OOC: Not mandatory but is important due to the S2 finale

It was only short time ago when the meeting between him, King Astor the First, the Falderen Princess and Lucia, the Duchess conducted a new war council on what do until the Invasion began. So much to his dismay, the council wasn't exactly what he had in mind when the King returned. Instead of making a proper chain of command, organzing units and brining up logistics and formations........what was the plan? Oh right, go run off with a bunch of players and kill the Mad King of Falderen. It was something Seto certainly didn't approve of, coming from a military background but he couldn't be entirely surprised by this, how would a first world normal citizen know to do war? He scoffed at that idea quickly until he remembered the King indirectly asked him for his aid. At this rate it looked as If he might be going with the King and the Falderen Princess to slay that bat shit insane King. This left the question on what to do with his servants here, he had planned on staying here to man the defenses or at least help anyway with his servants being his subordinates but since there was a chance he could be leaving Astorea on a wild goose chase, He thought it be best If the four would form as a team, what they would do exactly he wasn't sure but he would get to that. If he couldn't find a specific task for them, he hoped the four could work together and go where they would be needed. As far as he knew anyway, the four had never meet so this was a good time for everyone to be introduced to each other, hopefully they play nice for his sake

Looking out the farest window from the war room in Dormont Castle, he raised his right arm and started up his UI, swiping through the menu's with his index finger, he opened the messenger menu and opened up a new voice mail. He decided he would send them all a voice message for them to come to Castle Dormont as soon as possible to meet him and his fellow servants, this was important after all. He swore on his grave however If Emmeline didn't appear, he would kill her a hundred times over.

Voice mail

To all my Servants of House Kurama,

Whether you know it or not, King Astor the First has returned along with a dozen of veteran players. Shortly after his arrival, he immediately called for a war council to discuss future plans against Falderen's invasion force. Along with the King, the Warrior Falderen Princess and Lucia, an Astorea Duchess and myself obviously all attended this war council. Nothing concrete yet has been formed but right now it seems the King along with our most skilled warriors and amges will accompany the Falderen Princess into her homeland, into the heart of Stokbon and attempt to kill the Mad King of Falderen. There is a very real possibility I may be going as well If the King orders, it is an order I cannot refuse hence why I am calling a meeting of all my servans of my House.

You will not be able to come with me and even If you could, you would surely perish invalid........That is something I cannot allow. I want you all to make your way to Castle Dormont If your not here already and come to the war room, that is where I am located. It is high time you all introduced yourselves to each and get to know each other cause more likely than not If I am sent away, you will all be in a single unit.

From: @Seto Kurama
To: @Aalam Abungu, @Vivian Cruz, @Emmeline Valenick, @Lesalia Jehanna

Seto

Sending the message to his servants of his house and closing his UI, Seto sighed as he closed his eyes before taking a seat in the chair at the end of the war table where he usually sat. The stone war table still housed the many pieces of military units, camps and other valuable information crucial to the war effort. Tilting his head back and using arms as a pillow behind his head, he looked up the ceiling.

"It seems this might be the final battle between Astorea and Falderen but who will win the gambles of war? Time to find out."

 

Aalam was on the very edges of the dukes land when he heard the message, well it had been peaceful day up to this point but what should have he expected there was a war on the horizon. Well at least the clouds were beautiful one even had seemed to form into a wolf; it was appropriated for the time and place at hand. Making his way down the tree he was on jumping down the branches landing on the ground and creating a little cloud of dust in his wake. His bow and the rest of his equipment were waiting for him at the base of the giant oak. Strapping on his quiver tightening the belt around his waist checking the number and type of arrows he had on his person. There were at least three shield breakers in there just in case a person could never be too careful. Making sure that he was prepared for the worst situation he started his walk towards the castle, making his way through bushes and cutting through any ivy that blocked his path. As he walked his mind went back to the day that the king announced his plan to assassinate the mad king of a foreign land with the princess of that same land. It had been a weird few days ever since he had got back from the prison things just seemed to be weird.

There was a good chance that the king was going to die on this mission, so he decided to carry along to duke to make sure he came back alive. Aalam didn’t like it he knew that he wasn’t supposed to question his king, but he was there why they escaped forming the hell hole, he remembered what they had to sacrifice to get out, who they had to sacrifice it was still a painful memory. It grew at a time when he thought about all those they had lost when the first Dawngrave village had been razed to the ground. They ….no he had failed to save so many died that day, the town had since been moved to within the duke’s land, and he made a point to check on those villagers every now again. Just to make sure that they were still fine that they were still alive, a slight chuckle escaped him then when he started this game he would have never imaged that he would begin to feel this way about NPC people who were just supposed to be 1s and 0s.

