Prince's statement.

Khalid hustles on in. Late. Uncomfortable with crowds as it is, arriving late only exacerbates the hoodied youth's discomfort. He hurries on over to catch up with Aubrey.

Phoenix 's smile grows as he arrives near Mikaël. He turns and nods to Madeline "Evening"

Amelie nods in agreement, "Bien sûr. It was simply a surprise to me when she spoke freely about this within Secrets. And I'm not speaking of the underground section either. I certainly did not appreciate her 'outing' me as she did. Even if it was in French, there are enough people around that understand that language as well as some of the words that do not translate."

Lillian listens to the part intently, nodding when the fact the killing Vera is a-ok. She almost even smiles. Almost, but not quite.

Madeline kisses Phoenix's cheek and nods to Mikaël with a smile then turns to the group. She nods to Agate, "Is she /still/ bawling about the offering of peace with us? Good Lord" she sighs and heads for the Toreador Sofa "I do hope she was not too much trouble to you Keeper"

Mikaël gives a deep bow of his head to Madeline, and murmurs quietly, "Bonsoir, Madame Primogen," an arm sliding around Phoenix as he listens to Vegard and Agate, then nods to Amelie.

Phoenix winks to Madeline and moves to lean against Mikaël

Aubrey wraps an arm over Khalid's shoulders when he joins her, perhaps just to make sure he doesn't flee. "It's the shovel to the head, it simply destroys the parts of the brain dealing with discretion." She nudges Khalid after a moment, "Your late, that's two demerits or 2 hail Mary's your choice."

Vegard nods in agreement with Agate, "By what I have gathered, Vera is on the bottom step of the Sabbat totem pole. We have bigger fish to fry than her and whatever insipid plans she has for her pack. Now Vera breaking the Traditions is another matter. Breaking the traditions.. is when we step in collectively and we smash the violator to bits. The penalty for breaking the Masquerade is final death, pure and simple. Creating progeny without my permission... is punishable by final death. Bring the Sheriff proof of deed and an investigation will be launched. If these deeds happen in your domain, it's your responsibility. Though if you report it to the Sheriff, you can get assistance."

Phoenix listens to whatever Mikaël is saying to him and he nods in return.

JD wanders in after clearing security and tips his hat to those he know that look his way after bowing to the Prince. He finds a spot in the back of the room and stands to get a feeling of the room and happenings.

Amelie smirks from Aubrey's comment. She turns back to Madeline, "Nothing I could not handle, non." After hearing Vegard speak, she nods. "I did not have my phone within Secrets, but between the 4 of us, we can speak further with the Sheriff concerning this incident."

Lillian takes a seat at a grand piano.

The Setite in the black hoodie shrugs deeper into Aubrey's embrace, as if she might be able to shield him from the sun's kiss itself, if need be. A small sigh as he wills himself to relax a little before mumbling out a reply to Aubrey. "One de - de - de - demerit and one hail Mary, please."

Madeline nods to the Keeper with a smile "I have no doubt you handled the matter perfectly mon ami" she says then glances over and her sapphire eyes brighten "JD, what a surprise, and wearing clothes instead of feathers" she teases her oldest friend, moving to greet him

Shiori looks over when JD arrives, and offers him a smile. She remains sitting quietly though, where she is for the moment.
Shiori sits down on the Toreador couch.

Mikaël gives a deep nod of his head to JD, and finishes explaining something quietly to Phoenix before turning his full attention back to the room.

Heathen gets a bit of an uncomfortable look for a moment, thinking hard about the whole situation.

Vegard slips his arm around Arya as he settles back on the loveseat, "Any of the Deputies can suffice if the Sheriff is not directly available and time is crucial. I do need to repeat this... If the traditions are violated within a clan domain, it is that clans responsibility to handle the matter. If you can't, then you don't deserve to hold domains."

Arya snuggles in against Vegard's side. "And as Secrets is Vegard's domain... Agate is the one to look into the matter, right Sheriff?"

JD smiles wide and tips his hat to Shiori and then accepts Madies affection with his usual tolerance. And when Mikaël nods to him he gives him a wink before looking over to The Prince with a smile.

