Imara burned at the audacity of the fabulous woman, though well played this was not the place to call out the darkling. The offensive beauty must truly feel threatened in such a forum to strike blindly out at the first convenient target. Imara remembered similar exchanges from House family reunions. Pecking order her uncle had called it. Imara layed again her hand upon the forearm of Vedaa who had taken the statement as an attack on his sister. Staying his action Imara smiled, "My dear, I am most appreciative that you were able to knock out the civilities and rough cosplay that commonly initiates such meetings. Now with the synopsis that I am now aware of we can truly get down to the meeting details." The response was worded just so, as to relegate the beautiful bitch to a subordinate standing beneath Imara, having to deal with the inane posturing of the beginnings of such a meeting. Imara may not have all the social trappings this wanton did, but she was raised in a house of politics, as such she had learned from many of the best. Her delivery was weak though it made it clear she was willing to act within the theatre provided. This was an odd collection, brawn, brains, brash, bright, and of course bitch. That one would always stand alone in Imara's sight.<br/>"So the Mask of Winters is looking to reinforce his hold on Thorns and the River country by pitting it's two greatest threats against each other. Commendable, though risky. If it can be brought to the light, an alliance between the River country and Realm could be forged to oppose the Mask. There is already an unspoken agreement there. Neither side is openly welcome to the Mask, though there are elements on either side that do converse or more with him and  his ilk." With the statement out there, and a possible objective stated, Imara turns to the next step, not seeing problems, but seeking solutions. "We know several of the obvious moves that have been made there are no doubt many more that have been subtle shifts. What actions have been taken by the neighbors of the stricken Confederates. Who is most likely to make a move to increase their own ground during a time of weakness with  a neighbor, who has offered the most help, and who is becoming insular seeking to separate themselves from the unit that is being attacked. These will be his next openings. He does not want his actions to be stopped early, so he will act against those offering the most aid to limit their support, he will not want open warfare, therefore he will act against the hungry, and he will want everyone participating, so the insular will be targeted. As he has already done in a fashion. Those that could stand alone, heavy armies, strong economies, and assault on those that continue to  pose a direct skirmish hassle to Thorns. Let us see what opportunities still lie in the air."<br/>Imara had stepped forward and chosen a seat near to Widow, facing the remaining assemblage, with only the corner of her eye available to Widow. Her actions were deliberate, offering her full attention to all there, except Widow and those who chose to gather with her. Imara accepted the small box that was offered by Orchid, "Lady Orchid, have we this information available?"<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">1m to Mastery of Small Manners personal essence is down two personal essence.<br/>This dice roller hates me... Only thing that keeps this from being a disaster is the Willpower spent So down two WP<br/>Result: 1, 4, 4, 3, <br/>For: 0, 0, 0, 0, <br/>Total: 0<br/>social attack to establish authority 1 success.</div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Item accepted for Imara...Discrete Essence Armor Orichalcum +7B+7L +3B Hardness, +3 L Hardness</div></div>