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Black Pearl	The chateau is much the same as it was before, except he is escorted directly up to Pearl's office. Or perhaps salon is the proper word, as the furniture is comfortable without being opulent, allowing one to sit or recline as one wils. A variety of drinks and a platter of tidbits is also there for refreshment. Salara herself is reclining, her silken dress flowing over her body like water, and black jade ornaments making a discrete show of wealth and power. "Greetings, Makara--if you don't mind me being informal!--please, come in and be welcome.
Tepet Makara	Unlike last time however, Makara is currently in his officer uniform as he doesn't have the time to change. Despite him working for House Cynis, he bears his almost fallen house's heraldry proudly and with the markings of the water dragon Danaa'd. "Nice to meet you again scion of House Cynis, I myself am in an informal state since I usually wear my kimono, not my soldier clothes due to me being preoccupied with Greyfalls" He would bow with respect to the "Cynis" member still unaware of the truth and their relations to one of his connections. Outside however, there seems to be a hooded elderly man with the bearings of a monk that hopes to enter. "I am sorry if I interrupt anything going on inside, but can I come in? going from city to another can be tiring as I was hoping to buy a drink" The old monk would mutter to the servant outside with a nice smile but his intentions is more than just refreshment from an exhausting travel.
Black Pearl	Salara smiles warmly. "Dear, you may wear that with pride here." A warm and sultry laugh, "Of course, most end up wearing far less than that, so much more informal." Bright blue eyes gleam with amusement. "But what brings you back again so far? Not that you are unwelcome--by all means, enjoy yourself here." Outside, the servant nods, "By all means, come in. All we ask is that you do not cause a ruckus--unless of course that is the delight you desire and are willing to pay for it." She smiles to the hooded monk and escorts him in to the outer restraunt, offering him a choice of places as things are still early enough there is not a full crowd. "Please have a seat, and we have a wide selection of food and drink. If you wish other entertainment, let any of us know."
Tepet Makara	"I usually go here to take my mind off the current events in Greyfalls...and the Realm. It seems things are slowly falling apart even if it seems stable in the naked eye" He would say as he drinks his alcoholic beverage once he mutters his dissatisfaction when the going-ons of the empire of scarlet itself. "Admittedly, also to be free from the naggings of my water dragon style master. He can be a bit prudish and last time, he complained I was at a Greyfalls bar with some of my legionnaires...even though we were off duty" Makara would chuckle light heartedly regarding his monk teacher of his. Meanwhile as the old monk takes a seat, he would look to the direction of the salon as he hopes to head there. "excuse me, but can I head upstairs? let's just say I plan to meet a particular someone currently in that floor."
Black Pearl	"If you have an appointment, honored sir, I can check your name on the list? Otherwise, I can escort you to our courtesans and you can make your choice," the servant says, still polite and welcomingly, of course. "I see. Well, many who disdain this sort of place go to the Immaculate Order. Those who merely ignore it end up at the Heptagram. Those from the House of Bells enjoy us for what we are, while the Spiral Academy....to us, this place is a wonderful tool. But here, you are welcome to take any ease you wish." She takes a drink of an icewine herself.
Tepet Makara	"I see, reminds me of what my master once told me as even a decadent party can be filled with intrigue and opportunities. Even if he's strict, he can give strange yet sometimes helpful advice" Makara would say as he drinks another glass of wine from his cup and refills it again as he seems interested in this topic. "I'm from the House Of Bells and was luckily accepted there, but my knowledge of the blade at that time was as standard as a legionnaire but my teachers noted I'm good at managing the frontlines" He would give a nod as even the war machine of the Realm still needs the necessary evil of bureaucracy. Meanwhile the monk would sigh as he needs to find another way without causing trouble. "Hmmm, are you sure I can only get there if I'm in the list? the person I am planning to meet is Tepet Makara so call him if you can. I may not seem to be off importance, but let's just say it has something to do with....Immaculate matters" He would say regarding his status among Creation's largest religion as he hopes that would be enough to let him in
Black Pearl	"Should I give him a name, sir?" And waits for a reply (whether yes, or no), before going up to the salon. Salara nods, "Just as a warrior can see war everywhere, a politician sees politics everywhere. And a businessman an opportunity ot make money anywhere. The form of the competition is vastly different in many cases, but the essence is the same--until at their hieghest levels, they are one." Black Pearl ponders a moment, "And it is very good to be able to manage teh front lines. Having a good quartermaster and logistics corps is also vital--as I am sure you learned. I have had the...interesting fortune to see that first hand." And then there's a knock at the door. "Mistress? There is a monk downstairs asking about your guest by name. Do you wish him to join the two of you?"
