Fishing expedition
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Demetrius paced along the length of the terrace, his gaze flickering between the gleaming place settings and the rich gardens unfurling below. He’d insisted on every lavish touch, every dish prepared precisely to his specifications, wanting to create an atmosphere that was both inviting and… disarming. The sunlight filtered through the trees, casting dappled patterns over the table, illuminating delicate crystal glasses and gleaming silverware.

The invitation had gone out, the meeting well planned. Ever since Novella had come to him during open office hours to discuss the situation and conditions of the reeducation program, he’d planned to have this meeting, at his earliest convenience, to hear about the conditions first hand from Kaczor herself.

The meal was set to be impeccable—a precise blend of delicacies that would appeal to any palate, all laid out with almost ceremonial care. Yet, for all its extravagance, there was an undeniable eccentricity in the setup. A few brightly colored napkins twisted into peculiar shapes, an array of mismatched floral arrangements, and an assortment of small figurines—odd trinkets Demetrius had added at the last minute, much to the dismay of the servants, but he knew what he was doing. Today, he would strike just the right balance.

Several of his cats, varying in color and demeanor, wove themselves between the chair legs, brushing along the tablecloth, and occasionally batting at a hanging napkin. He took a seat briefly, only to jump back up and readjust his chair, then examined the exact angle of a wine bottle before turning to straighten the forks and knives once again. It would all have to be perfect—or it would have to be mad. He hadn’t yet decided which, but the possibilities seemed to satisfy him equally.

As he glanced toward the doors leading out to the terrace, his eyes gleamed with anticipation, his mouth curling into a smile that hinted at amusement or malice—or perhaps both. He folded his hands behind his back, rocking ever so slightly on his heels, waiting with palpable energy for Kaczor Tilani to be announced.

@Kaczor Tilani


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Fishing expedition - by Demetrius Arvina - 11-15-2024, 05:31 PM
RE: Fishing expedition - by Kaczor Tilani - 11-15-2024, 06:14 PM
RE: Fishing expedition - by Demetrius Arvina - 11-18-2024, 11:12 AM