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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 7:13 am
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Skon smiled and nodded. "Personally, I think he's better suited serving the Capitol, rather than the Palace. I'd hate to see him arrested for mouthing off at a diplomat or Palace guard. I think Taka may eventually follow in his footsteps, once he gets past that awkward teenage phase of tripping over his own feet." She chuckled as she set her tea down, watching the dancer with that calculating smile again.
"Hmm, well, I may be able to help you, if you're interested." She leaned forward, the smile never faltering. "As I mentioned, I'm an adviser to the Queen. Part of my duties as Her cultural and social adviser is to be on the lookout for those who show promise, since I spend quite a bit of time in the streets." She leaned back and poured more tea. "Your dancing is superb, Lady Yasmeen, and your sword dancing skills are perhaps the best I've seen yet. I humbly request that you allow me to bring you to the Palace to stand before the Queen, to become one of her personal dancers."
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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:45 pm
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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 1:01 pm
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Her smile almost quirked up into a grin upon seeing the shocked look on Yasmeen's face. This was one particular part of the job that Skon enjoyed, finding those with promise to bring before the Queen. It didn't happen nearly as often as she liked, far as she was concerned.
Hearing Yasmeen's question had the adviser giving the dancer an arched eyebrow, the only signal of her surprise at the question. Interesting, even with this opportunity, she desires to perform for the people, she found the idea intriguing, I wonder what the Queen would think of that.
Skon poured another round of tea for them as she contemplated the question. "Hmm, to be honest with you, Lady Yasmeen, I don't know the answer to that question," she replied truthfully, "I honestly cannot recall anyone ever asking me that before. Many of the people I've brought before the Queen were all too happy to stay within the Palace if and when they were accepted."
"That being said, the Queen is perhaps one of the most benevolent people I have ever had the honor of working for, so there is a chance She may allow it. I'm afraid, however, that is a question you would have to take before Her."
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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 1:10 pm
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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 1:27 pm
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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 1:33 pm
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:54 am
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Skon made a note to advise her informants to keep an eye out for any new d'jinn dancers that might show up in the city as they stepped out of the cafe. "A shame, with your talents, I can only imagine what your sisters are also capable of. Perhaps they'll make their way here eventually."
She smiled as she pulled out her clipboard and flipped the parchments over, revealing a rough city map etched into the board. "The city's laid out in a series of concentric circles, but we have four major thoroughfares leading out from the Palace." Skon pointed motioned to the wide avenue they were walking on. "These are generally the major commerce areas for the city, easily accessible from any part of the city."
She chuckled and smiled. "And easily accessible for Her Majesty for when she decides to mingle." Skon stopped at a silk stall and picked up a bolt of fabric, holding it up before looking at Yasmeen with a smile. "Hmm, this color compliments you rather well, I think. I will let the Queen's tailor know, should you be accepted by the Queen." She leaned over and whispered something to the merchant, who nodded and slid the fabric under the stall.
"Anyways, as you can see, the Palace is the central point of the city, and can be viewed from virtually any place in the city. Come, let's see if the Queen is available at the moment."
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 6:24 am
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