[Day 1 - EE] Suitor's Mixer (Twin Event)

[Azura Mora]

There were some battlefields that Aura knew she really didn't belong. Slicing people in half, shooting and trying not to die? That was fine, she could deal with that.

Being fancy? That was really not gonna go well...but she had to go. Or at least she thought she had to, which might be worse. Still, she put some kind of effort in! Her clothes were clean, they looked smart enough, even if they weren't ball gowns or anything - it was a nice enough set of jeans and she'd found some manner of shirt that wasn't a tank top or oily in any way. It was an effort!

She still had a weapon though. She always had a weapon. Just not her normal pipe, something about that being awkward with her outfit. Sure, that was it, nothing to do with anyone else. A blaster instead, like everyone else seemed to be allowed.

It started well enough, she almost barreled through one of the servers and sent them flying.

"Hey watch...er, sorry. Didn't see ya" she waved and chuckled "at least you didn't die yeah?"

And so after a wonderful and totally not bad entrance, she managed to somehow find her way to the queen.

"Hey, great party and things. Good job, place looks great an' stuff. Oh I got this, hope it's fittin' in! Picked it up in my travels before, lil piece of the rest of the universe."

She presented what looked like a small looking old style ships wheel. It looked like it had been polished recently.



Pretty pleased with her efforts (she didn't get thrown out after all!) she moved if the queen let her.

(ooc: rolls
D1 EE suitor's event. Going for the rose! Cool(Presence) at hard, with upgrade and 2 setbacks for queenie: 1eA+1eP+2eS+2eD+1eC 0 successes, 7 threat


D1 EE suitor's event. Going for the rose! Charm(Presence), with upgrade and 2 setbacks for queenie, and upgrade from previous fail, and 2 setbacks from 6 threat: 2eA+4eS+1eD+2eC 4 failures, 1 threat


Final result - still at the part with 1 less strain. No rose. Nobody died. Really, a successful moment for Azura even if the queen didn't agree

[Nudimsu]

He had prepared himself for this moment. Dressed up in a better outfit than he normally wears, choosing a more formal outfit and his hair actually styled in more of a way. Spending time and effort to make himself look presentable in this community. He wasn't nervous. Why would a Chiss be nervous to be in front of a lot of inferior beings and have to present himself in front of others? To suggest otherwise would be a travesty. He could talk to people, of course. He liked to do so. He didn't bow or show any signs of respect to the Queen or his children, though. That would debase himself and his pride as a Chiss.

[D1, EE] Suitor Mix. "Walk it, Talk it." (Affection): 1eP+3eD 1 failure, 1 threat


He gave a large smile at his hosts and stared at him with his red gaze, remembering the words he practiced with Durasay. "I am grateful to attend here tonite with everyone here. Although I do not represent the Ascendency nor the Republic, I am humbled to be apart of the festivities, all the same. May this celebration of love and affection go smoothly and long may your House stand, to grant stability and strength to the noble people of Alderaan."

It was a fine few words from him. Of course, he didn't believe a word of it any of it. Still, by their reaction, they seemed please by it, and he presented a nice rose he had seen along the way on the table as a gift. It wasn't much, but he wasn't a noble and he wasn't here to marry anyone: credits don't make themselves. Still, this whole incident took a toll on him, not to criticize everything he saw. If it were ever a time he needed a drink, it was now.

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[D1, EE] Suitor Mix. First Impressions. (Deception): 2eP+1eA+3eD 3 successes, 3 threat

[D1, EE] Suitor Mix. First Impressions. (Forgot to upgrade, 1d3 determines which dice I replace): 1eC 1 failure, 1 threat 1d3 3


2 Success, 3 Threats
(3 Strain Damage, +1 Affection for Jameela )

[Omandri Rist]

Omandri hated these things. He hated the pomp, he hated all the people. But he needed to mingle and get feelers out there. Plus as high nobility he was expected to be at these things. He stood outside the hall and drank a tea he had made and put in a flask the berries and herbs in it had calming properties, allowed one to be more relaxed and friendly. He had learned of it from the Halsoun monks on Bardotta when he visited their monasteries a few years ago.

