A past Ruby's observations

[kuerbis 3802]

A past Ruby’s Astercalia observations

 

 

For decades now, gossip columns have caused great strife between the debutantes of the Empire. Who would write such things? How could such unbelievable and often false rumors exist? Why has no one done anything against them? I for one, would be delighted if those cowardly authors that hide behind their alias-names simply stopped releasing their unneeded and unwanted smear papers into the public.

And for that very reason, I shall release my own very first and very last paper on the presentation of the debutantes.
 

 

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HIH Lorena Theodosia of Furnestock

 

An impeccable presentation was made by the Empress's second youngest daughter herself. She is sure to make her house and her parents proud.
Lorena, who is a beautiful person from the inside out, has gotten some horrible press by an anonymous coward in the past. Damn them, I say - for no one truly pure of heart would dare to write such vile things about a lady they probably have never spoken to before. To you, Princess Lorena, I may only offer my simplest advice: Do not listen to what those fools say about you. 

Miss Octavia Eleanor de Sarkozy

 

There is nothing that I could complain about during this young lady’s presentation. Both her manners and her posture were on point. It is most delightful to see someone from the house Sarkozy bring their name such honor.

 

Miss Heloise Therese Halcourt

 

Miss Halcourt always knows how to make a spectacle of herself, it seems. And so, she rode into the courtroom on her steed, clad in all armor and holding an orenian flag. While this was a creative way that should have captured the Empress's attention, the fact that she entered the hall without having been called upon beforehand did cause quite a bit of a scene. The Empress’s scolding aside and ignoring the fact that Miss Heloise has written a horribly distasteful hymn to the late Duke of Cathalon, one may even call her presentation good.

 

Miss Fable

 

Miss Fable is certainly one of the most interesting ladies this season. Her presentation was impeccable, as were her manners. The fact that she is an automation does not make this any different. Good on her, I say!

 

Lady Louise Marguerite de Savoie

 

Truly worthy of becoming a ruby in her own right, Lady Louise dazzled the court with her energetic walk and her bright smile. There is no doubt in my mind that this young woman shall also impress the courts in the future. 

 

Miss Keishara Daystar

 

Despite having called the Empress a ‘Highness’ instead of ‘Majesty’, this young elfess has seemingly captured the heart of those watching the debutantes. There is only one thing that cast a shadow on her presentation, being when someone screamed bloody murder in the middle off it. Yikes!

 

Miss Esmé Luthier

 

Even before the debutantes were presented, Miss Esmé has done her very best to impress. It comes as no surprise that her debut was simply flawless and went over well. The only thing one could criticize would be her very vocal sponsors that were mistaken to be the Princess Imperial. However it is only natural to be proud to sponsor one such naturally charismatic and hardworking young lady.

 

Lady Amber Munnel

 

The Heiress of the recently elevated Barony of Brighthill carried herself well. It is safe to say that there is a lot we may expect from this young lady in the future. I am certain her parents are proud of her, for I certainly would be if this lady were my daughter.

 

Miss Isabelle Bennett

 

The first of the two Bennett sisters is a confident young girl that delighted the court in her fashion choice. A fantastic debut all in all, there is once again nothing that I could complain about. It is no surprise to me that she was one of the three ladies that were especially complimented by the Empress, becoming the season’s ruby. Surely her sponsors, the Vuillers, are proud.

 

Miss Lynette Bennett

 

    The second of the Bennett sisters appeared a little nervous, but she as well managed to impress the court by her perfect manners. She and her sponsors - the Vuillers - ought to be proud that she managed to impress the lot in the way she did.

 

Miss Rose Obedia

 

A beautiful young woman with raven hair, the second-last debutante did well on her walk down that dreaded aisle. Her only little mistake was calling the Empress ‘Highness’ - something that the latter quickly shrugged off as a woman with grace does.

 

Lady Katerina Angelika de Sarkozy

 

A strong lady through and through, Katerina decided to debut in mourning clothes. She has been recently widowed and the death of her older brother certainly weighs heavily upon her. Regardless, she did her walk with beauty and grace. I wish her all the best for the future.

 

 

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Notably, none of these comments were overly negative. Why would they be? All in all, each and every single one of you did well. They practiced and worked hard for this day. To have it ruined by a sour gossip column written by some unhappy old hag is simply not necessary. And so, I implore you, ladies and gentlemen of the courts: Do not waste your time tearing others down.
You are all rubies - why cast shadows on each other when you should instead spend your time trying to polish yourselves, so that you may shine bright together?

 

Signed, 

Laurentina of Cathalon, Margravine von Arichsdorf

[Azie 657]

Lorena Theodosia the 'cursed' smiled brightly upon reading the missive. "Now this is how you write a paper." 

[TheNunnery 1853]

 

"Huh, she actually knows how to say something kind. Before completely destroying me but. In the end. She got something kind out."

 

The Halcourt debutante expressed with minor shock while editing some sections of the New Providence Post within the messy and ink filled prints of the Civil Affairs printing presses. 

 

[Harald 2875]

Sir Rev Vuiller, The Viscount of Vuillermoz would read the gossip smiling slighty form his Keep, though his brow arched a little "huh, seems they keep forgetting we sponsored miss Isabella as well... but the most important thing is that they enjoy the season!"

[tadabug2000 4918]

Lady Johanne Vuiller, grand-heir to Vuillermoz is quite happy with the news she heard. When the Bennet cousins came to live within Vuillermoz, she took note of her cousins looks, the boys seemingly enraptured by the duos beauty. Now, though, as it was also proven by the Empress herself with one such Miss Isabella Bennett being named the Ruby, she sits, pleased with herself and glad her grandfather listened to her pleading to sponsor them.

 

 

Mister Evander Kervallen found the events quite interesting. His dislike for one such Chloe De Rosius grew at her rude comments meant against his friend, Miss Fable. He'd grin nonetheless at the going-ons, taking in his friend and miss Lynette Bennett, cousin of the Ruby, thinking she looked remarkably familiar to the description given as a hint at the masked ball.

[AfroJoeTheOlogBro 1095]

Cagliostro reclines in his home, smoking his pipe as he reads over yet another recounting of the debut. The Lord chuckles once more, reading the opinions folk seem to gather from his strange clockwork daughter, very proud that she's managed to make friends amongst her display.

[MRCHENN 4741]

A soldier of Mardon mourns the death of Sir Dima Ivanovich during the events of Astercalia, his first friend ever.

[EmiliainWonderland 2309]

Chloe de Rosius is overjoyed at the mention of Esme. "Oui oui, she really did do spectacularly!" 

[Lestius 19]

Isabella would take her seat in the corner of the tavern, as always. As she places her book on the table, she notices the paper.

As she reads through the words a smile would appear on her face. "I'm grateful for the opportunities the family Vuiller gave us" she said to her cousin, "I hope they, and the other ladies, are just as excited for the next ball as I am" she said with a bright smile as she thinks back to the night before.