2021.09.15 Lore Charades - Enhanced

2021.09.15 Lore Charades - Enhanced
As the Kindred of Prospect and environs settle in for a diverting game of Lore Charades, the Imperator makes a surprise appearance to announce great changes to the Praxis --- and declare that a big announcement will be made this Friday at court. Lore Charades could hardly compete, but Katharina, Heathen and Zago all made very good efforts in the time provided.
IC Date	2021.09.15
Players	Colombe, Zago, Vegard, Madeline, Silvana, Io, Mikael, Troy, Ambrosia, Ed, Katharina, Heathen
Location	Emerald Plaza Elysium
Spheres	Vampire Ghoul

Heathen finds his way to another night of fun and festivity, and performs the ceramonial turning in of the yo yo as he arrives. Tipping his hat to anyone that might already be here, before taking it completely off and tossing it on the Rose couch

Colombe is on the main floor, where the red and purple divans have been arranged to be opposing; one for each team. She smiles to Heathen as he arrives. "Good evening, Mr. Taylor. How are you doing this evening?"

Katharina stepping inside Elysium here tonight, the lovely Toreador Elder looks comfortable as she joins in here tonight. This is not a thing Katharina normally participates in, but seems she had the opportunity and took it. She has a warm welcoming smile on her face as she moves down the stairs in her comfortable rather normal casual outfit. "Good evening, everyone!"

Heathen finds his way over to the divans and the hostess. "Oh, quite well. Enjoying the evenings. Though I do have this massive smack of writers block when it comes to a zombie musical."

Io descends the stairs with light steps. She offers smiles to those present as she approaches.

Mikael enters with Heathen, giving Katharina a bow, "Bonsoir, Mademoiselle Duchess." He turns to smile to Io as she approaches.

Ambrosia, Troy, and Ed all enter together and move side by side in that order. Troy, for all his luck, has one of the women on each of his arms as the trio move down the stairs from the elevator. Ambrosia is leaning in toward the man and deftly explaining, "...I'm far too ugly to be a Nosferatu for real, but I'll play the part for tonight... oh look! Team game!"

"How about a werewolf musical?" Colombe asks Heathen, as she inclines her head warmly to Duchess von Starhemburg. She gives Ambrosia et al a warm glance. "It seems to me, it might provide ample opportunities for satire."

Silvana quietly steps in alone this evening. She gives polite nods where needed before she makes her way up to hold up one of the walls.

Heathen nodnods. "Or Zombies vs Werewolves. Don't think that's been done yet." Suddenly grabbing a hold of Io to swing her in a short dance step, his other hand reaching out as if holding a ball. "Give me a head with brain, big beautiful brains. Thinking, dreaming, scheming, grey, yummy!"

"There are those among the lupines that pride themselves in their musical ability," Ed says, raising her voice a bit, as she inserts herself into the conversation from a short distance. "And yes, plenty of opportunities for Satire." A glance over at Silvana, followed by a very loud snort. "Oh, don't be a wallflower, Silvana. Fangs are not required to play these little games."

Mikael chuckles at Heathen, "I thought it was to be a Zombies versus Werewolf sort of musical?" Then as it seems he is echoing the other man he simply shakes his head and glances over to Ed, Ambrosia and Troy, giving them a bow of his head, "Bonsoir, I hope the eve finds you all well?"

Silvana looks over to Ed and gives her a little bit of a smirk before she pushes off the wall and goes to find another place to lean and hold up.

Katharina finds a place to sit and listen to all that is being spoken of. "Zombies vs Werewolves in a musical? What about just a throw down of... what they call rap?"

Troy walks straight-backed and proud, split between two women that could wishbone him on a whim. It's really quite relaxing. He nods a greeting to all who send one his way and walks wherever the ladies steer him, wearing a pleasant smile on his tired, pale face. To Ambrosia, he murmurs something between pleasantries. "Good enough that the show would be worth dying for?" he asks of Ed.

Io brushes a kiss to Mikael's cheek, and smiles warmly at the greeting. She yelps, and then laughs when Heathen sweeps her into a little dance step, but gives him a hug after it ends, "Hello everyone." she offers to everyone else.

"You'll heal." is all Ambrosia says in reply to Troy before she leans in to listen to something whispered. Her gaze hones in on Mikael and she offers a quick, plain smile. "Fine. You?" She doesn't steer Troy so much as let herself be steered by him, or Ed.

Heathen gives the Duchess a wink "That would be the climax of the movie."