He had to take a moment when he reached the castle ground it took him a few to get his emotion under control; it was apparent to him now that escape had unbalanced him a bit he would have to blow off some steam later. This level of emotion was affecting his ability to make a good judgment; he had to remember that what they did they do for the greater good. One of the castle guards started to approach him, but at the sight of the crest the backed off, many might not know him by face, but they knew the dukes crest when they saw it. Making his way to the main door pushing the door open as he walked the halls of the castle, the Duke would be in the war room. He kept walking until he was in front of that same giant steel door at least this time the guards recognized him. It was good to see that he was correct the duke was present and the other members of his court had not yet arrived it seemed. Well if nothing else at least he would see when the other arrived. Giving the Duke a small bow, “You called sire, and I have come to serve as promised.”

 

Her voice mail alerted her to the message. Listening intently, Vivian gave a small sigh and brushed the long hairs of her hair from her face. Stifling a small cough, the woman was not too far away from the castle as requested by her Lord and Mentor. Vivian moved with theb grace she always held. Those voluptuous hips moved side to side as she moved towards the castle. Another had entered before her, but she saw only the back of the player's head.

She smirked and continued her way until she was met with two guards of the same. She smiled brightly and introduced herself, "Vivian Cruz, I am expected inside." The two looked at one another and laughed shaking their heads.

"You don't look like you belong here. Shouldn't you be off playing with your dolls or something?" Vivian's smile didn't cease in fact her smile cracked wider as her eyes gleamed at the two.

"That's no problem. Why don't I just call Duke Kurama real fast and see what happens when I say that his two guards wont let me in. Im sure he'll be thrilled to come out here and set you two straight." The men looked at one another and really didn't want to get on the Duke's bad side.

"Well, err...If you are part of his envoy, you should have a badge or something on you so we know you are speaking the truth." Vivian did have such a paper that she was granted a Knight position in the House of Kurama, but she found the situation to be humorous.

"Just give me a minute and I'll give the Duke a quick call..."
"No-no! No need. Fine! Go in."

Vivian laughed and walked with those sultry foot steps with the sway of her hypnotic hips. She gave them a blowing kiss and a wink as she made her way inside.

"I surely hope we don't get fired for this."
"Or worse..." the other mentioned as they both gulped nervously.

The female Malefimancer made her way through the great halls, once again the other player she had spotted earlier came into view as she followed him in the same path. Her hair bounced with every step as she moved closer and closer to the War Room. After he had said his speech, she was right behind him her perfume faint in the air as she rolled the words off her tongue.

"Vivian Cruz, present as requested, your Lordship." The woman would then sit at the table and wait for the supposed others to join. She locked her eyes with Seto and gave him a bow of her head in respect, but said nothing to the new person she had yet to meet. She only gave him an alluring stare and a small wink as she placed her hands over her chest.

 

"Oh my goodness! Master has sent me a message!" From her user interface Lesalia heard a beeping voice coming from her wrist which prompted to open it. Only day ago did she join this game and now she was in a castle! She felt so important being in a castle and now she was getting a message from her Duke! She wondered what it would be! Listening closely, Lesalia gave herself a wide smile with a surprisingly gasp coming from her mouth. "My goodness! The war really happening?? And Master wants me to meet these other people who help him? I wonder how this will turn out!" With a cheer into the air with her arms up high, she brushed her locks of blue hair away from her shoulders and face when she calmed herself.Lesalia was happy she was already in the castle when she got her Master's message so this was easy! Her quiet and elegant walk through the Kings castle drew the attention of the guards who stared at her like pigs! She puffed her cheeks up from being stared at so much. Lesalia blushed too from all the men from looking at her dress. "Is there something wrong with my dress?" Her mind became flooded with so many idea's like this, she wasn't sure what to do about it. Fortunately for her well being, she managed to make it to the war room doors without being groped or hit on! She was so relieved the hard part was over! She didn't like all these men looking at her! She only wanted her Master to look at her or only that way If he wanted to do that thing! Not that she wanted that! Or maybe? She didn't know ok!

Standing in front of her was two guards holding spears! They looked serious but nervous at the same time? One man looked like he was going to pee himself once he looked at her! With a bright smile on, her eye closes and her head tilted with her hands in a prayer , Lesalia mustered the courage to speak up! "Hello there! I'm Lesalia! My Master or I mean his Grace is expecting me! May I please enter?" One guard stood to the side and opened the door for her but the other one was sweating? Why was that?This was man was so nervous but Lesalia couldn't imagine why. "Of, of course Lad, Lady Lesalia! I I, I'm so sorry to keep you waiting!"The Guard's words were so scrambled but he still opened the other door for her. For understanding she bowed in thanks before walking through the doorway."Thank you very much!" She smiled back at he man. After she entered and the doors closed after her she heard a loud nudge." i'm sorry sir but Lady Lesalia is like a goddess! It's unfair I say! With so many beautiful women serving him, It's not fair I say! Getting all the beautiful women to himself! the Duke must have a harem right sir?"Another nudge came with groaning afterwards.She was curious but decided to move on. Looking around the room was two other people, a wicked spellsword girl and a boy who was an archer? It didn't matter! She was late! She didn't want to daddle! So with her hair skipped with every step she took until she was in front of her Master. Like she before, with her eyes closed, a bright smile on her face and her hands together, she spook up cheerfully yet in a low voice. "Master! I came as soon as I got your message! I'm ready to serve you in any way you need me!" Lesalia bowed again than swung to her Master's side and stood next to him on his right with her hands still together, she pushed her bangs off her shoulder. She wished her hair would stay behind her shoulders.

