Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Apr 29, 2017 13:42:15 GMT -8
"Mhhhmhmh." Lady Naoki nods once more and offers no further comment on Dantess' assertion. He's probably correct, at this point.
"While I appreciate your civility and your efforts in weakening Stonevale's defenses, I'm afraid that I've just put you out of a job, and seized whatever property you owned as a member of the Goraian government. However, as an ex-general of Goraia, you ought to possess information that will interest me, and skills I may find valuable. Though I will admit that it is not your decision to make, I will ask regardless: to what extent are you willing to cooperate, and manner of outcome might you wish to see following our discussion?"
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Faisine of the Usque
Dedicated
The songbird sings her soft melody...
Roleplay posts: 196
Age: 24
Physical Description: Hair: Blonde, almost a white blonde
Eyes: Piercing blue
Height: 5'2"
Build: Slender
Features: Noble
Clothes and Equipment: Eating Dagger
The clothing on her back
Staff
Citole
Rope
Grappling Hook
Tent
Utilities such as pots and pans, other dishes
Registered: Feb 13, 2015 19:45:34 GMT -8
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Post by Faisine of the Usque on May 2, 2017 15:36:42 GMT -8
Nothing much for her to do except sit there and try not to fall asleep. She listened the best she could...
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Dantess Visconti
Committed
Roleplay posts: 77
Age: 34
Physical Description: Spiked black hair, a handsome face, cold blue eyes and a calculative stare.
Clothes and Equipment: Black and violet regalia of the highest caliber, and a silvery rapier at his left hip.
Registered: Feb 25, 2016 14:08:36 GMT -8
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Post by Dantess Visconti on May 3, 2017 12:54:35 GMT -8
"Mhhh mhmh." Lady Naoki nods once more and offers no further comment on Dantess' assertion. He's probably correct, at this point. "While I appreciate your civility and your efforts in weakening Stonevale's defenses, I'm afraid that I've just put you out of a job, and seized whatever property you owned as a member of the Goraian government. However, as an ex-general of Goraia, you ought to possess information that will interest me, and skills I may find valuable. Though I will admit that it is not your decision to make, I will ask regardless: to what extent are you willing to cooperate, and manner of outcome might you wish to see following our discussion?" " Well, I most certainly have no qualms with cooperation.." he said, a much more business-like tone taking over his mannerisms as the introductions came to an end. His smile slackened and he appeared to be more focused. "If there is anything you wish to know from me, you have but to ask. I would like to request that my men and I are reemployed, if possible, as I am sure there is some place for our expertise," he said. On parchment, Dantess had a glowing resume as a renaissance gentleman and a high ranking general, but until he could retrieve any documentation to make his case, he'd refrain from mentioning any specifics. In any case, he figured Lady Naoki may already know quite a bit about him and his prior position.
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on May 4, 2017 21:52:37 GMT -8
" Well, I most certainly have no qualms with cooperation.." he said, a much more business-like tone taking over his mannerisms as the introductions came to an end. His smile slackened and he appeared to be more focused. "If there is anything you wish to know from me, you have but to ask. I would like to request that my men and I are reemployed, if possible, as I am sure there is some place for our expertise," he said. On parchment, Dantess had a glowing resume as a renaissance gentleman and a high ranking general, but until he could retrieve any documentation to make his case, he'd refrain from mentioning any specifics. In any case, he figured Lady Naoki may already know quite a bit about him and his prior position. “Excellent.” Clasping her hands together, the High Lady continues, “As it happens, I’m running a bit short of generals. There simply haven’t been very many officers to whom I would entrust a thousand lives, much less outcome of a major battle. … Hence my presence here,” She gestures to the maps around them, referring to how she is present to direct these activities herself. “As such, I would be pleased to employ you, but do understand my unwillingness to take your word at face value, give you a uniform, and set you off with a legion to do as you please. Instead, what we will do is this: You will speak with someone. Some officer of mine, perhaps, and they will question you. You will tell them all that you know, possibly over the course of multiple sessions, and I will learn of your experiences serving Goraia, your qualifications, and other such details.” “You will not be a prisoner, and your needs will be seen to, but I will attach to you a guard. You will be free to roam the city, travel and do as you wish within reason- with the guard. I understand you have a “prestigious household,” and once it has been inspected, you will be free to visit. Then, you and I will meet in perhaps two weeks’ time. By then, the dust will have hopefully settled here in Stonevale. My men will have had a chance to evaluate your men, and I will have more information and more time, such that we will hopefully be able to discuss details of your employment.”
