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Riconus wasn't particularly enthused about having to leave his enduring city in order to attend a meeting in Prime, but he could certainly understand why it was necessary. At the very least, he would be able to gather the thoughts from Milo and various high-ranking members of his cabinent, on what should be done about these vysticchi bastards constantly attacking Aelyrian cities.
Due to how rushed and hectic his schedule had been in recent brightenings, Riconus had neither the time nor the energy to fetch elaborate garments or fancy jewellry. He simply wore a dirtied overcoat of light brown leather over a simple tunic and trousers of dark linen. The only things that might stand him out from the crowd of peasants in the streets would likely be the black band around his arm in mourning for the soldiers he lost defending the city, as well as the large necklace of silver & gold to indicate his Earlship.
Of coarse, the average peasant likely didn't have a military escort following him, either. Six soldiers of the Sapphire Guard followed & lead his path towards the chambers of the Imperial Judicator, wearing their light blue/dark blue tabards that were still stained in vysticchi blood. These soldiers stayed far back, however, once Riconus had made his way within a few paces of Scurvy's desk. He tried to put aside the abnormality of the judicator's assistant being named after a horrid disease, instead focusing his attention on the doors up ahead.
When he entered the chambers, he had found that Milo had already arrived alongside an individual he was unfamiliar with. Although giving the Regent a firm nod, Riconus still made the courtesy of greeting the host of the conference first. "Parreyon Syndicus, I presume? I would be Riconus Xind'ell, it's a great honor to finally meet you." He took the judicator's hand for a shake, doing likewise to Milo and repeating his introduction to the apparent chief ad interim for the Chancellory.
"Thank you, Your Excellency, but I was able to fill up on water and bread on my way over here. Just waiting for the remainder of our colleagues to show will be more than satisfactory."
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