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Old 12-16-2008, 11:35 AM   #45
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Default Re: Hart at the luncheon

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Originally Posted by Icelander

Hart
I noticed that she is trying to find escorts to the ball for her family. I just wanted to say that I do not have a guest for the ball. It would be a shame to let a guest ticket go unused like that.

I would be honoured to act as an escort for you.
(slight pause)
Or for anyone else from your family who cannot otherwise attend.
Victor
That is very gracious of you and I thank you. I believe my mother still requires an escort.
At Victor's suggestion that he escort his mother, Hart starts imperceptably and then nods.

Hart (to Victor)
It shall be my pleasure as well as an honour
Victor motions for Hart to follow him. Hart then follows Victor into the group of people around Kiloni. When he's introduced, he maintains a stiff posture and attentive air, smiling with just the right amount of polite interest.

Victor
Mother, father, this is...another of Kiloni's colleagues. He has graciously offered to escort you, Mother, to the ball tonight.
Kiloni (her excitement impossible to contain)
Yes! Everyone, this is Specter Hart, he's going to be our team leader!
Everyone's interest is suddenly on Hart as everyone's eyes turn to him. Kiloni is blinded by her excitement, she does not notice the intense screening her parents and brothers are giving Hart.

Marius
Oh really? If you are the one with the primary responsibility to keep my little girl, the apple of my eye, my pride and joy, safe then we have a lot to discuss.
Victor
I'm sure we will have that conversation later. I don't believe it is the proper time or place right now.
Marius
Of course, of course. Do forgive me, sir. So, tell me of your background...your credentials? I would love to hear of your vast experiences.
With that Victor moves off to retrieve some drinks for his mother and his sister.

Kiloni
Daddy!
At the subject of Kiloni's safety and Victor's attempt to deflect the discussion, he appears vaguely uncomfortable.

Hart (to Marius)
Graduated sixteenth in the class, sir. Posted Acting Marshal on Rohan on account of tested proficiency and aptitude for leadership and administration.

I'm afraid the Empire selected me on the basis of measured capabilities for the job of enforcing the Imperial Crimes Act on Rohan. They may not have considered whether I was qualified to ensure the safety of your daughter.

They were satisfied that she was able and willing to assume the responsibility for that on her own.

I will do my utmost, sir, to ensure that the Empire did not misplace its trust in her. Or me.
Michelle (Patting Kiloni on the cheek and sounding slightly insulted)
There is no doubt that she is more than capable, or qualified.
Marcus
As her family, it is understandable why we would be...concerned of such things, do forgive us. If she is happy and confident in your experiences and abilities, then that's good enough for me.
Victor (As he walks back to the group with drinks)
Whether we like it or not, she is a big girl now. It is time for us to cut the apron strings and let her live her life.
Kiloni (peering off into the distance)
Oh my gosh! I think that Young Mi and Marina! Hold on!
She runs off and comes back a few minutes later with another young woman.

Kiloni
Everyone, this is Young Mi and Marina! Young Mi, Marina, these are my brothers. Thanks so much, again, for agreeing to escort one of them. Which shall it be?
Young Mi is taken in by Victor's uniform and Marina wants to hear all about Donny's travels. As the brothers talk to their escorts, Kiloni runs off again and comes back with Frances, who by default, will be Marcus' escort.

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