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Black Pearl	The Chateau of Resplendent Delights is a beautiful building, and built in an exotic, foreign style--that of the Blessed Isle itself. Teahouse, restaraunt, brothel...it is said that any delight desired may be found within its walls. The proprietress is known to be a Water-caste from the Realm. Though going by the name of Black Pearl, there are those who swear she is a Cynis--and dealing for various drugs and intoxicants, and the parties thrown, certainly give credence to those rumors. The smells are pleasant--fruit, savory foods, incense, and there is music and song from skilled performers that slowly makes its way out to where a wizened man is the gatekeeper for those coming from the street into the establishment.
Tepet Makara	Makara walks the streets where divinities and mortals are citizens of this city, to see it's wondrous sights although something leaves him a bit empty. Ever since he Exalted, he has been far distant to his home back in Lord's Crossing back in the Blessed Isle as he misses his parents and brothers, but knows that the distance between them is to protect his lie. But as he walks through the city further, he would hear rumors of a Cynis having some sort of business here. "I know Greyfalls is nearby, but what is one doing here?" The Tepet would whisper to himself as he heads to the chateau owned by one of the scions of Cynis. Just looking at the designs resembling those from the heartland of the Realm would give him a nostalgic feeling he hasn't felt in years. He would slowly enter the chateau's entrance hoping to enjoy a little bit of familiar comfort as he hopes to sit down and drink at least a glass of an alcoholic drink.
Black Pearl	A server comes, dressed modestly, acting demurely. "Good day, honored sir. I am Zyri, and will look after your wants. If I may ask your name, and what you desire?" Polite, respectful, the ambiguity allowed for simple repast or something far more private...The Cynis's standards are high, it seems.
Tepet Makara	"My name is Tepet Makara, I am one of the military staff managing Greyfall's defenses. I came here since I never been to Great Forks before but seeing this wondrous example of Realm culture made me curious and I was hoping you would sell alcohol here but mostly sake for me" He would give a respectful nod and mutters while appreaciating the designs of the chateau as a pinnacle of the arts of the Blessed Isle. He at least hope they don't mind the current status of his Great House as it's still clinging to it's position.
Black Pearl	"Oh? Of course, honored Tepet. At once." She bows and retreats. It takes a little longer than perhaps it ought for her to return, but when she does, she does not have the sake. Instead, she says, "Sir? The mistress wishes you to join her. Would you please come with me? Sake--and more--is awaiting you there." The perceptive would notice a hint of fear under the professional facade.
Tepet Makara	He sighs in relied due to the fact that at least House Tepet's reputation is at least not minded in this place, better than being in a Sesus satrapy at least. "Ah wonderful, hope I can meet the owner of this place" He would enter the chateau to meet the one owning this little Realm, but he wonders what the strange look of fear of that servant was about but he lets it slide. Although he may have mixed feelings with the Cynis, he admits he sometimes likes the extravagance and they are a key supplier to House V'neef which is one of the few remaining allies of his House.
Black Pearl	At his aquiesence, the fear melts to relief. "Of course, sir. Please, follow me." And she leads him up stairs to the second floor, to a private suite. The doors open and inside, well, it is opulant. Comforts and pieces of art from as far away as Ascension and Lock. But the atmosphere is that of a salon that would not be out of place in the Imperial City itself. Couches, crystal carafes of various liquors and spirits, and draped on one of the lounges is an exceedingly attractive water-caste: Skin a deep black to contrast the white hair, both of which have a pearlaescent sheen to them. "Hello, Tepet Makara," she says in flawless High Realm. "Please, come join us. It is long since another of the Dynasty has crossed my doorstep." Bright blue eyes gleam as she smiles, and gestures to another couch.
Black Pearl	Black Pearl says, "I am Cynis Salara, and it is a pleasure to meet you. Please, tell me what brings you here?"
Tepet Makara	Like Salara, The Tepet also responds back in High Realm fluently. "Pleasure to meet you Cynis Salara" He would give a nod while taking a seat, appreciating the decorations and artifacts covering this chateau. "This may not be the Blessed Isle, but it's good seeing a familiar place. I haven't set foot there for a long time especially due to my occupation in Greyfalls. But I must admit I wished I was at Faxai"
Black Pearl	"You have travelled far indeed to have been both to Greyfalls and Faxai," Salara says with a smile. "I stayed on the Isle before coming here. It has been...interesting to say the least. Sometimes I wish I were home, but there is so much...opportunity here." Eyes are bright as the servant starts to pour a colorless, potent sake with just a hint of a floral and berry taste. "What brings you from Greyfalls to the City of Gods?"
Tepet Makara	"Merely to see one of the wonders of the East, most of my experience is with the North so I'm slowly familiarizing at least." Besides the opportunities waiting to be exploited in this direction, he has other reasons such as hiding what he really is. "Although I wanted to be assigned in Faxai-On-The-Caul to help House V'neef, someone vouchered for me to take one of the positions in Greyfalls. He is a monk going by the name of Enriching Rain, who shares the same aspect as me" He would mutter but is unaware of his relation with Salara. "He is also my teacher when it comes to Water Dragon style and sometimes gives me advice even if it's odd"
Black Pearl	"Such is life in the Legions, I suppose. Even in most Houses, you are...ordered to serve. So even if you go your own way, it is still with their blessing to advance the House's goals," Salara says, before taking a sip of her own wine. "You know Water Dragon? I must admit I've never taken it myself. There is...too much to do instead of the focus the Immaculate styles require."
Tepet Makara	"Yes, but sadly I am still a student of that style." He says while recalling how he meet that monk in the first place. "We first meet on a Northern satrapy....after "that" battle happened since I'm one of the survivors" Even if his relations with Enriching Rain may be a bit sordid, he admits he's the reason for why his secret hasn't been uncovered yet and his teachings do have some insight. "Enriching Rain is a strange one, but at least I'm slowly warming up to him even if he's a bit of a cold bastard""
Black Pearl	"It is good to have a mentor you can trust," Salara says. "For myself, well...the Spiral Academy does not lend itself to friendships. Relationships of mutual benefice and exchange, yes." She takes another drink. "I hope you find what you search for here, and if you need or want anything...ask. It may not be available, but we shall see."
Tepet Makara	"Ah I see, for me I have enrolled in the House Of Bells. My time there was great but some of my friends there uh...didn't make it in Futile Blood" He says midly with sorrow but shrugs it off in order to keep himself composed. "If I'm on leave again from my occupation, I hope I can visit this chateau again. It's nice seeing a bit of home far away from the Blessed Isle"
Black Pearl	"You will certainly be welcome here, and I would be glad to hear all about what happens in Greyfalls. And if there is anyting you need tehre that I can supply, well..." She chuckles slightly. "You are welcome to any refreshments you like for today. Next time, will be on your own account."
Tepet Makara	"Thanks for the hospitality, if you plan to visit Greyfalls I should be there if you need something" He would give a nod to the Cynis while sipping a drink. It seems the East may hold opportunity and mystery for him even if his original intentions were to head to the Caul. Although he simply visited Great Forks to enjoy the revelry of the god's festivities or visiting a Realm away from the Blessed Isle, he wonders where to search for moonsilver in the East....