[Milo L'Evienne]

”And you as well my friend. It’s good to see you again be it business or pleasure,” Milo responded to Parreyon with a smile while finding himself a place at the table in order to await the arrival of the rest of the attendees. Though given there were more to arrive, he remained standing in the interim. As for lord Baxter, what the man lacked in a gregarious personality, he more than made up for in polite protocol…a bit on the dull side but a nice enough fellow and smart as a whip Milo thought…the human offered Parreyon a respectful nod of the head and replied, ”Indeed a pleasure Exalted Excellency, may I congratulate you on your recent appointment to the Ministry of Justice. My doors as well are always open and in fact I would be honored to speak with you on the topic of the Katta nation, it's one I myself find quite fascinating and have indeed put a bit of time into studying it.” He too took his seat then and meticulously poured himself a cup of tea before settling back to wait, though he would rise, and rise again as each individual entered thereafter.

Meanwhile, not to be left behind under any circumstances argued to the contrary by their charge, Rosemen had found themselves positions out of the way, where their presence might not be so keenly felt as looming over the proceedings. When Riconus arrived shortly after, Milo met his entrance with a nod of greeting and a ”Riconus,” while returning the handshake and then introduced the bespectacled fellow who’d just risen from his chair. ”Riconus Xind’ell, thane to Portshire…lord Sebastienne Baxter, most senior Advisor to the Ministry of the Chancellery. He'll be joining us this brightening.” With a tilt of his head, Baxter returned the favor. ”Your Grace, a pleasure.”

Next came Liselle and both Milo and Baxter were on their feet prior to her entrance given debates heard in advance. He’d had his own debates to wage, but given the looming presence of the Knights in the room, there was no denying he’d been outdone once again by the more tenacious Sir James. And Teila of course, not to be forgotten and indeed he hadn’t. His boots were not the polished and stiff affairs Eugene might’ve liked to see him leave the palace in, but those more preferred by the great Panther…Scuffed and softened with age. And in fact, much preferred by himself. ”No apologies necessary Liselle,” he said with a grin when she swept in and he placed a hand on the back of her chair while she sat down. ”It wouldn’t be a proper gathering, without Teila to nibble on my toes. I’d rather miss it.”

Then lastly entered Alexis and his salute was returned with a wry grin and an ”Excellency, good to see your schedule has allowed you to join us,” while finally taking his seat. Gods, he imagined his young Minister of War must be exhausted, but then so too were they all as was the nature of things and while Baxter rose yet again and offered his greetings in turn…the man must be mounted on springs Milo thought dryly, he took his own at last and settled in for the topic at hand. ”So we’re all arrived then?”