Post by Ymbert Montgomery on Apr 1, 2020 1:35:45 GMT
The Social Whirlwind by Le Mole
Another somber start to the month, as Viscomte Gorne hosted a memorial and wake for Pierre Flump and Jean-Paul Marsaud, taken from us in an escape attempt turned wrong.
Monsigneur's de la Bassée's memorial service was attended by a variety of guests including Mme. Helen, the beau of the host (she finally seems to have settled upon one gentleman) and Jean-Paul Marsaud's regimental colleague Subaltern D'Blancheur, naturally there to pay his respects to his fallen comrade. Baron Lagarde de Bearne also made an appearance and brought his usual sense of grace to proceedings. While he was unable to make it (being away serving King and Country at the front), Captain Fitzbraose sent a memorial wreath. Perhaps most surprisingly Private Yves and Monsieur Galopin made an appearance. As I don't recall either of them ever having met the dearly departed, I can only suspect they were hoping for free food. Monsieur Galopin tried to enthusiastically introduce himself to Mme. Helen with an outstretched hand, but she gracefully sidestepped the handshake and the possibility of not being able to remove the smell of turnips for weeks. Private Yves got rather carried away, loudly shouting "huzzah" whenever the subject of bravery was raised. I counted twelve.
Naturally, the deadly smelling duo were not invited to the wake. Baron Lagarde de Bearne also made his apologies, choosing to attend the party hosted at the Brandenburg Embassy instead. Apparently his much proclaimed love of the Cardinal's Guard plays second fiddle to his love of drinking and dancing. Frankly, those are priorities I can completely respect.
Certainly tbe Baron and Dame Emelin enjoyed themselves. In fact, they found themselves the centre of attention, not only being the highest status people at the party, but tearing up the dancefloor with their prowess!
Seen elsewhere was Monsieur Aiguille, finally let back into the Frog & Peach after his previous financial disgrace. He proceeded to celebrate by losing repeatedly at the gambling table!
It seems Baron Lagarde de Bearne had not yet had quite enough of high scoiety, as he was seen next week with Dame Emelin at the Royal Ball, where he managed to make some new friends with his manners and charm.
Of course, the big event of the social calender was The Downs. For reasons I cannot quite fathom Mme Helen had allowed the struggling actor Monsieur D'Applaud and the struggling turnip farmer Monsieur Galopin free use of her owner's box, despite not being there herself. I understand the very presence of Monsieur Galopin quite threw the poor stewards into a tizzy. Still Mme. Helen may have regretted her absence as I hear the Crown Prince himself turned up! Despite being somewhat thrown by the lack of a hostess, his Royal Highness still gallantly spent the time socialising with the lower classes. I suspect the cleaning bill was astronomical.
It seems a real friendship has been started, with Monsieur D'Applaud and Monsieur Galopin being seen drinking together in the Frog & Peach the following week. It must have been a rather novel experience of Monsieur D'Applaud to be toadied to. I doubt he's used to having many social lessers. It must have been even more novel for Monsieur Galopin to get past the bouncers of a gentleman's club.
The Blue Gables saw rather a lot of activity in the latter part of the week. My little birds spotted Captain Bonbeur and Mme Joya, Guardsman Lannes and Mme Acelina and Monsigneur de la Bassée talking religion with Monsieur Aigulle and Mme.Johi.
Despite the rather unfortunate circumstances, I'm glad to see you're all having a good time!
Another somber start to the month, as Viscomte Gorne hosted a memorial and wake for Pierre Flump and Jean-Paul Marsaud, taken from us in an escape attempt turned wrong.
Monsigneur's de la Bassée's memorial service was attended by a variety of guests including Mme. Helen, the beau of the host (she finally seems to have settled upon one gentleman) and Jean-Paul Marsaud's regimental colleague Subaltern D'Blancheur, naturally there to pay his respects to his fallen comrade. Baron Lagarde de Bearne also made an appearance and brought his usual sense of grace to proceedings. While he was unable to make it (being away serving King and Country at the front), Captain Fitzbraose sent a memorial wreath. Perhaps most surprisingly Private Yves and Monsieur Galopin made an appearance. As I don't recall either of them ever having met the dearly departed, I can only suspect they were hoping for free food. Monsieur Galopin tried to enthusiastically introduce himself to Mme. Helen with an outstretched hand, but she gracefully sidestepped the handshake and the possibility of not being able to remove the smell of turnips for weeks. Private Yves got rather carried away, loudly shouting "huzzah" whenever the subject of bravery was raised. I counted twelve.
Naturally, the deadly smelling duo were not invited to the wake. Baron Lagarde de Bearne also made his apologies, choosing to attend the party hosted at the Brandenburg Embassy instead. Apparently his much proclaimed love of the Cardinal's Guard plays second fiddle to his love of drinking and dancing. Frankly, those are priorities I can completely respect.
Certainly tbe Baron and Dame Emelin enjoyed themselves. In fact, they found themselves the centre of attention, not only being the highest status people at the party, but tearing up the dancefloor with their prowess!
Seen elsewhere was Monsieur Aiguille, finally let back into the Frog & Peach after his previous financial disgrace. He proceeded to celebrate by losing repeatedly at the gambling table!
It seems Baron Lagarde de Bearne had not yet had quite enough of high scoiety, as he was seen next week with Dame Emelin at the Royal Ball, where he managed to make some new friends with his manners and charm.
Of course, the big event of the social calender was The Downs. For reasons I cannot quite fathom Mme Helen had allowed the struggling actor Monsieur D'Applaud and the struggling turnip farmer Monsieur Galopin free use of her owner's box, despite not being there herself. I understand the very presence of Monsieur Galopin quite threw the poor stewards into a tizzy. Still Mme. Helen may have regretted her absence as I hear the Crown Prince himself turned up! Despite being somewhat thrown by the lack of a hostess, his Royal Highness still gallantly spent the time socialising with the lower classes. I suspect the cleaning bill was astronomical.
It seems a real friendship has been started, with Monsieur D'Applaud and Monsieur Galopin being seen drinking together in the Frog & Peach the following week. It must have been a rather novel experience of Monsieur D'Applaud to be toadied to. I doubt he's used to having many social lessers. It must have been even more novel for Monsieur Galopin to get past the bouncers of a gentleman's club.
The Blue Gables saw rather a lot of activity in the latter part of the week. My little birds spotted Captain Bonbeur and Mme Joya, Guardsman Lannes and Mme Acelina and Monsigneur de la Bassée talking religion with Monsieur Aigulle and Mme.Johi.
Despite the rather unfortunate circumstances, I'm glad to see you're all having a good time!