 

As the notification popped up alerting Emmeline she had a voicemail, she turned her head to the side, cold blue eyes falling on her UI as she opened it and listened. Just as Seto had been expecting for a while, a war was being called upon Terra, as it had been expected. For the last while, Emmeline had been carrying out basic tasks. Watching so that no enemies crossed over, minor chores for her master, and taking out whoever he had deemed worthy while trying to stay sane herself.

As she closed her ui, she looked at her surroundings. The forest clearing had been covered with ice, almost as if it had been splattered recklessly against the frees. Leaves were frozen right up, the ground was slippery as you walked, and the life below the ice was slowly dying as they were suffocated from the air that kept them alive. Taking a small, deep breath, Emmeline stood up from her kneeling position on the ground, dusted off her skirt, and proceeded to walk away from the clearing, hands folded over herself in a graceful fashion. She did not slip on the ground, nor did she seem bothered by the cold. It was just that- Total control.

She walked directly towards Dormont Castle, not making eye contact with anyone she passed, a pokerface sitting on her face as she turned herself onto work mode. Lumi wasn't a bad person. She was motherly, she was kind, and she was warm when she needed to be. But coming into Terra and taking oath under Seto made her just a little more colder, dealing with the effects of killing things she normally wouldn't. She also needed to be a certain way for the job, to rein in Seto if he got too out of control. She needed to be calm and collected, intimidating, seemingly in charge. And for the most part, she was that. Every once in a while, her demeanor would slip back into normalcy, but only with people who caught her off guard. And those people she wasn't even sure how to feel about.

As she approached the main gate, the guards only needed a glance to recognize her face, letting her in without a second thought. As she walked along the castle halls, her shoes made a small clicking sound as they hit the floor, echoing to fill up the emptiness of the castle, eyes still staring dead ahead as she moved with a certain grace she had perfected over the last couple months on Terra. She was dedicated maid, and she made sure other knew that.

As she approached the room, she opened the door quietly, her gaze immediately falling on the attendees. These were other companions of Seto's she had not met before, but to be honest- She had little to no interest in them, she was more of a solo worker. However, if Seto deemed it be, she would work with them- Just for the time being. She stopped on the other side of @Seto Kurama, curtsying politely to announce herself in his presence, "Excuse the wait, master. I was out training." She apologized as she raised herself from her curtsying position, gaze turning onto @Lesalia Jehanna his other side, eyes immediately narrowing into a piercing gaze.

"Sit." she ordered in a low voice, almost as if assering her dominance among the group, before standing back behind Seto's chair and folding her hands over her dress once again, focusing on the table before her. And by the tone of her voice, it didn't sound like she was taking no as an answer.​

 

At first was it was quiet in the war room besides the occasional guard or servant that walked by, the guards out the war room's doors were quiet as well. After the war council, Seto didn't mind the peace and quiet since he knew very well he wouldn't be getting any most likely for the next week or two as the invasion went into full swing. He wasn't waiting for very long when the steel doors opened, revealing his Ranger. It really was no surprise to him @Aalam Abungu arrived first on the scene and immediately went to his side to report in as ordered. There was no denying Aalam took his oath very seriously, perhaps even as much a Knight to a feudal lord. After Aalam reported in as requested by himself, with a gesture of his hand, he pointed with his right hand to raise and take a seat at the huge stone war table.

Seto

"It's good to know your still alive and my well my Ranger, Please take a seat while we wait for the others to arrive. Depending on how this goes, this council may be short and sweet or long and enduring.....Also be prepared....to be the only man in here besides myself......and no it's what you think."

After Aalam entered the war room, it only took a few minutes to go by before yet again the doors of the War Room to open again. This time however Seto didn't even have to look with his eyes to know who it was. Ripe in the air was the perfume of a woman who enjoyed being alluring more than she should but controlling such perversion was difficult for some reason. Of course he was talking about his Fiend Knight and Apprentice, @Vivian Cruz. Her playful tone only confirmed what he had known already. Unlike Aalam, Vivian took the initive and her own spot at the stone war table. She kept her eyes locked on him before switching over to Aalam and giving him a wink. Seto closed his eyes, sighing out of disappointment, he wasn't surprised by it since this was Vivian's normal behavior but she thought she lay off the playfulness at least for a little bit.