Agate nods to Arya "Exactly. Secrets is one of the Racks that in kindness the Prince provides for the Praxis. So if something happens the office of the Sheriff will deal with it." she smiles "Now if someone needs help finding the offenders of their territory after they have fled it, it isn't unreasonable to ask me for a bit of assistance."

Amelie realizes the others have looked one direction and sees JD. "Bon Soir, Monsieur JD!" She then gives a nod to Agate.

Madeline laughs softly as JD tolerates her hug, it's an old game between them "It is good to see you dear one" she murmurs then looks back to the others

Mikaël observes, and listens, his eyes shifting for a moment to Aubrey and Khalid.

Lillian speaks up for the first time and asks Agate, "What do you need to track Vera down?"

JD smiles warmly to the song bird, "It be good ta see ya Amelie."


Vegard raises a hand up and says, "I should also reiterate to JD and Aubrey, to make it known how hunting grounds are faring. " He inclines his head to each of them before speaking again, "Right now.. Secrets is the only feeding ground in Prospect. Hunting anywhere else is poaching and it will earn at minimum, a branding and at maximum, final death if anyone is poaching in Prospect. Each of you have clan domains, or in JDs case, his own domain. Those are your personal hunting grounds. Each of the clans have their own domains and they may hunt in them. The list of approved feeding grounds is being worked on by the Primogen Council and is soon to be ratified. It will include some alternate spots where feeding is permissible. Are there any questions concerning this?"

Agate smiles at Lillian "Nothing. I know multiple properties and havens she owns thanks to her low standing with her fellow Sabbat. They've been more than happy to sell her out. Now some subtlety is required as she's a known sorcerer."

Madeline touches JD's shoulder fondly and drifts over to finally join the Roses as she listens
Madeline sits down on the Toreador couch.

JD smiles to Vegard, "I has'n needed ta hunt in a long time but I does enjoy tha sport. But I likes more... rural hunt'n grounds when I has tha taste fer it. Once tha zoo opens thar'll be plenny a kine ta pick through." he shrugs and looks to Aubrey.

Sentinel comes out of the wall. "Walls are secure." she comments before taking her seat by the bar.

Aubrey grins at Khalid, "Good choice." she mutters to him before looking up at Vegard. "The only place my clan has set up for anything related to feeding is the blood service at the crossroads. It's not free though so not many outside my family use it." She rests her chin on the shoulder of the hoodie wearing Setite, "Though as I have brought to your attention a couple incidents with the Sabbat. With the clarification I received earlier I'll be handling those matters. Only question is do you want the remains when I'm done with them."

Khalid does his best to avoid attention. Perhaps he's a little successful, given that he's next to Aubrey, who is much more easy on the eyes.

Hailee sits down on the Toreador couch.

Mikaël glances to Aubrey, arches brows, and his eyes shift to Vegard.

Agate grins over at Aubrey "If you're whacking them I think you have far more use for them than we do. But if you're torporing a Sabbat vamp I'm always willing to buy them." she gives a little shrug "I have my own uses for them."

Hailee doesn't come in on time this week, but she does go over to the Toreador couch where Madeline has seated herself. The Primogen gets a warm smile but it's mostly to Vegard and the Seneschal she gives her attention to, a smile and wave to them before doing the same to Amelie. It's to Madeline she seats herself closest.

Vegard nods to Aubrey, "I would like proof of execution. As far as the Crossroads blood service goes, I'm going to ask you to limit it to Giovanni only for a short duration while you negotiate with the Primogen Council for rights to sell there. They have jurisdiction over the feeding grounds. I do not foresee an issue with blood sales, but my wish is to funnel new arrivals into Secrets for their first few experiences with the kindred of Prospect. The Crossroads serves the fringes of our society, but I want the fringe to at least have to pass through Secrets before admittance to drink blood in your establishment. Can you help me to figure something amiable in this regard?"

Phoenix is smiling at something Mikaël says before turning his attention back to the room.

Amelie waves and smiles back to Hailee as she types up her notes. Realizing suddenly she forgot, she turns and waves to Phoenix.

