Post by Elena Sandoval on Sept 7, 2015 14:06:02 GMT -5
The invitations tendered to Lord Blackthorne and his family was accepted, resulting in Elena's first dinner party as the Duchess of Seravino. Despite her nerves, she strove to ensure that the evening was an experience of Montefiore hospitality, good food, excellent wine and congenial company, the better to leave a positive impression on their guests. Niccolo had hopes of engaging in business with the elusive Count of Oria and perhaps more, relying on his wife to provide the setting. She worked with the cook to select the menu, worked with the butler and maids to arrange the dining room and sitting rooms for the the evening, secured a minstrel to play unobtrusive music during the meal and perhaps perform after for the ladies.
Now, Elena attended to the finishing touches - namely, her appearance and to ensure that those attending the dinner were ready to receive their guests. A final check of the mirror verified that her gown of green and gold brocade was as it ought to be, the opal earrings dancing from her ears and her dark hair confined in a snood of golden thread. Satisfied with her looks, she added a touch of discreet scent, then went to check on Niccolo. He needed to be there to greet their guests, as did Mateo, Arturo and Elisabeta. Joanna was to be present, the better to keep an eye on her while Allegra was enjoying the evening with friends.
Knocks on doors given, she made sure to impress on each of them that the Blackthornes would be along shortly; they needed to present themselves forthwith to welcome in a timely manner. Descending the steps, Elena drew a deep breath and squared her shoulders. It was time for the Dragons to extend the golden hand of friendship.
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