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The Spice Ball; Character driven, chance to introduce some people :)
Topic Started: Sep 25 2016, 03:06 PM (292 Views)
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Niklaus wandered the corridor of the Corrino Palace in the desert city of Seitch. The open desert lay just a few hundred meters from the Palace walls, it was 8am and already the heat inside the Palace was raising, he'd have the servent go and open all the windows and turn the Air Conditioning up full,he knew he'd feel cold but the guests would suffer otherwise and it wouldn't do letting that happen. He was rather excited, as well as inviting all the Kaitainite nobility, and of course the staff at Chapterhouse, the Bene Gesserit school, he'd invited several families from beyond hi nations border. He was rather pleased that the Bene Gesserit had agreed to greet them at Arrakene airport and bring them up to the nations great Northern Desert.

He entered the Palace's large ballroom, already the orchestra was gathering and Duke Niklaus recognised many of them, he stood chatting until they were all assembled and then left them to their work, he found himself humming along as he walked down to the lower level to where a more modern style of music was eminating. He pushed open the door to see a five piece pop band rehearsing. He nodded a greeting and then made his way out to the veranda, Duchess Agatha was sat enjoying breakfast while his two Concubines Nicole and Nivenden seemed to be enjoying watching some of the acrobats rehearse, the giggles of Niveden's two year old filling the air. He spotted a small pot of red powder on Agatha's tray. "You've not started this year Melange have you?" he asked sitting down and picking up the pot sniffing the sweet pungent spice that was instantly recognisable.

"What, before the Bene Gesserit have blessed it, you think I'm nuts?" she said smiling, "It's the last of last years." she took a small spoon and sprinkled the red spice thinly on her eggs.

"Good" Niklaus said sticking a finger in and licking the spice off. "You ready for tonight?"

"Of course, what could go wrong, your weird Corrino customs and a load of foreigners." As a distant cousin of the Fremen family she'd grown up near the coast and despite being here in Seitch nearly 14 years she still struggled to come to terms with the heat and silly customs, she tolerated both though for her love and devotion to Niklaus.




As a member of the Truthsayers the wife of Simon Fremen , Krystina had been ideally suited to the task of welcoming the guests, a member of the Bene Gesserit's Reverned Mother security detail and the wife of a prominent noble she had both the position and skills required to escort the guests to Seitch. It would be a two hour drive and she had to admit she was looking forward to it, first the coastal drive, then up into the mountains and then down into the interior plains and out to the desert. She had brought with her six other Truthsayers, each dressed in the blazers of the Sisterhood and carrying pistols on their hips. Everyone at the airport gave them a wide berth, a Truthsayer was a warrior of God in the eyes of the Kaitainites and as such if they were anywhere in force it could potentially be dangerous, however today that couldn't have been further from the truth. "Who we got coming in?" Alicia Fairbanks, one of the more junior Truthsayers asked as she returned from her fifth check of the exit hall.

"Gods know" Krystina said looking at her watch, "Should be here anytime now, remember be polite, be nice, ask lots of questions, the Reverened Mother will expect a full report."

"Fresh DNA?" Holly Maddix , Krystina's 2nd in command asked refering to the Reverned Mother's most recent press comments.

"Something like that" she said as she watched the next aircraft come into land.




OK, no invite replies etc, just turn up. The invites would have gone potentially to governments and nobles, the Bene Gesserit have a highly efficent research department called the Missionra Protectiva you can assume would have researched the nobility of your nations and sent personal invites.
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Guillaume was “ordered” to participate to the ball organised in Kaitaine following his rumours of romance with someone that.. The Grande Duchesse herself didn't appreciate. Well, new boring mission as a Ducal Family Member for Guillaume, maybe... As a ball there is always alcohol and things amusing, isn't it ? He naturally accepted the mission -even if not having the choice- but asked for using one of the Governmental Concorde as a “compensation”, and naturally for making quick travel.

He dismissed every bodyguards before departing and when finally arriving, ordered just a car from the Embassy, wishing to still be discret and having some privacy, which he couldn't really got in day to day in Fleur de Lys, following the imposed Étiquette. He arrived at the entry of the Palace, bottle of Champagne Blanc de Blanc... No, in fact Blanc simple, as it was only his favourite one, he didn't like Rosé one too. So with his bottle in his left hand, he start going upstairs as he see some people.
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The Plane touched down and Crown Prince Yokota and his wife Crown Princess Asuka climbed down the steps into the scorching desert sun of Kaitaine. The Crown Prince wished he could change into a short sleeved shirt, trousers and loafers but sadly duty called and he had to wear the proper clothing. As the car which would take them arrived the Crown Prince opened the door for his pregnant wife before climbing inside himself. The pair were then driven off to the palace discussing the warm weather and there expectations as the car drove along.