Seto

"I trust you haven't been cought doing any shenanigans my Fiend Knight? Well it matters not to me what you do in your personal time within reason. As soon as the other two arrive, we shall begin."

Luckily for him as soon as Vivian got here, it seemed there was another person at the doors, only this time it was far louder outside the room. Apparently the guards outside were caught off guard by this person? But could it be that this would happen? When the doors once again opened, Seto wanted to face palm himself when he saw who it was. Of course, only @Lesalia Jehanna could make such a racket from her appearance and dress which when he thought of it would probably give Vivian some competition for the opposite amount of reasons why men looked at her. As the doors closed, Seto heard the younger guard talk about how lucky he was apparently for having such women in his service. He felt prompted to walk out there into the hallway and discipline but decided against it for the moment anyway. As If was something ripped straight out of anime, Lesalia closed her eyes and smiled at him warmly like some waifu as she reported, telling him she was ready to serve him in any way he needed. He was sure Vivian at the least would make a joke out of this or use it later for something against her. If it was anyone else, anyone would take that the wrong way but Seto who was not interested in such things, he undertood exactly she meant. Lesalia than twirled around him after bowing and went to her side before playing with her long blue hair. He did bat an eye at her, there wasn't any reason to stand next to him but he saw no real issue on the battle and seemingly ignored Lesalia once she stood next to his chair.​

Finally coming in last came was his Icey maiden, @Emmeline Valenick who tried to enter the war room quietely. Seto welcomed the sudden change, perferring a subtle enterance rather than an enterance demanded the attention of everyone around themselves. It was always a welcome change when Emmeline was around, she never seemed to look for glory, recognition or compliments. As far as he was concerned, despite being a maid, Emmeline was a truly irreplaceable person of great value whom he treasured dearly more than he would admit but to only a few including Emmeline herself. Knowing her true nature however, in the back of his mind, he did feel guilt for mentally damaging such a gentle and nice girl, one day he would repay her service and perhaps make her more human again. Like usual Emmeline immediately went to his side as she walys did and reported in as requested after she told him she was training somewhere, probably outside. Before she pulled away from bowing to show her respect, Seto couldn't resist gently putting his hand on Emmeline's head and gently petting her hair before pulling away as she raised herself.

Seto

"That's my Emmeline for you. I am sorry I ask much of you and give you such unpleasant tasks my icey maiden. I know the things I ask of you are against your very nature but you know as much as I do these tasks are a necessary evil and I will need you at your best when the invasion begins."

​

 

It didn't take long for Emmeline to notice Lesalia on the other side of his char, he could tell Emmeline'd eyes were beaming at Lesalia, she must have felt threatened by Lesalia or something like that. Why did he get the feeling he was in the middle of a cat fight starting soon? He really hoped something like that would transpire but he wasn't sure with how Emmeline and Lesalia were. If that happened, he was going to have Aalam put him out of his misery If got bad. Now he definitely knew Emmeline must have felt her position was threatened when she ordered everyone to sit to show her dominance, albeit quietly in a non violence tone but he could tell she was serious. He had been expecting Emmeline to sit as well but she decided to stand behind him which in all honestly he was content with since she took her job as seriously as Aalam did.

Now that everyone was here and hopefully comfortable with their commendation, Seto cracked his knuckles of both his hands before joining them together and laying them on the table. Since no one here knew each to his knowledge he might as well get the show on the road and introduce them to each other.

Seto

"I do want to thank every single one of you for accepting my request and seeking me out. Am sure by now you know the current events and what is transpirating yes? It is no surprise such news has spready like a wild fire. You all know why I summoned you here But before we get down to business, introductions are in order so that you all may know each other better."

With his thumb from his right hand, he pointed behind his char to the blue hair maid behind him.

"The one behind me is the graceful and elegant ice maiden named Emmeline. She is what I call a combat maid, yes she is more than capable of cleaning and cooking but she is skilled in ice magic and in the art of assassination so I would think twice before calling her a normal maid. She also carries the distinction of being my most senior servant. She has been serving me since the time I held power consirable to my Ranger and Field Knight."

With a shrug of his shoulders with a smirk, he than pointed to the other blue hair women next to him dressed in such a way she could be mistaken as an angel.

"This one is the beautiful and angelic healer named Lesalia. A new player, Lesalia has a pure heart with a determination to match. She seeks to use her new aquired power to help those in need, a noble endeavor indeed. It is safe to assume she will be the healer of the group If it comes to it."

