Spring 1219: Arrival in Alexandria
Gazing out over the bustle and chaos of the city's docks, Vespera stands beside Javan and Sirena, while her attendant bustles around getting her luggage set up. "Our final goal is the hotel, where our covenant is being formed," she replies to Sirena's query, though she speaks more directly to Javan. She should probably just speak to Sirena directly, she thinks, to ease the strain on her neck. Turning back towards her attendant, she quells a fussy, worried look from Judit towards the pair. "I admit I am not sure of the exact location, but - ah! There is Benedict! He seems to have noticed us."
Vespera's features are somewhat hidden behind her veil, but the maga's tone of voice is sweet as Benedict draws near. "Benedict, charming as ever," she says as he greets them. "Does our establishment have porters to transport our luggage, or shall I have someone arrange their movement?" Turning to look out over the busy day of the docks. "I could hoist my own luggage, but I don't think the locals would appreciate flying clothing trunks any more than Judit would allow me to carry anything myself."
The Foreigner's Palace itself is quite a sight, the inside and outside clashing in opulence between despair and delight. "I do love this room," she says. A quick spell slides a cushioned lounging chair of her preference over next to one large enough for Javan so they might talk. "Judit, get yourself and Obrad some of the good food here before others arrive. I might be able to have you on hand, but he is about as charming as a wolf caught in a trap, so we should bustle him away before we make a bad showing to any arriving guests." The hunter, Obrad, doesn't respond to the spoken Latin, and just looms near the doorway.
"Benedict, thank you for your hospitality - do you need any assistance from myself in getting set up for other guests? This will be our responsibility soon enough." Now in private, she has shed her veils, and she gives the man her best smile as she lounges in the rich decadence the Redcap has set up for them.