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Serenia had met Delise, passed on a message for Becci, enroute to have words with Catenia. “Tell Becci to be VERY CAREFUL! Catenia has already seen to it to have two Kets dismissed for various reasons. She makes sure the reasons, are all the right ones, even if she has to help events along?”
Corky had to make a decision, to decide which group of Kets to sacrifice to Carianne NOT a happy decision on his part. Looking closer, he knew he only had one choice, he could make. Claria’s team. Now that didn’t bear thinking about. Poor little Claria. Then an idea came to him as he spoke to Margise.
“Give her Narya’s team.“ Margise seemed confused. “Narya is a descendant of 1st lineage Phaketsut KAL HEIRON?“ As if flicking the on switch, the smile came to her lips.
Narya was not at all friendly towards the Tirkwan. Not hostile, just an intense dislike. “She won’t dare challenge her, besides Narya is far too strong for Carianne.“ He grinned “Perfect. Which means you can have Claria’s team.“ “NO! Sadowan’s team” Corky smiled. “Of course Becci’s on that team. Alright DONE.“ The trading of teams was in progress, when Serenia appeared at Becci’s domicile. She asked the others to leave.
Becci had been told off. Serenia had not wasted words on her, nor been gentle with her. She wanted to make sure Becci well understood the foolishness of her actions, whatever the reasons. Becci was almost in tears, as she left her. It would be for Delise and Ameryst to comfort her, having very little success until Ocasa turned up. To see the tears.
A hug? The others were open mouthed. Ocasa giving his sister a hug?! It had been unheard of! However, even that, didn’t cheer her up enough? No that would only happen when she had a coms call from Margise. She was soon her normal bubbly self. “Yesssss!“
News had also got back to them about Serenia and Catenia. If she had been harsh with Becci the rumor was, that Catenia was cowering beneath the telling off she had from Serenia. As advisor and respected counsellor Elect, a notable veteran of several historical battles AND one of the few whose name had been put forward, on the list for whom a statue had been proposed to feature on the Gate of illumination? For services rendered to humanity? Thus Serenia held more, than Catenia could ever hope to hold, or have, re respect from the Elect Council.
“If you EVER, behave like that again, it is NOT those who commit the offence, who will suffer expulsion, that much I will make sure. As for, Princess Carianne. Your friend is here a day and already has my attention for all the wrong reasons.
She demands respect, based upon ancient Royal laws, yet flagrantly abuses them herself. Margise, Haphket PRINCESS Margise, is a female with Priviledged Invocation rights granted by the Ka Haphketsut Cistera, the sovereign of Fendiq and its kingdoms. Offend Haphket Princess Margise and she causes offence to her and the Royal House of Fendiq. That, I will not tolerate from any, whatever or wherever they are from. In light of such events I expected so much more from your friend but find her behavior was more of a Chetze (commoner, lower in status than a slave, otherwise known as a jeis, jahor) than a Royal.
There is and she knows this, no definition of status amongst the Kets.. THEY are all equal and whilst the tutors and others here may have the respect their rank entitles them to. I expect them to set an example to the Kets. I have served with forces that have worked with her father's legions. I feel he would not be pleased to hear of her outrages on this! Something perhaps you would remind her of!"
Serenia knew all too well why she had used Bedra to tell Becci off. The last person she wanted to talk to was Serenia. Her father had told her on several occasions that she should look to Serenia's honors, to get inspiration for how she should behave!
Lady Cistera, was assembling her team to introduce them to Prince Iophan, it was hilarious. Uanita was flipped. She kept brushing her hair and talking, mostly gibberish. She noticed Anaset, too seemed pre occupied. A figure appeared with Corky as she stared her words stuttered, as he introduced himself to her. Then met the rest of them. Yep sure happened, as Uanita freaked and Anaset was not far behind her.
It was only after he had gone they were able to talk coherently. “He he’s gorgeous.” “I’m just NOT going to be able to concentrate with him around.“ Squeals Uanita as she glances at Cistera, grins. Cistera smiled “I never thought when I was told how good looking he was how GOOD LOOKING he is.“
Prince Iophan, was in a meeting with La Toyah. There was no one else present, she offered him some refreshments then sat down. “I expect you to do your job. What you do, when it is time to socialize is up to you, provided it does NOT involve anything illegal, NOR is brought to my attention as anything that can be construed as improper. Corky has been looking for accomodation for you.
Unfortunately the only quarters available are next to Princess Carianne’s quarters. I expect you to behave as responsible personages. Nothing improper. Need I remind you of that again. However your feelings towards Princess Carianne and how they may develop.“ She smiled or was it a smirk? “I wish you luck on that. I do not think you will find her such an easy conquest. Though you may think her quite a catch.“ Iophan was outraged. The mere intimation that there could be anything but a professional, work based ethic between them was inconceivable. Whoever had informed her differently was lying.
He knew there was an empty unit near to Margise. She smiled. “No no. That would never do. I couldn’t possibly put you two that close. Even with her status I would be deemed as being unfair to Princess Carianne who I hear dotes on you.“ Iophan stared at her, not the least bit amused that she still persisted he might have feelings for her?! La Toyah, actually believed, that HE. could be drawn, to a match between himself and Carianne? UHH?.
Too blind to see the truth. She had obviously, NOT been appraised of recent events. NO. She would NOT be moved on the decision made. Albeit not hers, something she pointed out. NOT her decision. Corky. AAARGH. ‘Wait.‘ Thought Iophan. "Until I see him. How could he. This just would not do. Was he having a laugh at his expense?
La Toyah watched him leave, smiled. Princes Carianne. She liked him. Infuriated him, she could see that look in his eyes. Good! Nothing was going to happen between those two! It would set him on edge around her if he felt that La Toyah might be watching on, to prove how wrong she was. Put Carianne in he place. As for Catenia. She would be having words with her.
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