A Rose in the Rain [diplomats]

[Nymphetamine]

Like a Thorn to the Holy Ones

 
Nymphetamine had met with Offspring and they had determined their starting steps for Tephra’s needs. Tephra would change, as any new leader changed the land, and it was his job to see that their allies were strong and capable. Both Offspring and Nymphetamine knew the value of strong allies, as they witnessed many great feats under their old alliance. It was that same alliance that led to the creation of Tephra. Diplomacy would be paramount in their steps forward, and the blood bay was determined to see it successful. He would teach those who needed it and expect the best from those who had the skills. Offspring would want no less.
 
Autumn was upon them and Tephra was starting to cool, ever so slightly, the humidity was leaving the air, and for that he was grateful. His tall lean body moved effortlessly through the warm volcanic lands, as he sought out the appropriate location to call them to. He needed some seclusion, as he didn’t want interruptions and eavesdroppers, but he also didn’t want them not to hear him. Eventually, he found a clearing among the tropical vegetation that was appropriate for his needs.  So there he called to them those he had names for he spoke out their names. Jord, Thanata, and Fox the individuals that Offspring had named at the meeting he called to them. He also called to Warrick and Spear and Spark other that Offspring had mentioned to him in private as he would need them as well. His hope that they could be leaders among the newer member, but he would have to meet them all and hear their experience first before deciding what would happen. Next, he called to all that would be diplomats given the chance. His voice rang loud and clear through the sulfuric air, and when it dissipated the space felt a little more empty. The diplomat waited, sure that those he summoned would come.
 
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His wait paid off as slowly they assembled, to each one he nodded a welcome, and once it seemed that those who were going to gather had arrived he spoke, his voice calm and welcoming. A steady firm presence to show them the way they would move forward. He believed in leading by example, and he hoped they would see there wasn’t anything he would ask them to do that he would do himself. ”Thank you for coming so quickly. For those who don’t know me, I am Nymphetamine. I was the governor, or head diplomat, in Chamber before the Reckoning, and I assisted Offspring, Magnus, and the other founders in starting Tephra. Offspring has asked me to take the lead on Tephra’s diplomacy, and we have some work to do.” Nymph looked around those gathered gauging their reactions, determining how he would move forward. ”Offspring has asked us to visit the other lands, and make contact. See where their alliances stand, and if they would be open to diplomatic talks with Tephra. No treaties should be made until further notice.” He looked each one in the eyes as this point was paramount, as for diplomats didn’t make the decisions on who to align with, they fostered the connections and gave counsel to Offspring about their thoughts on other rulers and lands. ”I would like to send you out in pairs, but before I decide who to send where and with whom, I need to know more about you and your experience. So friends, tell me your experience, and what you think your strengths are.”
 
He waited then and gave each one his attention, his mind placing evident strengths together with those who might need guidance in those areas, personality types and how they may fit with what he knew of rulers. Eventually he hoped to give them more structure, but for now, he would have to trust his gut, and when they all had said their piece he would give them their assignments.

NYMPHETAMINE

I faced when you left me, A rose in the rain

@[Fox]
@[Thanata]
@[Jord]
@[Warrick]
@[Spear + Spark]