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Post by waysoftheearth » Sat Jun 23, 2012 12:53 pm

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The afternoon has long waned, and the tea and cakes long vanished before there finally comes a sharp rap at the door.

Footsteps echo in the passage outside, followed by the mutter of voices which soon approach the Great Hall, before Bennug discretely enters and announces:

"You have visitors, Masters," with an efficient bow. "The Mother Superior and her entourage have arrived from the Cloister," and almost before he can sweep his hand the great doors are pushed wide, and Bennug almost has to leap out the way as a great flock of Sisters pour into the space.

There must be at least a dozen of them, and with the hammering patter of their soft soled feet the "Great Hall" is soon packed to capacity and is made to seem modest and cramped.

When the scores (it seems) of nuns in their white habits have tacitly entered with their incense burners, rosary beads and holy symbols abounding, they part a passage between them so that their Mother Most Holy can enter unhindered.

There are a few baited breathes before The Mother Superior appears in the doorway and hobbles awkwardly in, leaning heavily upon a the walking cane she carries in her left hand. Each step she takes seems an effort as she rasps and wheezes her way into the room, chewing absently on her gums as her crystal blue eyes dart to and fro, capturing every face and every detail of the place.

When she at last comes to a stop between the hearth and the table, two of the Sisters immediately unfold a simple chair and hastily place it (and a cushion) beneath her, allowing the Mother Most Holy to unceremoniously plonk herself down without even checking whether the chair is there or not.

She wheezes a few moments longer to catch her breath before leaning forward on her cane to better eye the company members arrayed before her.

"Well now," she gambits "What have we here?"
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Post by waysoftheearth » Sat Jun 23, 2012 1:10 pm

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mushgnome wrote:
Highbough is nowhere to be seen.
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Post by waysoftheearth » Sat Jun 23, 2012 7:15 pm

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Josiane is washed and scrubbed and is as presentable as her humble circumstances allow.

She steps forward, drops to one knee and bows her head to the venerable holy woman.

"I bid you welcome, Mother Most Holy," she intones, her eyes dropped to the floor, her voice hushed with awe; "I am Josiane, a humble knight in the service of Saint Tamar, praise unto her and unto Almighty Thuul. My deepest thanks for gracing us with your blessed presence in our hour of need."

She has been wracking her brain all afternoon to recall the proper formalities for occasions such as this, and is scrupulous in seeking to follow them.
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Post by waysoftheearth » Sat Jun 23, 2012 11:26 pm

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ehiker133 wrote:
Desmond peers curiously at the venerable woman from behind Gustave.
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Post by waysoftheearth » Sat Jun 23, 2012 11:44 pm

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tonneau wrote:
Gustave wonders absently what this crumbly old crone can do for the lad, wishing he had another of those St Basil Special cigars that the Duchess of Knutt always kept in her bedside drawer.

Ignoring the hobbit clinging to his leg, he concentrates his efforts - as casually as possible - on the somewhat younger members of the entourage, wishing not for the first time that habits were not such horribly concealing garments.
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Post by waysoftheearth » Sun Jun 24, 2012 1:44 am

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Ulric watches the roving eyes of the Mother Surperior. Her frail body clearly held great power; she was certainly not to be trifled with that was certain. But she was a creature of the church and could perhaps be convinced to help them with the right words.

"Greeting Mother Superior. I am Ulric, a scholar from the north. Our comrade was wounded in combat against a most foul and unholy creature below this city. We slew a few of them, but their blades delivered a terrible curse. We seek his restoration so that we may return to their lair and avenge those that fell and cleanse this city of their evil. One of your Sisters informed us that you may be able to help us."
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Post by waysoftheearth » Sun Jun 24, 2012 3:24 am

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sulldawga wrote:
Dorgan will watch the proceedings with interest from the sidelines.

Should Guntrum make an appearance, the dwarf will slide over to him and whisper, "Mebbe now's a good time to show the Mother the sword you got, and see if'n she's got any ideas on what ta do wit' it."
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Post by waysoftheearth » Sun Jun 24, 2012 3:25 pm

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coffee wrote:
Dieter watches the good mother with interest. But he also scans the faces of the others with her, seeking to spot the 'enforcer' among them.

At the moment, he holds his tongue.
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Post by waysoftheearth » Sun Jun 24, 2012 9:24 pm

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doctorx wrote:
Josiane, looking to make a good impression, is without arms or armour for the Mother Superior's visit.
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Post by waysoftheearth » Sun Jun 24, 2012 9:52 pm

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eris wrote:
Olaf stirs in his chair and with a grunt rises as the Mother Superior enters. He will make an attempt at a bow, but will keep it short if he thinks he's about to topple over.

"Welcome to our home your grace." Olaf says, "I am a bit indisposed. May I have your permission to sit?"
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