He had however been out of the loop for a very long time and while he could look the part of a noble son of house Rist he certainly forgot some of the proper Etiquette for these events. Nothing that couldn't be overlooked though and perhaps even gave him a sort of genuine charm.

He approach Jameela offering sincere praise at the poise she displayed earlier in the day in the face of adversity at the protest. The way she kept her calm while people near broke into a riot showed incredible courage.

As he left he slipped a small simple book into her hands, a book of Echani wisdom he had picked up from Eshan while he lived there. It's spine was well worn from use and the pages were hand written by Echani elders.

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D1 EE stim application avg medicine: 2eP+3eA+1eB+2eD 2 successes, 5 advantage


Raise presence by 1 for the scene, take 4 strain. use advantage to recover Strain.

D1 EE mixer cool affection GM upgrade: 4eA+1eC+2eD 3 failures, 4 advantage


Fail to maintain cool upgrade next check

D1 EE mixer charm failure upgrade, cascader, destiny upgrade boosts from adv: 2eA+3eP+2eB+1eC+2eD 4 successes, 2 advantage


Rolled too many dice here should have been one ability die. Dropping ability die with two success on it still nets 2 success. 1 affection point

Flair on custom jacket give automatic advantage to charm so 3 advantages to smooth over bad first roll?

Gives a gift of a book of wisdom from the Echani people of Eshan

[Count Serenno]

[Destiny to have just the right robes for the occasion.]

Have spent most of his day in the military uniform, the Count hadn't had much time to change for the reception, but he managed, and his poise was without flaw... or was it? Apparently by a mishap, the pin of his cape didn't hold it properly and he had to collect it with his arm lest it would mop the floor with the loosened end. He kept his calm despite the discomfort of this happening to him.

EE1. Mixer. Cool. Suitor for Jameela. Destiny and Queen's Upgrades, and Setbacks, Regalia Downgrades.: 6eA+3eD+2eS 1 failure, 3 advantage


[Upgrade difficulty of the next check, 1 Boost]

"Heartfelt greetings and salutations to the Queen of Alderaan from the Count of Serenno. It is an honour and a pleasure to partake in the celebrations so steeped in noble traditions, haloed by the august presence of the royal family and other houses of Alderaan." The delivery was just the right mix of charisma and decorum, though the cape accident made the bow slightly awkward, lacking its usual confident flare. At least the symbols of the Count's status were in plain sight, excusing the nonchalance. He glanced toward the other Panteers to extend his greetings to the heirs. "The glory of your court, Your Highness, leaves a lasting impression."

The Count was rarely dismayed by any of his circumstantial missteps; if anything, they spurred him toward new heights of accomplishment. One gained from success, but learned only from failure. Confident, he made his case.

EE1. Mixer. Charm. Suitor for Jameela. Botched Roll and Queen's Upgrades, and Setbacks, Regalia Downgrades, Cascader. Manual for Advantage. Knowledge is power for Lore = FP. Influence. Boost from prior roll.: 3eP+3eA+3eF+1eB+3eD+2eS 2 successes, 1 advantage, 1 Triumph, 4 Light Side, 1 Dark Side


[6 Successes (4 from Light Side) for Suitor Point, Triumph for second Suitor Point, 2 Advantages to make the cape incident a social bygone.]

"Even though arriving here from Serenno for such reverie is a reason enough, there is still a reason more profound that has brought me before your dais today. It has come to my attention that you seek worthy spouses for your heirs. For my homeworld that at last stands independent from the Sith Empire, I seek a strong bond with the very house that is renowned for their nobility across the galaxy. I thus present myself as a suitor for the Princess Jameela's hand in marriage. Let this festival be the time when you can assess my worth and contemplate the political prospect of a noble alliance between our worlds that can come with it."

Following the Queen's permission, he turned toward Jameela.

"Honoured Princess, I have been told that you are a woman of learning, with unparalleled intellect, a virtue after my own heart. Let me offer you a small token of appreciation of your ingenuity."

He extended a polyhedron, not larger than an apple, made from shimmering, translucent ceramics that contained a small tome opened on a particular page. The book was of the kind in which you don't touch pages to turn them but do so by an electrostatic impulse caused by the trigger placed at the rim of the cover. Either way, the book was encased in the polyhedron in a fixed position, so whoever wanted to read on needed to open the casing in some way.

