I wasn't sure the mode of dress, I usually try to look for pictures when it comes to court functions.

Are there same sex couples amongst the guests.  Ariadne would definitely notice that

Yeah, one magician woman has brought another woman with her, and one historian guy brought another guy with him...

Ariadne wasn't sure what the status of such couples were in this land (the fact that they were here so openly was a good sign), but she made a note to at least say hello to them that night

Anyone wanna talk to anyone else (other than brief and perfunctory introductions) before dinner actually starts?

I don't want to slow things down but Jade would love to talk with local sorcerers and magicians.

Ariadne, knowing the power of celebrity, would chat with everyone,  especially because she wanted to learn more about Tanus

Well, there's one right here, that lady in the olive-green gown-thing! Walk up and introduce yourself! Or, have Ambassador Deszo introduce you. He's right over there.



Well, pick a guest and introduce yourself! (If you need a little more info from me, let me know.)

There's not gonna be DOZENS of people present-- the embassy's formal dining room isn't THAT big. All total, there's gonna be, like (counts: 8 guests? 3 cousins, since we're pretending Janessa isn't here, the ambassador...) like 12ish, 14ish people max? Certainly not more than 16, I don't think.

Sorry that Jade's gettin' the good talk so far, kids-- apparently you have to kind of prime the pump conversationally to get Tanus people talking about their passions... just some friendly advice...

In reply to Jade (msg # 888):

Lol!!!!  OMG, that’s funny!!

I thought so too, had to share it.

It honestly makes as much sense as most royal successions.   ;)

LOL, that is great!

Went looking, as I occasionally do, for fanart of a royal-- this time Deirdre.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals...b6f077de626ba193.jpg

https://i.pinimg.com/originals...db1a640f913d8d02.jpg

Mildly surprised at just how much obvious family resemblance I see in these two to her daughter Ariadne.

Cool trumps

In reply to The GM (msg # 893):

Wow!  Absolutely amazing!

And you're right about the resemblance, especially for that first one.
It's just uncanny

WOW, I agree the resemblance is uncanny.

GM you called Jade's reactions correct.

IKR

Ari, I hope you're busting out something epic, like Also sprach Zarathustra, or Carmina Burana O Fortuna!!

I agree !

Use that Superphone

  Or, as always, AC/SC Back in Black!!

I love those ideas!

It has come to my attention that I forgot to make Lance's new private thread... actually private.

Opinions:

--Fix it, stupid

--No, the world demands you leave it public

Lance's opinion will of course count way extra