Tepet Makara	"No, Let's just say I plan to give him a surprise visit" The monk would grin as he would go upstairs to meet his student that would dare be dishonest to where he actually plans to go. To the conversation between the two dynasts again... "Although I'm disinterested in politics during my young legionnaire days back when my house's legion even rivaled that of House Cathak. It seems to be an acquired taste since I learned it the very hard way when those Sesus bastards dare sabotage our battle against that Forsaken Anathema in the North. I eventually hope to be on par with them but good thing they are ignoring my house's state as they are focused on undermining Cathak" He seethes silently once he mentions the word "Sesus" for like the bull, he holds a cold blooded hatred against the saboteurs. Makara would glance at the waiter especially with someone calling him. "fine, let them join"
Black Pearl	Salara is curious, but nods to the waitress, who withdraws out of the salon...only to find the monk already there. For just a moment, she looks nonplussed at him, but then says, "They are expecting you," and then opens the door to let the monk in. Salara stands and lets her eyes run over the monk, her own exaltation very obvious. "Welcome, what brings you to meet my guest?" A loaded owrd of hospitality, that...
Tepet Makara	"Ah, Makara. My slacking student...you really think you could fool me that you think I could not see through your claims that you headed for Nexus, not Great Forks? I admit that lie almost worked" He says with disappointment yet at the same time was sort of impressed that his deception. "I am Enriching Rain, disciple to the teachings of the Immaculate Faith especially to the great dragon Danaa'd" Besides Makara being familiar with him, Black Pearl may have heard of him before Despite the monk's seemingly friendly nature, Pearl could see Makara sweating at his presence as he is startled for why he's here "what in Creation? how did you even find me? Did you really come all the way from Greyfalls just to yell orders at me?"
Black Pearl	"Enriching Rain?" Salara's eyes widen slightly at that and she gives a respectful nod to him. "Yours is a name I have heard of, but I never thought to meet you." She gives a smile to Makara, and shakes her head, "There are ways to find and track anyone, and no master or mistress of the art would spill to an outsider...except upon intiation to greater secrets. And she assumes a stance of poise and grace. The utter harmlessness that only the tracelessly dangerous can show. "I trust there will be no conflict under my roof? Or there will certainly be consequences."
Tepet Makara	"of course there won't be a fight for I am not the kind of person that would cause a scandalous scene not especially in a fine chateau such as this" Enriching Rain would laugh but seeing as both of them are here, he hopes to introduce his student...and pawn to his fellow member of the House. "I apologize if I uhh...reveal our true heritage but do not worry, he is on my leash" The monk would look to Makara with devious intent while the Tepet remains silent in his presence out of respect and fear. "Good thing my fellow Iselsi is here as well in the River Province, I have been busy in Pneuma to deal with the arrogant Ragaras with Moonless River. I have set up a very useful agent for our house that could be helpful in our operations especially in Greyfalls. He's with us right now of course and he won't tell our true House....isn't that right Anathema?"
Black Pearl	Black Pearl's eyes grow hard. "While there are those here who know what I do for the Realm here, those are few. And /none/ of them know me as anyone other than Cynis," she says. "It is a secret wirth my life...which you have repaid me by giving me his secret." She looks grim, "If either of you reveal it to any other, there will be consequences that will weaken our House. And neither of us want that." At the moment, she appears as calm and still as the trecherous sea. Tranquil fury. "And a Tepet who has taken a second breath, but whos? Sun? Moon? Something else?"
Tepet Makara	"He is a Silver Anathema as the Moon chosen him. The Battle Of Futile Blood is what cursed and blessed him for he is the sole survivor of one of the fallen legions. Thankfully he is indebted to me, for I originally planned to kill him while he was a nascent Anathema but I decided a fallen dynast such as him is useful. Overreliance is a useful tool for without me, he would have been slain in the Wyld Hunt." "Remember Anathema, I was the one who helped you pose as one of my aspect and gave you the opportunity to work at Greyfalls" The false dragon of Danaa'd would gulp as he can't do anything about it, his mentor however would look at him again. "but do not worry, our two houses both sought vengeance"
Black Pearl	"And if vengence we seek, we can work together. Events here have made me...willing to work with Sun and Moon if it means one of our House will sit on the Throne...or even if the other Houses are destroyed." She nods, "Very well, you both know me Iselsi Salara...I will keep your secret if you keep mine. And if you do not...the Vendetta shall include you." And back to radiating warmth and tenderness. "We will have to meet again, but this...I will have to think on it. Both of you may enjoy a meal, baths, a willing companion for the day, but I must attend to other matters now."