<div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">ooc</div><div class="spoiler_body">I think a signature weapon like that would be something he would have on his person in some form if necessary, but yeah I understand the lack of it might make better sense in the given situation and it is a good bit of thought to note it wouldn't be along. I like the way the rolls are landing, typing things out now.</div></div><br/>Jesanie maintained a polite smile but stayed close to Tehr as he greeted each noblewoman, each elder, with a kiss on the knuckles while each of them curtseyed slightly in turn to him at the time. They were surrounded by a crowd of others so it showed in their faces that they were not about to say that much, but each one did give him a long look while smiling.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_u"><strong>"A pleasure to make the acquintance, I am Lady Phoebe Astral d'Saari, I hope that we will have a chance to talk with one who has maintained such good relations with our house without prejudice."</strong></span>She smiled and yet at the same time her words seemed to cause a wince from a couple of older men nearby, who were formerly looking far more aloof and condescending.<br/><br/><em><strong>"Yes, and for a young man to emerge from the countryside and make name for themselves and their house so quickly is a feat few manage to accomplish. A pleasure to meet someone with integrity and ambition. Natalia Volkov d'Saari, elder and alchemist."</strong></em>The second woman brushed back some of her blonde hair, her tone seeming a touch more earthy, none of the perfume scents so common with others seeming to linger around her, and her voice had lowered with the last part of her words too, down to a level where it would have taken an excellent hearing beyond a short range for anyone to pick up very much.<br/><br/><strong>"Former Sister Daria, now Lady Daria Savina Tosetti nee Saari. Pleasure and blessed be."</strong>The last woman to be introduced spoke as if she didn't notice Jesanie's words at all, a friendly smile across her lips, and though there was a touch of haughty presence to her, she did not seem to be looking down on him, more curious if anything. Her name was accompanied by a show of a signet ring on her hand as she presented the hand for a kiss, a signet ring of the House Tosetti, laid besides a second ring for House Saari, with the House Tosetti ring being a smaller one with a lone topaz setting to the Saari's decorated silver ring choices.<br/><br/>Jesanie seemed a bit embarrassed after Tehr's words and Daria speaking in a manner lacking in real hostility it seemed, looking down and bowing her head a little but smiling to Tehr regardless. A part of her earlier, quiet presence had come back at that moment, but she was still offering a genuine smile, just a tad more guarded this close to the elders.<strong>"I apologise, I spoke with aggravation rather than calm."</strong>Her tone carried a sense of sincerity to it, as did her short bow.<br/><br/><strong>"No offense taken though, I know there have been people that blacken the name of faith with their deeds. I doubt any faith truly calls for darker acts, but some people pervert things in the name of whichever excuse draws them the strongest support base. I may not agree on all the teachings of the faith, but I find strength in some of the teachings such as 'do unto another as you would have done to yourself', and others alike."</strong><br/><br/>Those three elders and the House Matron all appeared to be looking at him quite pleased at how the situation was turning out but there were plenty of people trying to chat them up, and while there was a bit of chuckle and smile present on Phoebe's face and amused smirk on Natalia's lips as well, along with a polite, agreeing nod from Daria as Marie sought to pull Tehr towards the dance floor in a gentle tug, not insistent as much as pleading in that moment. The choice was his but she made no attempt to hide what she desired from that evening, while Jesanie was looking around a moment.<br/><br/>At that time it seemed Lord Forgefist raised his voice slightly to apparently cuss in dwarven at his young human companion while Rosalyn was moving back from the young man looking at him like something she'd normally scrape off the bottom of her shoe. That kind of look would normally have followed slapping a man's face so it would show the handprint for quite a while, but the tension in her shoulders was evident, and she too was looking around, for him it seemed, or Lady Christina.<br/><br/><em><strong>"It could be a smart decision to get some things out of mind to relax and enjoy the evening to the fullest, yes. We still have several people to greet, but if say, after the currently playing dance we step out of the hall to a room nearby, how would that work?"</strong></em>Natalia spoke in a curious tone of voice seeming to follow the bit of drama unfolding at lord Forgefist's presence, as more than a few women scoffed at the younger man who was rapidly reddening, but from embarrassment or anger was harder to say, before Lord Forgefist's voice switched to common again.<strong>"I think you've done quite enough. Edward, it is time you learn to think a moment before you let out any more of such frogs like that last one."</strong>The tone the older dwarf had taken seemed to do little to calm the man down but he nodded, finally heading out towards the doors.<br/><br/>Christina in turn seemed to be making her way over, but she too cast a look his way while the dancing was resuming even as the elders were slipping aside each discussing with some people, the Matron with Phoebe, Natalia seeming to be talking to a young woman in guard leathers near the doorway, and Daria seeming to be watching an older man not too far off with a slim build and somewhat gaudy dress sense with more gold on his clothes than some families had in their annual budget.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">ooc</div><div class="spoiler_body">I am going to be using Tehr's diplomacy check for more than the short bit of interaction going on before, its a good roll and set off a good impression of him to the people, but it will continue having effect for a bit. Though I'll welcome additional rolls if you find them suiting.<br/><br/>Rolling for knowledge about the House Tosetti would certainly be an option with either 'nobility' or 'history', with +2 given his family connections. Sense Motive could be sprinkled about, and what he has in acrobatics could lend itself to truly outstanding dancing if so chosen, though its not a perform skill it would still show he can move quite well.</div></div>