[OOC: timing shortly before the Old Public Hall's reopening]
The reason Jayce invited Sam and Claude for a drink at another tavern is because at the Sarstina they're much more likely to be distracted or interrupted by other Summoned coming in and out. Which typically is fine but he thinks it's for the best that they can talk privately without worrying about that. He got them a table in a corner out of the way too and provided the drinks.
Jayce has been a part of a government body before and it went terribly, but he's feeling very optimistic about this. As he told Viktor, he's not worried with Sam and Claude involved. The problem with his past experience was in part due to the highly corrupt officials around him. Free Cities may have some of those, but this is about the Summoned.
"Okay, so drumroll." Jayce playfully taps his fingers on the top of the table. Not loudly or anything. Just for fun. "Not only is the Aquila portal approved of, but Jaskier and Alucard want us to announce it at their Old Public Hall re-opening festival. The first day is tomorrow."
The flyers are spreading out tonight and everything in Cadens will be signaling it as the five days go on. Jayce is excited to share the news with everyone. It was his motion so he put it in officially, and that's why he heard back. But it's a triumph for all of them, really.
"Aquila will be joining the festival so it's a pretty good display of togetherness. There will be a fee for the portal since they're very commerce-heavy, but it still beats two weeks on the road."
It's a strange feeling, in some ways, to be on the outskirts of government once more after so long of simply... not. Though Claude has his reservations about the Free Cities mostly kept to himself - a chance to make a difference for those who are here, citizens and Summoned alike, aligns too much with his own hopes from home. The esteemed company of who he's with as they sit around this particular table also adds to the excitement what with now having a chance to work together to do what they can.
At the drumroll, he sits forward in his seat a bit and joins Jayce in the finger tapping to add to it but still lightly so as to not make it noticeable anywhere but to the three of them. Anything which has a grand reveal - and comes with being announced somewhere besides the Sarstina - is sure to get his attention. Both minor caveats are well worth it when Jayce announces what it is they've been waiting to hear and Claude leans back in his chair with a wide grin.
"Hey, that's great news! And not only because after traveling to Solvunn to get supplies for Libertas I haven't been looking forward to a long trip like that again, though that certainly helps." He's kidding, kind of, but lifting his drink to offer to clink all their glasses together is genuine as this deserves celebration ahead of the festival. "Considering traveling there by horse has its own costs, I'm sure the fee will be bearable enough for what opportunities it offers in return."
That's something familiar to him from dealing with nobility: money needed to make anything happen. Claude's not totally surprised to find it's the case here, but - "And it'll be well worth it in bringing those from Libertas to Aquila if they've never been. You've both been here longer than I have so you'd know better, but it doesn't seem like this has been offered before now."
The truth is, Sam welcomes pretty much any reason to get out and about the city. The Saristina isn't just a tavern, but also his home, and he's well aware of how easy it is to slip into work mode when you're there, even if that isn't the intention. So the invite to get a drink somewhere else isn't exactly surprising, but it is welcome, and it becomes at least semi-obvious when he sees Claude there as well.
Jayce has news, and Sam thinks he can guess what about, but he helps with the drumroll and breaks out in a grin at the news all the same. "That's huge, man. Restricting travel is the easiest way to isolate people, even within their own country. Having permanent portals across all the Cities is gonna help with a lot more than we can imagine. Not a bad first showing for the Summoned Conclave, eh?"
Becoming a part of the Conclave hadn't really surprised Sam, is only because he's gotten pretty used to this space - being a part of the Cities government, but on the outside. Having a say with Marlo when he needs to, but more often than not getting frustrated when his words aren't really heard. This group, this whole ordeal is so much more, and will actually be a way to make real change, and honestly? He doesn't know if there's anyone else in the Cities he'd want to be doing it with. He tips his own mug to the cheers, happy to have something to really celebrate as he takes a long drink from his mug before he turns back to the other two, brows up. "And we're announcing this tomorrow? Who's making the speech?"
Jayce smiles when both of them join him in the cheesy drumroll and it probably just reflects well on how the three of them are on the same page. He knows that they all care about making their home a better place. And maybe this isn't the home that they chose for themselves, but for now, it's what they have, and that's worth putting in the effort for.
Jayce believes this is his only real chance at a future, Vi's sad news on his shoulders at all times, but he decided to turn it around. If this is his life now, he's going to put his heart and soul into it. No looking back.