Seto than brought his attention to Vivian, staring directly into her eyes, with his index finger, he pointed towards her with his index finger taking the form of a L shape or a gun.

"The last woman on the list here is the sexy and alluring Fiend Knight named Vivian. Along with Lesalia, she is as well a newer player to Terrasphere whom reminds me greatly of myself from a great time ago when I was a simple monster slayer. Vivian while no where as strong as me or my witch for a mentor, her control over the dark arts is consirable for someone who has not been here for long, she may be a prodigy for all I know.

With his hands joined again on the table, both of his index fingers aimed at the man on the other side of the war table.

"Last but not least on my list is the venerable and distinguished Ranger named Aalam. An older player, Aalam has proved himself time and time again to me and himself to be a capable warrior in range combat as well as determined as Emmeline behind me in his service to me, something I will not forget. Not once ever did Aalam falter in his service to me, even saving my life once and countless others including innocents. His praise is well earned."

 

One of the significant benefits of coming in early was that you got to observe how everyone else was able to fine in, it gave the person a good look at the way they walk, how they talk and how they interacted with Lord Seto much could be gleamed from those interactions. Grabbing a seat a chair away from Lord Seto it was a position that allowed him to be still able to see out the window if anything came from that direction and still keep the door in his sights. Unbuckling his belt so that his quiver would be jamming into his back as he sat resting alongside his chair, doing the same with his bow removing it from his back but keeping it in arms reach, a person could never be too careful. He was lax before, and it caused him, his shoulder still aches from time to time even though everything was healed up. So he rolled it from time to time as he waits for the others to join him, he knew that the duke was still requested from his court and the Lady Emmeline was the first that had sworn under his service but she was mostly a myth to him, and any others were unknown.

He might have had little to no interaction with the rest of the court but one could always learn a bit from just those little ques it might have not been the kindest comparison but was similar to train an animal you watch you discover the you act. So he watched and for whatever is lord said he did have a habit of attracting females to his court and ones that are at least hitting most of the average standards of beauty. For a second he had to just look at Lord Seto because it was partly ridiculous everyone that had filed in after him was a woman and if he was just to go on looks alone could be describe as exceedingly beautiful. He knew that Seto was faithful to his wife but really…. Just really no wonder his wife liked to crack joke of that nature. The man surround himself with women and judging by the way @Lesalia Jehanna looked at him, that one was at least infatuated with him. It was similar to the way a puppy look at its master; she did know that Seto was spoken for right. Or was it a situation where she just did not care, either way he could feel that he should avoid getting in the middle of whatever that was. It would just make his life more complex and that was not something he needed right now, or ever really. Of the love of the gods the first thing she had as she walked in the room was “she was ready to serve him in any way he needed.”

Massaging his forehead as he felt a headache coming on, this might be a reason that he doesn’t interact with the rest of the duke’s court more often, and the acts just kept on coming. @Vivian Cruz, however, was just a bit too forward that was a type of women that he should make sure that his door was locked and that he was the only on in the shower, that look in her eyes Aalam wasn’t too sure if that was desire or hunger or possibility a mixture of both. He felt a level of filthy from just her wink he couldn’t image dealing with here on a day to day basis, well his lord has pitied in that second that woman was a predator. It was apparent form the way that she tried to control the room as she walked in, this was a woman who had no problem using every asset to her disposable to move up in this game. He would have to be on guard at all times with her.

Well, at least his maid Miss @Emmeline Valenick was normal. And that sentiment just went out the window. She seemed to no guard for her fellow anyone other and Lord Seto, and she was his maid. How did she get along with the duchess? She either had control issue or was use to treating people like they didn’t exist and both of those thing translated to stress towards him, seriously how did his lord deal with people like his every day and not go crazy?

Well, he did say that it wasn’t what he would think, but there was a limit of how far his disbelief would normally stretch, only because it was him if this were anyone else he would have called bull shit but just because it was him. If anyone he should at least try to remain civil in the face of all this, he felt for @Seto Kurama and at that moment he extremely glad that he wasn’t the Duke. Pulling an arrow out of his quiver and twirling it around his fingers, he could tell that this was having the makings of being a long night. Hopefully, the gods would prove him wrong, pausing when the duke started to speak. Aalam hand went to his head for the second time in a few minutes well at least he wasn’t the one who was giving out compliments well this was going to be interesting. Giving a slight nod when his name was called any further actions would distract from the situation, he would have asked that he praise was kept under wraps. It wasn’t something that he liked everyone to know it was enough that people knew he worked for the duke. “It is a pleasure to meet the rest of the Duke’s court I have heard great thing about you all. We all know the reason that we are here so I hope that we can come to some agreement for the betterment of the kingdom at large and for the Dukedom that well all have a stake in.” He message wasn’t the best, but he didn’t like public speaking and would have preferred just to keep quiet but the duke might have needed a hand in defusing the situation with his group and focusing on a matter at hand would help with that. If things went well, they might be able to get out before it got too late but that was still a slim hope.

