Song Meili

Empress of Song Dynasty. Patron of merchants, collectors of rare treasures, and those wise enough to recognize opportunity. | FTRP

[Song Meili @SongEmpress]

@EmeraldMajesty had talked about the matter with her guild. Song wasn’t quite sure what to make of that yet.

“Change is always a challenge. But it’s one I’m most looking forward to facing. I do hope I’ll be able to continue counting on the support of Alvarez as well.”

[Song Meili @SongEmpress]

@EmeraldMajesty “I wonder about that. She’s apparently bought into some rather ludicrous rumors and conspiracy theories about us,” the Empress replied with an amused chuckle, referring to the comments Meilin had made during her tournament bout with Brielle.

It didn’t seem as if the apothecary -

[Song Meili @SongEmpress]

@GodOfGravity Empress nodded toward the door.

“Titus out there was the one who finally found and freed me. It’s thanks to his loyalty that I’m now able to start making up for the lost time.”

[Song Meili @SongEmpress]

@GodOfGravity She knew this line of questioning would come up eventually. In truth she was surprised it hadn’t happened sooner.

“‘Made me leave’ is rather close to the mark, actually. The truth is, I was held in captivity. Trapped in a magic seal of some kind, to be more precise.”

The -

[Song Meili @SongEmpress]

@GodOfGravity the next big party we throw. Perhaps I could reserve one or two as a gift for the Council.”

[Song Meili @SongEmpress]

@GodOfGravity “Fortunately you’ve not missed much. It’s been many years since we’ve hosted anything like this, but I’m glad you’re enjoying yourself.”

While she spoke she walked around the desk and settled into an ornately crafted chair.

“I know just the one. I’ll have to procure some for -

[Song Meili @SongEmpress]

@OfBloodAndOath @GodOfGravity In response, the Empress opened the door herself a moment later, smiling toward the Chairman.

“Mr. Gwydion! So glad you were able to make it. Please, come in,” she said, stepping aside to let Cygnus enter the room.

[Song Meili @SongEmpress]

@MageOfSteel @OfBloodAndOath laugh from the Empress.

“Will you? Your backstabbing brother isn’t around to help you anymore.

Who would come to your aid this time? Esmerelda? Asuka? Oh, right! They’re dead too, aren’t they? Along with the rest of that worthless guild of yours,” she sneered.

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[Song Meili @SongEmpress]

@MageOfSteel @OfBloodAndOath Knowing the comment about the seal would likely provoke a response from Titus, Song preemptively put a hand up to halt him.

“Don’t worry, Titus. He knows what would happen if he dares to raise his sword to me here.”

The comment about standing against her brought an amused -

[Song Meili @SongEmpress]

@EmeraldMajesty Monarchy. The arrangement was made during my absence, and I’m most eager to meet the girl myself.”

[Song Meili @SongEmpress]

@EmeraldMajesty “I congratulate you! Both on the guild and its success in the tournament they hosted,” she says, brows then raising slightly when Emeraude invited her to visit.

“I may have to take you up on that. I’m not sure if you knew, but my son is betrothed to one of the ladies of Emerald-

[Song Meili @SongEmpress]

@OfBloodAndOath @MageOfSteel addressed her knight.

“Titus, pour a drink for myself and Mr. Gareth, if you please.”

[Song Meili @SongEmpress]

@OfBloodAndOath @MageOfSteel and overhear, anything said in her would sound to them as nothing more than idle small talk.

“I will give credit where it’s due. To show your face here, of your own volition no less. You are /much/ braver than I have you credit for.”

Without looking away from Tristan, she -

[Song Meili @SongEmpress]

Just as Titus had before, @dahliasthread would suddenly hear the Empress’s voice in her ear.

“Get her out of the pool. Warning this time, removal from the building if she causes any more problems.”

[Asteria @asterialized]

Stumbles upon the massive pool.

Reads a sign that says “No swimming. No public access. Off limits.”

Requips into a bathing suit.

Jumps in.

“Guys look what I found!!!!!”

#SongBanquet

[Song Meili @SongEmpress]

@EmeraldMajesty “If only so much time hadn’t been lost in between. Not that there’s anything to be gained in worrying about that now. Too much has changed.

Speaking of which, I hear one of your underlings has founded a guild here in Fiore.”

[Song Meili @SongEmpress]

Just then, @OfBloodAndOath would hear the Empress’s voice in his ear. It was not telepathy, nor was she herself close by.

Instead her magic manipulates the sound waves of music just by his ear, transforming them into the sound her voice saying, “Bring him to me.”

[Tristan Gareth @MageOfSteel]

Despite every instinct telling him not to go, and the near-crippling anxiety brought on by the memories of old wounds, Tristan Gareth eventually walks through the doors to join the crowd. #SongBanquet

[Lowell Ryu @SecondStarSword]

#SongBanquet He arrives, fancied up for the occasion.

"Not a bad place at all."