"I know, this opens a lot of doors, I honestly didn't know if they'd allow it. I spoke to Fallon Marsh when Viktor and I went there recently, and I did come out of our talk feeling optimistic." On Fallon's side, at least. The man is a commerce king, he can see the value in making travel to his city faster and more accessible. The question was more about Cadens and what they'd allow.
"Starting off with a win is undeniably exciting. For us and the Conclave." He hasn't heard yet what happened with the other two motions, but he'll check in and find out. Jayce has considered talking about setting up a meeting with the others, but that can wait, they have to talk about the announcement.
He smiles at Sam. "I was hoping all three of us. If you two want to."
"It sounds like Fallon must be pleased by this portal as well. It can only mean good things for Aquila."
And for Cadens, too; though he hadn't been here for long when it happened, the impact of the Libertas art walk on Cadens was easy to see and even more so when it lingered long after that portal closed. He nods in agreement as Sam and then Jayce speaks as this certainly is a win on many levels as they've both mentioned. It feels like progress for both them in having a louder voice with the government for themselves and also for the Free Cities as a whole - one step forward in others which might be potentially made to help benefit further.
Claude's lifting his glass but pauses with it mid-air at the mention of a speech, and it takes but a second for a grin to appear as the invitation to speak together sinks in. "I'd be honored to help. Especially since it was your motion to begin with, so I think it'd be best if you started it off because of that."
One sip of his drink to contemplate what a possible speech could be to brainstorming ideas between the three of them, and then Claude sits back in his seat. "If I might make a suggestion on what we could say for part of it," with a gesture of his glass towards Sam, "your point about this lessening the isolation between cities is a crucial one. It's not unlike what the war I went through at home was hoping to achieve. Though things aren't quite to that level of division here - within the Free Cities, anyway - it's still something important the portals will be able to lessen over time."
"I can't imagine a world where he wouldn't be into the idea. Economics are economics when it comes down to it, and the only real limitation for them is distance."
Sam doesn't have a whole lot of experience with that side of things. Politics, city planning - he knows the basics but that's about it. But money will always be a motivator, and it has been for as long as he's been in Cadens. He's not surprised that it was a a positive conversation, and that the whole motion went through. It does leave him curious as to the other factions and their own motions.
But that's something else to worry about for another time. Right now Jayce is inviting them both to join him in on the speech, and Sam just kind of chuckles at how excited Claude is about the idea. Lord knows the three men at this table can give speeches, he just almost worries for how much they'll talk.
Claude's suggestion is pretty much right on the money, too, and Sam nods. "Yeah, alright. I can do that. Any chance I can remind the Summoned and the locals that we're not enemies is one I'll take. Especially with how jumpy everyone still is after everything."
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The reason Jayce invited Sam and Claude for a drink at another tavern is because at the Sarstina they're much more likely to be distracted or interrupted by other Summoned coming in and out. Which typically is fine but he thinks it's for the best that they can talk privately without worrying about that. He got them a table in a corner out of the way too and provided the drinks.
Jayce has been a part of a government body before and it went terribly, but he's feeling very optimistic about this. As he told Viktor, he's not worried with Sam and Claude involved. The problem with his past experience was in part due to the highly corrupt officials around him. Free Cities may have some of those, but this is about the Summoned.
"Okay, so drumroll." Jayce playfully taps his fingers on the top of the table. Not loudly or anything. Just for fun. "Not only is the Aquila portal approved of, but Jaskier and Alucard want us to announce it at their Old Public Hall re-opening festival. The first day is tomorrow."
The flyers are spreading out tonight and everything in Cadens will be signaling it as the five days go on. Jayce is excited to share the news with everyone. It was his motion so he put it in officially, and that's why he heard back. But it's a triumph for all of them, really.
"Aquila will be joining the festival so it's a pretty good display of togetherness. There will be a fee for the portal since they're very commerce-heavy, but it still beats two weeks on the road."
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At the drumroll, he sits forward in his seat a bit and joins Jayce in the finger tapping to add to it but still lightly so as to not make it noticeable anywhere but to the three of them. Anything which has a grand reveal - and comes with being announced somewhere besides the Sarstina - is sure to get his attention. Both minor caveats are well worth it when Jayce announces what it is they've been waiting to hear and Claude leans back in his chair with a wide grin.
