11959/The Next Level

The Next Level
Date of Scene:	10 July 2022
Location:	Tessa's Suite - Hellfire Club
Synopsis:	Glori asks Tesss about other roles in the Hellfire Club
Cast of Characters:	Glorianna Silver, Tessa

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Glorianna Silver has posed:
Once again, Glorianna Silver is summoned to the Black Rook's chambers for a private chat. Her presence, as well as her duties, in the Hellfire Club have been steadily expanding since Tessa has taken her under her wing. Dressed in the appropriate attire, the redhead's long cloak swirls about her ankles as she simply walks right in.

Tessa has posed:
When Glorianna arrives, Tessa is... dressed down. Of course, when one's bathrobe costs more than a semester of college, can it really be called dressing down? The raven-haired woman is seated at a small table in her suite, sipping from a cup of tea. (The teacup and saucer probably cost more than the robe.) Her hair is done up in an elegant bun, and she lifts her teacup toward Glorianna. "Miss Silver. Thank you for joining me. Would you care for some tea?"

Glorianna Silver has posed:
Glorianna Silver smiles at that, reaching up to unclasp her cloak and hang it up on the rack. 'Thank you, Miss Fox." she replies, keeping formality. Her steps are slow in the well-heeled boots, but her bearing is tall and her steps graceful. Settling across from Tessa, she reaches for the tea service. "Shall I refresh your cup first?"

Tessa has posed:
Tessa sets down her teacup on its saucer, and then places the saucer down. "If you'd be so kind," the enigmatic woman replies. She has that uncanny valley sort of friendliness, where it's never QUITE clear if it's genuine or some kind of synthetic pre-programmed routine. There's a tea set on the table, with another saucer and cup for Glorianna. The tea is still hot. "Have you been making the most of your new connections within the Club?"

Glorianna Silver has posed:
Glorianna Silver leans in to add more tea to Tessa's cup, then pours a fresh one for herself. Yes, she's quite comfortable playing the role of hostess. "I have met a few people, although so far it has only been social." she replies. "Establish the base first."

Tessa has posed:
Tessa is gracious and grateful when the tea is handed back her way. "Thank you," she coos. She seems completely at ease, despite being in... well, a bathrobe. "I think you'll find that most of your dealings within the Club will be social ones. As you say, establish the base. Build and maintain relationships, friendships. That way, when the time comes that you need someone..."

Glorianna Silver has posed:
Glorianna Silver smiles knowingly at the last, nodding as she adds sugar to her tea. Yes, she's an accomplished business executive. She knows how these games are played. "It is good to know that some social rules remain constant." she replies. Settling back a little, she crosses one leg over the other and takes a sip of her tea. "I would like to have more of an impact in the Club, of course."

Tessa has posed:
Tessa's brows lift as she sips her tea. "More of an impact?" she repeats, her tone quite curious. "Please, Miss Silver, do tell. You know as well as I do that what one means by 'impact' can vary from person to person, yes?" Tessa gestures at the walls around them. "Anything you tell me here is kept strictly in confidence, I assure you. You can be specific with your ambitions around me."

Glorianna Silver has posed:
Glorianna Silver smiles a little at that, following the gesture with a flicker of her gaze. "There are... positions... of greater influence within the Outer Court." she replies. "Herald, Sentry, Squire, and such. I am interested in the requirements as well as the process for advancing to one such role."

Tessa has posed:
"Indeed," Tessa says, returning Glorianna's smile. "I myself am the Black Herald. These appointments can only be made by Mister Shaw, but... it shouldn't shock you to discover that I'm quite capable of advising him on strong candidates. Let's talk more about what you wish to offer the Club..." Tessa's smile, just for a moment, becomes a grin, as she and Glorianna continue their plotting.