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Shun merely nodded to the lord of the house as wished for them to enjoy themselves at this party. He'll have some difficulty doing just that for sure. When the Emperor spoke in regards to himself, his gaze shifted over towards the man. His eye twitched slightly at the comment; he wasn't exactly noble in any definition of the word.

Being left alone with the General now, he glanced up at her and her question.

"Yes," he said plainly and in a fairly flat tone, "If the term wasn't shoved in my face constantly or if I deserved the title then perhaps it wouldn't be the case."

"Besides, it draws too much attention to myself."

"Ah but I can see it, one day you will be a great hero like the General before you," he told her, she did show promise, Amadeus chose well, however it would have been much nicer to know beforehand.

"A fine warrior indeed." Samvath agreed with the emperor, already a hero for destroying the traitor, he wouldn't be surprised if another noble family had their eye on him, if they happened to have a daughter by chance. The Noble gave a smile back toward the emperor as he left then gave a parting "I must meet with the rest of my guests now,." he said ""both of you enjoy yourself." he gave them both a smile and proceeded to follow the emperor, after all he was one of the most trusted.

Cole looked at Talon puzzled for a moment "Of course not." came his answer. He was of noble birth of course and a legitimate child therefore got everything he desired, he was coddled and spoiled, even more so than Ranee it would seem. "Oh Fire dancers! My how lovely, truly to show the ferocity and grace our glorious empire has!"

"Too fancy for your tastes?" she raised her brow, of course they where Talon wasn't even used to this. Ranee shrugged "I'm sure I can get a maid or butler to make some," it wasn't that big a deal, and besides fresh pizza was the best she had decided after eating there a few times. "I'm sure there is champagne, or wine among the drinks here." it wasn't beer but it was alcohol
"Pizza? What commoner food is this?" Cole raised his brow curiously.

“Is absolutely horrible you’d hate it.” She said grabbing his Arm and making it looks like he was the escort, might as well TRY to look like a happily engaged couple while she was at home, her father would be thrilled and she would have a headache. The Moron didn’t know how to escort a lady properly either.

Ciel even had to shift shoulders, stupid human man thing. The birds tails brushed Cole in the face, he was not appreciative of Cole getting anywhere near Ranee.

“oof,” Cole got long feathers in his face, Cole was about to say something but ranee cut him off. No more soliloquies today.

Ranee was about sick of them already “Oh sorry about that,” she smiled slightly straightening his hair “Shall we head toward the refreshments?” she started leading Cole along. The moron would get easily distracted and start talking if she wasn’t the lead. She’d have a gooood vent latter.

Turning more towards the General, Shun shook his head slowly.

"One 'good' deed on a heap of wrongs doesn't make a man a hero," he said, "Maybe to others taking out such an individual may make me seem as one."

Pausing for a moment or so there, he seemed to be thinking about this in general. Even without the little 'twist' that was there regarding his 'deeds', he had some trouble seeing things in this light. It almost seemed subjective to him.

"Maybe you could blame that on my years before joining the military," he said lowly.

"Truly? How terrible is that what you eat how horrid!" Cole was aghast "Why does your Father put you such tribulations!"Cole shook his head as they reached the food table, "This here is true food, it's perfectly divine, Ranee's Family has some of the best cooks in the empire!" Cole obviously didn't care about the attention he drew to himself in the least, and the noble parties where used to it.

Ranee on the other hand smiled sweetly at Cole "Thank you for the comment but why don't you go have a word with the chef telling them how you appreciate the food prepared.

"Of course! I think I shall." He exclaimed "though I relish the thought of leaving you..."

Ranee assured him quickly it was fine and with Charlotte guiding him to the kitchen Cole left, he'd be gone for a good long time, most likely spouting limericks, soliloquies and the like about how great food was. "Wine it is," Ranee Hailed one of the servants to bring them two glass of wine. "He should be gone for a while," a light grin crept onto her face Now she could finally enjoy herself.

The servant came back shortly with two glasses and offered one to each. Ranee picked up one of the glasses, and took a sip. "So all in all what did you think of Cole?" she asked once the servant was gone.

With a frown, Shun stared at the General as she said there regarding his deeds. He wasn't sure if he really believed it, but he wasn't going to argue against it. Quirking a brow as a noble came by to tell Pendragon that the Emperor wanted to speak to her, he looked back at her as she continued on.

He supposed it was a good thing that she didn't really care so much of his previous profession as some others may. Shaking his head to himself, he said nothing else and simply followed Rish as she made her way back towards the Emperor.

It certainly wasn't hard to spot the man, even from across the room. What could he want, he wondered.

Ranee shook her head "Unfortunately if there was I still haven’t thought of it." She'd tied everything she could think of, "My Father much like the Emperor is a traddionalist." she reminded Talon, "And if I do refuse my family's standing will go down." therefore Ranee had no choice according to her father. These days in the military are her few days of freedom. And hopefully she can get this assignment to last as long as possible.

"Yeah, it's not my cup of tea, as the expression goes." she laughed lightly "that's why I was happy to get an assingment that would last a while." Prolong marriage as long as possible. The Emperor seemed ot have summoned the General this time, might be something worthwhile.

Ranee took another light sip of the wine and a nibbled on one of the fried brie. "Next time I see him I'll let him now."

Samvath stood next to the emperor chatting quite happily to the other nobles. The emperor had once again sent for the General, "Sire, might I direct you to your seat? it is about time for the performance."

The seat Samvath was talking about placed the Emperor in everyone's eye at the same time contained the best view of the performance, a few other chairs where laid up there as well for a few other select nobles.

Shun's mental question was soon answered as the Emperor beckoned for them to take their seats. It seemed that the performances were about to begin. Well, he supposed that would be better than having to deal with the people around here. Still, he didn't look completely enthusiastic about this. He would still rather be doing something else.

The Private waited for Rish to have her seat before sitting down besides her. This was turning out to be quite a long night.

Talon wasn't one to care too much about social standings, she'd been told when they met, with a nod "My father knows it too." she smiled back, Ranee noted how Father, the Emperor, Rish and Shun where all in the special area for important people. The entertainment should be coming soon. A circle was being cleared in the middle of the hall as things were getting set up swiftly.

"Certainly" she said taking his hand, holing her own glass of wine in her other. Ranee Glanced at Moe "I think he wants a drink." Same thing had happened earlier that same day.

Ciel almost cooed trying to sing back to Moe, that metal thing wasn't as irritating as some. Ceil liked it.

Taking his seat to the left, he stood until the Emperor had sat down first as was the customary tradition. Samvath once everything was cleared and set, he waved a servant to fetch the performers. The lights dimmed and the performers appeared.


From the stairway the acrobats leapt and bounded, doing cartwheels and flips, and following them where the fire dancers spinning flaming whips and Poi, long staves with fire burring on the end, all being whipped around in various patterns... And thus the performance began.