"Hey, that's great news! And not only because after traveling to Solvunn to get supplies for Libertas I haven't been looking forward to a long trip like that again, though that certainly helps." He's kidding, kind of, but lifting his drink to offer to clink all their glasses together is genuine as this deserves celebration ahead of the festival. "Considering traveling there by horse has its own costs, I'm sure the fee will be bearable enough for what opportunities it offers in return."
That's something familiar to him from dealing with nobility: money needed to make anything happen. Claude's not totally surprised to find it's the case here, but - "And it'll be well worth it in bringing those from Libertas to Aquila if they've never been. You've both been here longer than I have so you'd know better, but it doesn't seem like this has been offered before now."
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Jayce has news, and Sam thinks he can guess what about, but he helps with the drumroll and breaks out in a grin at the news all the same. "That's huge, man. Restricting travel is the easiest way to isolate people, even within their own country. Having permanent portals across all the Cities is gonna help with a lot more than we can imagine. Not a bad first showing for the Summoned Conclave, eh?"
Becoming a part of the Conclave hadn't really surprised Sam, is only because he's gotten pretty used to this space - being a part of the Cities government, but on the outside. Having a say with Marlo when he needs to, but more often than not getting frustrated when his words aren't really heard. This group, this whole ordeal is so much more, and will actually be a way to make real change, and honestly? He doesn't know if there's anyone else in the Cities he'd want to be doing it with. He tips his own mug to the cheers, happy to have something to really celebrate as he takes a long drink from his mug before he turns back to the other two, brows up. "And we're announcing this tomorrow? Who's making the speech?"
sorry for the wait i drag my corpse back to life
Jayce believes this is his only real chance at a future, Vi's sad news on his shoulders at all times, but he decided to turn it around. If this is his life now, he's going to put his heart and soul into it. No looking back.
"I know, this opens a lot of doors, I honestly didn't know if they'd allow it. I spoke to Fallon Marsh when Viktor and I went there recently, and I did come out of our talk feeling optimistic." On Fallon's side, at least. The man is a commerce king, he can see the value in making travel to his city faster and more accessible. The question was more about Cadens and what they'd allow.
"Starting off with a win is undeniably exciting. For us and the Conclave." He hasn't heard yet what happened with the other two motions, but he'll check in and find out. Jayce has considered talking about setting up a meeting with the others, but that can wait, they have to talk about the announcement.
He smiles at Sam. "I was hoping all three of us. If you two want to."
you're totally fine, take your time!!
And for Cadens, too; though he hadn't been here for long when it happened, the impact of the Libertas art walk on Cadens was easy to see and even more so when it lingered long after that portal closed. He nods in agreement as Sam and then Jayce speaks as this certainly is a win on many levels as they've both mentioned. It feels like progress for both them in having a louder voice with the government for themselves and also for the Free Cities as a whole - one step forward in others which might be potentially made to help benefit further.
Claude's lifting his glass but pauses with it mid-air at the mention of a speech, and it takes but a second for a grin to appear as the invitation to speak together sinks in. "I'd be honored to help. Especially since it was your motion to begin with, so I think it'd be best if you started it off because of that."
One sip of his drink to contemplate what a possible speech could be to brainstorming ideas between the three of them, and then Claude sits back in his seat. "If I might make a suggestion on what we could say for part of it," with a gesture of his glass towards Sam, "your point about this lessening the isolation between cities is a crucial one. It's not unlike what the war I went through at home was hoping to achieve. Though things aren't quite to that level of division here - within the Free Cities, anyway - it's still something important the portals will be able to lessen over time."
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Sam doesn't have a whole lot of experience with that side of things. Politics, city planning - he knows the basics but that's about it. But money will always be a motivator, and it has been for as long as he's been in Cadens. He's not surprised that it was a a positive conversation, and that the whole motion went through. It does leave him curious as to the other factions and their own motions.
But that's something else to worry about for another time. Right now Jayce is inviting them both to join him in on the speech, and Sam just kind of chuckles at how excited Claude is about the idea. Lord knows the three men at this table can give speeches, he just almost worries for how much they'll talk.
Claude's suggestion is pretty much right on the money, too, and Sam nods. "Yeah, alright. I can do that. Any chance I can remind the Summoned and the locals that we're not enemies is one I'll take. Especially with how jumpy everyone still is after everything."