"You two go find a seat," Ed tells Ambrosia and Troy, before breaking away from the pair and making her way over to Silvana.

"A finale with an epic rap battle --- certainly expands the battlefield for satire, especially if positioned as a Hamilton parody." Colombo replies to Katharina and Heathen with a slight grin. "But perhaps we should begin --- who would like to play? I need two volunteers for team captains."

Silvana looks over to Ed as she makes her way over to her and gives her a smile.

Vegard steps out of the secure elevator and he walks to the second floor railing and he looks over the room quietly, seeming to be contemplating something.

Katharina offers to Colombe, "I would enjoy an opportunity to play this evening." Seeing Vegard enter, she curtsies toward him. "Lovely to see you this evening, Your Grace."

Silvana curtsies towards Vegard as she sees him and bows her head.

Madeline arrives moments later and pauses to get a feel for the room. Smiling the Elder lifts a hand in greeting to Katharina and inclines her head to Vegard "bon soir Duchess, Your Grace"

Troy tips his head at Ambrosia, then at Ed. To the Malkavian, he gestures as if to say, 'after you'. "Beauty before sanity," he says in a gracious tone. "Besides, you'll know the best vantage point to spectate. Tell me," he murmurs. "How have you been?"

Vegard offers a faint smile toward Katharina and he inclines his head to her, "Good evening. It's probably fortuitous that you are here this evening Duchess, for I have a few announcements to make that I will not be making this Friday at court." he then resumes looking the room over, a dramatic pause in speech.

Heathen pauses in the playful banter to look up toward events as they transpire.

Io offers Katharina a smile and a nod of respect, "Good evening, Duchess." She hears Vegard's voice and turns to look up at him with raised eyebrows, but waits to see what is to be announced.

Silvana turns to look over to Vegard tilting her head looking curious.

Colombe looks up to the overlook as Vegard arrives --- she inclines her head warmly to him, her expression curious. "Good evening, Imperator. This sounds... interesting."

Mikael turns as he hears Vegard's voice and gives him a bow.

Vegard focuses hard on Katharina and he flashes her another brief smile before he begins to speak again, "The fief of Idyllwild is dissolved. The facilities there are no longer open to the Praxis, do not go there unless you have Katharina's explicit permission to do so." he pauses long enough to let his sink in before he continues.

Colombe's lips part quietly with surprise. She looks to Katharina, assessing the Toreador curiously.

Katharina stands up further at attention, her hair is golden tonight, hands resting in front of her. She nods in understanding, knowing that there is much more to come tonight.

Ambrosia guides Ed over toward the grey section where she pauses and looks up at Vegard. The Imperator's announcement draws no reaction from the Malkavian who is instead looking toward the others for their own responses to the news.

Madeline tips her head curiously and moves to greet Io and others as she listens, crystals sparkling in her gown as she moves

Vegard nods a bit and then he continues with the announcements, "Duchess Katharina is now in charge of the Carlsbad fief, any issues that need attending to in Carlsbad, go directly to Duchess Katharina now."

Heathen glances around the room, checking reactions as the announcement is made

Zago enters from the elevator and is shown to his usual spot on the second floor balcony.

Madeline smiles warmly and applauds, giving Katharina an inclination of her head "It will be wonderful to be working together again Duchess"

Troy regards that last bit of news with a curious look directed in Vegard's direction. He makes the faintest thoughtful sound, a 'hm'.

Vegard then shifts his attention to Madeline and he gazes at her intently, "Not quite as you assume, Emeritus."

Colombe's eyebrows rise gently, as she looks between Katharina and Madeline, then quietly to Vegard.

Katharina smiles warmly to them all. "I will treat Carlsbad with as much care as I did Idyllwild, and Balgrad. It is a blessing to have this opportunity to help with new growth." She smiles to Madeline.

Mikael looked confused at first and then gives a bright smile to Katharina and gives her a bow, "Congratulations and I hope that I might request at future date to visit your library there again."

Silvana looking over to the Duchess and bows her head towards her in congrasts then turns to look towards Vegard. She's actually not in her usual spot this evening she's mingling or as close as she can.

Io applauds and smiles to Katharina, "Congratulations, Duchess." She looks back toward Vegard.

Vegard raises a hand up, "The next announcement comes with several caveats..."

Madeline nods to Katharina with a loving smile then turns to Vegard, one hand swishing her black skirts beind her as she faces the Imperator

Ambrosia seems to squeeze Troy's arm as he makes that thoughtful sound. She remains standing in front of the grey sectional, eyes returning now to Vegard.

