Party time and more [Action]

[idkmybffalfred]

[In a ballroom at Central City.]

The auction was done and a hefty pile of wealth had been gathered to help pay for the reconstruction of Amestris in the wake of the devastating undead invasion. All that was left at this point was the after party, and EVERYONE has been invited. The majority of the party has moved to a huge ballroom, complete with an in house orchestra, several tables of light snacks and drinks, a large dancing area, tables around the edges of the room, and servants with trays of drinks making sure no one goes long without a glass. Brag about your newest acquisition, seeth with jealousy at the guy who bid more on the piece you wanted, enjoy fine food and drinks from across the empire, get drunk, dance, have fun. Mr. Wayne is footing the bill tonight.

[Elsewhere, later that evening...]


A dark figure edges close to the tall wall surrounding the manor belonging to the mysterious man known only as The Major. It produces a grappling hook from under its cloak, and is perched atop the wall in short order to get a better look at what it has to contend with here.

Comments

[genuine_human]

"Your Holiness."

Giving the man a smile and a laugh, he raises his glass of wine towards his direction. It's been some time since his golden eyes laid eyes on one of his oldest friends. The man has aged quite well while the Major hasn't at all. Regardless, it's always pleasant to see a friend.

"My forces have everything under control. We are just as capable with a defensive battle as much as we are an offensive battle. And how fares the papal office?"

[alphonsedelacroix]

"No better or worse than usual," Delacroix replied. "The hunt for heretics continues and the flock is restless with concern. 'Tis my hope the quelling of the restless dead will soothe the fears of the faithful."

[genuine_human]

"But it's often when the believers are afraid the most that they turn to God and the Church for solace, isn't it?" the Major asks. He would have liked to add in more of his own commentary, but this was quite enough in front of a man like the Pope. This was a party and it was best not to draw more attention than they already have simply through their presence together.

[alphonsedelacroix]

"And the church stands ready to receive them," Delacroix replied. "Even still, we prefer less dangerous means to bring in the faithful."

[genuine_human]

"Dangerous means, I'm afraid, are the only way those divine binary opposites can be established. 'God' is good and those who would wreak violence against those who confide in him are 'bad'," he says, but once again, he stops here before giving a more lengthy criticism of the Church as he would be tempted to. Although he couldn't care less about faith, he can certainly speak in detail about his apathy. He sips from his champagne a little before proceeding.

"I think such times are perfect to hold a wedding."

[alphonsedelacroix]

"Indeed, a bit of good cheer can bolster the spirits of the people immensely. I trust you have some goals to that end in mind?"

[genuine_human]

"Do you mean to say beyond fulfilling both my country and my heart?" asks the Major. The words were certainly not serious and those who knew the Major especially would understand that. .