Paloma's Heart (#3)

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Re: THE GRAND BALLROOM

[tradesecret]

...Would you say you feel betrayed? Hurt, personally?

Re: THE GRAND BALLROOM

[handpuppets]

...just a bit. To know that she's been so willing to... hide all her anger, to just assume the worst...

Re: THE GRAND BALLROOM

[tradesecret]

...because not all Terrans are as dreadful as the ones who mistreated her, is that right?

I'm Yvette, by the way. I sincerely apologize for being remiss in asking for your name.

Re: THE GRAND BALLROOM

[handpuppets]

...ah, and I'm Lady Jane Wiltshire—I'm sorry I didn't introduce myself, either. Honestly, you can just call me Jane—it feels a bit strange to demand people call me by a title when I'm largely consumed with motherhood and charity work.

But, ah... has anyone really mistreated her? Of course, there was Shaptash, which she brought up, but Parliament was heavily criticized for that, and Parhoon's been prosperous ever since Queen Victoria was made regent...

Re: THE GRAND BALLROOM

[tradesecret]

Names were never mentioned, but it should come as no surprise that in her youth, terran men would rather see her as a pet rather than an individual with her own thoughts and feelings.

You mentioned a charity?

Re: THE GRAND BALLROOM

[handpuppets]

[ her forehead creases for a moment, as if unsure what to say, and then her expression softens. ]

Ah... so you know her, too. I... suppose I'm glad she has people she can confide in. Even if it's not me.

...oh, but—I run a house in Whitechapel for women, to give them resources—even if the status of women has changed in law, it's still... certainly far from equal. It's hard to get people to prioritize, though, and I'm not taken seriously quite often...

Re: THE GRAND BALLROOM

[tradesecret]

We've worked together before. Commiseration tends to come up, as that situation is unfortunately one nearly any female on Earth or Mars can relate to. However, I'm glad to hear there are philanthropists like you who can lend aid.

Is there any way I can help with that?

Re: THE GRAND BALLROOM

[handpuppets]

Ah... well, if you happen to have any influence over high or low society... or money, actually. I do have an allowance from my family's estate, but we could always use more.

Of course, I'd be happy to give you a favor or two in return!

[ she will trade 2x "honor the cause of your kiima" influence for every one high society, low society, or monetary you give her. ]

Re: THE GRAND BALLROOM

[tradesecret]

At this point, I think this is the best I can do, but you and your cause will most certainly be at the forefront of my thoughts.

[ Monetary influence x 1 it is ]

Re: THE GRAND BALLROOM

[handpuppets]

My thanks... you've put my heart a bit to rest, too, so I hope we'll meet again.

[ you receive 2x "honor the cause of your kiima" influence. ]