The Pride of Blackwood

1 hour earlier

[PRINCE CAIUS TORIN DRAVOS]

I listen to the rambles of lower ministers and directors, the scene before me a mimic of everything I had envisioned.

Merry eyes watch me with drinks in hand, relieved grins on faces, and relaxed immortals.

I understand that my announcement brings relief, for it is not hard to see that my sudden arrival had brought a panic so great that most of the wine a