Gearing up (Moore, Ithea)

[Anastasia]

"There's nothing wrong with that. That means you've chosen to support our Crusade, a valiant and worthy choice suited to a man of honor and integrity." She smiles now, "You're not like most pixies, too. You're serious like a mature pixie, like myself, Afina or Queen Ilsenine."

[Nephrite]

"There's a bit more to the story than just my own feelings." Moore says with an earnest smile, but Crystal can tell there's a bit of a burden that falls behind it. "But I think it best shared with both you and Her Majesty, if that's something you can accept. It isn't that I mind telling the story twice, mind you! I just think it best shared at the same time."

[Anastasia]

"Yes. This way." Crystal leads you along the room, through a door and into another room. Here is a forest clearing, a stream running in the back. Just before that stream sits a throne of woven flowers and wood, a single pixie sitting there. Her head is bowed and she is silent, purple hair standing out. She is dressed in light robes and seems lost in thought. Several nymphs sit before the throne - gorgeous things, but ones Moore can deal with unlike Canderella - and strum lutes, lyres and other string instruments. Colorful butterflies fly overhead, while dryads poke out of the trees in the room and sing a soft, wordless melody.

Crystal approaches the throne and kneels, "Your Majesty, I present a pixie who has just joined Aurora."

[Nephrite]

Appropriate K skill for proper decorum for addressing a Fey Queen? Not sure if it falls under N or ...er... the other N. N&R. R&N? whatever.

[Anastasia]

Nature is relevant as is N&R. No real difference here, as it touches on both areas reasonably. Roll whichever is higher.

[Nephrite]

Moore casts a quick spell to get some insight on what he's considering-- he wants to be absolutely sure he gets this right!

Casting Lore of the Gods first.

[12:33] <Nephrite> roll 1d20+28+10 K:N
[12:33] <Serith> Nephrite roll for Serith < 44 > [d20=6]

[Anastasia]

Well, the fey tend to vary a bit from court to court. Aurora's court is largely unknown and unique, so it won't be perfect. But generally, kneeling a few steps behind Crystal and to her side (preferably the right side) is a safe and polite option. Generally wait to speak until spoken to by Queen Ilsenine. Be polite but don't offer loyalty or accept commands unless you join the court or intend to. Especially don't give your word on something unless you're part of the court and even then carefully.

[Nephrite]

Moore nods to himself as he takes up a position about 2 ft behind Crystal and to her right side as he kneels down to wait to be recognized.

[Anastasia]

Queen Ilsenine looks up at this, taking in the scene before her. "We are pleased, Crystal. We are less pleased that he cast magic in our presence. Were this not a place assured of safety, matters may have gotten unpleasant."

[Nephrite]

Ah well, nothing to be done about it except apologize when given the opportunity. Best not dig the hole any deeper by trying to argue about semantics!

[Anastasia]

"I apologize, Majesty," Crystal turns to glance at Moore, face composed and impassive. "I would expect it is little more than a minor faux pas. Moore has shown me that he is a pixie of honor."

The Queen's eyes don't leave Moore now, "Moore, is it?" she asks.

[Nephrite]

"Yes, Your Majesty." Moore answers, still with his head bowed. His voice is full of subdued respect. Best to be overly polite at this point than risk any other mistakes.

[Anastasia]

"You have joined Aurora and the Crusade. You have our thanks," she intones, "More are needed to put right what went so terribly wrong. Do you intend to join this court?"

[Nephrite]

"I do not yet know if that is what fate has in store for me, Your Majesty." Moore answers, now looking towards Illsenine but lowering his gaze and also staying in the kneeling position.  "I mean no disrespect to you or to this Court by saying that, but my circumstances are... unique. If I may, I can explain this if Your Majesty cares to hear it -- even if it is not my fate to join your Court, I would still wish to have a respectful relationship with Your Majesty." Moore says, doing his best to avert any specific promises for the time being.

[Anastasia]

"Explain," Ilsenine demands in a single word.