"May this puzzle box, a metaphor of the pursuit of ever greater insight, be a challenge you'll enjoy."

With the gift presented, the Count timed his retreat well, syncing it with the Queen's dismissal.

[Niall Organa]

Perhaps he really had been away from Alderaan for too long. Under the withering gaze of the Queen, Niall found himself standing too stiffly. Moving too rigidly. It was much the same as when he met her as a child, except that there was rather more of him now, and he didn't bend quite so easily as he once did.

And so, approaching rather like a scarecrow in a military uniform he bowed (stiffly) to the queen. "Your Majesty. May I present the following. Ah..." It was so difficult to get the gift out without bending his arms. With some effort, he managed it, a rather simple sculpture of clear material; it was just recognizable as the planet Alderaan.

He cleared his throat. "This was made on Bankor. After the war, their manufacturing capability was severely damaged. With our assistance, they managed to recover. This was one of the first pieces made by famed artisan Rokolol Sakoff in his new facility. It was presented to me as a gift, and now I present it to you."

He bowed (again stiffly), but at least Captain Alderaan still had his winning smile if nothing else!.

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Walk/Talk/ Suitor points for Yula, Cool, Cape, manual, queen: 2eP+2eA+1eC+3eD+2eS 2 failures


First impressions, Suitor Yula, Charm, Cape, manual, queen, failed last, Cascader, kill with kindness, manual, jewelry: 4eP+2eC+2eD 4 failures, 3 advantage


After bonuses, that's a total of 5 advantage on the last roll... perhaps that can make the gift better received? Or well-received by someone besides the Queen?

[Lunael Organa]

Lunael calmly waited her turn- and quite the wait it was, surely saving the best for nearly last. Her horns were freshly polished, her teeth freshly sharpened, and she sported the most nonthreatening array of pastels and florals the season's fashion would allow.

Of course, nonthreatening did not rule out a few discrete death glares at the odd noble visibly uncomfortable with her presence. Maybe some not quite as discrete as they should be, but no matter.

When her moment came, she presented herself to Her Majesty with the poise and perfection of a lady raised for the court.

"Lunael of House Organa, daughter of Lady Rin Organa and the Dashing Devil, Solael Organa," she introduced herself with a bow, nothing but pride showing at the name of her privateer father. "It is the highest honor to be permitted into Her Majesty's presence, and it is my sole wish to serve the crown and all of her people." Just the slightest emphasis on 'all.' Who she gives particular emphasis to speaks loudly enough without pointing it out.

Her gift is presented with limited context or fanfare; a wooden sculpture whose maker's mark is an obviously inhuman name. At a lay glance, it seems like an abstract work, branched and flowing, portions opening like the petals of a flower. However, the token is one of significance to the Devaronian diaspora, varying from world to world, derived from traditional hunting practices and a specific culinary preparation of heart, changing with each world's game. An offering of considerable respect. Though what Her Majesty's take on the gift would be? Lunael chose to place great faith in the queen. Or perhaps it was a foolish gamble.

And when the moment was right, she stepped aside, neither selling herself short nor overstaying the queen's time.

D1EE- Event 1 Cool for Suitor Points, Destiny against, Regalia: 5eA+1eC+2eD+2eS 0 successes, 1 threat


Fail with 1 threat. Not enough for a setback, so I assume that's strain. Upgrading next check's difficulty for fail.

D1EE- Event 1 Charm for Suitor Points, upgrade for failure and suitor, downgrade for regalia, -S for talent, destiny for: 3eP+2eA+1eC+2eD+1eS 4 successes, 3 threat, 1 Triumph


Wow. Well. Three strain, two suitor points.

[Felix Syrush]

He was the third son of a Minor House and knew his place in the order of things, but he was also an idiot so assumed the fact he was in the Suitor's race meant he was entitled to act as if he was heir to a Major House. It did not.

He was asked to leave for his presumption.


