Once more with feeling/Logs/Small Group/In Denandsor/Lilijana and Solitary Talon (Private)
(09/10/09 08:33:21) ***Lilijana approaches the manse at a slow pace, feeling awkward without her normal artifacts being on the her person, she approaches the doormen and announces herself. "I'm here to see Lady Solitary I'm expected."
(09/10/09 08:34:12) Solitary Talon: (Doorman) "Your name, please?"
(09/10/09 08:34:53) Lilijana: "Lilijana Ab Theron Ul Katah."
(09/10/09 08:37:02) Solitary Talon: (Doorman) "Thank you. I shall go and inform the Mistress." He leaves, then comes back twenty minutes later. "Walk this way, please." He leads you through several rooms, most of which have rather erotic artworks on the wall. You finally arrive at Solitary Talon's office, to find a simple wooden stool sitting in front of her desk.
(09/10/09 08:38:29) ***Lilijana stands near the stool and examines the surroundings as she waits for Solitary to appear
(09/10/09 08:39:37) Solitary Talon: After you wait for another twenty minutes, the immaculately dressed Solitary Talon appears, and takes her luxurious seat. "What is it?"
(09/10/09 08:40:08) ***Lilijana grits her teeth and calms herself a moment before answering. "Thank you for seeing me Lady Solitary. I understand that you were busy and glad you could make the time." she bows slightly as she speaks. "I asked for this meeting because I wished to apologize for my rudeness when we first met."
(09/10/09 08:42:47) Solitary Talon: "Apology accepted." Solitary Talon pointedly does not bow back.
(09/10/09 08:46:14) Lilijana: "Thank you for your consideration." Lilijana is slghtly shocked at Solitary's sudden acceptance. "Do you know much about the eastern tribes? We do not have slaves as you do, we have Virtja. Bondsmen to most people."
(09/10/09 08:47:31) Solitary Talon: "No. I come from a civilised country. You have heard of the Realm, I assume?" Solitary Talon retorts snarkily.
(09/10/09 08:51:21) Lilijana: Lilijana barely manages to suppress a snarl. She instead holds up a hand. "Please I am not explaining this in order to flap my gums." she takes a deep breath. "Among my people we have the Virtja thoses who enter into a period of service to another for various reasons some because of war, others because they are destitute or because honor demands it."
(09/10/09 08:55:21) Solitary Talon: "And?"
(09/10/09 08:57:52) Lilijana: "I insulted you without good reason and called your honor into question." Liijana schools herself visibly before continuing. "I have therefore brought shame upon my family. Because of this and in order to show you my sincerity I offer my self as your Virtja."
(09/10/09 08:58:42) Solitary Talon: Solitary Talon blinks. "...I see. What exactly does a 'Virtja' do?"
(09/10/09 09:11:33) Lilijana: Lilijana looks surprised. "A Virtja does what they are ordered to, we serve our master till our time is done." She shrugs slightly. "There are a few more rules involved of course." She counts the points off on her finger. "You cannot kill a Virtja, you cannot torture one without bringing the matter before the council." And the last. "That a Virtja serves their alloted time and no more." She looks back up at Solitary. "Most people treat their Virtja well, since they never know when there luck might run bad."
(09/10/09 09:15:27) Solitary Talon: "And for how long do you wish to serve me?"
(09/10/09 09:16:31) Lilijana: Lilijana considers for a moment. "One Lunar Cycle."
(09/10/09 09:19:22) Solitary Talon: Solitary Talon snorts. "I think not. Till the end of Calibration preceding Realm Year 800 sounds far more reasonable to me."
(09/10/09 09:21:21) Lilijana: Lilijana barks a short laugh. "We may live a long time but I hardly think that is reasonable." She holds up two fingers. "Two months."
(09/10/09 09:24:06) Solitary Talon: "For threatening to kill my servants? Be glad I didn't set it at Realm Year 2000." She shrugs. "But then, I doubt I would want you around that long. Realm Year 790, and not a moment earlier."
(09/10/09 09:29:01) Lilijana: "Although I regret my words, that does not impinge on my honor." She smiles slightly. "Since you'd rather not have me around too long, how does two and a half months sound?"
(09/10/09 09:34:00) Solitary Talon: She snorts again. "Stop lowballing." She pauses for a moment. "780."
(09/10/09 09:49:24) Lilijana: Lilijana shakes her head. "I have to refuse, such a time is unequal to the offence."
(09/10/09 09:50:37) Solitary Talon: "Of threatening an Exalted? You'd be lucky to merely get enslaved for the rest of your life in the Realm."
(09/10/09 09:57:05) Lilijana: "In the Realm I would agree, but this is not the Realm. We are also both Exalted, thus the offence is lessend still." Lilijana looks regretful. "But the words were still said, would 3 months suffice? There are not many even in the realm who can boast to having one of Lunars chosen who is bound ready to do their bidding whatever that may be."
(09/10/09 10:22:40) Solitary Talon: "Whatever? Hmmmm. 3 months is not long enough, but I will accept 6 if you are truly bound to do whatever I command."
(09/10/09 10:26:07) Lilijana: "I've spoke no word of a lie since I have been here. Lady Solitary, as your Virtja I am honor bound to follow your orders." Lilijana looks slightly uncomfortable. "Whatever they may be. I humbly suggest 4 months."
(09/10/09 10:29:52) Solitary Talon: "Very well. I accept. Four months it is." Solitary Talon smiles somewhat nastily. "Now, your first command as my Virtja is to remove your clothing."
(09/10/09 10:31:47) Lilijana: Lilijana blanches at the sudden command but then looks down at the ground. "Yes, My Lady."
(09/10/09 10:32:17) Solitary Talon: "Call me Mistress, Virtja."