Katharina nods to Mikael, "I will certainly be allowing some that are trusted entrance. As well as establishing another section within Carlsbad."

Zago is here listening in, practically part of the scenery. He hasn't ventured forth yet, just listened.

Vegard turns and he looks toward Colombe, there is a faint smile and then he composes his features before speaking, "Madeline Blanchard will take over as Keeper of this Elysium beginning this Friday, Colombe will of course complete her work tonight, but I must add the caveat now. First is that Colombe has done a splendid job as Keeper, she isn't being fired, but the position of Keeper is the most fleeting of all of the offices and its time for the wheel to turn. The second caveat is that Madeline will not be required to move out of Carlsbad, but her work will be here now, for as long as she retains the title of Keeper of Elysium."

Troy looks at Ambrosia with the vaguest slant of one brow, then turns his attention back to the most important man in the room.

Io looks to Madeline, and smiles, applauding softly, though is quite curious about Colombe now. The curiosity is clear on her face as she looks back to Vegard for what must be to come.

Heathen raises an eyebrow and listens as the Praxis shakes up

Ed moves away from Silvana, steps carrying her back towards Troy and Ambrosia.

Madelines sapphire eyes reveal her momentary surprise but she smiles and sinks into a lovely curtsey of respect "It would be my Honor, Imperator" then turns to Colombe with a smile "you held the seat with honor and distinction, I will strive to do the same"

Vegard looks the room over once more and he says, "The final announcement, is that there is going to be a very big announcement made on Friday, and I expect the Keeper to be prepared for what could turn into a large gathering, perhaps." he then smirks and says, "That is all for now. Colombe, come with me please. I won't keep you long." he turns and beckons Colombe to follow him into the secure elevator. "Farewell everyone. See you all on Friday."

Vegard moves to Emerald Plaza - Secure Elevator

Ambrosia offers Colombe a crooked smile before she turns and drops into the grey sectional. She pats the cushion as an invite for Troy to join her.

Ambrosia sits down at the Grey sectional.

Ed sits down at the Grey sectional.

Silvana turns her back to the group after the announcement probably for one reason or another as she gives her head a little shake.

Heathen pantomimes tipping of the hat to Colombe as Vegard calls her away

Troy sits down at the Grey sectional.

Ed settles down onto the grey sectional, as she pulls out her phone and taps out a quick message.

Colombe's brow knits as her gaze remains intently focused on the Imperator. She nods to him, but she tears her gaze away, and looks to Madeline. "I have been honoured to serve as Keeper, for the time that I had." As she speaks, her brow relaxes, and a genuine smile rises. "I know you will do an outstanding job as Keeper, Madeline. We must talk soon." She looks at the group. "I must go, however." She looks to the table with the cards. "I will leave the cards there --- should anyone like to be the moderator for the games, my retainer, Pierre will be happy to assist." With that, her expression shifts again, as she turns to ascend the stairs.

Colombe moves to Emerald Plaza - Secure Elevator

Troy obediently sits right where Ambrosia indicated and gives a little look her way. "Quite the announcement," he says, quite understatedly.

Madeline nods to Colombe "indeed Madame Keeper I look forward to it" - then as Colombe leaves she steps over to Io with a kiss to her Primogen's cheek and a smile "well, it seems we have a great deal to discuss" and then lifts her eyes to Katherina, giving her oldest friend a loving smile

Io watches Colombe leave curiously. She turns to Madeline then, "Congratulations." She touches Madeline's arm, and then looks to Katharina, "I would love a chance to talk with you soon, Duchess."

Heathen shakes his head,listening to things as they progress. "Congradulations, Duchess, Keeper."

Mikael gives a bow to Vegard as he leaves and then steps over to Madeline and Heathen. He gives a bow then to Madeline, "Congratulations, Keeper Blanchard."

Madeline returns the touch to Io's arm then smiles and nods to Mikael "that has been some time since I've had that title. 4 years I believe, perhaps a touch longer. Well.. I have said before it is /never/ dull around here"

Katharina clasps her hands together, "We shall speak soon, Primogen Ogami. There is much work to do, and I look forward to what we can do together." She nods to Madeline, "It is never been dull around here for certain. Always something happening. Something new."

Silvana pockets something and gives a smile. She looks over the crowd and then notices Zago "Oh there you are" she gives him a soft smile.

"Hey there," Zago says to Silvana, inviting her over. "Come hang out, the Camarilla's busy for the moment."