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Dantess Visconti
Committed
Roleplay posts: 77
Age: 34
Physical Description: Spiked black hair, a handsome face, cold blue eyes and a calculative stare.
Clothes and Equipment: Black and violet regalia of the highest caliber, and a silvery rapier at his left hip.
Registered: Feb 25, 2016 14:08:36 GMT -8
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Post by Dantess Visconti on May 8, 2017 9:31:42 GMT -8
"Of course. This is certainly understandable. I hope all goes well in these upcoming days, and I think your men will discover that mine have grown quite disillusioned with the old regime long before you arrived, and should give you no problems."
He couldn't think of much more to say on the matter, but considering Faisine was present, he figured they were at least somewhat aware that they had a history.
"And what about... her?"
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Faisine of the Usque
Dedicated
The songbird sings her soft melody...
Roleplay posts: 196
Age: 24
Physical Description: Hair: Blonde, almost a white blonde
Eyes: Piercing blue
Height: 5'2"
Build: Slender
Features: Noble
Clothes and Equipment: Eating Dagger
The clothing on her back
Staff
Citole
Rope
Grappling Hook
Tent
Utilities such as pots and pans, other dishes
Registered: Feb 13, 2015 19:45:34 GMT -8
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Post by Faisine of the Usque on May 8, 2017 14:04:49 GMT -8
Her attention perked as Dantess pointed her out. She looked toward him, biting her lip a little. Faisine was not sure what the future held. She wanted more than anything to declare that she would not accept anything less than to be in his household, but would he have her?
She cleared her throat, but didn't say anything.. At least not unless spoken to.
(Sorry for my slowness, I have been extremely ill.)
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on May 9, 2017 1:36:38 GMT -8
“That is indeed the next matter of concern." Shifting in her seat, Lady Naoki turns to face Faisine more directly.
"Faisine! I trust that you have thoroughly enjoyed your time in Medan?”
Naoki’s sarcasm is evident as she tilts her head slightly to one side and raises one eyebrow teasingly. Only for a moment, however. Having gotten her jab in, Naoki returns to a more appropriate tone and continues, “It is good to see that you are well. On the topic of you, and your future, I have the means by which to offer you many opportunities, to live where you may choose to, do what you might, and I will extend my generosity in that regard, regardless of whether or not you would like me to do so. Additionally, you may choose to consider any standing agreement with any individual previously associated with the Gorian regime..."
Naoki casts a meaningful but not negatively implicative look over in Dantess’ direction before continuing, “...to be canceled, as I believe that I have the authority to assert things of that sort at this point. The choice lies solely in your hands, and you do not necessarily need to reach a conclusion right now. I am not going to bother attempting to change your mind this time around, but I would appreciate it if you would not cite such items as your honor, or “I already sent the letter” as valid reasons to make your home in the hellscape.”
A touch of Naoki’s sarcasm returns as she rolls her eyes and leans back into her seat, crossing her arms under her chest as she awaits a response.
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Faisine of the Usque
Dedicated
The songbird sings her soft melody...