	Lillian seems content with what Agate says, and so returns to being quiet and listening to the conversation and watching the group interact.

Aubrey gives a nod to both Vegard and Agate, "I am sure we can come to an arrangement on all pending matters." She lifts her glass and drains it before settling it back on the bar. She then returns to listening to the conversation.

Phoenix glances over and offers a wave and a smile to Amelie.

Vegard looks around, "I may as well announce my plans to phase this Elysium out. And no.. Secrets is not, and never should be.. an Elysium. Plans are in the works to open the ballroom at Carlton and make that the new Public Elysium. This establishment will continue to be available but let's face it, a movie theater is a shitty place for this. If anything the business may get sold and we may do remodeling upstairs. At any rate.. now you know. Carlton Pines is not a huge secret and the ballroom there can seat a thousand comfortably."

Amelie nods with Vegard's announcement, not a surprise to her.

Madeline hears that and her back stiffens a bit, the Former Keeper looking rather unhappy

Mikaël glances around the room at the Prince's words, eyes taking in the artwork curiously for a moment, then looking back to the Prince, listening intently.

Vegard shrugs, "Those are the plans, they could change. If anyone is concerned, feel free to contact the Keeper."

Agate nods "Back when there was fear of the Sabbat using explosives again there was need for secret Elysiums.. Now? Less so."

Madeline looks to Agate "That moment is still /very/ fresh in my mind I'm afraid.. I prefer the city not know where we meet. Call me old fashioned"

Amelie reaches to touch Madeline's hand for a moment, and give it a squeeze.

Vegard motions to the exit, "Those security vestibules will sniff out explosives and the doors can survive a blast. Explosives are not an issue."

Vegard lifts a shoulder, "If anyone thinks the kindred of Prospect do not know about Carlton Pines, then they had better get caught up with the times."

Sentinel nods "There should be a backup I think. In case things go to Hell." she offers.

Phoenix shakes his head no to Mikaël. "No. I don't think so?"

Madeline nods when the security vestibules are mentioned "The team worked very hard on those, I hope the /new/ Camarilla only Elysium you have planned will copy them for the new location

Mikaël nods his head, and then turns to Phoenix and nods to him as well.

"It's not what you see that you need to worry about being blown up. The city is built on shifting sand, enough explosives or power and you could sink this city in a fault." Aubrey lifts a shoulder, "Who needs behemoths of flesh to lay siege anymore when you can get a nuke from Russia at reasonable rates."

JD stays quiet as he leans on the back wall a polite grin on his face as he looks around.

Agate smiles at Madeline "Giving in to fear lets the terrorists win. We used to blood test everyone because of fear that someone was going to flesh mask themselves and infiltrate us. Now? We've crushed the Sabbat as a credible active threat and are in clean up mode. Only the most suspicious and questionable are tested. Which has caught so far a Wraith hiding in a corpse faking to be a vampire. So that's something. We're now operating out of power and not the fear that Jax based and lost this Domain over." she shakes her head "Why would we need a Camarilla only Elysium? That defeats the definition of Elysium."

Arya curls her hand around Vegard's leaning into him. "No, it's not a secret, they all know about it and how to get in and where it is."

Madeline leans back into the sofa full of roses, crossing lovely legs and brushing a hand along her skirts

Khalid offers an absent nod in agreement with Aubrey's observation.

Vegard checks his watch, "Well I did inform Vera she was free to come and speak her case to me tonight, I guess she feels unsafe?" he shrugs a little.

Arya smirks just a little, but doesn't say a word. "Well, it is Elysium. Only I get cranky in Elysium," she admits wryly.

Mikaël smiles, and takes a sip of his brandy, watching the room over the rim of his glass with bright eyes.

Madeline smirks a bit at Arya "only you?

Sentinel pauses. "So long as I am able to assist with keeping the Elysium safe I am good."

Vegard lifts a shoulder, "The Sheriff is astute and correct when saying that it isn't an Elysium unless all of the clans are welcome."
Vegard adds belatedly, "Private Tower facilities, are not Elysiums. And therefore not the responsibility of the Keeper, who doesn't get blamed for what is going on in private facilities."

