The green-haired Dynast observed the assortment of individuals in the room quietly, viridian eyes poring over every detail. After a moment of consideration, she turned to the veiled girl beside her, her supposed slave, and whispered in Flametongue. "Ï think it might be best to wait a little longer for this Orchid person to appear. But the longer we stay here without her arrival, the more this whole situation seems like a trap."<br/><br/>After the group of supernatural beings continued to chat amongst themselves for a few minutes, the older-looking man, who called himself Beacon, offered to bring drinks for everyone. At that moment, the door opened softly and a figure stepped in, addressing the man in Riverspeak. "If it's not a terrible imposition, sir Beacon, I would ask you to hold off on refreshments until we've discussed our business."<br/><br/>Dressed in a flowing violet dress that seemed to rustle slightly as if in a breeze even though she stood still at the doorway, a stunningly beautiful woman looked over the suite and the people gathered in it. Flush lips formed into a smile and her bright green eyes twinkled. "I do apologize for my tardiness." She spoke in a soft, velvety voice, hands placed idly on her hips. She began to step across the room, closing the door behind herself. Her dress was long enough to cover her feet without trailing behind her, and the only indication to her footwear was the soft clicking of heels on the polished wooden floor. The sash of golden fabric and the long sleeves of her dress flowed behind her as she walked, along with the bright blonde locks of her hair.<br/><br/>She took a seat on a comfortable-looking cushioned armchair, beside the couch where the Fae and thief cuddled. Her fingers, covered in gold rings of various shapes and sizes, emerged from the sleeves and rested on the armrests. An ornate necklace of gold hung around her neck, visible because of the low-cut hem of her dress. Under it, there was a glint of an amulet, more golden than the rest of her ensemble, sitting over her lightly tanned skin, just above her ample bosom. "I am terribly sorry for making you stand a parched throat, sir Beacon, but I after making you all wait so long, I fear it would be impolite to make everyone wait even longer. I did ask one of Ivory Hammer's children to come up soon to attend any needs we might have, so I ask that you wait a little longer." She said apologetically to the older man, before turning her eyes to a seemingly empty corner of the room. "I understand your wish for anonymity, sir Crow." She spoke kindly at the empty space. "But I give you my word that I mean you no harm. I simply believe it would be rude to continue hiding yourself from our companions."<br/><br/>Finally, she turned her attention to the rest of the room. "Now, I want to thank you all for meeting me here. As you have no doubt surmised, I am Perfect Orchid of the Starfall." The tone of her smooth voice was appreciative. "I've asked you all here because you're all extremely capable individuals, and I have recently learned of terrible information that concerns the fate of the Confederation of Rivers. There are forces moving to destroy it, and I would ask you all to save it." Orchid explained gravely, her bright green eyes regarding every person in the suite. "Each of you have already received monetary compensation for meeting me here, but if you accept my task I have far more valuable gifts than Jade and silver, in the hopes of preparing you as best I can. As well as even more than that when you succeed in averting the crisis."<br/><br/>"Now, if any of you don't wish to undertake such a dangerous mission, you're free to leave. On my honor, I will not hold it against you or seek retribution in any way. But I would like some assurance from you all now before I share the details."<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Sky: You can see the telltale Essence belonging to an Artifact around the amulet that rests on her skin. You detect half-truths when she speaks to Beacon and Crow and when she talks about the crisis threatening the Scavenger Lands.<br/><br/>Everyone else: you may roll Perception + Awareness to scrutinize Perfect Orchid's appearance, if you wish.</div></div>