10-14-2019, 02:07 PM
(Jointly Written With Xiomera)
After the Service was done, Alice Lancaster, in her dark indigo dress, went up to pay her respects. She stopped before the pyre for a moment, praying, and went to talk to Empress Yauhmi. "I'm so very sorry for your loss, Madame Empress. He was a good man.". She said, handing the Empress her bouquet of Eirian Indigo Roses and dark purple Daimēt flowers.
Yauhmi took the flowers with a polite bow of her head. "Thank you for the flowers and the kind words as well, Minister Lancaster. It is very gracious of you to say so. My husband was indeed a good man, who wanted the best for Xiomera. It is a shame that a life spent in service to his people had to end in this way. I pray that your people never have to suffer such a loss."
Alice smiled sadly. "I pray that no one should have to suffer a loss like this. Also, I have a gift for you and your son". She pulled out two small Jewelry boxes. Each box held a small silver medallion, engraved with Topilpopoca's name, and with a small red gem at the top. "They are Memory Medallions. They aren't common outside of Eiria, and are a bit more traditional".
Upon receiving the medallions, both Yauhmi and Texōccoatl, the Emperor's son, seemed a bit stunned. "These are very beautiful and very thoughtful. We will treasure these gifts always." Yauhmi smiled at the medallion, the first smile that had crossed her face in quite some time. "Will your delegation be remaining in Xiomera long? We would like the chance to show you as much honor as you have shown us with these gifts.".
Alice thought for a second. "I believe we are staying for a couple more days. I'd be honored by your company." She smiled back. "Xiomera's a beautiful country. I couldn't just leave that soon".
"Excellent. We will be having a private dinner tomorrow at the Palace, and I would be honored if you could attend. It would be nice to have such pleasant company at a time like this. And if you are interested in learning more about Xiomera, there is no finer place than the Palace of Flowers to do so."
"Thank you very much, Madame. I am grateful for this opportunity to learn more about your nation, but wish it wasn't under such sad circumstances".
"I agree, but we can take this as an opportunity as well. Even in moments of disaster, there is always opportunity. Until tomorrow, then, madam Minister. We shall look forward to it." Yauhmi gave another polite nod before sweeping out of the temple with her delegation in tow.
After they were gone, Alice subconsciously checked her wrist. She wore a silver bracelet, which had two memory medallions hanging from it. One for her older Brother, one for her fiance. Two losses she would never, ever, forget.
After the Service was done, Alice Lancaster, in her dark indigo dress, went up to pay her respects. She stopped before the pyre for a moment, praying, and went to talk to Empress Yauhmi. "I'm so very sorry for your loss, Madame Empress. He was a good man.". She said, handing the Empress her bouquet of Eirian Indigo Roses and dark purple Daimēt flowers.
Yauhmi took the flowers with a polite bow of her head. "Thank you for the flowers and the kind words as well, Minister Lancaster. It is very gracious of you to say so. My husband was indeed a good man, who wanted the best for Xiomera. It is a shame that a life spent in service to his people had to end in this way. I pray that your people never have to suffer such a loss."
Alice smiled sadly. "I pray that no one should have to suffer a loss like this. Also, I have a gift for you and your son". She pulled out two small Jewelry boxes. Each box held a small silver medallion, engraved with Topilpopoca's name, and with a small red gem at the top. "They are Memory Medallions. They aren't common outside of Eiria, and are a bit more traditional".
Upon receiving the medallions, both Yauhmi and Texōccoatl, the Emperor's son, seemed a bit stunned. "These are very beautiful and very thoughtful. We will treasure these gifts always." Yauhmi smiled at the medallion, the first smile that had crossed her face in quite some time. "Will your delegation be remaining in Xiomera long? We would like the chance to show you as much honor as you have shown us with these gifts.".
Alice thought for a second. "I believe we are staying for a couple more days. I'd be honored by your company." She smiled back. "Xiomera's a beautiful country. I couldn't just leave that soon".
"Excellent. We will be having a private dinner tomorrow at the Palace, and I would be honored if you could attend. It would be nice to have such pleasant company at a time like this. And if you are interested in learning more about Xiomera, there is no finer place than the Palace of Flowers to do so."
"Thank you very much, Madame. I am grateful for this opportunity to learn more about your nation, but wish it wasn't under such sad circumstances".
"I agree, but we can take this as an opportunity as well. Even in moments of disaster, there is always opportunity. Until tomorrow, then, madam Minister. We shall look forward to it." Yauhmi gave another polite nod before sweeping out of the temple with her delegation in tow.
After they were gone, Alice subconsciously checked her wrist. She wore a silver bracelet, which had two memory medallions hanging from it. One for her older Brother, one for her fiance. Two losses she would never, ever, forget.
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