Thread: Noblesse Obligé [Ghostwolf and Thaedael]

Victoria had nodded in appreciation, before entering the drawing room that Clara had led her to. The familiarity in which she knew her way around the large rooms of the governor's palace led Victoria to the conclusion that she was very familiar with the large estate, and that she was either invited to it very often, or was a friend of the family. Regardless, the two of them were now away from the crowds, allowing Victoria to clear her mind of all the etiquette, sounds, and aromas of the nobles, putting her at ease. Her shoulders lumped noticeably down, the weight of the spire off her shoulders, before she turned on heel to face Clara who had followed in behind her. I do not think I would do your offer justice, my lady. she had stated with a serious look upon her face. I have never dreamed of wearing a dress, and I am afraid this experience has done little to change my mind on the matter. If the goal of your outfits are to draw attention to your assets, I feel like mine are of little value. she was not referring to her breasts, for she was comfortable with the small bust she had, a reality of having malnutrition as a kid, and being fit the majority of her adult life in the forces of the Imperial Navy. It was related to the fact that showing off as much skin as these ladies had, would inevitably lead to the display of war wounds across her body, one that would only draw more attention in upon herself, one that was unfitting of her temperament around nobles. However, my lady, if you were to continue to insist upon such a thing, I wouldn't be adverse in humoring you one of these days, for it is the least I could do for the hospitality you have shown me today. she had let out a warm smile, before finding her way towards one of the long chairs in the drawing room. She sat down, keeping herself very much on the edge of the chair, her spine straight up. She was still uptight in posture, though it was a lot less rigid than it had been the majority of the evening. She had a fun time tonight, in spite of her social awkwardness, having had a chance to mingle with the ruling elite, enjoy fine food and drink, as well as learn more about the homeworld of the men she had served with over the last few decades. It was not her own world, but she could feel more at ease blending in here, and to come into a position of prestige came with it's perks. She smiled back to Clara, suspecting that the woman would be part of a network of friend she would make in the future. I believe I would be the type to display martial prowess She smiled, a hint of pride on her voice. She begun pulling off the formal white gloves, before tucking one end inside the other, and folding them gently, placing them away into a leg pocket. The first of the rain drops had landed against him as he talked to the lady before him. All about him he could feel the wind against him, the soft embrace of the their planet running shivers up and down his spine as he was confronted by the beauty before him, a ruffle of her dress from the way she held the fabric, and the way the wind moved about her. She was soft spoken, and now she appeared well read, a glimpse into her life for the first time since they had begun to talk. She was open in her thoughts and mannerisms, but she had opened up to him about her private life, showing that they had formed a sort of bridge upon which to talk. Again, a few drops begun to fall about them. On either side of them the couples that had made their way to witness the sunset begun to filter out, the wind whipping up and down the face of the governor's palace and causing them to retreat to the warmth and safety inside, all but Ilya and Elizabeth. I too would like to stay and teach upon this spire, and to be able to keep you in good company. However, regardless of where I go, a woman of such power as yourself would be more than able, and welcomed might I add, in visiting me, no matter where the post occurs. The rain begun to come down harder now, the sound of it beating against the windows and the stone of the balcony becoming more audible. I would like to enjoy the rain a bit longer, do not feel obliged to keep me company if your dress is not thus suited. he said with a court nod.