The car pulled up and the pair climbed out. They headed up to the front and both accepted a glass of champagne which the pregnant Crown Princess took small sips of to quench her thirst even though she was pregnant. They then headed up stairs to meet the hosts arriving just after the Lysian group. They smiled as they entered the room, the pregnant Crown Princess finishing her champagne just before they entered.
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At the top of the stairs was a small old woman, she was dressed it the traditional garb of the Bene Gesserit, she was leaning heavily on a walking stick and refusing the help of a woman dressed in a sharp suit. As Guillaume approaching she spoke to him, "Be a dear and give an old Sister a hand" without any warning she linked her free arm through his as they continued up the stairs, "My names Shapad Mapes" she said as they neared the top "Your not from Kaitaine are you, I'd know you otherwise. Where are you from?" she asked as they reached the open large oak doors. A young boy in a smart suit approached, at 13 years of age Adam Corrino was the hier to his father's Dukedom and had been sent to welcome the aged Bene Gesserit mother, a woman sent to meet with him. He hadn't expected to see the other guest but figured he should welcome the Sisterhood first.

"Mother" he said with a small bow, then unexpectedly he spat on the ground in front of Shapad, she didn't react other than to spit herself on the same spot. "You honour me with your water" Adam said placing his hand over his heart.

"Well dear boy your father is a great friend to The Order and I see you are growing up to resemble him greatly." she said giving a small bow to the young noble.

"Welcome sir" Adam said extending a hand having spat once more on the floor. He wasn't sure if he'd just commited an error as the man seemed rather surprised. Shapad leaned over and whispered.

"Sir, I suggest you spit too, water to the Corrino and people of Seitch is a precious object to part with it at the arrival of someone is considered a great honour" she waited for the mans reaction.




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Duke Niklaus had been sat listening to his daughter Tillie try and sing along to the tune the band was playing, at the age of three she was quiet literally making up the words of the old folk song, Niklaus laughed as she finished and stood applauding before scooping her up and hugging her tight. He noticed the Crown Princess & Prince enter and placed his daughter down and made his way over recognising her from the images his Mentap[1] had provided him. "Crown Princess" he said as he crossed over, "Your Higness" he said turning to the Prince "You honour us with your prescence" he said giving them a small bow, "and congratulations on your impending new arrival" he added. He picked up a jug of cool ice water and poured a glass "Would you honour us by taking some of our water" he asked offering the glass.

"Daddy!Daddy!" a little voice came as Tillie scurried over dressed in her frilly white dress. "Is this lady the Princess lady?" she asked slipping her hand into her fathers.

"You'll have to forgive her" Niklaus explained, "Like many little girls she's a little obsesed with Princesses" he chuckled. "Yes dear this is a Princess, and this is her Prince" Tillie gave a sweet curtsey before returning her hand to her father, a tall elegant woman in a Red and Green attire appeared taking hold of Tillie's other hand. "This is my daughter Tillie" Niklaus began, "This is her mother Nivedan" the Duke motioned, "She is a Honored Matres, part of the Sisterhood" he added not sure if they'd understand.

"A pleasure to meet you" Niveden said bowing. "May I ask when Your Highness is due?"


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As the train pulled into Seitch's train station Simon Fremen, the heir to the family Dukedom made his way to gather his family. As he entered their luxury carriage he noticed his son wrapped in a passionate embrace with Heidi his Bene Gesserit approved concubine. "Stop that now" Simon demanded of his 20 year old son Achilles. Dutifully he unentwined himself from the blonde girls embrace and she straightened her hair with a smile. "You should not have brought Heidi" Simon said harshly. "There is every likelihood the Sisterhood will seek to make you a match at this festival and you bring your concubine as your companion, it may be ok for the Corrino to have his concubine there, however it is his home. Don't go carrying on." Simon admonished.

"We're trying for a child" Achilles explained, "They say any child conceived with the spice has greater talents" Achilles explained the old folk tale of Seitch.