 

Vivian curled her hands inward as she leaned in on the table. Her eyes looking to each member of the court as their names were said by the Honorable Black Duke. Her azure eyes swept across the room, they were trained on each individual as their names were said. She was making mental notes of their characteristics as well as the information released by their Lord.

Aalam's eyes seemed to wander back over to her as Seto called her name out and ravished her talents by calling her a sort of prodigy. She dismissed most of it, but she kept her eyes trained on Aalam, her feverish smile growing as her tongue swept across her upper lip only to play and toy with his mind. She left out a soft giggle and looked back towards the others.

She did not feel threatened by anyone in this room. She was probably the weakest link compared to the others but that would soon be remedied. No doubt, she would have to fight to earn to her reputation that Seto had regaled everyone as he spoke of her. The others didn't seem that much interesting either. She looked to the boy as he spoke after Seto and gave him a half dreamy look. Her ruby smile was never fading, he did not seem to be bothered by her flirtatious attitude though. The others...well, they were just there it seemed.

Vivian made no sound or peep afterwards, she merely sat and listened to what the others had to say. Whatever she would have said, Seto had made clear. Everything else...it didn't matter. They would find out certain things the fun way.

 

After everyone arrived with that maid girl coming in last and standing next to her Master on the other side! Her Master introduced everyone in the room but she couldn't remember everyone's names. She wasn't good at remember names BUT she was amazed everyone here were all different! So very different the only people who were similar were of course her Master and that trouble making purple hair girl! "Oh my, there is such a splendid diversity." Lesalia quietly giggled to herself at the sight of everyone now in the room.The man at the end of the table was unknown but he liked staring at her. Why? Did she look weird or something? Maybe he was curious about? Lesalia didn't know the reason but the man didn't look like a bad person. He couldn't be If he served her Master. She wanted to make the man feel welcomed so Lesalia shot the man at the table with the bow a long and warm smile with her eyes closed. She hoped the man would look at her nicely! Lesalia couldn't say that about the purple hair woman. This evil magic caster just gave off the wrong vibe! That winking and that smell? Why was she trying so hard to get attention? Did she want Master's approval? But with what? Did, did she want to do dirty things with him? What Shame? Lesalia didn't like this purple girl, she was scary and maybe an animal! That girl wasn't the worst! She didn't know why but the maid, what was her name again? Oh right Emmeline rubbed her the wrong way. The way she tried to dominate everyone even with a nice voice didn't sit well with her. Lesalia was kinda feeling bad for thinking that way but she knew something was off! That and she didn't think such an old servant should do all the work! She was the oldest servant here so she should sit with everyone else. Lesalia was ok with waiting on everyone here because she was the newest servant here and she needed to prove her worth! When Emmeline gazed at her, she glared back at her with a warm smile with her eyes closed and her head tilted! Lesalia wanted it to make known to Emmeline she could relax now after her hard training! When Emmeline moved behind her Master, Lesalia turned to the maid in front of her and gentry tried to move her from behind their Master's seat towards an empty seat to sit in! "Oh you don't need to do that Miss. Emmeline! Your the oldest servant here! You should sit with everyone else here. I am new so I am more than ok to serve our Master in any capacity I can." Lesalia couldn't help it but smirk and wink at Emmeline while pushing her. "Unless you can? I didn't think you served our Master in every way?" She shrugged her shoulders and pushed her silky bangs behind her back again with her free hand.

 

{I apologize if Emmeline's gonna seem mean here, but she's never met Lesalia before x.x So xP}

Emmeline let her eyes pass over each as they were introduced, nodding her head in a small greeting politely, closing her eyes each time as she did so before raising her head. They were all of different backgrounds, new and old players, one beginning older and the other two being newer. Though she liked to work alone, she appreciated the work they did for Master Seto, each and every one of them. It wasn't until the lady that Seto described as @Lesalia Jehanna stepped forward and began to speak to her that she turned her icy gaze towards her, not glaring but staring at her with a poker face.

It wasn't until she moved forward and touch her that Emmeline gently stepped out of her way, turning so that she was facing her, cold hard seriousness in her eyes as she looked at her. They spoke of things she had seen, things that she wanted to be unseen. Terra was a game to some, but to her, it was another life. She had been on here for so long that it had changed her, working under Seto had changed her. And now, she couldn't leave. Part of her would be gone, lost. Working under Seto was the only thing she had keeping her sane right now, and it was not something to take lightly.

