Corsairs and Corsets RPG

[Lyra Greenleaf]

Emilia prepared carefully for the luncheon held by Adrama's mother. She knew that it would be important, surely the rumours about Finduilas had been spreading like wildfire through the night and morning. Her eyes sparkled at the thought as she surveyed herself in the mirror.

A pleasant enough sight, she thought dispassionately as she twisted around to see as much of her gown as possible. A deep red, it set off the auburn lights in her long dark hair, which she had brushed to a burnished sheen. It would do, for a luncheon to which no men had been invited. She sighed vexedly at the thought.
My Lady Pelien would be holding parties full of young men if she had any regard for her daughter's marriage.

A slow smile spread across her face as she picked up her shawl, ready to leave. Adrama.
What kind of a mood will she be in? Emilia wondered. Joyful at the rumours? Upset that her true love is denied to her? I hope it will be the latter. She would be far easier to control while unhappy.

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As she entered the rooms, Emilia studied the faces that were already there. Lady Pelien and Adrama, Lady Ruiel. Various other ladies of the court. The steward's daughters, of course- using their positions to the most of their ability. Emilia's lip curled in derision. And, looking surprisingly meek, Dryea. With a friendly greeting Emilia joined her friend.

"So" she began eagerly "has there been any developments?"
She glanced around the room.
"Does everyone know of the doubts regarding the Lady Finduilas?"
"We shall see, no doubt" answered Dryea, returning her smile.
Emilia was satisfied. Everything was proceeding. The excitement was just begininng!