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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 18, 2018 6:36:28 GMT -8
Rabbit remains quiet as her lady continues the conversation, watching the young man in front of her in a quiet stoniness.
Kalil seems slightly nervous, pulling the collar of his shirt higher, hiding red marks on his lower throat area, and pulling down sleeves hiding abrasions around his wrist... resulting in a look of amusement from Rabbit that he doesn't catch.
"Not at all Empress, people have been very keen to treat me kindly... or at least with respect. My accommodations last night were in a very luxurious tent, and all my needs were met. I couldn't have been treated more hospitably. How is your morning?”
KALIL
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 18, 2018 6:46:22 GMT -8
Key raises an eyebrow and a slow smile spreads across her face. She takes note of the marks at throat and wrists but doesn’t comment on them.
“My evening passed quite well. I suspect I got to rest a bit nore than you did. Should I post an extra guard at your door so that you aren’t disturbed tonight?”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 18, 2018 7:03:40 GMT -8
Kalil seems less nervous around the Empress and shakes his head. "Our sleeping patterns are different in the desert. We often sleep during the warmest parts of the day and tend to sleep less at night where it is cooler. I think I can get a break later depending on our meetings and what is required of me."
He seems a little red-faced, "I also am not sure a guard would help..."
KALIL
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 18, 2018 7:08:01 GMT -8
Rabbit smiles at the young man, and nods to Keyleth and in drow starts speaking hushedly "Usstan suspect l'Ligrren xal saph ukta, jhal mziln il zhah zhil'za galla ulu umwickeln ukta bauth ilta vress'ol, lu'ol lore saph ol zhah xundin.” Turning to the young man, "We will make sure you get some sleeping time during the day as well. It would be good if we introduced enough breaks so the people new to these ceremonies can absorb what they are seeing."
// Usstan suspect l'Ligrren xal saph ukta, jhal mziln il zhah zhil'za galla ulu umwickeln ukta bauth ilta vress'ol, lu'ol lore saph ol zhah xundin is drow for "I suspect the girls might like him, but also she is probably trying to wrap him around her finger, and it looks like it is working" RABBIT
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 18, 2018 7:28:08 GMT -8
Key nods in agreement at both the things that Rabbit said then turns back to Kalil.
“I’ll also talk with the girls if you would like. Breaks from all kinds of activity would be a good thing Im sure.” She gives him a warm smile.
“Do you have any questions for me?”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 18, 2018 7:50:41 GMT -8
Kalil takes the offered plate from the servant "No Empress, no other real questions... well maybe a comment. You realize the drow keep staring at you right? I think they have people watching your movements specifically. I thought it was weird since it is Ally's... I mean Alluvian's celebration. Are you ok security wise?"
KALIL
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 18, 2018 8:28:09 GMT -8
Key looks over to Rabbit then back to Kalil.
“I figured that was the case. Its nice to have confirmation though. Thank you.” She dipps her head in thanks.
“I think they are either looking for weeknesses or to see if Im lying about how I said I entend to rule.”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 18, 2018 9:46:28 GMT -8
Rabbit has a dangerous cast flow over her face as she stares at the two drow sitting on the opposite end of the tent, "You are not to be alone at all my Empress, not even to use the privy."
As she turns to Kalil an older handmaiden, missing her left eye and several fingers on her right hand steps in. They stop and assess each other and the older maiden makes a signal with her hands, Rabbit returns a different hand signal and the older maiden nods and walks over to the two drow who already seem to be uncomfortable. She sits next to them and they give her their full attention.
Kalil remains calm but says nothing as he stares into his food, uncertain what the Empress needs of him.
RABBIT
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 18, 2018 9:54:26 GMT -8
Key watches the exchange. She pauses gathering her thoughts.
“Understood. What was that about? You need to teach my that sign language.” She turns to Kalil.
“Im sorry if I’ve made you uncomfortable. I just wanted to make sure there wasn’t a repeat of the egregious behavior at the dock. You also said you might have questions for me and I also wanted you to know that I will make every effort to make myself available to do so when you have them.” She gives him a serene smile.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 18, 2018 11:21:23 GMT -8
Rabbit nods noncommittally to Key as she watches Kalil talk.
Kalil shifts around uncomfortably, "No Empress, you have not made me uncomfortable. House Elenren has been gracious and the other houses have been polite enough. The biggest question is am I high enough rank for you to open negotiations with my people with me, or do you need a water speaker?"
KALIL
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 18, 2018 11:36:31 GMT -8
Key smiles.
“I am more than happy to start talks with you. If we run into something that you may need to speak with your tribe about first then we can cross that bridge when we come to it. Are there any customs I need to observe?
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 18, 2018 11:43:05 GMT -8
Kalil laughs and his sun darkened face beams, "No Empress, you cannot insult me. That is why they sent me, a younger man because I am not as stodgy, also because if needed I can be married off depending on the negotiations." He rubs the short beard he has, in a more human style then the mostly shaved elves in the area.
KALIL
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 18, 2018 13:20:00 GMT -8
Key’s eyes dance with challenge and her eyebrow climb into her hairline.
“Well let’s begin then. I must say that you are the first of what may be many such negotiations.” She leans back and her mouth kicks up at the corner.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 18, 2018 13:35:38 GMT -8
Rabbit’s eyes harden but her body becomes loose as she enters into bodyguard mode, watching the others in the room.
Kalil looks slightly nervous and scratches at his beard. "Empress, I am not a trained ambassador nor am I experienced at much beyond haggling at the marketplace. I propose that we both write down what we want and present them at the same time and then see if we can get them close. I realize it is only general terms but I think normally it’s general terms and then other representatives me to hammer details. How does that sound?”
KALIL
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 18, 2018 14:00:11 GMT -8
Key reaches into her bag for quills, ink and parchment.
“That sounds like a good way to go about it.” She puts the inkwell in the center where it can be reached by both of them and hands him a piece of parchment and a quill.
“Just so we are on the same page, we are negotiating for my hand are we not?”
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