"We'll have non of that Corrino non-sense here" a new voice said from behind them as Krystina, Simon's wife entered the train, she'd flown up from Arrakene to meet them her duty from the military Truthsayers . "And your father is right, Heidi should not have come."

"But he'd miss me" Heidi said tracing a hand down Achilles cheek before kissing him.

"Enough" Krystine snapped, Heidi an obedient member of the Sisterhood followed the instruction. "Remember your place Heidi and we'll have no problems. Should the Sisterhood require my son to spend time with another lady in order to assess their suitability for marriage you are to make yourself scarce."

"Yes Lady Krystine" Heidi said standing allowing her Red and Gree dress to fall into its natural shape.

The family arrived and having gone through the whole spitting ritual made their way into the ballroom. Simon and Krystine began schmoozing with the nobility of Kaitaine while looking for some of the foreign nobles who had arrived. Meanwhile Achilles dragged Heidi off to the dance floor, the two dancing close together. Heidi put her lips close to her man's ear, "We could always find a room, make that baby?" she said quietly.

"If only we could." Achilles said, "My father would kill me." He grinned as he gazed at her face, "Might be worth it, but I've got to keep him happy"
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As the Ambassador stepped off his plane, he felt the intense heat wave. The commonly cold, snowy forests and mountains were drastically different from the hot desserts of Kaitaine. The man began to sweat almost instantly as he made his to a silver car waiting patiently for him and his wife. Once in the car, his wife began to fan herself "Bastien," she said to him in Gurtish, their native language "Why must you drag me with you on this pointless trip? It's merely a ball." Bastien was tired from the flight, but he supplied an answer he thought was worth while "Because my dear Clara, this presents us the chance to establish some informal relations with other nations." She sighed, and rolled her eyes before responding "You didn't answer my question. Why am I tagging along for something political?" Bastien switched to english, which carried a slight Gurtish accent (Similar to one that is Swedish) "So you may experience the finest things in life, and perhaps have something to write about in your book." He shifted his attention the driver "You know where we are going, yes?" The driver nodded and proceeded towards to palace.


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Once the ambassador and his wife arrived at the ball, they quickly made their way inside to air conditioned building. While Ambassador Onedia paid little attention to how grand the building really was, his wife was captivated. For a brief moment she stared at everything around her, before pulling up part of her blue silken dress to catch up with her husband. When she caught up with him, he was standing motionless with his hands in his suit pocket. She walked up next to him and whispered into his ear "Is everything alright?" He calmly extended his arm out for her to take, adding his response "Of course, dear. I just feel the need to stick to tradition is all." She nodded and took his arm. In Unithraleys, when a married couple attend formal events, they enter areas of high activity together and are frequently seen holding hands, or with arms intertwined. Recently though the tradition had begun to fall off in most parts of the country.

He scanned the room with his wife briefly before spotting the Prince and Princes from Ryokuto speaking with Niklaus. He made his way over to them, with intent on speaking formally with, at a minimum, the prince. Once he was near them, he spoke, but directed himself towards Niklaus first "Why if it isn't the host of this wonderful event," he extended his hand out to shake with him "I'd like to say that you have done a fine job with organizing everything. And might I add that this is one of the finest palace's I have laid eyes on?" he realized he had yet to really introduce himself yet "Oh, my apologies, I haven't introduced myself. I am the ambassador for Unithraleys. But for the sake of keeping things simple, please, call me Bastien. This here is my lovely wife, Clara." Clara extended her hand to shake as well, but placed a more feminine, and delicate emphasis on it."