Madeline laughs warmly and nods to Katharina "I would love to sit down with you soon Duchess, Toreador has begun a great many projects in Carlsbad. I am not certain as to the Imperator's intentions but we shall see what he has in mind. I think some of them may interest you greatly"

Katharina replies to Madeline, "Perhaps tomorrow evening. I have an engagement earlier in the evening, but was hoping to come by and check out Carlsbad further. Tour the Elysium with new eyes."

Silvana makes her way over to Zago and smiles "Big news did you hear all of it?" she asks him.

Heathen finds the armrest of a couch to lean against. "So are we taking bets on what Colombe will be doing by Friday?"

Madeline inclines her head respectfully and smiles "ce sera merveilleux. I shall meet you there upon your timing, you have but to let me know" then turns her head and laughs softly "Heathen I expect it will be a promotion. She has more than proven herself"

"As I understand it, there's been an exchange of hats," Zago says, looking out at the gathered. "Madeline Blanchard is Keeper of Elysium now, and Katharina is Duchess of Carlsbad, now that the Duchy of Idyllwyld is dissolved. Did I miss anything?"

Mikael glances over to Heathen, "I would not take such a bet, it could be anything. It sounds as if Court will be very interesting this week."

Silvana smiles ahd shakes her head "Nope not at all" she takes Zago's arm as she stands besides him "I wonder if we are going to play still"

Ambrosia, Troy, and Ed speak quietly at the grey sectional. The former has her gaze focused on the crowd at large as she talks and listens.

"I hope so," Zago says. "I was looking forward to this."

Madeline steps over to the table where Colombe left the cards and looks things over "Would you all like to play? We need some to agree to be a team" she smiles

Katharina waves her hand a bit. "Remember, Colombe is still Keeper until Friday. While I believe I begin now in Carlsbad. Colombe is still a Harpy though, do not forget that." She smiles, "Let's get at least organized into teams? I do believe she will be returning."

Ambrosia eyes Ed as the latter says something at the grey sectional and then murmurs something low to both Ed and Troy. Her gaze moves on, back to the crowd, and it settles on Katharina. The Duchess would receive a polite bow of her head she catches the glance.

Mikael smiles and steps over to the table, "I would enjoy playing." He glances to Heathen and Io, and then around the room before looking to Katharina and Madeline, "How many should each team have in it?"

"I even have a decent name," Zago says to Silvana, a grin creeping onto his face. "Come on, let's go round up the team." He'll then approach Ambrosia. "If you don't mind, I'd like to poach you for my team. I have a variety of provocative names to consider with you."

Colombe comes in from Emerald Plaza - Secure Elevator

Madeline says, “they can have two or three per team depending on how many wish to play" she smiles "Who will step up?”

Heathen drops onto the purple Divan, and lets whimever wants to be on his team join him

Heathen sits down at the Dark purple divan.

Mikael sits down at the Dark purple divan.

Ambrosia spots the elevator doors opening and calls out before anyone emerges, "Heathen put that thing away before you hurt yourself!"

Colombe walks from the elevator, looking quite thoughtful. As she starts to descend the stairs, her eyes go to the gathering at the red and purple divans, regarding the group intently.

Mikael chuckles at Ambrosia's comment as he sits down with Heathen.

Madeline smiles and nods "Ah Keeper, so good you could return, it is your game after all" she says, stepping away from teh cards and considering whom she might want to team u p with

Ed's phone goes off and after glancing at the screen, she taps on Troy's arm and murmurs something quietly to him. The Ghoul excuses himself, steps carrying him out of Elysium.

Heathen looks around the room. "Think the excitement may have derailed the planned entertainment."

Silvana looks around as she follows Zago over to see who he can get for the team.

Colombe looks to the divans. "Hm. Not on my watch. We seem to have the beginnings of a team. I hereby promote Heathen to Captain --- of the purple divan team. You may assume a more fitting team title if you prefer, of course." She looks at those gathered. "Do we have a volunteer for the other team captain?" She looks at Madeline, grinning slightly.

Heathen closes an eye, covers it with one hand, and gives an "Arrgh."

Katharina looks around, "I am willing to join a team in need of another person."

Madeline laughs and looks to the purple divan "well they have been givinng me puppy dog eyes as it were" then turns to Katharina "would you wish to head a team or join mine if that is the way such things fall"

Ed looks at her phone again and sighs. "I will have to excuse myself short as well, I am afraid."

"Oh, okay," Zago says. "I forgot the rules, it's just two teams. I'm good not leading a team."

