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Hysteria looked at Joachim and nodded her head, looking at the gifts, it was like her breath had been stolen from her "It has been quite some time since Ethe has managed to produce such things. The quality and vibrancy of the colours will always go unmatched" she said to him and she nodded her head as she looked over at a guard whom came to help her, she moved her blonde hair out of the way and let the guard put it upon her neck, letting the necklace drop between her breasts, her son already staring up at the necklace intently. When the dress came out Hysteria couldn't help but chuckle slightly "Just as beautiful, but It is not something I would rare on most occasions, Here we have less need for such dresses, but my next visit to Ethe I will be sure to wear it"

It was the last gift that caught her eye though, the tablet made of obsidian caused her to shiver slightly "Craftsmen ship like this hasn't been seen in over seventy years. Such things I assumed where lost to even the highest of nobility" Hysteria said as she let her fingers trail over the obsidian "Last I such beauty was when I was a girl, my family traveled to the Blackstone palace in Ethe and all across the walls ornate carvings depicting the story of the royal family and the heritage of the people of Ethe..." Hysteria turned to look at Joachim "People die all the time, but it is the heritage that is preserved. Though the lives can never be replaced, neither can the past and all that's been destroyed by the fire" she said to him.

When she heard about the recovery of Ethe Hysteria nodded her head "I am glad that Ethe is well on its way to recovery, This disaster was not one that Ethe needed to suffer...." Hysteria paused " and maybe we can avoid another one? Perhaps you could help me with something else?" she said to him, a soft smile on her lips "Eine vierte Geschenk, wenn Sie in der Lage sind. (a fourth gift if you are able) She started out and looked over at Youkimi, the only thing that betrayed as to what the topic was she was about to breach Diese Frau scheint nicht zu verstehen, Bellris, und doch kommt sie hier sagen, dass es die beste Plattform für sie, ihr Volk zu helfen"" (This woman does not seem to understand Bellris, and yet she comes here saying that it is the best platform for her to help her people.) Hysteria's words became guttural and harsh as she switched to the Bellrisian tongue "Sie wirkt als wäre sie wie eine Baronin hier behandelt werden muss. Aber das ist nicht Edie, ihren Titel bedeutet nichts. Sie weiß nicht unsere Bräuche oder wie Respekt zu geben." (She acts as if she must be treated like a Baroness here. But this is not Ethe, Her title means nothing. She does not know our customs or how to give respect.), Hysteria paused for a second "Ich möchte auch weiterhin dazu beitragen, unsere Licht-Brüder und Schwestern zu senden, aber wenn dies ist, wie Bellris behandelt werden, für was wir versucht haben, um mit zu helfen, dann ich glaube nicht, dass Bellris auch weiterhin Hilfe zu leisten." (I would like to continue to send help to our Light Brothers and sisters, But if this is how Bellris will be treated for what we have tried to help with, then I do not think Bellris can continue to give aid.)


OOC: Permission given to speak in the Bellrisian tongue by River Rocker 2/9/17, I went with german.

The praise given to the craftsman of Etherland he would make sure to send a letter to the queen letting her know that the craftsman he had found would do good work. it was a shame it took them two months to get back into the old habits of working with obsidian but it was a price well worth it. He raised an eyebrow, thoroughly perplexed by her sudden shift to the bellrisian tongue. one thing was clear. she knew that he spoke it. that was a rather strange, most didn't know or assumed he did not speak there language and he often spoke only the simplest of words of the other lands.

yet with her speech, she knew he knew. He could not pretend to not be able to speak. He straightened his back. and took a deep breath. "Stadträtin, sehe ich, dass Sie gekränkt haben. Wenn dieses letzte Geschenk eine Entschuldigung ist ich möglicherweise in der Lage, die zu beschaffen, aber wir müssen in der gemeinsamen Muttersprache sprechen, für ein bisschen. Ich wollte schließlich eine Vermittlerrolle zwischen euch beiden."((Councilwoman, I see that you have been offended. if this final gift is an apology I might be able to procure that, but we must speak in the common tongue for a bit. I did after all mean to act as a mediator between you two. )) it was clear that he had not spoken the tongue in a while, but to the ears of the queen, she would be able to tell that his accent, the way he spoke the language was force. as if trying to sound like he is from ethe. trying to sound as if bellrisian was not his first tongue. he let a little more of his vexation show before he continued this time addressing them in the common tongue
" now with formalities aside, might I please hear what happened here?" he looked to the queen first. as he believed it too be best to hear from her first. tho he did turn to the baroness and mentioned for her to come to his side. a reassuring smile that he would properly listen to her side of the tale after the queens.

