Usopi Venia:
Usopi goes quiet, considering his words carefully as his friends remain silent. He clears his throat again, though this time in preparation rather then embarrassment, “I would not presume to put claim to you, Lady Rigan. As your clan’s leader I assume your coupling to be of import, and I will be leaving these lands for an unknown period come my party’s time to travel again. What kind of bond would I be to a leader if I am gone from the home of my betrothed?”
Usopi’s nervous fingers click against the cuisse of his armor, unsure of what the lady’s response might be, and unsure of what he would do if she pursued the topic further.
" Your words are as handsome as your face.", Rigan said with a serious face.
" Well.....if that is to be the case, then I will need to drink quite a bit this evening."
She turned to one of the younger folk near the door.
" Bring drink and food and song...."
Platters of food were set on hastily assembled trestles and casks were opened and drinking cups handed about.
One of the older people, a wizened old woman, leant forward,
" So....we have agreed with Rigan that we of the outer holdings will support her decision to back Clann Cernach. Are we the first to join your cause?"