David
Gray Tolbert
Zahrada, Astoria

Despite their disapproval of Gray's plans initially, eventually he convinced his parents as a way to expand their house's influence. His father, Gray, saw it especially as a way to keep the Gray name alive, unbroken in its chain. Though the land claim didn't inherently come with a wife for the youngest of the Tolbert family, holding lands was an attractive position to noble ladies.

Originally Gray was to show up at the Astorian capital with just himself and a driver, but after finally receiving the support of his mother and father, he showed up with a caravan. The caravan of Gray and his things rode directly to the Grand Duchess' keep. Outside it he wasted no time, he approached a guard, "I'm here to speak with the Grand Duchess," And waited impatiently until the duchess came out or he was let inside.
Joseph
Anyanka Durkhan
Zahrada, Astoria

The last two days had been a blur. She'd heard of Angelica's early delivery around the same time she got news that a caravan was headed towards the keep. It wasn't anyone her scout recognized, and suddenly she was very aware that she didn't a replacement for Lord Stafford on hand yet. A recruitment would have to start, but it wasn't the time now. Zane was in the capitol, undoubtedly around the castle, and she could call upon him if needed. 

Lately, it felt like there had been an entire rotation of her staff, and she wasn't particularly keen on that fact. 

When finally the caravan arrived at the keep, she waited for the guards to report back who it carried. No name came, just the demand that she was to be seen, and she pressed her lips tightly before agreeing to an audience. In the time it took for them to be allowed into the grounds and lead to the receiving room, she'd changed into something more appropriate for guests, though not lavish. The spring brought warmth with it that kept her from adorning the sleeves and layers she had all winter, opting for lighter fabrics that still held her favored jewel tones. 

She entered the room, her shoes clicking a bit on the tile as she walked, and paused before those who had come to see her.
David
Gray Tolbert
Zahrada, Astoria

As Gray was led into the receiving room, he took in his surroundings, learning about his hostess based on the presentation of the keep. But as if by habit, rather than genuine feeling, he greeted the Duchess with a bow "Your majesty Grand Duchess of Astoria and Queen of South Feyshore, I am most gracious you took time out of your no doubt busy schedule to see me. I have some matters that I'd like to discuss with you."

He pulled a few envelopes out from the inside of his coat. He held them in hand waiting for a response.
Gerald
**Tyras Vandel
City Streets of Jezera, Astoria**

Tyras was still having a great time at the festival.