The pride of good work always seems less

Youkimi, still patiently waiting for her turn to speak, found herself marveling over the accusation and lies that seemed to mount higher than before. Youkimi declared nothing of the sort, nor had she said anything to give disgrace to the title the councilwoman had. Instead, at her behest, she arrived to speak and found that there were things demanded of her, for a title and position this Ethian didn't even want, and under the assumption that the baroness was here and doing something she had no business supporting.

It was painful, insulting, and degrading.

Youkimi took another few breaths to calm herself. Then, at the end of it, she allowed herself to speak. "I have business ties in this land and across others. When the volcano erupted, here I came, using money alone to settle into a house here. Interfering with no one, I continued my business affairs. The proceeds earned were directed to the immediate refugees and to those who were still living in my lands, and has done so until such a time as the queen arranged her deal. I had no means of contacting in that time."

Youkimi explained this backstory only to help explain what situation she was in up until this point. "Until recently, I was continuing in this effort and was approached Sir Roland Bellris about a position as a member of the council. Some time after, I was informed that any action I took as a member was false, and that I would be charged for it. I received this letter, unsigned and with no seal of authenticity..."

She drew forth the very same letter and held it aloft. "It requested an audience, however not being able to confirm who sent it, I did not feel safe pursuing it until I received another letter."

She held up another, sent by Sir Roland. "This affirmed the necessity of the meeting. And then a third letter arranged the details of his meeting."

She moved all of these letters out of sight again, placing them deliberately into the wrap that made up part of her attire. Again, she folded her arms into her sleeve. "I came in the hopes of having a discussion with the head chairwoman that would allow us to move forward and to clarify what can be done and what had already been done, as there was much I didn't know. Unfortunately, since arriving, I've found myself personally attacked as well as my motivations attacked. I cannot address a stranger by their name because there is no introduction given."

Youkimi bowed her head. "Mistake me not, I seek the best for my country, but all I felt in the current situation is beyond my control. Plans are already in motion which I cannot change, I recognize that. However, I never sought for power or the offered seat in council. Nor can I give up my title, land, and therefore loyalty to my home as has been demanded of me."

The baroness relayed this report and effectively summarized the situation. She was already helping her people, whether or not it was publicly recognized as such. Her lands were not those the mayor looked after, and she recognized that too. Her ability to utilize her resources had its purpose, and she was only here because she had been requested. However.... it seemed increasingly likely that she was not wanted here. Not in light of the current hostilities against her presence and the apparent affront that her actions currently were.

"The cost of a chair on the council is too high. I feel I can do better work for my people closer to them."



OoC:

Hysteria looked at Baroness Youkimi for a moment, listening to her story, her lips pressed into a firm line, she did not like being made a fool of. The fact that her brother and her spies had not given her all the information that she needed was troublesome at the least, however she did not let this get the better of her "I seem to have been slightly misinformed about your intentions, I apologize for my assumptions. However my trust is nothing I will ever fully give" Hysteria stood up straighter "You are spoken of Highly by council members, by my brother and former councilwomen Agnes in particular, I wanted to see how you measured up to their praise. My brother spoke highly of your house, Councilwomen Agnes of your skill as a politician... of the latter I have yet to be persuaded." Hysteria's son finally got ahold of the necklace, his tiny hands holding onto it