Agate says, “Now.. I'm not saying that we don't need a Camarilla meeting hall. That isn't Elysium. Where private business can be held and executions might happen. That we can make secret, ward, and otherwise tuck away somewhere innocuous." she gestures around "But Elysium is an ancient tradition. The shovel heads or the desperate among the Sabbat might ignore it.. But that's just a sign of their lack of education or desperation.”

Meanwhile, in the back, Amos walks up to somewhere behind the Toreador couch. Without preamble, he takes out a red felt hat with white trim and drops it on Hailee's head. "Happy December," he says, keeping his voice low enough not to interrupt the business track up front.

Darrius makes his way into Court this evening, nodding to those present with a warm smile before making his way to the Toreador Couch.

Madeline brushes golden hair behind one ear and nods to something "An Elysium where the Sabbat may freely come and go, is actually the strange thing. All may come to Elysium.. any Elysium, and remain there safely, but what happens to them after they leave is the issue.

Shiori looks up when Darrius approaches, and scoots a little bit to make sure he has room to sit down with her if he wishes to. She offers him a hand, but seems solemn at the moment.

Vegard gives Arya's shoulders a squeeze and he smiles faintly at her before he looks to Madeline, "What happens to them after is their problem. Especially if I find them. But if anyone else does, their blood is yours to take."

Because it's Amos, Hailee grins up at him from her position on the couch and she straightens the hat, pulling it to her brow before reaching for Amos and tugging him to the Toreador couch with the others. "Come join us?" Despite it being a question, unless h e resists the tug he is joining after all. "Happy December to you too," she murmurs. Though what Madeline says gets a bob of her head that gets the ball at the end of the hat she now wears swaying a little. "Yes, what happens when they leave? I remember the orders before."

Darrius takes Shiori's hand gently, kissing it softly. He tries to read her face, his eyes seeming to show worry as he looks her over, before he looks to Vegard and the others.

Mikaël arches a brow, and murmurs to Phoenix, "Very glad we are not them, Oui?"

Sentinel continues to watch the others quietly. With the mention of an Elysium where Sabbat may freely come and go, her tail lashes a bit.

"Only 'cause you asked so nice," Amos teases Hailee right back, heading around the side to join her. "Far as Elysium, though, ain't safe passage the point? The once in a blue moon when the Sabbat actually got something worth hearing, you /want/ 'em to not think 'screw it, not worth showing up'."
Amos sits down on the Toreador couch.

Madeline smiles gently as Hailee pulls Amos over to the roses "Oui, the comment was more for those like Vera.. who would more than likely come in spouting threats and innuendo, then think she could leave scott free

Vegard gestures around vaguely as he speaks, "I like to think of it more like a faucet, I can turn Vera's mouth on.. and off. Now I only need to remote control that."

Mikaël smirks as an image comes into his mind of something, and quickly drains his glass to cover it.

Amelie smiles softly to herself, but otherwise stays quiet.

Amos glances over to Madeline and shakes his head. "I said something /worth/ hearing," he points out.

Madeline laughs a little "perhaps Agate can aid you with that Sire" she offers, then those sapphire eyes land upon Khalid, a brow arching delicately in curiosity

Madeline smiles "Amos.. you're not Sabbat"

Agate says, “Think is the term." she smiles "We could have moved against Vera some time ago.. But she does more to undermine the Sabbat in the area than many of our own Camarilla members." she grins over at Madeline "Unfortunately the thing I have.. Isn't suitable for use in an Elysium.”

Shiori gives Darrius' hand a squeeze and she gives him a reassuring smile, though she sobers quickly again.

Khalid makes his way over towards Madeline "C - c - c -," a pause as the youth stammers. " - may I sit."

Mikaël glances toward the Toreador couch curiously, then turns his head to quietly order another drink.

Darrius smiles to Shiori as well, before looking back to the discussion at hand.

JD remains motionless leaning on the wall over near the bar.

