Madame Katherine Evangeline Greywind Stats:Assets(5), Power(0), Production(5), Influence (4), Charm(2) Katherine let out a charmed smile at the arrival of her respective guests. First the Sorcerer in his plain robes (She didn't hold it against him, magic probably didn't mix with regal outfits), then her fellow nobleman councilors arrived in turn. Giving appropriate courtesy to both, Katherine was a bit put off by Robert's stride past her. "My, what matter concerns him so urgently today?" She remarked before turning to her other guests. "Thank you for joining me today councilors. I have already reserved a first-order observation booth for the use of the council for the duration of this season's games. I am certain they have quite a show for the city today. While I have some minor matters of policy to discuss, they are small matters that should not interfere with our enjoyment of today's acts. If you would follow me-" Katherine led her fellow councilors upwards, towards the grand VIP booths reserved for the city's elite to provide the greatest view of the arena matches. Drinks and convenience foods were laid out by servants while holoscreens depicted gladiators in the wings and lists of beasts and matches to come. The centerpiece was a series of chairs on an open balcony overlooking the arena and the rows of commoners crammed into every seat in the stadium. Taking the centermost seat, Katherine gestured for her biosynth maidservant to bring her wine, and for her fellow councilors to take seats with her. "Tell me councilors, what do you think of the arena, and the grand sport it brings to our commoner's dreary lives? Personally, I find it to add some variety to otherwise monotonous days." She smiled openly at the sight of the crowds calling for the games to begin. "And provides insight into things not normally seen."