[center][color=c4df9b][h3]Maritza Verenna[/h3][/color]
Interactions: [@Crimson Paladin], [@PaulHaynek][/center]
[quote=@Crimson Paladin]
Fleuri picked up his glass and took another drink.  "And if anyone here disparages you, they're a fool.  It is because of the valor of knights like yourself that they, not Phoran Cal and his treacherous cronies, celebrate tonight within the Crown of Thaln.  Granted, not everyone who sided with the monarchy did so for unselfish reasons, but they all gained from the efforts of those who took up arms against those traitors."[/quote]
	[color=c4df9b]"Oh I'm well aware of that. It just gets tiring after a while. All the staring and whispering."[/color] The Naga shrugs again, opting to eat more of the meal they'd been provided with than to engage in idle chatter; seemingly at ease in their bubble of silence. When the Princess made her entrance, Mari offers Fleuri an amused grin. [color=c4df9b]"It would appear that we have been summoned."[/color] Taking a brief glance around the hall, Mari catches sight of Jarde making for one of the exits. Frowning slightly, the Naga turns back toward Fleuri. [color=c4df9b]"If you'll excuse me a moment, It appears I'll be taking a brief detour before joining the rest of the party at the head of the hall."[/color]

	With that, Mari trades her half finished palate for her quarterstaff and slips through the crowd towards Jarde. Gently tapping him on the shoulder, Mari speaks quietly to the younger knight. [color=c4df9b]"Turning down a royal summons? That is kind of bad form you know."[/color] The Naga says, grinning slightly.