She ordered them to put their weapons away.
I meant no offense.” Savona’s guards froze, awaiting her response. I prefer diplomacy with strong characters, and clearly, you are that. “I just wanted to ensure you were not some weak envoy. “You think to manipulate me so directly? I am not some thinblood or ghoul to be commanded, Keeper!” Each member of her entourage went for their holstered weapons. “You will dismiss your security immediately.” The words cleaved through the Ventrue’s mind like a broadsword, wielded without subtlety. Talley smiled, though his smiles were always false, and caught Savona’s eyes. We are ready to approach the Magisters with serious talks regarding your joining the fold.”
We witnessed the burning of four Sabbat Cardinals last month, thanks to your… sacrifice. Your actions carry more weight than your skill in etiquette.” Fiorenza Savona dismissed two of her bodyguards with a gesture, a flick of imaginary dust from her sleeve.
“Call me ‘Miss,’ ‘Madame,’ ‘Lady’ or whatever you choose, Hound. “Miss Savona, I assume.” Talley bowed deeply to the Ventrue prodigy as she and her entourage entered the monument where their meeting was to take place. Nicknames: Snake Charming, Mesmerism, Mentis Imperium
