[Alexis Sapientia]

The Imperial Minister of War was in something of a grouchy mood as well, just about having had it with the details necessary with regard to the operational requirements of the forces in the Sherian. His right hand was all but worn out, his wrist aching with the repetitive manner in which he'd had to sign things. Requisitions, Imperial Ministry Directives, Admiralty Orders, not to mention the disbursements of Warrants from the Imperial Treasury in his capacity as Imperial Minister of War. It was enough to drive any man insane, which was probably the reason why many a member of the Imperial Government just went off and disappeared from time to time.

Having taken the carriage this time (Alexis not being in the mood to deal with a temperamental equine, or two), so did he continue to brood, a packet of this curious delicacy called chocolate almonds his sole recourse and distraction.

Yes, perhaps he'd buy a boulangerie and candy shop one of these brightenings.

Departing the contraption even before it had completely stopped, so did the fully-uniformed Imperial Minister of War head towards the gathering place, a crimson leather folio under his left arm, with an obsequious yeoman navit and Imperial Alyssan in tow.

Eyes widened slightly at mention of the fellow's name -something no sailor wished upon himself or his own worst enemy- so did the slight tang of food reach his nose and gladden his appetite.

A slight nod was his greeting to each man (a playful salute to his Regent), with a contrite, loving smile, kiss to the forehead, and short embrace to his wife. She was bearing the brunt of many things these days, he did his best to keep her smiling. Rough-housing with the triplets until the change of the darkening watch was, however, something else entirely.

Not good for the next brightening's appointments, of course, but wonderful for making lifelong memories. They did grow so fast, after all.

"You look dashing this morning, sire."

A quick grin came after that. Fashion was something that always meant differing things to the Imperial Regent and his factotums. His Most was of the opinion that whatever he wore (as he was the Sovereign) was (or would be, in time) fashionable, while others n the employ of the Imperial Household would take grave exception...