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D1 Suitor's Mixer: Suitor,Hard Cool, Queen Upgrade, GM Upgrade, Noble Regalia Downgrade, 2 Setback from Queen: 1eP+4eA+2eD+1eC+2eS 1 success, 2 advantage, 1 Despair

[Zayne Rist]

In his formal wear, the Rist Noble Regalia. He preferred his battle armor, but this was not the place for it. He'd been on Alderaan since the beginning of the battle and he'd been in Jedi armors most of that time.

Seeing Jameel, he tried to started to bow as a Jedi, then remembered he was in Rist clothes. "Sorry, princess. I am a Jedi, but also born of the House of Rist. It is taking getting used to wearing House of Rist garb. I guess, being in the battle here, the house likes to mark me as theirs."

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[Day 1 - EE] Walk it, Talk it: Affection of Jameela - Cool(Pr) - Hard roll - upgrade dif 1 - downgrade dif 1: 3eA+3eD 1 failure


[Day 1 - EE] First Impressions: Affection of Jameela - Deception(Cun) - hard roll - downgrade dif 1: 1eP+2eA+2eD 3 successes, 1 advantage


[Day 1 - EE] First Impressions: Affection of Jameela - Deception(Cun) - heavy roll - downgrade dif 1: 1eD 0 successes, 1 threat


Noble Regalia - downgrade 1 difficulty for social checks with nobility or subordinates.
3 successes = 1 Affection Point

[Gil Corren]

((Affection points I suppose))

Gil wasn't here to mix with the Suitors, he was more here to try an make sure nothing out of place happened with the Rist's that were here. Honestly thoguh he should of just stayed home. It was safe there and the castle had more then plenty of guards. He'd entered as discretly as he could, trying to play his part as just another part of the scenary, though fate it seemed had other means as in doing so called attention to him that he didn't desire. He was caught by other members of the staff and hs presence was announced.

Now Proper decorum as a guard was something he understood, as a guest? Well that was slightly different, He managed a proper bow, but it was too deep for the poistion he was thrust into and well, that would simply not too. Still he tried to salvage it with a smile and simple compliment. "It's a lovely party this evening, your Majesty. A great start to a wonderful festival. He'd forgotten though, he really shouldn't smile in public though, most culd find it a bit unerving...

Suitor's Mixer Walk it, Talk it, Discipline at hard not to look out of place: 2eP+1eA+3eD 0 successes, 1 Triumph


suitors mixer, First Impressions Charm at hard, upgrade to me from triumph, upgrade to difficulty because failure: 1eP+1eA+1eC+2eD 1 failure

[Breela Po]

Walk it talk it, Cool - For the Rose(D1 Suitors Mix): 2eP+1eA+1eC+2eD+2eS 0 successes, 2 threat



First Impressions - Charm: 2eP+1eA+2eC+1eD+3eS 0 successes, 2 threat



Breela entered the mixer wearing an old Tomuon cloth gown that would have been the height of fashion about 20 years ago. She immediately felt out of her element. Still this was the sort of meet and greet where she could come to know the nobility. And perhaps in so doing, would open avenues toward her ultimate goal.

She followed the procession and made her introduction to the queen, presenting her with an expensive piece of jewelry that obviously would clash with her style. Definitely regretting coming. (Suffers 2 strain)

As soon as was socially acceptable she takes her leave.

[Dapper Dog]

OOC: Less than 24 hours before I close this event.

[Kellen Rist]

Ugh. High society. Well, we all have to do things we don't care for.

These days Kellen was more accustomed to doing the judging than being judged. He was perhaps a fraction overconfident for his audience, although he was certainly presentable enough.

D1. EE. Suitor's Mixer. Jameela Affection. Walk it, Talk it: Hard Discipline (Willpower). Upgraded for Suitor. Difficulty downgraded by Noble Regalia.: 1eP+2eA+3eD 0 successes, 1 advantage

Fails, but with advantage (naturally).

Kellen was at least charming enough with the Princess to avoid embarrassment. He made the appropriate compliments and small talk, although his efforts were not sufficient to truly impress her.

D1. EE. Suitor's Mixer. Jameela Affection. First Impressions: Hard Charm (Presence). Upgraded for Suitor, upgraded for failure. Difficulty downgraded twice by Noble Regalia. Player upgrade from Cascader. Player destiny flip.: 3eP+3eD 1 success

Succeeds, but not by enough.

