Evelyn flashed a sincere smile to DuRant. [B]
"How insightful. I would wish for nothing more, Your Majesty."[/B] She replied. Damien chuckled and continued to finish his drink, letting the level of wine wane in the confines of his cup. When he had finally reached the bare emptiness of his cup, Evelyn bowed her head from Damien's eyes.[B] "It's been a most lovely evening, hasn't it, Sire?" [/B]She remarked. Damien smiled and nodded.
[B]"It has. You may be off. I'll conclude this court gathering soon enough." [/B]Damien noted, giving her leave to go. 

Once Evelyn was off, Damien held his position gazing over the courtiers in their many, useless scum and pretty pieces in appearance or use alike. Damien had selected his courtiers carefully, and kept nobody from the old court of DuFairre, spare Evelyn. Everyone in his court now was either an important piece in his plan, or an expendable pawn to be used when he saw fit. And pawns were aplenty for him to utilize to the fullest extent of their mere existence. The important pieces were fewer in number, but Damien knew them, and he knew them well. And on the other hand, there were those he kept in court purely for purposes of admiration and entertainment, such as the lovely songstress. 

[B][I]Yes... That songstress bears such a face so beautiful and plays so lovely a melody that even angels would hold jealousy for her favour. [/I][/B]Damien wondered. [B][I]But she is an enigma... An enigma wrapped in mystery and cloaked in darkness. She could be as dangerous and deadly as she is graceful. [/I][/B]Damien began to think as his eyes narrowed. [B][I]I will have to ask Evelyn and Lucius to gather information on the Lady Valois. I must know if she will be an important piece I can... Utilize... [/I][/B]He thought. He continued to think and watch the court as they socialized, waiting for time to pass until the hour of sleep came. 

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[B]"Then I will have to manage that in my own time, for I am rather spent for tonight."[/B] Mirabelle replied. [B]"I thank you for your concern, my lord, but I am afraid I am still intent on getting a good night's rest earlier rather than later." [/B]Mirabelle went on. Lucius raised an eyebrow in curiosity, but said nothing of it. Mirabelle then took a lady-like curtsey.
 [B]"Now, if you will excuse me..." [/B]She finished. Lucius nodded and waved with a chuckle.
[B]"As you wish. Another time then, perhaps." [/B]Lucius remarked, before she turned away and headed towards her bedroom chamber. Lucius turned away and walked a few steps, and then stopped when heard the door shut. His charming smile then faded as he then made his way to Evelyn's dwelling, darting through any shortcut he could use.