[Oh, it's him! One of her favourite people. She may not have that much Chroma (because wow, earning it is the worst!), but she did manage to procure some in the bath-house earlier and putting it towards Lorenz's campaign is a most worthy cause.]
I am most indeed, Lorenz!
[Particularly since she's not. you know. covered in blood and stuck in a godawful gown that did nothing for her complexion. Ugh. Anyway!]
I trust you're having a wonderful evening yourself? And there's no need to thank me for my generosity; I've found myself utterly in your debt since our encounter in the hospital, so it's my noble duty to return the favour! Here's hoping you fetch a suitable price!
[Just some nobles suffering through poverty because Chroma earning is horrible... That's them!! But that's neither here nor there, because right now it is a nice party and so they can both relax. Mostly. Somewhat. In the noble way, with constant awareness of other people's opinions.
That said, she is still a delight. Top 5 PrismaPals.]
I am having a much more favorable time now that I've found you! Your company and well wishes are refreshing as always.
[And he is a luxury etc, but aww.]
I do hope you've found it easy to settle in since we last spoke.
[...the other people's opinions are (unfortunately....) very important, aren't they...mustn't give anyone reason to gossip...]
I have, thank you! Ah-
[...well there was that whole thing where she nearly turned into a crystal because touching other people is unladylike, also, cat ears, but that was depressing and annoying, so we shall not mention it!]
A-Ahhh, yes, yes I have! This place does take quite a bit of getting used-to, but I think I've found my feet. What about yourself? I do hope the moons haven't caused you any trouble.
[Although she's sure any bizarre animal appendages he might sprout would look fabulous! Hopefully they'd be suitably purple.]
[Ah yes, Cordis week... grim flashbacks to being insatiably hungry and forced to eat later than 8pm... He's still not emotionally recovered from the indignity.]
Oh, you know... [He waves a hand, so casually, like please! As if!] Of course people of our caliber wouldn't be bothered by such trifling matters! It— it has been just fine.
[A ruffian did wave a sword at him, though... It's been a strange time. Let's change topics!]
You know— Have you run into Hilda, yet? We three should get together for dinner sometime.
[war flashbacks she never wants to see the moon turn blue again, but apparently (and rudely) it happens every month - twice - so...one must maintain a stiff upper lip, she supposes...
Anyway, that question makes for a lovely distraction.]
I have had the fortune to encounter Hilda, yes! Our meeting was most fortuitous. Ah...
[...
o-oh, you want...to do dinner? With her?
........Lorenz.....you are the only noble to ever exist. Unparalleled.]
I would simply love to have dinner with the two of you! Are you sure you wouldn't mind?
[w h o o p s that was a bit more jubilant than she intended, must. keep decorum-
-it's. been a while since anyone invited her out to dinner, much less someone from the nobility, much less an heir to one of the biggest houses in the alliance-]
[wow why couldn't everyone at Garreg Mach be this appreciative of his dinner invites]
Not at all! We are Fódlan nobles, therefore, we should do our best to maintain proper relations while we're here in this world.
[Also he would love to show off what a great dinner he can plan, even if it will inevitably wind up as three idiots sitting on his couch watching television. It's the thought that counts!]
I will discuss it with Hilda, of course— but I know she will be amenable to the idea!
[She is absolutely, utterly down for whatever dinner Lorenz deems appropriate, what a FANTASTIC plan!
....also the television is admittedly fascinating and, honestly, watching some of the 'shows' with two people who are also completely out of their depth with all this 'technology' sounds great.
She was recently taught how to do selfies, so. If they don't know that function yet, she'll be happy to share...]
That would be wonderful! I'm so flattered that you'd ask me, Lorenz.
[...ah!]
Oh, I just remembered! I had some bergamot tea leaves on me, when I arrived in this place. May I bring them to the dinner? I'd love to have tea with the two of you.
[...she promises they're good quality. Better than the hospital, at least!]
[Lorenz has learned about "clout" and it is both horrifying and tantalizing! Noble dinner night will be an exciting event, for sure.