"I am willing to give you a chance here in Bellris, on a few different and less... harsh terms." Hysteria said to her as she moved her fingers back to her son "You may retain your lands and titles, but while you are here in Bellris you will not use your title, you will simply be known as Youkimi Kai. Secondly you will not be privy to any secrets concerning Bellris' farming, Thirdly your influence will only be where it concerns the people of Ethe or when you are called upon, and Lastly if was is to ever break out between the Empire and Bellris, or Between Bellris and Ethe..." Hysteria stopped for a second "as a courtesy, you will have twenty four hours to leave Bellris before becoming a political prisoner." she said to The Baroness "In return you will have access to more supply's then acting on your own will ever produce, your people will have land to farm, live, and create a life upon, and you will be learning about the people you currently live among as well...that last part being a requirement as the Bellrisian council is held in the Bellrisian tongue"

Hysteria then looked over at the Mayor and nodded her head "You may, R-" she caught her tongue before it could slip, and she bowed her head ever so slightly "Mayor" she looked back at Youkimi for a second before looking back at the Mayor "I always intended to bring Baroness Kai onto the council, as it was my brothers dearest wish, however I needed to know where she stood." she looked back at the Baroness "Where do you stand."

Joachim stared at the two woman as they spoke to each other. He trully thought hysterias deal was not a bad one. And asking for guidance was more then he expected. Tho he still felt the baroness was not thinking clearly. He hoped the youth and inexperience would come through in a good way.
There was a lot he needed to find out about the etheian that had fled, And about this queen who seems to know something's about his secrets. he would need to speak to her, but for right now he was just a mediator. he wanted this conversation between the two to end well

The pride of good work always seems less

Hysteria looked Youkimi up and down once more, this time not bothering to hide her annoyance and disgust "Yes, I can see that this conversation is quite finished." she said as she took a few steps toward Youkimi "But a piece of friendly advice to you, girl. Next time you come into someones country learn their culture. Because every insult you precived was not one in this Country, and if you're going to continue to attempt to live here for whatever remainder of time you have to... I suggest you suck it up, because everyone but your own kind will continue to insult you." Hysteria said to her "You don't think like us, you don't act like us, you're to high born, and your very smell tells us that you do not belong here. So learn something from this meeting and put it to good use, or I'm going to have to say my first assumption of you was the right one." Hysteria said as she turned took a step back "you see, that was an insult. Learn the difference." Hysteria looked at her guards "Balthazar, Royce, Abernathy, Joshua. please escort BARONESS Kai out of the castle.... her eyes went back to Youkimi "Make sure she and her bodyguard find the front door" Hysteria looked Youkimi directly in her eyes and she brought a hand to her red dress, bringing it out slightly as she curtsied "Good day to you Baroness, You are dismissed" she said and turned her back on her.

The guards that Hysteria named moved in "Yes, Queen Hysteria" they said, the fact that they didn't say councilwomen and instead said queen just proved how much power Hysteria still held in the minds of her people. Hysteria was still Queen here despite it being a republic. The guards would begin to leave when Youkimi would, and they would show her and her bodyguard to the door.

Hysteria looked over at Joachim and smiled "You wanted to speak in private? Come with me then" she said as she turned, walking into her chambers, which had been litterally two doors down.

[exits to Hysterias chambers]

Evelyn stood in the man foyer of Bellris castle, taking it all in, it had been a long time since she had been in a castle; the Imperial palace was almost a year and a half ago, and the Ethe palace was nothing but ruins now, it was kind of sad really. Evelyn had taken her time today to look nice, wearing a red and gold dress she had purchased about two months ago in the capital, her ravenette hair pulled up into a braid that circled her head twice.

She had requested an audience with the head council women, Hysteria. She had only met the beauty twice and both times had been horrible encounters, but today she was hoping she could make a good impression. Evelyn looked at the papers in her hands, she had gone though hell this last month to get them. She had had to find the midwife that had helped her mother deliver, had to track down an officiator that worked for the palace. She hoped that all the trouble had been worth it.

She had sent word to Joachim that she would be in Bellris, and she had begged in the letter for him to look after her son for a month or two more. She had no place to go and until she did she didn't want to endanger little Nero, but hopefully with this she would be able to gain some stability. The papers she held in her hand detailed her mothers and fathers blood lines, her father the last real Emperor of the Lionis bloodline, and her mother a now dead sister to the dead Duchess of Bronzewell, if this worked well Evelyn would be able to inherit the Bronzewell estates and lands, if not...well, she would have to try elsewhere.