Audacia Gaudio

[Varyan Starfallen]

Varyan finished his food quietly and took one last sip of wine as he observed the Queen speak with her handmaiden, Lady Jaynie. He had been building stronger ties with some of his aides over the past years; but the mess left by his parents had made it more difficult to find the best options for his close circle, though he was getting there. Ironically he owed more to his grandmother than his parents in that regards, and how to discern good and reliable allies.

When offered to rest, he nodded to both the Queen's offer and then to Alice's words.

"A sound choice for now indeed."

Looking at the monarch once more, he smiled.

"Thank you again for your hospitality. I look forward to Alice's presentation to the court and am glad I will be able to attend."

[Adraudia Basillie]

"Then we adjourn for the day. But if something arises and you need my counsel before tomorrow, please ask for Jaynie to deliver a message." As she rose, two servants stepped forward to carry out their queen's unspoken command. "My staff will see you to your quarters and dinner will be brought to you."

She looked to them one at a time and held their gazes respectfully. "I bid you both a good and restful evening and I'm looking forward to our new partnership. I'm sure it will strengthen Onderon."

Adraudia said the last part to Alice specifically.

"And perhaps gain new allies with time."

With that, she inclined her head towards Varyan.

[Alice Di Scarra]

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Alice replied with a solemn bow of her head.

She held the monarch's gaze when Basillie's attention fell upon her. It was her intention in accepting this position. It was a brand new challenge for her, all the more as she hadn't expected the Queen to be Force sensitive; but she was very much looking forward to it.

At least, she was to most of it, because bickering nobles had never been her cup of tea. Yet she would do what was required of her, for she understood that all and any positions required both give and take for the greater order to unfold smoothly and fruitfully.

[Varyan Starfallen]

Varyan bowed his head to the Queen, before he and Alice got up in respect of the monarch taking her leave. He knew that Alice didn't need him present for this new assignment; but he was glad they had been able to turn this into a diplomatic visit. He believed in building alliances and was grateful for the Queen's hospitality and willingness to receive both of them.

He spared a glance at his long-time friend as the Queen walked away, and before they followed their own escort to their guest quarters.

He was no Force wizard; but he couldn't help feeling this visit was a first step towards a strong relationship between both planets, which would hopefully bring much good to both their peoples.