From One ruler to Another (Viqi Prior)

[Nimue Stormson]

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Sitting in one of the gardens of the palace Empress Nimue of Effekt was awaiting the arrival of a special guest. Dressed in her usual regal attire and handling her royal scepter in one hand the Empress herself seemed to bask in the glorious beauty the garden offered. She always enjoyed coming to this place to sit and relax while reflecting on the goings on of the past few days. And indeed much had happened.​

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Two weeks ago Effekt had officially been known to the galaxy thanks to Empress’ Nimue’s decision to hold a grand ball as celebration for opening relations. Many guests from around the galaxy, all names and factions she’d been told were important to meet with, had come and given their offers of gratitude and friendship to the planet and the Empress. While some of the people of her kingdom, including the more traditional nobles she had to deal with, were against it the event had proven every beneficial; both for Effekt as a whole and for the Empress’ personal needs.​

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That was part of what she was doing today. She was to meet with a woman named [member="Viqi Prior"] who, as it turned out, was a guest she’d invited but could not attend the celebration for personal matters. Despite this Nimue had sent a letter telling her that she would agree to meet with her at a later time, given that both wanted to speak with the other about personal business. Finally that day had come.​

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While she waited the Empress made sure her servants would see to Miss Prior upon her arrival. Attendants would be at the landing platform to take her via carriage straight to the palace and from there be lead to the garden where the Empress would wait. She occupied one chair while another sat awaiting Miss Prior, a small table in-between the two.​

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And until then the Empress chose to have music play, the musical servants setting up a small band at the ready. They played a rather slow and sad melody, something the Empress had wanted. It would help with reminding her of her times in this garden with her late husband, the one man she truly ever loved. She pictured back and lost herself in the memeories of him and her walking together, and every passing moment slowly falling more in love with each other. She closed her eyes and sighed as she continued to listen.

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[UserSpace107]

She was rather disappointed that she couldn't attend the Empress' ball, but she had....personal issues that required her attention. She was however content that she was able to schedule another meeting for them, as she had become rather fond of the Empress, hearing of what she has done so far. She wanted to be around those who could....demand attention and respect.

She wore a grey uniform, the color her District adopted as their own. Her ship had landed in time, and Viqi announced her arrival subtlety. Her demeanor was that of mysterious, yet powerful. She seemingly drew others in, she was however surprised by the attention she was receiving from her majesty's servants. A very impressive welcome.

She was thrown into a carriage (not literally) and was taken to the Palace. On her way she noted the exceptional scenery. The flora was much more lush here on Effekt, different from Invictus; in certain areas that is.

She stepped out, and was escorted to the garden where she would finally meet the Empress face to face. However, she preferred them to meet under such circumstances anyway, the business they would discuss wasn't for others to hear, and the setting of a a grand ball gave way to distractions...

Following the concrete path to her destination she turned a corner was was met by vibrant colors, she turned and from a feet away she saw...the Empress. She approached, her arms behind her back, and her hands interlocked.

"Greetings, Empress Nimue..." she said bowing her head slightly to show respects.

[member="Nimue Stormson"]

 

[Nimue Stormson]

Upon hearing her name the Empress broke from her thoughts to be met by the sight of whom she assumed to be [member="Viqi Prior"] . Looking her over she noted how plain and yet elegant she looked. A woman of business and power. Something she could sense right away. It had brought a smile to her face, both at her arrival and the idea that she was talking to someone who could get into the same areas of business they would understand. Too often she dealt with some of the nobles of her planet who played and being experts like her.​

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“Ah, Lady Prior.” She said while keeping her smile. “Glad to see you’ve finally arrived. Please, have a seat.” She gestured to the open chair next to her. After that she’d asked “Refreshments? Anything? I’m sure the trip might have left you a little winded, coming all the way from your home planet.”​

 

[UserSpace107]

She smiled, there were warm welcomes all over it seemed; that was a wonderful thing. Upon the gesture she sat down, only to be across from her acquaintance. Sitting down slowly, she took in the surroundings. Truly a sight to see, though she figured her world and many others could be like this...if she were to ever have her way. She turned her head over and set her gaze upon the Empress.

Lovely garden you have here... she said with a smirk, and then her eyes grew a bit big as she realized she had been asked about refreshments. She shook her head in response, Oh no, I'm fine. Thank you. To see such natural beauty, the trip was definitely worth it. she said chuckling a bit.

"Soo, I hear your Grand Ball was a success. I apologize for my absence, though i'm grateful you were willing to reschedule."

[member="Nimue Stormson"]

 

[Nimue Stormson]

Her mention of the garden made the Empress look back around, examine it, and saying “Thank you. A few of these plants I’d insisted on growing once I was empress. Others were my husband’s favorite. You’d never think such a strong and stern man as him had a soft spot for flowers.” With that she sighed, remembering her love and how he’d present flowers to her at times.​

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After that she shook the memoires off when [member="Viqi Prior"] mentioned the ball. Empress Nimue responded “I was rather grand indeed. And I am sorry you couldn’t attend. You might have enjoyed it. I, for one, wouldn’t have minded a dance or two.” She looked over and smirked at her, not sure if Viqi was the dancing type, but it was still a friendly jest. After that she said “But either way we’re here now. And as they say among your society ‘better late than never’, yes?”​

 

[UserSpace107]

She nodded, and admired the way she spoke of her husband. Just by looking at her you could see the actual emotional attachment. She turned back around the let her eyes graze the landscape once more before resuming conversation. She sat straight up, with her legs crossed, the right over the left. Her hands were also interlocked, and resting on the cap of her knee. She was comfortable.

She smirked at the joke her acquaintance was implying, "Oh I assure you, you wouldn't have wanted to see a disaster such as me on your extravagant ballroom floor. It wouldn't have ended as good as we may have wanted." she said smirking and looking directly at the Empress.

"Though, I wanted to speak with personally M'lady. You have just introduced your society here to the Galaxy as a whole yes?" she asked.

[member="Nimue Stormson"]

 

[Nimue Stormson]

Given her comment about being a bad dancer herself, Empress Nimue chuckled in her throat before waving the comment off by [member="Viqi Prior"] . She had no doubt she was just being modest, as some of the guests she’d met that night were as well. Dancing was only part of if but a majority of private meetings and discussions were held because of it. A very nice cover after all.​

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When asked about her society introduced to the galaxy Nimue nodded and said “Indeed. For the longest time our people only gave money for technology and weapons. From what I understand the rest of the galaxy didn’t even know we truly existed. I wanted to help change that as I and my husband intended. It’s high time Effekt is made a part of the galactic community as a whole.”​