“Team Red Divan --- unless you choose to be named otherwise." Colombe offers to Katharina, invitingly, with a flourish. "There are still some very good contestants to choose from. Such as Primogen Lasalle --- she is on a bit of a winning streak."

Katharina takes a seat on the Red Divan, and awaits those to join her. "Of course, Keeper de Berenger." She smiles to Madeline, "Puppy dog eyes are hard to resist."

Madeline laughs musically and blows the duchess a kiss, moving to join the purple team

"I'll gladly offer my services to the winning bidder. Boons, cash, or interesting blood dolls." Ambrosia flashes Colombe a smile from the grey sectional.

Mikael chuckles and looks over at the red divan, "I am certain the Duchess is excellent with Lore and will prove quite a challenge."

Madeline chuckls and nods to Katharina "We will be in trouble now" she teases, suggesting Katharina might run away with the game when it comes to lore

Heathen adjusts a non existant tie. "My book learning versus a crap ton of experience. Well, lets see how this goes."

Silvana moves to join Zago as they pick a team.

Zago heads over to the blood-red divan. "It's a pleasure to meet you," he tells her as he sits. "My name is Zago Giovanni, Liaison to Donna Aubrey Giovanni."

"I'm afraid the Duchess will find the lore quite rudimentary --- but the fun is in the act, as always." Colombe offers. She looks to Zago, offering a quiet smile as he and Silvana join the team. "Excellent. I will make an executive decision and allow red to go first --- going first does not give an advantage, please note. If you would pick a card, Duchess."

Ambrosia remains on the grey sectional as the start of the game closes in and she glances from the blood-red divan to the dark purple. "Good luck, ladies and gentlemen."

Katharina smiles to Zago, "While normally, meeting any of your family is not quite so pleasant. I have come to have some faith in Dona Aubrey, especially after the events in Berlin where I met her. I am Katharina Elisabeta Maria von Starhemberg of Clan Toreador, fromerly Prince of Balgrad, Transylvania, childe of Arianne of Esztergom."

Silvana smiles at Katharine and bows her head politely to her as Colombe let's them go first.

Colombe looks warmly to Ambrosia. "If you have any suggestions for topics, Primogen, they would be quite welcome." She gestures for Pierre, and he brings Ambrosia a short stack of blank cards and a sharpie.

Mikael smiles over at Ambrosia, "Merci, Mademoiselle Primogen."

Heathen watches the other team, planning to enjoy the show

Madeline chats with her team, arranging her dark skirts just so

Zago inclines his head to Katharina. "An honor to meet you, Madame von Starhemberg," he says. "I would love to visit the old country one day, but it is a deadly place for outsiders. I'm glad you came to us, instead." He grins.

Ed pecks Ambrosia's cheek, clearly distracted by her phone. Rising up from her seat, she offers up a wave and heads out of Elysium.

Ed moves to Emerald Plaza - Gallery

Ambrosia keeps her gaze focused on the group as she leans in to accept that peck on the cheek from Ed.

Katharina laughs a bit with Zago's words, "Oh, it was not quite the choice I wished to make. It is a combination of mortal and immortal forces that led to my coterie arriving here. I can not return, sadly." She notes that she is given a topic for the game and has to consider it for a moment.

Colombe offers Zago and Silvana a warm smile, as they meet Katharina. She looks to Ambrosia, as well, giving the Malkavian Primogen a sort of grin. "If you have any questions, let me know, everyone."

Colombe adds, considering the hour. "Perhaps, given the time left for our evening, we should forget teams, and just play for fun, until the time runs out." She looks to Katharina, to see how she feels about it.

Katharina rises and looks to her team. She gives a one with her fingers and then acts out someone standing over something and uses her hands with fingers wiggling a bit and making rising motions to what is invisible. She then stops and gives a 2 with her fingers before she lays down and makes like she is dead. She lays totally dead there and then shakes a little, like she is being pulled up, and then rises like you'd see in a movie to a seated position.

Heathen listens to the idea, and nods, seemingly ammenable to that, but letting the ladies decide

Silvana watches Katharina as she acts it out and tilts her head a moment as she looks to Zago a moment and then looks back at her and ohs softly "Necromancy" she grins.

Mikael was watching Katharina thoughtfully when Colombe spoke and he smiles and nods his head.

Madeline nods to Colombe with a warm smile "we were slightly derailed non?" the Elder jests, watching Katharina intently with bright eyes

Zago is too busy chuckling at Katharina's pantomime to get words out, but when Silvana answers he says, "Yes, Necromancy."