"I'm sorry, but I think you heard me wrong," she said in a low voice so that the others couldn't hear, trying to not make a scene and spare any embarrassment on either of their parts, "There is a war coming, and there will be blood, there will be deaths, maybe even your own. This may be a game, but it takes more of a toll on you mentally then you would expect. See everyone else in this room?" She glanced back as if gesturing to them, before turning back, staring straight back into her eyes, "They're all sitting. No one else gets to stand with Master Seto. I am Master Seto's maid, my place is behind him, against the wall, so I can assist to him if needed. This isn't the time to be acting petty or flirting with the Master. Once you enter the war room, it turns to serious business. You may do as you please outside, but consider yourself lucky to be even included among Master Seto's battle party. Now, if you can't act properly and respectful to the rest of the group, you can leave. But if you'd like to participate, please: Sit." And with that, she moved away from Lesalia, taking her spot back against the wall.

Asserting her dominance didn't always mean Lumi felt she was better then everyone else. It was more as if... They needed to earn their way to be here, show that they were devoted to Seto. She was the one with most seniority, and she had watched on through a lot with her time here. Yet she still sat back against the wall, and didn't stand as an equal with Seto, nor better than those who are sitting. If they wanted to stand, they needed to prove their worth, and that meant each and every one of them.​

 

Through his faint grumbling, Seto rolled his eyes once he heard the commotion behind his chair before giving @Aalam Abungu the look saying "Please for the love of god...please kill me." Obviously, Aalam would know better than to actually try and kill him yet he still knew his lord was in pain....a great amount of mental pain. Tilting his head downwards towards the stone table, Seto pinched his forehead with his thumb and index fingers of his left hand before turning his head back to Emmeline and Lesalia. He angirly stared glared into both their eyes.​

Seto

At first Seto spoke up in his friendly tone like he usually did with Emmeline If one could consider the Duke having a friendly voice at all, guess Emmeline would know best?

"Emmeline....Play nice now"

Seto than had let out a sigh escape his mouth as he used his right hand as resting spot for his head. He wasn't mad at Emmeline of course, she was correct but he figure he say something just in case. Looking over his other shoulder while his head rested on his hand. The next time words came out of his mouth though, his tone was completely different from somewhat friendly and playful to his normal tone when he was dealing with the masses with a little frustration thrown in there for good measure .

"Show some respect to your Superiors! Just because she's a Maid doesn't mean she's some pleasure maid dammit. I didn't invite you here so you could irritate other people or each other. I or should I say "US" don't have have the luxury of wasting time and everyone knows I hate wasting valuable time so sit your ass in a chair, relax and listen. If I was going to perform sexual innercourse with you, Emmeline or Vivian I would have it done it already! I have no such interests in such perversion unless it's for the growth of my Duchy. Unlike the majority of people here, Why the hell would I need cyber sex when I can get the real thing in the real world hmm?

If anyone has an issue here with each other than you can settle it after the invasion otherwise pay attention."

Seto fell back into his chair in an attempt to relax again with his hand resting on his forehead. "Am definitely gonna need a drink after this" He muttered to himself just loud enough for @Emmeline Valenick to hear. He may be a Duke but he still did enjoy a good alcoholic drink when he was tested. After nodding his head slightly, Seto recomposed himself and sat back up in his chair before deciding to speak up in his usual tone, looking at everyone in the room besides Emmeline whom was behind him as usual.​

 

Seto

"Now onto why we are here. You know what is ahead of us....an entire military force hell bent on killing us all and taking our land."

Seto paused for a moment before continuing again.

"The Lines of war have drawn up and by my message you all received, you all know of the current situation at hand. Due to King Astor the First's decision to go with the Felderan Princess to Stokbon in Brisshal, It is required for the most skill of warriors we have in this country to go. It is without a doubt I will most likely be going as well. I do not have much of a choice in this matter. We will be going to the capital and we will strike down the Mad King of Felderan. If I had it my way, I would stay here and lead the defenses myself since clearly, no one in high rankings understands the concept of properly military strategy and tactics.

If this occurs, you will most likely be under the command of Duchess Lucia when she returns from her mission. While I do not see eye to eye with her personality due to our different prospective, she does have an intelligent far above the fools of this lands so when she does take command, give her your full support.

As for the lot of you, You will all work together as a single unit and use your the skills to the best of your abilities. Whom leads this group matters little to me, I will leave this decision to you. I want no squabbling now over this, there is little time for childish games. Since Vivian and Aalam have already volunteered for the Southwatch defense, you shall all go there and do your best. I will expect nothing less of you. Remember that battlefield is dynamic and always changes so you must adapt no matter the odds and you all must strike as an extension of my body. you may have to make the ultimate sacrifice during the tides of battle for victory. No matter what, show honor in what you do and never turn your back....Cowards are scum but those who abandoned there comrades are worse than scum and I don't deal with people worse than scum. If we prove victorious in battle and stall the enemy out, you shall all be rewarded in time such as Emmeline getting her own house in my Duchy. Expect the rebuilding to be long and dull afterward so get it out of your systems now.