His gift though was rather well-chosen and came from his private collection. He knew the book by heart and had even contributed a foreword to the latest (20th) edition.

Gift: A signed first edition copy of "The Xenoarchaeologist's Guide to the Galaxy"

[Blai Frayus]

Blai showing up in full sea green and cyan Noble Regalia showing the crest of the Frayus family is probably as much a surprise to himself as it is to any who knew him. It is equally clear that he's not exactly used to walking around in that, or to... well, showing the usual regal bearing a noble should. Still, he... kind of fits in, at least enough to not get kicked out.

When his turn comes, he approaches Jameela, introducing himself formally to her now after the quick time seeing her at the Spaceport. "Your Highness, I've... heard you're interested in academics and... beings from other worlds?" He seems a bit unsure and his tone is a bit awkward, but he keeps a kind smile on his face. "I... hope you'll like this, your Highness", he says as he produces a pendant made of some strange, colourful leaves and twigs. "It's one of a kind", he says, then quickly shakes his head with an awkward smile. Of course plants of any kind cannot be *really* one of a kind, but still... "Ah... well, not actually one of a kind... But!" he says with a wide smile. "It's made with leaves and twigs of the rather rare shrub Transluscelignum iris, that grows in some glades in the forests of Pzob. I hope you'll like it, your Royal Highness!"

He waits for a moment to see if he catches a glimpse of her reaction to the gift... but soon feels a bit awkward again, and politely (or as politely as he can manage at least!) asks the princess and the queen to take his leave and get back tot he crowd.

OOC:
D1 EE - Mixer, Walk it, Talk it. Discipline/Will vs Hard. GM upgrade, Noble Regalia downgrade. Intense Focus, 1 strain.: 1eP+1eA+3eD 0 successes, 1 threat
- Nope! Upgrade on next roll

D1 EE - Mixer, First Impressions. Deception/Cunning vs Hard. Upgrade from Fail, Noble Regalia downgrade. Intense Focus, 1 strain. Impressing Jameela: 2eA+1eP+3eD 0 successes, 2 advantage
- Nope! Using 2 advantage to recover strain...

Gift to Jameela: Pendant made of some strange, colourful leaves and twigs made with leaves and twigs of the shrub Transluscelignum iris, that grows in some glades in the forests of Pzob, where he was conducting research prior to coming back to Alderaan.

[Hacha Tsuko]

Hacha has not dressed up at all, still in heavy work clothes, but at least he is not in any oil splattered ones and his metallic hand has been chromed up. In spite of this he seems oblivious to looking out of place.

Unfortunately, being oblivious doesn't make you more charming. He doesn't make a stir but no one is impressed.
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Suitor Mixer-walk it-Hard Cool: 2eA+3eD 1 success, 1 advantage


Suitor Mixer-First Impressions-Hard Charm: 2eA+3eD 1 failure, 1 advantage

[Dapper Dog]

Closed

[Jameela Panteer]

Jameela was overwhelmed at the gifts, but those that left a positive impression she gave a smile to, more practiced than genuine but she was thankful.

OOC: Affection Gained for Blai Frayus, Kellen Rist, Zayne Rist, Omandri Rist, Nudimsu, Galen Sol, and Brannis Ulgo.

[Joran Panteer]

Joran was easy and enjoyed the attention from all the suitors vying for his attention.

OOC: Affection Gained for Riss, Delmi Koor, and Ashlin Organa.

[Solara Panteer]

The Queen did not easily show if she was impressed but gave tacit approval to some that had impressed her.

OOC: Roses were given to Durasay Mixo, Tethys Carrack, and Alysele Organa. Suitor Points gained for Lunael Organa (2 pts.), Nial Organa for Yulastranza Ulgo (1 pt.), Kataryzna Ulgo for Yulastranza Ulgo (1 pt.). Jocasta Teraan (2 pts.), Mark Fallenstar (1 pt.), Yulastranza Ulgo (1 pt.), Miyi Thul (1 pt.), Count Serreno (2 pts.)