"I'm very well introduced to some society, Vivienne. But I do thank you," he smiled, having already set his own mask aside.
Wine had not been his choice, so he'd summoned up a mixed drink and sprawled himself lazily over a couch, looking toward the feline-esque mask he had been given. What a choice.
"Are they always so busy trying to undermine each other?"
"It's the Great Game, darling. It's what we live for." Or died if you played it badly. The Maquis' warning was getting away very lucky. Though most would agree that killing him would have been kinder.
"Though yes, you are already introduced to some society but this was to widen your circles. However will you find your own gossip otherwise?"
Well, kinder would have been letting Magnus turn him into a sheep. He would have been a good pet. But people frowned on that.
"Touche, my dear. But still, I knew Orlesians were slow and teasing in their games. I have to wonder about it though. How you manage to show so much restraint with your magic is impressive too."
"If I used my magic at every whim I wouldn't be in half the position I am now." She wouldn't have power, luxury. She'd likely be dead by Templar hand for being a dangerous mage. And they'd be right to do so.
"Magic is a tool like any other. It's useful in the right circumstance but not something to be abused."
"I can't help but think in the way of making a show of it. It's warlock nature to make a show," he laughed, before sipping at his drink. "But if you ever do go a bit more dark, you're welcome at my door, my dear."
"No sensible mage would do so." Make a show or go dark. She'd known mages that had done both of those things and it had never ended well. Vivienne had never had the inclination to do such a thing, too focused in control and power and she'd never change that.
Perhaps they're concerned about what he is and not having a way to stop it, perhaps that demon part of him protects against possession. There are many things they don't yet really know.
"But this isn't a good post-salon topic. No sense in ruining the mood now."
"Everyone knows. Most affairs aren't as scandalous as you would assume."
So many nobles had affairs with their servants, often multiple of them. Minor affairs that were rumours but became nothing more didn't tend to be of too much interest. She'd only been a scandal for being a mage and not because she was a Duke's mistress.
"Though they do still make for entertaining gossip. I do believe that one's a more recent affair."
How strange, that an affair wouldn't be scandalous.
"Musical chairs with partners, that's what you all do. Where I'm from who is sleeping with ho is absolutely the gossip, and the scandal. I think it's a bit refreshing to see it not true here."
"It entirely depends on who the person is. Some can afford a little gossip or scandal, some would have to keep such affairs more private if they could even risk them."
Though Celene had managed to do such a thing at one point, though the Empress was a very efficient player of the Game. Few would be able to navigate a thing in such a way.
"As would anyone who dared to listen. Perhaps one day they'll realise you're more than just a pretty face."
Though was that because they didn't like how much he talked or because of something else? Orlesians did like spinning tales after all but they could easily become more.
"But if we did start splashing you out more you do at least know how to look good. That's important."
Don't mind her taking a moment to casually look in appreciation. She might not touch but she'll happily ego boost her friends. And appreciate a good thing.
"Well if you did attend another little gathering we could improve on that. I couldn't go all out for something you'd only take that once."
Yes, she was truly the best. It was nice to be appreciated, even by someone who had no intentions of putting hands on the goods. And if nothing else, a Warlock was a creature of ego.
"Yes yes, you win. I'll play again with your strange form of parties. It was a bit of a delight. I could try it once more. See if I can't make some gossip."
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Wine had not been his choice, so he'd summoned up a mixed drink and sprawled himself lazily over a couch, looking toward the feline-esque mask he had been given. What a choice.
"Are they always so busy trying to undermine each other?"
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"Though yes, you are already introduced to some society but this was to widen your circles. However will you find your own gossip otherwise?"
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"Touche, my dear. But still, I knew Orlesians were slow and teasing in their games. I have to wonder about it though. How you manage to show so much restraint with your magic is impressive too."
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"Magic is a tool like any other. It's useful in the right circumstance but not something to be abused."
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A tool, huh? He abused it always.
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"Perhaps it's lucky you have fewer problems."
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"I'm hardly a sensible mage."
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Perhaps they're concerned about what he is and not having a way to stop it, perhaps that demon part of him protects against possession. There are many things they don't yet really know.
"But this isn't a good post-salon topic. No sense in ruining the mood now."
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"That Lord whatever his name was, does he really think no one notices that he's involved with that little carriage driver he brought with him?"
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So many nobles had affairs with their servants, often multiple of them. Minor affairs that were rumours but became nothing more didn't tend to be of too much interest. She'd only been a scandal for being a mage and not because she was a Duke's mistress.
"Though they do still make for entertaining gossip. I do believe that one's a more recent affair."
sorry for the delay, a family matter came up
"Musical chairs with partners, that's what you all do. Where I'm from who is sleeping with ho is absolutely the gossip, and the scandal. I think it's a bit refreshing to see it not true here."
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Though Celene had managed to do such a thing at one point, though the Empress was a very efficient player of the Game. Few would be able to navigate a thing in such a way.
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"So the way to make talk is to make it look like there is an affair in those that can afford only a little gossip?"
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Sometimes a trinket, a letter or the right word whispered to the right people did enough. Orlais was very good at sharing.
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Okay, he wasn't that vain, but he did like attention and conversation.
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Though was that because they didn't like how much he talked or because of something else? Orlesians did like spinning tales after all but they could easily become more.
"But if we did start splashing you out more you do at least know how to look good. That's important."
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The comment about his fashion, though, made him laugh.
"I'm just disappointed my mask wasn't more feline in form."
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"Well if you did attend another little gathering we could improve on that. I couldn't go all out for something you'd only take that once."
Since he hadn't been a fan of her scene before.
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"Yes yes, you win. I'll play again with your strange form of parties. It was a bit of a delight. I could try it once more. See if I can't make some gossip."
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She picked her glass back up, drinking a little more from it.
"And no doubt we can find you more things that you enjoy about it."
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"Well sadly the dancing that happens at your parties just isn't that interesting. It's so... controlled."