Roleplay posts: 196
Age: 24
Physical Description: Hair: Blonde, almost a white blonde
Eyes: Piercing blue
Height: 5'2"
Build: Slender
Features: Noble
Clothes and Equipment: Eating Dagger
The clothing on her back
Staff
Citole
Rope
Grappling Hook
Tent
Utilities such as pots and pans, other dishes
Registered: Feb 13, 2015 19:45:34 GMT -8
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Post by Faisine of the Usque on May 9, 2017 4:59:55 GMT -8
"It was most eye opening, Madame," she replied, honestly. "But I do not regret the decision to come here, as I did what I could to help those who needed help. I hope I was able to do some good. It is the least I could do after I made mockery of myself to my cousin." She paused as she took in the words Naoki had to say.
"The agreement in question was... Broken in a sense when war broke out..." The blond songspell settled her gaze back upon Dantess, "But the one in question was nothing but kind to me and... I would not be adverse to speaking to him later of another agreement, if he so wishes. But... I digress." A blush had crept into her cheeks as her gaze lingered upon the subject of her affections. She did snap her gaze back to Naoki, however.
"I was foolish for that letter, I admit... But... I needed to see. I will not lie and say that it was roses and tulips, I cannot unsee some of the horrors... But it was necessary." Indeed, there was something more... Mature about the young woman... She, who had lived a sheltered life, had seen enough to put her on the path to betterment. That is not to say there weren't things that could be improved; she was not perfect by any means, but she had opened her eyes and that was something to be said.
"How is Camilla?" She asked softly.
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on May 13, 2017 22:35:30 GMT -8
After listening, Lady Naoki nods soberly in response. Fair enough, fair enough. Taking Faisine’s question to mean that she’s deferring major choices for a later date, Naoki proceeds to answer it.
“I spoke with her a few weeks ago; Camilla is mostly well. It is my understanding that the birth of her child, Ambre, did not go well, but when I spoke with Camilla, both seemed to be- though not in good health, at least recovering. I also believe that the underlying cause of her ailment has been resolved and that she will recover soon.”
Though there is certainly more to say about Camilla, Naoki declines to share as much, given present company, and on the basis that if Camilla would like Faisine to know, she will be able to tell her soon enough. However, it does occur to Naoki at this point that these two may be entirely unaware of a somewhat significant matter. Figuring it best to tell them now rather than not, Naoki continues, “There is also something else, a related subject. These lands are being reorganized into The Duchy of Meridian. North of here, a fortress is being built, it is to be Castle Hylon. Once it is complete, it will be the Duchy’s seat of government, and Camilla will move in, as the Duchess.”
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Faisine of the Usque
Dedicated
The songbird sings her soft melody...
Roleplay posts: 196
Age: 24
Physical Description: Hair: Blonde, almost a white blonde
Eyes: Piercing blue
Height: 5'2"
Build: Slender
Features: Noble
Clothes and Equipment: Eating Dagger
The clothing on her back
Staff
Citole
Rope
Grappling Hook
Tent
Utilities such as pots and pans, other dishes
Registered: Feb 13, 2015 19:45:34 GMT -8
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Post by Faisine of the Usque on May 22, 2017 18:39:56 GMT -8
"I see." She said, shifting uncomfortably in her seat. She felt bad now. She had not been kind to her cousin, not taken into consideration the pain Camilla had gone through. "And what is it you needed to speak to me for?" This was not asked in a bad way, just curious. "I cannot imagine I am important in this manner." Which was true. She did not have a title, though her father had been a Duke... She did not have any influence on Camilla... She was just someone who complicated things.
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on May 23, 2017 22:40:05 GMT -8
“That’s all. I wanted to hear first hand how you found your trip, and I have. Just as you’ve asked of Camilla, she will ask you, and I intend to be prepared for that question. However, perhaps the two of you will be able to communicate via messenger from this point forward.” The manner in which Lady Naoki raises her eyebrows following this statement suggests that she jests. “In fact,” she continues, “Unless either of you has any matters you wish to speak with me about, I believe that that may be all for this meeting, as well, as I have no further questions.”
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