Avis de Tramontane sur la Corse - a Unione Corse gathering

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Dressed in his standard formal attire styled in Royalist fashion for appearances, he had arrived amidst the last group of Senateurs entering the villa, deciding not to stand out significantly amongst the early birds eager to share the typical banter, gossip and cuisine presented, offering a greeting here and there to friends and acquaintances alike. A few hints of conversation suggested the reason for this event had yet to be announced, and he carefully skirted discussing business matters too early, intent on enjoying the occasion with an air of calm.
Eventually taking post near a window seat to admire the view, discussion around him began to cease as the host, at one end of the room, called for everyone's' attention.

José Nivalgo's speech raised some interesting points, several of which he shared the same views on. More surprising than anything however was how Nivalgo maintained his flow, going so far as to suggest a course of action. While the idea of staking a commercial claim on Bretonia caused a nearly imperceptible shake of his head, as Nivalgo continued he found himself reassessing his opinion of the man. Nivalgo had even taken steps to pave the groundwork for communication with potential allies in advance of the meeting, with promising results.

For a brief moment, he frowned at the mention of Ricard's presumed retirement; While that matter had been shrouded from most, he had carefully neglected to offer any insight or opinion on that issue. A brief scan over the crowd showed no other present had any inkling of Ricard's disappearance - save one glance in his direction? Perhaps he had imagined it, though the individual in question had generally kept a cold shoulder between them.

Returning his attention to Nivalgo as the speech began to wind down, the revelation of both Nivalgo - rather, André Nivaggioni's true identity, and his aspiration for the Parrain's seat caught him completely by surprise. The sudden silence was replaced by the beginnings of whispered shock before Tribun La'Biere stepped forth to put a voice to the concerns of many present. André responded well, both in buying a moment's thought and in responding. He could see that André had considered well not only the Unione's future, but also the potential future of the Kingdom at large, and what effects it may have.
As for the information offered regarding the Nivaggioni family, some if it was already known to him. The Baptiste arrest he had heard about second-hand from his friend the Commandant, who had been in the vicinity long before attaining said rank.

André's expression assumed it's usual form, and as the toast was made, Tribun Treiz d'Keur leaned back in his chair and took a sip of his wine and began to ponder the implications. Parrain Nivaggioni would be a mouthful to say aloud, but aside from that and how sudden this turn of events had transpired, he was troubled to find no immediate downsides to the idea. Ricard and his predecessor, Marquise, would slip farther from the thoughts of those present, the Unione as a whole would solidify it's direction once more, and a visible leader would take the reigns. It was certainly an appealing concept, one many of the senateurs were beginning to approve of at a glance. Tribun La'Biere's questioning appeared to have worked in André's favor, and thus far no-one else had raised any concern.

After another sip of wine and a tasting from one of the meat platters, Treiz steepled his hands in thought. Perhaps while others discussed the potential of a new Parrain, he could gauge the thoughts of another Tribun, despite the presumed glance earlier.
"Madame Durand, might I ask your humble opinion on events thus far? I fear I have yet to reach a conclusive decision, despite the convincing arguments presented." He glanced once more in André Nivaggioni's direction, as others around him continued to dine and discuss amongst each other. "And, to be quite honest, the revelation of Nival... ahem, of André's patronym, has surprised even me."

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