Also there is one last matter to discuss....myself. I am called a great many things but I have always been a warrior first amongst anything else......I shall be the fighting is thickest for that is where I belong on the battlefield. A true warrior and General leads from example and by his example shall inspire to follow in his footsteps. From my example, they shall learn the trades of battle in Astorea name and with every strike of my sword, I along with the ones who follow shall vanquish the darkness before us. No one living or dead shall stop my wrath until I'm dead.

If I'm to fall into battle so be it, I am content with a warrior's death. Your obligations are not just to me but to House Kurama and the Duchy and all those who live in it. Past my death, you shall serve the Duchess or she's better known as the "Lioness of Southern Astorea". She is far more humane than I am despite....her cold exterior.

If I return from battle in Brisshal, you shall regroup with me under my command, there we shall act as a vanguard and go where are we needed We will most likely be the fighting is the most difficult. Even If I return, don't expect the battle to be won easily......Even I can't turn the tides of battle single handily."

 

It was then that Aalam was glad he had his flask on him there was a mixture of something in there was wonderful and it was something that he was going to pour down his throat. He could see the stress that was building up in Lord Seto and was just waiting to see if he would hit the breaking point in the next few minutes or he would be able to keep it under check until the briefing was over. It was in the way his frustration at what was going on in his meeting was what sealed the deal. Aalam even but is arrows away as he talked this was a man who had too much on his shoulder to deal with right now, and him not paying the correct amount of attention would not bode well. Covering his flask back up and placing it back into his belt

It was funny hearing the duke talk about sex though, the man called in sexual intercourse that wasn’t a word he had heard in a year. The man said the full phrase well at least he wasn’t outlawing it altogether if he did Vivian might have gone insane from boredom. Though the thought of cybersex did bring up and interesting question, how would a person deem the worth of this world? They were going to war to protect a series of 1s and 0s after all. So @Seto Kurama had to care for this place in some way, and he knew that Seto cared for the people that were under his protection. Well, a person did have to put all that aside if to be a great rule, guess for this event he was putting that apart to be a ruler. As for the maid Emmeline they women joined the house of Kurama before him so that meant she outranked him and would require the respect her position deserved. However, there were finally reaching the meat of this discussion, the war.

It seemed that were had their orders they were to serve in the protection of the lands when the invasion came knocking at the doors. While the duke was on a mission the duchess will be in charge of all the properties in his position, he knew the woman she was terrifying, but she loved her people if nothing else. His contract will be under the will of Duchess Lucia until he has completed the mission and he should treat her well as an extension of Seto’s. Well hopefully his praise of her would prove to be correct it would be a shame to follow a foolish general. Him direction the rest of them to the south wall was unexpected though; well at least they would have a good showing of people if that was the case. They might even get lucky and would be able to hold it. As for whom lead the group that was no matter to him, for whoever lead wouldn’t stop him from doing his job.

Flicking his crest that was still under his coat before he spoke as to remind himself of his contract. “As you wish then it shall be done, for your will is law.” Now he just had to see how the others took it.

 

Vivian sat only to be amused by the constant bickering. She only let out the simplest of smiles as she watched the two bicker, then having Seto to step up to silence them both. The egos in this room were massive, despite having the veteran status of being in House Kurama, both of these girls were nothing short of but that. Immature. Children.

Her hair was pushed off her shoulder with a mild flick of her wrist. How she had been called out from Seto was beyond her understand, she hadn't even said a word. This player, whom she had thought was a man, turned out to being nothing more than a prattling little boy yelling as if his people were pawns. Perhaps in the midst of his anger, he somehow got her mixed up with someone else. Vivian had yet to speak any word in this meeting besides saying that she was present within the halls.

"Seto is more akin to a little boy with power. He seems to be prone to childish fits of rage not even able to handle the two females with a proper voice of authority. And this fool is the one that controls lands. Simply. Pathetic." Vivian's smile had never ceased from her expression as she smirked all too well in front of these strangers. And now one of these peasants had to be the leader of the group. Of course it would most likely come down to the Maid Girl who had been in service to Seto before anyone else in this room. Her tone was laughable at best and trying so hard to be a mature woman, yet failed horribly in doing so. But much like the immature Seto, it was no surprise he would enlist in immature children who have minds so easily molded and fit to his will.

Vivian was here for other reasons and she made her intentions clear. She would not bow and scrape before anyone, not even this fool who calls himself a Duke. Choosing to say nothing at all, the female malefimancer simply moved her hands into a closed fist and neatly tilted her head as she leaned on her hands with her chin resting. Silent Vivian.