Thread: Dynasty of Blood (Alvis Alendran & Danidoo88)

Gabriel spared a glance at Judy, his gaze shifting, hardening slightly at the interuption, adn he cocked his head, as though seeking to rememebr some obscure detail from another time. Bartlett. Of Clan Bartlett? That contained Jeremiah Bartlett? He asked her, his tone soft, and yet it still seemed to carry to every ear in the room. Judy bowed her head deferentially to the Lord. Yes my Lord, he was much loved by our family. She spoke with just a hint of pride,the appropriate response to show some pride, but not so much as to appear as though she was bragging or felt her ancestor was more important than the company before her. It was a fine play indeed, adn if the Lord knew her ancestor, it was a way to better insinuate themselve with him. I am familiar with him. He served with a member of my own Clan in the Border Wars. Gabriel said calmly. Judy had a faint smile on her face. He betrayed my clan to our enemies, and left of mine to die at our enemies hands. It is good you are here. I believe I intend to make arrangements for the Weregild owed my Clan for past grievances. Until such a time, I would appreciate you removing yourself from my sight until called for. At the words, Judy looked shell-shocked, and Joseph made a faintly strangled sound of surprise. Gabriel turned back to Cat. As to your question young miss Catalina, until such a time as you may choose to enter my employ, you may address me as Gabriel. If you do choose to work for me, you may call me My Lord if you are feeling formal, else a simple 'Sir' shall suffice quite adequately I do believe. Gabriel explained, and took a few steps closer to her. He moved smoothly, his cloak hiding his boots, and it made him appear to be gliding across the floor. He extended a hand out to her, very gently grasping hers to plant a gentlemans kiss on the back of her hand. I am most pleased to make you acquaintence. Jospeh thought it seemed to be going well once Judy had been utterly floored by the result of her attempt at politicking. He couldn't blame the woman for trying, it would have been a veritable coup for her daughter to marry inot the rich nobility, but it seemed that this meeting was not to go in her favour, adn she might find herself far more bereft of the finer thigns in life if Gabriel decided to press the suit of Weregild. Families had been ruined for less in the past, and a Weregild payment was one of the few thigns that was held universally in high regard, whether the person be dirt poor peasant or royalty. There had even been claims made against Vampire rulers after the war had ended, adn such being had paid an agreed upon sum for the lives they'd taken. Still, he had to keep his wits about him, and make sure nothing else went completely awry. With most of his children elsewhere, it made it very unlikely that there would be a catastrophe in that regard, adn Gabriel did seem to be very respectful of Cat, which in some ways might have surprised him. He clenched his fist around the golden ring that he'd received from Gabriel as insurance, adn prayed to every God he could think of, and a few more besides. He only wanted this one thing to go the way it needed to go for the good of his family. Just this once.