Madeline watches Khalid approach "Pardon Moi Monsieur, I do not believe we have been introduced"

Hailee grins at Amos once he does have the seat with them at the couch. "I'm always nice like that," she teases, looking over to Madeline with a smile before offering a nod in agreement to what is said about the Sabbat and Elysium. "I think saying it's safe for others, then following with that threat isn't a good idea. It definitely doesn't encourage the feeling of safety. I mean if there are threats and disrespect from them it'd be different."

Vegard gestures to JD, "Mister McCoy, your absence within the Tower has not gone without a sense of loss. Your Gym was a positive asset to the Praxis, so in your honor I built a new Gym at Secrets. I didn't put a plaque up or anything, but my memories are served by it. Within the VIP there is a cage now, for out of Elysium training."

"K - k - k -," stammers Khalid before he takes a breath. "My handle is Kid Cthulhu onna Reddit boards and Twitch. But you can call me Khalid," offers the youth to Madeline.

JD smiles and nods, "I's'll have ta come an take a gander sum time. An aft'r tha zoo git's dun I is gunna open up tha gym agin. Yall'll be welcome thar. Same rules as they has always been."

Mikaël gets his drink, and quietly moves over toward the Rose couch as he listens. He pauses just behind Amelie, leaning his back against the wall as he swirls the brandy in the glass, and glances back to JD and the Prince.

Vegard nods to JD and he smiles faintly as he pushes his glasses up his nose, then he looks in Khalid's direction. "Mister Khalid.. the correct phrasing when making an introduction would be for you to say, My name is Khalid of the Followers of Set. Also known as.. Twitch and Kid Cthulhu. Try and follow that format in the future so I am not forced to educate you myself, if your sire is unable to teach you very basic protocol, he will be spoken to."

Madeline had looked quite confused, the elder unaware of many of the words Khalid had used, a murmur from her Roses and then the Prince's clarification cause her to nod with a soft sigh "Non Monsieur, the sofa is full but if you wish to speak we can move to the bar" she offers, ever the Lady

Khalid cringes inside the hoodie as he attracts unwanted attention. He musters a nod in acknowledgment of the admonishment. or Madeline's generosity, or both.

Madeline stands up from the Toreador couch.
Madeline rises smoothly from her seat and turns her wrist elegantly, gesturing to the bar as she had suggested, then drifting that way

Mikaël decides to take another drink from his glass to cover another smirk. At this rate he was going to have quite a buzz...

Madeline walks up to the bar.
Khalid walks up to the bar.

Madeline takes a seat upon one of the bar stools and orders a glass of wine

Madeline accepts her wine and speaks quietly with Khalid at the bar

Sentinel walks up to the bar.
Sentinel nods to the others as they join the bar. "Good to have more people over here." she gives an odd smile but continues to watch the proceedings.

Arya leans against Vegard's side. "Did anyone else have any other business that we should discuss tonight?"

Vegard shakes his head, "Apparently not, I'll end the formal meeting here. Feel free to socialize. Thank you everyone, for coming tonight." he then rises from his seat, offering a hand to Arya.

Madeline nods to Khalid "un moment Monsieur" she looks over "Oui, The Grand Opening of the Crown Theater and Museum is tomorrow evening. It is also a charity event with locally made art up for auction"

Vegard stands up from the black loveseat.

Vegard turns and nods to Madeline, "The Theater and Museum are Elysium until the end of your event tomorrow evening. I'm sure it will be wonderful."

Mikaël gives a bow to the couple as they move off the dais, and then turns toward Madeline at her announcement, and after a moment he gives her a smile and a tilt of his glass.

Arya stands up from the black loveseat.
Arya rises, grabbing her bag and she takes Vegard's hand. "Good evening everyone!"

Madeline nods to Mikaël "I am very much looking forward to performances by several talented members of the Praxis" she smiles

Mikaël says, “Bonsoir, Your Grace, Madame Seneschal, may the rest of the eve find you both well."”

Amelie bows her head, and before she speaks, "Ooo, and also, thank you to Shiori and her family for hosting the Christmas themed party last night. It was delightful."

Vegard has left.
Arya has left.

Shiori gives Amelie a warm smile, "Thank you, Keeper. It was a delight."