IC-Ep 1-The Duc's Court(Everyone)

[jp1885]

Brook nods to emphasise Story’s account.

“What he- she said.”

[Mr. Handy]

"What is your connection with the dead man?" the Duc asked Gui. The Duchesse whispered in his ear again. "With Giueseppe de Milan?"

[Philulhu]

”None, Your Grace,” replied Gui. ”Until I saw him last night, I had never laid eyes on him before!”

[Snapper]

Jacques:


Jacques continues to look blandly attentive.

Spoiler:

Jacques is secretly surprised to hear the dead man's full name. Is that the first time he's heard more than the first name "Giuseppe"?

[SunlessNick]

Story doesn't say anything, but her ears prick up at the mention of Milan.

[Mr. Handy]

"He was an invited guest," said the Duc, "as were you. It seems I must make wiser choices who to invite into my home. Is there anyone who can vouch for you?"

Yes, that's the first time you've heard that he was from Milan.

[Philulhu]

I’m not sure how Gui got his invite? He managed to finagle his way in but I’ve no further details than that.

[aine]

“Should we vouch for Gui, do you think?” Elizabeth whispers to Story and Brook. “Or will that drop us into trouble?”

[Borderline]

Jean Luc standing up " I can vouch for him my lord."

[Philulhu]

Somewhat taken aback at the stranger’s intervention, it was all Gui could do to bow his head in his direction.

[jp1885]

Brooks thoughts on the matter must remain a mystery, for as she opens her mouth to speak, the stranger interjects.

Instead, she cocks her head, puzzled, at Story and Elizabeth.

"Who's this guy?" she whispers.

[Borderline]

Taking a second to read the room he continues, "My lord I can assure you that this young man is a gentleman of fine pedigree and finer moral fiber. I've known his family for decades, if he says a thing then it is so."

[Mr. Handy]

"Very well, Monsieur..." said the Duc. The Duchesse leaned over and whispered in his ear again. "de Monet. Monsieur l'Argot may remain as my guest and shall have the liberty of my palace, but he shall be your responsibility. If he should do anything untoward, you shall both face the consequences."

You probably got your invitation by seducing a woman and becoming her "plus one."

[Philulhu]

”Merci, Your Grace,” said Gui, bowing deeply - as much to hide the look of relief on his face as anything. He glanced at de Monet. He was grateful for his intervention but couldn’t help but wonder what his motives were… …

Yeah, that sounds like Gui…

[aine]

Elizabeth breathes a sigh of relief. “A timely saviour, whoever he is.” She says to Brook. “He must be of some repute to sway the Duc’s decision.”

[Snapper]

Jacques:

Jacques bows politely and withdraws back into the throng equably.

[jp1885]

“I guess so,” whispers Brook in reply. “We’d better look respectable; must be our turn for interrogation next…”

[Snapper]

Jacques:

When he can do so without being rude or obvious, Jacques attempts to make his way to Leonardo Da Vinci.

[Borderline]

Jean Luc continues to monitor the actions of those in the room without overtly appearing to.

[SunlessNick]

Sorry for the absence.

"The Duc seems to have a poor memory for names," Story murmurs to Brook and Liz. "I wonder if it was more the Duchesse who was swayed. And Leonardo lived in Milan until a few years ago, which makes me think we should look harder at the late thief."