Moving on

[Iron Dragoon]

"I think I'm more concerned with the implication that you're my king. Insulted, maybe? Rook at best, I think."

[Anastasia]

"If I'm only a rook, you must want Tempus himself as a king," Jarem fires right back.

[Iron Dragoon]

"Mmm... A little too straight laced for me, I think. Still, are to play here or is this simply a waiting room of sorts?"

[Anastasia]

"No, follow me," Jarem says. It's a bit of a walk and a wait, the two of you in a comfortable antechamber. Soft chairs surround a crackling fire, stuffed animal heads on the wall - and more exotic things. Dragons, hydras, what you're pretty sure is a dire bear, the head of a great kraken and other things yet.

"This one means the Red Knight is out hunting," Jarem opines, deep in his seat. "We'll see her as soon as she gets back. She's quite the huntswoman."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Hmm... I'm not much for hunting, but I'd like to go on a good stalk with her. I could help tracking."

[Anastasia]

"A stalker, an ambush hunter?" The Red Knight's voice is rich, as she appears in a chair between the two of you. She sits back, in hunting greens and browns, including knee high leather boots.

Jarem bows his head deeply to her before saying, "Thank you for seeing us."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Just amongst the skills I've found useful. I find it funny to do sometimes. Thank you for greeting us."

[Anastasia]

Sitting back now after that, "So you wanted to meet with me. What do you have that demands my attention?" The Red Knight asks.

[Iron Dragoon]

"Jarem brought up some concerns about your support now that I'm moving to make a nation."

[Anastasia]

"Did he?" Jarem gets a glance from the Red Knight, "Elaborate."

[Iron Dragoon]

"He did. I think it's a valid concern. Support is a different thing than having your new attached to a nation."

[Anastasia]

"There's more, but let's start with that," Jarem says.

To this the Red Knight laughs, long and loud. It's a stirring sound, rich and powerful. "Alyssa, Alyssa. I don't mind in the least. Nations are born in the crucible of war, inseminated in the womb of conflict through the seed of strategy and tactics. I have seen nations rise from wars and revolution since I ascended."

[Iron Dragoon]

"True. I don't know what Jarem's concerns are, but I just wanted to make sure you were okay with being connected with the deeds as well."

[Anastasia]

"If I have a problem with your deeds, you'll know." The Red Knight promises, brushing aside a bit of her hair.

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa nods. "Then on to Jarem's concerns."