Especially with the addition of bergamot tea?! Constance continues to move up in the ranks of his favorite people...]
Oh— yes, of course! We would be remiss to refuse such generosity and taste! [authentic tea time experience... he could weep.] Constance, I believe ours will be a long and affectionate friendship.
[And so, because they are now Friends and she is a lovely young lady, he is compelled to, ahem, look after her-- as such,] Have you placed any other bids tonight?
Ah, well! I shall be sure to bring some cakes, too! There's a lovely little bakery near my apartment.
[She may or may not know that because she bought like. 3 full-size cakes to eat by herself a few days ago. Cordis, not even once!
And Goddess, so many compliments...she would blush if it wouldn't be hideously embarrassing. That being said, she is beaming. Perhaps Lunatia isn't so bad after all...
...ah. Right. The...auction. Hmm.]
Oh, most definitely not! My one desire was to ensure you are adequately supported. I haven't even examined the other options-
[-she has definitely examined the other options-]
-but I might extend my support to some of our classmates, should they wish it. Do you have anyone whom you hope will win you?
[that. is a weird sentence to say but you know what, this is a weird place]
[Cakes... and moral slash monetary support... oof, right in the heart. It is truly the greatest pity of all time that they didn't(?) meet(??) back at Garreg Mach, he thinks, because they would have been the best of friends for much longer!
Truly, this city has some redeeming qualities...]
Oh, me? Ah, no. [like...nah] But I am a gentleman, and so even were I to be won by the most repugnant of bidders, it would be no matter! Lorenz Hellman Gloucester will keep his word even in adversity.
[Like if some rude uggo won the bids?? A travesty, but he'd put up with it.]
[goddess. To think that someone wholly unsuitable might win Lorenz....the thought turns her stomach. Does she have to keep an even closer eye on the bidding? But what if the only options are unsavoury? What if she accidentally wins?
...
this is a lot more stressful than she thought it would be, let's just-]
I would simply love to see what other options there are.
[A distraction sounds like exactly what she needs, so let's. let's do that.]
Are participants in this 'auction' also allowed to bid?
[What is a noble without tightly-honed judgement skills? Absolutely nothing, that's what. Fortunately (as expected), Constance has been training for this moment her entire life!]
It's quite the bizarre concept, isn't it? I certainly can't see this sort of affair occurring at Garreg Mach.
[She'll whip out her purple fan as she speaks, so she can then press it against her lips in a suitable display of mild disgust. How very...
...how very. One mustn't be too harsh, though, considering Lorenz has found himself caught up in this madness...]
But one must steel themselves! At least this isn't the strangest custom we've had to endure in this place.
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I am most indeed, Lorenz!
[Particularly since she's not. you know. covered in blood and stuck in a godawful gown that did nothing for her complexion. Ugh. Anyway!]
I trust you're having a wonderful evening yourself? And there's no need to thank me for my generosity; I've found myself utterly in your debt since our encounter in the hospital, so it's my noble duty to return the favour! Here's hoping you fetch a suitable price!
[Not that one can put a price on him, but!!]
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That said, she is still a delight. Top 5 PrismaPals.]
I am having a much more favorable time now that I've found you! Your company and well wishes are refreshing as always.
[And he is a luxury etc, but aww.]
I do hope you've found it easy to settle in since we last spoke.
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I have, thank you! Ah-
[...well there was that whole thing where she nearly turned into a crystal because touching other people is unladylike, also, cat ears, but that was depressing and annoying, so we shall not mention it!]
A-Ahhh, yes, yes I have! This place does take quite a bit of getting used-to, but I think I've found my feet. What about yourself? I do hope the moons haven't caused you any trouble.
[Although she's sure any bizarre animal appendages he might sprout would look fabulous! Hopefully they'd be suitably purple.]
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Oh, you know... [He waves a hand, so casually, like please! As if!] Of course people of our caliber wouldn't be bothered by such trifling matters! It— it has been just fine.
