The Tainted Ruby

[Azie 657]

A LETTER FROM THE DUCHESS OF AZOR

HG Philippa Antoinette, The Duchess of Azor
Published 3rd of Sigismund's End, 1867

[!] An open letter would be sent to HIM Anastasia, the Holy Orenian Empress alongside the Vuiller household, predominantly the heads. However, a public notice would be stamped. [!] @Eryane @PrettyCuteAnna @Harald

 

To Her Imperial Majesty and the Viscomtial House of Vuiller, 

 

The Astercalia, formerly known as the Social Season brings forth a sense of delight in the young ladies of the Empire. Ladies and debutantes gather in abundance to participate with a generous practice of etiquette and demeanour. The coveted title of Ruby is sacred as only a few have obtained the title. Even spanning through to the beginning when the Princess Imperial Elizabeth Anne began the tradition. There have been a total of six Rubies before our current Astercalia. All of the rubies who have been selected showed impeccable etiquette and grace. Namely, our late Ruby, Margravine Laurentina von Archisdorf presented herself with the utmost kindness and elegance. Lady Archisdorf continues to do so even after her time in the season. 

 

My words now may be harsh, but as a citizen of the Empire and someone who has overseen many decades, I hope my words will be heeded. Miss Isabella Nora Bennett was afforded the luxury of the sacred and ever-coveted title of Ruby. However, despite her show at the presentation, her actions outside of the court show lack of etiquette, courtesy and respect for the imperial peerages. The House of Azor has been faithfully loyal throughout the decades and it is saddening for us to bear the insults of the ‘Ruby’ after she committed sinful acts in the home of the Imperial Family no less. I believe my words spoken to the Miss and her counterpart were tame considering what they committed in the dark quarters of the library. 

 

I am disappointed in Miss Isabella’s character and hope that she may mend her character in the form of etiquette and understanding.

Signed by,

HER GRACE, Philippa Antoinette, The Duchess of Azor

 

[Cepheid 4304]

The token elf amongst the court sipped her tea, it was pipping hot.

[Aehkaj 1244]

Viktor is too busy working to notice drama in the events, but he makes note of the missive after he is forced to read it.

[annabanana1014 2084]

Diana Vuiller would shake her head as she recalled the event. She was sitting with her husband as they read the missive, “Truly, I am unsure what will happen to our sponsor now as she has…. Made some enemies and the scandals.”

@Harald

[Taketheshot 3834]

Joseph d'Azor nodded as he read the posted missive outloud at breakfast, finally able to use his formerly broken arm. "Hmmm I think you made the right call here Philly." The Duke mused tapping his wife's shoulder as he went on. "I was waiting for her to slap you and I'd just POW." Joseph d'Azor shot out a mock punch exaggerated and disturbing the set table. He calmed himself the aged Duke settling back at the table. "But you handled it very well!"

 

@Azie

[EmiliainWonderland 2309]

Maria laughed at the missive. "Who can blame her for causing trouble with the most insufferable Orenian family? The d'Azors are so high and mighty. I love to hear a commoner understands that as well. I LOVE drama." 

[kuerbis 3802]

Laurentina wonders why an irrelevant person questions the judgement of a Duchess, who is superior not only in status but also intellect. "How odd," commented she towards her husband upon walking past Maria.

[ydegirl 2357]

34 minutes ago, Azie said:

our late Ruby

"She's not dead." Commented Louise

[TheNunnery 1853]

"Perhaps I am less hated now?"

 

Héloïse questions to her self for a mere second before dismissing the thought.

 

"No, not a chance."

 

Finally, letting out a hopeless sigh as she continued to walk the empty halls of Aster Court.

 

[Lestius 19]

Isabella would sigh saying "What people wouldn't do or say out of jealousy"

[Cheeseycereal 829]

Lynette bennet would read the missive, the maiden would give a short gasp before quickly stating "This is not what really happened i believe, Are they really going to believe this without no other prior witness to state this happened??" *She'd sigh, before moving on with her day

[KaiserJacobII 1456]

"huh," Sébastien Halcourt sounds as he reads the paper during a break from work.

[antiopa 131]

Fable shows the slip of paper to her friend Evander as she makes jokes about humans and their silly gossip. @tadabug2000

[Mannyy 982]

“Who cares? The Astercalia is so menial..” Commented Edward

[Harald 2875]

4 hours ago, PrettyCuteAnna said:

Diana Vuiller would shake her head as she recalled the event. She was sitting with her husband as they read the missive, “Truly, I am unsure what will happen to our sponsor now as she has…. Made some enemies and the scandals.”

@Harald

Would stay next to his wife reading he letter, the Viscount would take a few breaths thinking to himself as he pondered what might have occured during these events. He kept rather silent puffeled about what to say