[center][h3]~ Crown Of Thaln ~[/h3][/center]

[center][i]Interacted with:[/i] [@Crimson Paladin][/center]

[quote=Fleuri Jodeau]"Everyone has to start somewhere, and you're off to a decent start. Iron Rose, veteran of the skirmish that slew Bandit King Jeremiah. In my book, you've done more to earn your place here than a lot of nobility your age. With Thaln's aristocracy diminished by Cal's rebellion and the Iron Roses' role in squashing it, it is an opportune time for aspiring knights to cement themselves as nobility by their deeds. And the prestige of being part of the order is far more meaningful for warriors like ourselves than the prestige associated with being born to an influential family."[/quote]

Jarde was not at all assured by [u]Fleuri's[/u] words. "[color=fff200]Maybe I'm off to a decent start, but it's still just a start. Like, a literal start. You and the other knights here have already fought many times, enough to actually be called veterans. I mean, look at Sir Gerard over there.[/color]" He motioned to the mentioned knight, surrounded by three noble girls. "[color=yellow]I know he just joined the order like me, but he's got background. No doubt the reason why he's surrounded like that. Meanwhile, all I have is that little skirmish yesterday and I didn't even do much there.[/color]" Jarde continued beating himself up. 

"[color=yellow]Maybe I will become a veteran someday. Fight in several battles and earn glory, and actually have reason to be here. But right now, I don't. I don't belong here.[/color]" Jarde concluded before sporting a goofy grin. "[color=yellow]But I'm souring the mood, aren't I? This is a party! Let's enjoy it the best we can, yeah?[/color]"

[quote=Fleuri Jodeau]"Oh, and speaking of your borrowed outfit, a word of advice.  Be careful if you sample the red wines, they leave very noticeable stains. I made that mistake once and ended up spilling it on a tunic that had been in my family for generations."[/quote]

Jarde chuckled. "[color=yellow]Don't worry, Sir Fleuri. I don't drink so I'm free from that. Unless of course someone else spills them on me, but then at least it won't be my fault. Unless I mistakenly bump into them, but that would be unlikely. I'm not a noble but I'd like to think I'm nimble.[/color]" Although, the armor he's wearing currently was hampering his nimbleness.

Sparing a glance to look for [u]Fanilly[/u], he found her with [u]Lady Tyaethe[/u] and [u]Sir Gillian[/u] conversing with a nobleman. He briefly wondered what they were talking about before returning to [u]Sir Fleuri[/u].