[A ruffian did wave a sword at him, though... It's been a strange time. Let's change topics!]
You know— Have you run into Hilda, yet? We three should get together for dinner sometime.
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[war flashbacks she never wants to see the moon turn blue again, but apparently (and rudely) it happens every month - twice - so...one must maintain a stiff upper lip, she supposes...
Anyway, that question makes for a lovely distraction.]
I have had the fortune to encounter Hilda, yes! Our meeting was most fortuitous. Ah...
[...
o-oh, you want...to do dinner? With her?
........Lorenz.....you are the only noble to ever exist. Unparalleled.]
I would simply love to have dinner with the two of you! Are you sure you wouldn't mind?
[w h o o p s that was a bit more jubilant than she intended, must. keep decorum-
-it's. been a while since anyone invited her out to dinner, much less someone from the nobility, much less an heir to one of the biggest houses in the alliance-]
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Not at all! We are Fódlan nobles, therefore, we should do our best to maintain proper relations while we're here in this world.
[Also he would love to show off what a great dinner he can plan, even if it will inevitably wind up as three idiots sitting on his couch watching television. It's the thought that counts!]
I will discuss it with Hilda, of course— but I know she will be amenable to the idea!
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....also the television is admittedly fascinating and, honestly, watching some of the 'shows' with two people who are also completely out of their depth with all this 'technology' sounds great.
She was recently taught how to do selfies, so. If they don't know that function yet, she'll be happy to share...]
That would be wonderful! I'm so flattered that you'd ask me, Lorenz.
[...ah!]
Oh, I just remembered! I had some bergamot tea leaves on me, when I arrived in this place. May I bring them to the dinner? I'd love to have tea with the two of you.
[...she promises they're good quality. Better than the hospital, at least!]
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Especially with the addition of bergamot tea?! Constance continues to move up in the ranks of his favorite people...]
Oh— yes, of course! We would be remiss to refuse such generosity and taste! [authentic tea time experience... he could weep.] Constance, I believe ours will be a long and affectionate friendship.
[And so, because they are now Friends and she is a lovely young lady, he is compelled to, ahem, look after her-- as such,] Have you placed any other bids tonight?
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[She may or may not know that because she bought like. 3 full-size cakes to eat by herself a few days ago. Cordis, not even once!
And Goddess, so many compliments...she would blush if it wouldn't be hideously embarrassing. That being said, she is beaming. Perhaps Lunatia isn't so bad after all...
...ah. Right. The...auction. Hmm.]
Oh, most definitely not! My one desire was to ensure you are adequately supported. I haven't even examined the other options-
[-she has definitely examined the other options-]
-but I might extend my support to some of our classmates, should they wish it. Do you have anyone whom you hope will win you?
[that. is a weird sentence to say but you know what, this is a weird place]
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Truly, this city has some redeeming qualities...]
Oh, me? Ah, no. [like...nah] But I am a gentleman, and so even were I to be won by the most repugnant of bidders, it would be no matter! Lorenz Hellman Gloucester will keep his word even in adversity.
[Like if some rude uggo won the bids?? A travesty, but he'd put up with it.]
Shall we examine the other options together?
[For fun and gossip!!]
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...
this is a lot more stressful than she thought it would be, let's just-]
I would simply love to see what other options there are.
[A distraction sounds like exactly what she needs, so let's. let's do that.]
Are participants in this 'auction' also allowed to bid?
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I didn't ask. However, as certain people are... It would appear that much is allowed, yes.
[Lorenz is getting a swag bag and going home when this party is over, but to each their own.]
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It's quite the bizarre concept, isn't it? I certainly can't see this sort of affair occurring at Garreg Mach.
[She'll whip out her purple fan as she speaks, so she can then press it against her lips in a suitable display of mild disgust. How very...
...how very. One mustn't be too harsh, though, considering Lorenz has found himself caught up in this madness...]
But one must steel themselves! At least this isn't the strangest custom we've had to endure in this place.
[cat. ears....]