[AW] The Court of Dreams —

[Reichenbach]

REICHENBACH ERWIN ROMMEL The sounds of revelry and laughter filled the air, lilting music and the clink of coins, the roar of flame tricks and the tap and clap of dancers, gymnasts, silk-dancers... It was a glorious mess of wild things. Yet at his call the sounds dimmed, still present, but quieter, as if they had all set down their flames and song to listen - and he was proud, that great heart swelling as he saw the gleam of respect and love in their eyes. The Night King's silver eyes glitter in the firelight, a whole world swallowed by smoke and sterling, following Aislinn as she struck a path through the crowd. It was hard not to get drunk on the world when she was near - when song and dance thrummed a rhythm into his blood. Such was the nature of Denocte's parties - they got you drunk, drunk and high and ready to do things regardless of the consequences.  His gaze shifted, following several trailing bodies through the crowd. Hugan arrived, receiving a grin and dip of his curly haired head, then Margot, who received the same, albeit a gentler, softer version. Then Camdis arrived, simultaneously relaxing and amping up the inky haired Sovereign. He returned the friendly shoulder bump, grinning a little chaotically, turning his argent gaze to Raglan as he scrutinised the boy,  "I'd be disappointed if they didn't already know" Firelight glinted off of his bone white teeth as he grinned, sharing an amused glance with Camdis. "Some might say cranky... I say cantankerous"  The word slid off his tongue smoothly, an easy laugh booming from his black lips. That mirthful laugh was lost amongst the sound of Rostislav's booming yell, his rugged yet still handsome face appearing as he pushed his way through the crowd. Reichenbach laughed, a pure sound, grinning at Rosti as he approached. Around them small groups were forming, friends within the crowd of wild things, some only meeting for the first time. Noticing everything, Reichenbach noted the arrival of Mila (Lavinia surely not far behind, though the wilder twin may have been seducing some much older gentleman, as she was known to do), Lumaris and Lyra, Seree and finally, Araxes.  He watched the sweet mare curl her way around the corner and close to his side, a small amount of concern creasing his brow as she tucked her delicate wings behind and amongst her soft hair. "Rostislav you old drunk, have you been pre-drinking" he laughed, subtly moving closer to Araxes as he offered her a broad shoulder to tuck close to. "I'd better start before your magic flask ensnares me" he flashed another grin, stepping forward as shadows creeped alongside him. "Night Court" he boomed, grinning as he embraced them all with his bright gaze.  "Once again you have made this a night to remember! - or not remember, in Rosti's case - I will make business quick so that you may enjoy Calligo's blissful night! May I announce to you, our new Court: Camdis Lohir, your new regent. Lothaire - our emissary, currently away on business. Rostislav-" A cheer went up from several voices in the crowd, probably soldiers already enamoured with their new, jovial warden.  "-Warden."  The three names were known to most at Court - some potentially already knew the three men had gained positions and titles, but the following four would be unknown to almost all. "Our new Champion of Battle - Aislinn Stormsinger!" The Night King looked directly to the fierce woman, dipping his head and grinning through the firelight directly at her. Jasmine and smoke was heavy in the air, swallowing the crowd. Reichenbach looked away, and then as if he wanted one more look, he glanced back, memorised the picture of her there within the flame and shadow. Calligo help whoever hurt Aislinn Stormsinger.  "Our new Champion of Wisdom - Araxes!" he glanced down to the winged head beside him, then to the elder scholars who didn't look entirely impressed. Out with the old blood, in with the new - it was how Denocte worked, and as scholars they should have known that. "Our new Champion of Healing - Seree!" Reichenbach searched the crowd with silver eyes, searching for Seree Quyi - new to Calligo's embrace but looking, as always, as if he had been birthed from her shadows. Healing had been a difficult choice, Denoctian's could be careless at times, they rarely looked after themselves and for that reason they had few healers in their ranks. Seree had knowledge from his own Court to combine with their own, yet -- "Hugan will be second-in-command, ready to take up the mantle if need be." Hugan was a foreign healer, someone that would be able to provide new, fresh information and techniques.  "Our new Champion of Community - Lyra!" His gaze sought out the subtle sapphire woman, dipping his head with a pleasant smile. No doubt she would be surprised to find herself in such a position - but he had watched her, subtly, from the shadows, and found her worthy.  Announcements over, the Sovereign finished with an easy; "May we always serve you well." @Camdis @Rostislav @Aislinn @Araxes @Seree @Hugan @Lyra  Welcome our new Court!