[quote=@Irradiant]
Reading the most recent posts, it's looking like Mirie is firmly in the duke's court. The fact she knew Nyx was impersonating the duke also lends some credence to that. Are the both of them cooking up some plan behind the scenes? Dut, dut, dun. 
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I sure hope so. Cooking behind the scenes I highly recommend and is where a lot of the motive and drive of our rp will come from. 

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I initially planned on having Altina side with the duke as well, but hm... now, I dunno... The Wizard Queen might end up getting dog-piled if this keeps up, so I'm reconsidering... I left her allegiances up in the air in my initial post to give myself some leeway. Decisions, decisions... 
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You don't have to worry about dogpiling, the Wizard Queen can handle it. Having said that, do whatever you think your character would do. :)

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Ooh, spicy. Altina would probably be good friends with the Wizard Queen if it weren't for the circumstances. She has an affinity for fiery people. That said, maybe it's not too late? Maybe that potential friendship is still in the books? Who knows?
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The Wizard Queen would love a new friend. ;>

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[s]I totally just didn't forget to have Altina bow in my post, nope, no sirree.[/s]
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All good, I'm shaking off the rust with nobility etiquette too. Just trying to make it as immersing as possible. :>

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Unrelated but the bit with Safina was hilarious. Her pulling out a frickin' ledger, all ready and prepared, only to have the "duke" finesse his way out of her grasp — major "oof." I guess power dynamics would prevent her from forcibly keeping him there anyways. 
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The 'Duke' could have done anything, literally anything in that instance. Now Safina will use her super intelligent mind to psycho-analyse it.

[quote=@twannyman]
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The real power play is just forming a new faction after the Duke beats the Queen or during that battle
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I am waiting for the power plays. Those are so worth it.

[quote=@Donut Look Now]
The ‘duke’ said “peace out, Girl Scout”
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I enjoyed reading that bit. xD