"Perhaps we can continue, since Red Team seems to have a good start." Colombe stifles a grin, as Katharina finishes up. "Mr. Taylor, you are up."

Heathen reaches out to take a card as he stands up

Katharina retakes her seat with a smile, "I do not practice it myself, and figuring a good way to show it is not so simple when trying not to offend either."

Zago grins, and says something to Katharina at 'table' volume.

Madeline folds her hands upon her lap with a smile as she waits

Heathen holds up three fingers. Shakes his hands in the air as if screaming to the heavens. Then points to Madeline, then Catharina. Then drops to the floor, and puts his fingers to his lips as if smoking

Colombe, knowing the topic, looks perplexed, as he gaze shifts from Heathen to Madeline and Mikael.

Mikael blinks at Heathen thoughtfully, and bites at his lower lip as he considers.

Madeline laughs and shakes her head "A.. Brujah clan meeting?

Mikael snaps his fingers and nods his head, "Oui, I believe that is it, non?"

Heathen gives a grin and show the card. "Thank you, my dear."

Colombe remains perplexed and just stares at Madeline and Mikael. "Okay." Moving on. She looks to the Red Divan, and puts Zago on the spot. "Mr. Giovanni, if you wouldn't mind --- the score is tied, and the stakes are sharp--- I mean, high."

Madeline laughs warmly and nods "your acting Heathen, magnifique"

Mikael chuckles at Colombe, and then looks over at Zago as he settles back on the couch.

Katharina laughs and watches as Zago takes his turn.

Silvana smiles and turns to watch Zago.

Heathen snorts, retaking his seat. "Sure. Has nothing to do with how much experience you've had around here."

Madeline shrugs a slim shoulder and smiles, kissing Heath's cheek when he sits and turning to watch Zago

Zago looks at the card, raises a single eyebrow as he considers it, then sets the card aside and turns to Silvana and Katharina. He's clearly untrained in any sort of acting, but manages to emote rather clearly, if exagerratedly. 

He begins by holding up a single finger, then bends over at a comfortable distance to animatedly and noiselessly blabber in her ear. He looks pleased with himself and even starts noiselessly saying things. Then he stops, and holds up two fingers. After which, he reels multiple times as if being shot in multiple locations, then reaches up to nearly get his hand around an imaginary stake in his heart, which drives its point home. He sags limply to the ground.

Katharina watches Zago, and looks to Silvana. Hopefully together they can share the same answer at the same time in a togetherness as a team. "The Masquerade."

Silvana watches Zago perform and tilts her head as she smiles as she nods in agreement with Katharina as she says it out loud and claps "Well done!"

Madeline watches curiously with a warm smile, shaking her head as she tries to suss it out.

Madeline applauds Katharina and rises "brava Duchess" she takes her leave of the guys "Madame Keeper thank you for a lovely night and most intrequing game. Please do pardon me for now"

Colombe claps as well. "Impressive. There are some really interesting takes on these topics tonight. Alas, it seems our time has run out, and we will not be able to conclude the game; but I hope you all enjoyed the time we had tonight." She nods to Madeline. "Goodnight, Emeritus. Tomorrow I will address you as Keeper."

Mikael smiles to Madeline, "I hope the rest of your eve finds you well."

Katharina waves to those leaving now. "It was a fun game. It does sound like many of use will need some meetings tomorrow. I should probably get myself prepared as well. Do have a lovely remainder of the evening."

Madeline inclines her head to Colombe "do make time for me soon if you can mon ami, I would very much like to speak with you" then tursn to Katharina and nods "I hope to see you tomorrow evening Duchess, walk safely in the night"

Colombe inclines her head respectfully to Katharina. "Goodnight Duchess von Starhemberg. Travel safely."

Zago says his goodbyes and heads out.

Heathen kisses Madeline on the cheek and rises from his own seat as people begin to file out. "Goodnight, ladies. A pleasure as always."

Silvana smiles and gives Katharina "Thank you for letting us be on your team" she smiles

Mikael gives a bow to Katharina, "It was very good to see you. I hope the rest of the eve finds you well."

"Night everyone." Colombe watches people depart, as her retainers pick up the cards, and start to move the furniture back into place.

Silvana smiles at Colombe "Thank you for the grat game it was a lot of fun" she bows.

Heathen leans toward Colombe.. "Any hints for what to expect Friday?"

Colombe gives Heathen a gentle smile, though her eyes give nothing away. "Expect a big announcement, Mr. Taylor. And please, do have a good evening."