Quickly after introducing himself to the host, he turned to the prince and princess, bowing "It is a pleasure to meet you both as well. As you heard me say to our host here, I am Ambassador Onedia, but please, call me Bastien." His wife bowed as well, introducing herself once more "I'm his wife, Clara. I'm the one who keeps him in check." Bastien was aware the were holding a conversation though, unaware if he interrupted at an appropriate time "I apologize for the intrusion into your conversation, but I simply wanted to make my presence known, and not be such a strange face here. I do want to apologize to both of you that our Anax, Mr. Redicker, was unable to attend the event in my place. He has more pressing matters to deal with back in our home land."
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The Champagne bottle was one of the Grand Duc's personal reserve, and he took a bit... Without anyone noticing, after all, it was for the state he was thinking... “I am very thankful for your welcoming my Lady, all my greetings your Honour” he said while bowing. “I am Grand Duc Héritier, Prince de Lys, Guillaume, Heir of the Grand Duchy of Fleur de Lys. The honour is mine. I have brought this as a personal gift in order to bring with me some of my land.” he said while bowing once more. Guillaume had to make efforts to being that much formal, as this ball, this formality which he was forced to go, was just another boring night that would be quick he hoped... And he would have to report to the Haut-Conseiller des Affaires Étrangères after this ball, concerning the situation, in one word for Guillaume, a magnificent -ironic- evening is coming.
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Niklaus smiled as the Ambassador approached he extended his hand and spat on the floor as he shook hands with the man, almost instatnly he blushed realising the custom may not be known to the two. "Sorry, I feel I must explain, you see here in Seitch water is a precious comodity, you see centuries ago here there were two currencies used rather than money, the spice Melange which we are here today to celebrate its annual harvest, and the other was water, you see sitting on the edge of the desert we relied heavily on water conservation, a greeting of an honoured guest was to spit, therefore parting with water in their honour, I know some people in the world see spit as unsanitory, maybe it is" he shurgged "But many of our families followers still hold onto these old water preservation ways."

"Trust me Mr.Ambassador" a womans voice came from behind them as she linked her arm through Niklaus, "I'm not a desert dweller by birth, and even after years and years of marriage and living here so close to the open desert I still don't understand these damn Corrino men" she teased her husband kissing him gently on the cheek. "Sorry, I'm Agatha his wife" she extended a hand to each in turn. "I do hope you'll have a pleasant stay here" She walked towards the Princess who was pregnant, "They say a child who tastes the spice we harvest while in the womb is born with hightened senses, but if I may also give you some advice, it makes the little ones kick like hell too." she smiled, "Niklaus insisted I eat plenty of it when I was pregnant with our children."
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Zuma Okabe, the honorable Shogun of Altebasha, let out a final exhale of clouded bliss as his nose rested on the back of his Samurai lover, Lord Adachi Bakin. "That was fun." he growled, pulling back to immediately get dressed in the usual hurry. "Going so quick?" Adachi smiled, turning around and granting Zuma a teasing kiss.

"Ah fuck." Zuma detested. "I would love to go a third but we're already landed, you see."

"Oh, that's what the bump was? C'mon." Adachi said with a wink. "Me."

"No, seriously, this is important."

Adachi threw on his clothes as quickly as he could, his attire was rather easy to slip on.

Zuma, had a more strenuous task, putting on various assortments of jewelry and garments before heading out, followed by Adachi in a more formal manner to put on an intimidating show. Adachi has his steel cut katana, specially made, holstered by his side as he walked beside the Shogun. Underneath his robes, was a small pistol. They walked out of the Shogunate's Jet, greeted by the glare of the bright sun, something they weren't use to in Atlebasha. "I think we may be overdressed for the weather." Zuma commented, whipping out his nifty fan and continuing to walk down the steps from the exit of the aircraft. "Oh darling, how interesting." the Shogun observed.

"I know, the spitting is, a bit personal?"

"You know you like it." Zuma smiled, before walking up to their greeters, followed by an entourage of beholders, though Adachi was his true lover. "it's a pleasantry." Zuma said with a graciously fabulous bow. "I am Shogun Zuma of the Okabe Clan, it's an honor."
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The Crown Prince and Princess entered and saw Tillie hug the duke, "How cute" the Crown Princess whispered as they walked over. They took the water gratefully and smiled. "Thank you for your congratulations. It is truly an honour to have been invited to this wonderful festival" the Crown Prince said smiling.The Crown Princess smiled at the sight of little Tillie. "Hello, Miss. Tillie. How are you?" she said smiling at the young girl. "There is no need to apologise Duke Niklaus she is a wonderful and polite young girl, that I can already tell" she added. They then turned to Nividen. "Hello Mrs. Nividen, lovely to meet you. Thank you for your care, I am due in about 6 weeks" she said smiling.

The Crown Prince and Princess smiled at the ambassador. "Hello, it is lovely to meet the pair of you. I can assure you have in now way intruded on our conversation" the Crown Prince said smiling.

"I will definitely be trying some of the spices on offer" said the Crown Princess. She rubbed her stomach, "If only those spices had labour inducing powers and then I could finally have my baby here with me" she said smiling. Her husband wrapped his arm around her after this. "We're both looking forward to the baby being born but first I want to try some of these amazing spices I've heard so much about".
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