Golden Leaf Ball

Chateaux des Fleurs, Noveaux
Interaction: Empress Satine to the Leaders of Aethelia, Nonfreesonia, Eraphalia and Sartoria

          Satine was notified by an attendant that their first foreign guest was arriving momentarily. She was quickly briefed about who it was and a couple small facts about the nation they called home. Not all those in attendance were well known to Noveaux let alone the woman that had led the United Realms the last sixty years, this was another opportunity to meet them and begin the process of establishing long lasting relationships. The woman that was approaching was wearing, in the Empress’ opinion, a rather stunning dress that held all the colors arrayed upon it from head to toe. It was something that Satine could appreciate even if she wouldn’t be caught dead in it herself. Different cultures had different important things and for these people color and symbology seemed to be paramount.  As one of the young women introduced herself as JEM of Aethelia, Satine smiled and shook her hand before politely bowing her head out of respect though she needn’t do so as the host of the Ball. “A pleasure to meet you, while I am the Empress of Noveaux you may just call me Satine” She said before going down the small line and introducing the High Chancellor and a few other notables that were standing beside her to greet the guests.  While the actual first guests to arrive was the Chairman of Nonfreesonia he had been engaged briefly by the young CEO of du Veer International, Sebastien.

          “Chairman!” Sebastien called out quickly and briskly approaching the Chairman of Nonfreesonia. Sebastien’s company had some lucrative deals with the corporate state and those entities within. While they weren’t DVIs largest market they were certainly one that garnered attention at such a function like this. “It’s a wonder to see you here.” He continued, “After you are greeted come with me, I’ve got some Lords you should meet.” He added motioning to where many of the Republican Lords were standing in a group together chatting, likely about business deals or about the extravagance of the ball.

          Once the whole thing was done with Sebastien, Satine then had the opportunity to greet the Chairman and his guest. “A pleasure to see you again Mr. Chairman.” She said smiling before shaking his hand. “I’m Satine Remanti, a pleasure to meet you madame,” Satine said turning her attention to the woman with the Chairman. She believed it to have been rude to simply inquire to the Chairman about who she was since the woman was standing right there after all. “I do indeed hope you all enjoy this evening’s festivities and such.” Satine said before introducing the other important officials by her side.

          Some other Novean figures entered and were subsequently greeted by the Empress. She was informed that the Eraphalian delegation had arrived. She seemed to perk up upon hearing the news and trained her eyes to where they would be coming from. A rather devilish smile broke out on her face when she noticed that the Director would be joining the Vice-Director and his wife in attendance tonight. The woman not only had deep respect for the man that had led Eraphalia for the last forty years but also some devilish pity now for all those in attendance that didn’t know the man like she did. He was interesting to say the least, easily someone found annoying and quite frankly the amusement she would be getting out of his being here was arguably the best gift someone could have given her today. Puffing up just a bit and fixing her dress a tad, Satine put on a genuine beaming smile and greeted the Director first, “An absolute pleasure to see you came.” She said before turning her attention to the Vice-Director and his wife, “Madame you look divine this night and sir it is a great pleasure that both you and your wife could attend.” She said before turning back to the Director.

          After the introductions there she proceeded to greet the Sartorian delegation. “Councillor Pinotti, thank you for making this trip.” She said having already been informed as to the situation with his two superiors needing to be elsewhere this night. Not everyone could spare an evening away from their nation’s and that was something Satine understood quite well and never took offense too. Fortunately, Ambassadors from most nations were also present to help make up the representation of foreign nations. “I assure you that your presence here speaks volumes of the respect between our nations, Assitant Councillor.” Satine said with a smile taking a small break and getting some champagne since there appeared to not be any more guests needing to be greeted.