Calypso comes in to the newly established Silver Consortium Center, so new the paint on the walls hasn't even been put down yet it seems! But, alas, there is a large table for gathering in the center. She pulls up a chair and greets those she is most familuar with. "Lady Juliet, Lord Karadoc. Nice to see you both." A nod and a pleasant enough smile are give in Milys and Petal's directions as well.

Karadoc gave a bow of his head to Juliet and Calypso, "Ladies. Good day." He gave a small nod to Mailys and Petal as well, before taking a seat at the table, looking over the map over the surface of it, smiling as he looked over the various places.

Juliet wears her hair in an ornate bun, a braided weave circling around the crossed replica swords worn against the back of her hair, then trailing down between her shoulders, tightly wound and intervowen with thirteen roses in blue and white. She wears her seasilk gown (the one with the topaz roses!) and beams brightly, seen for perhaps the first time since the siege ended without a sword on her hip. "Lady General. Lord Karadoc. Mailys, my love. Messere Petal." She offers gretings to each, before also finding herself a seat.

Calypso has joined the Silver Consortium Map Table.

Karadoc has joined the Silver Consortium Map Table.

Juliet has joined the Silver Consortium Map Table.

Mailys flounces into the center with a crilliant grin at everyone and her hands clasped together at the small of her back. When she sees Juliet the little Mailys fires her the most brilliant of grins. Juliet gets a loving kiss of greeting, "My lovely lady. Even when it has oly been a few hours I miss you terribly." Can't take the Whisper out of the girl even fi you take her from the Whispers. She makes no effort to sit untl all the nobles have. Once that is done she moves to plunk herself into a seat.

Mailys has joined the Silver Consortium Map Table.

Petal arrives while adorned a simple white linen dress with a blue apron. She has her sewing basket with her. A warm and yet slightly shy smile is given over to Juliet when she speaks in her direction. She moves over to the table and takes a seat.

Petal has joined the Silver Consortium Map Table.

Cicero steps into the main room from some back office area in the newly constructed building leading a small procession of simply liveried servants with silver sashes diagonally across their chests bearing trays of refreshments. Fruit steeped water, wine, whiskey, tea and a few small bites to eat are soon circulating about the room to serve each attendant their desire. For his part, Cicero smiles broadly to everyone gathered and gestures at the room, "Good evening, everyone! I am go so pleased that you all were able to come tonight to our first meeting in our new building. Please, sit and take a drink and speak freely among your peers." And, with that, he takes a seat at the table.

Cicero has joined the Silver Consortium Map Table.

Valencia arrives in an elegant yet sultry flowing gown of smoky layered silk that embraces slender waist and enticing curves. Her long dark waves are swept up and held stylishly into place with bejeweled pins that off sets large dark eyes. The gathering seems to make her smile brightly as she meets the eyes of the esteemed people gathered there."Good evening, everyone," she chimes sweetly, dark eyes dancing. Padding lightly on leather booted feet, she makes her ways towards Prince Cicero, offering his a bright smile and a kiss upon the cheek, "My sweetest Cicero, thank you for having me here. I am deeply honoured."

Valencia has joined the Silver Consortium Map Table.

Karadoc gave a nod to Cicero and Valencia as they joined, a small smile on his face, "Thank you all for having me. It will be good to...." He glanced to map, waving his hand to the blank spot where saikland should be, "Put Saikland on the map. I look forward to working with you."

Calypso takes the whiskey provided with a grateful incline of her head. As Valencia arrives she nods to the northern fox. "Princess Valencia. It has been a while sense our paths have crossed. How nice to see you."

Petal smiles gently over to Valencia. Her cheeks are pink and she still seems shy. She glances down at the table, looking a the various places.

Juliet accepts a glass of wine, and gives a nod of thanks, ending up with a small platter of various nibbles before her. "The building is lovely," She agrees. "I can only imagine how it will look fully furnished." Setting aside her glass as Valencia arrives, she rises to spread her arms, offering an embrace, and, if it is accepted, kisses to Valencia's cheeks. "Darling Valencia. It's so good to see you again," She declares, ensuring that the princess, if so inclined, can take a seat next to her.

Cicero smiles to Valencia as she moves up to him and returns the kiss to he cheek, "We are honored to have you, Valencia. It was an oversight on my part that it took so long to extend the invitation for you to represent northern interest alongside Lord Mydas." he looks across to Karadoc and nods as he reaches over to snag a glass of wine from a passing tray. "We will have a silver marker made to represent Saiklad soon, Lord Karadoc." A sip of wine and he clears he throat. "Shall we begin then?"

Karadoc smirked and gave a nod, taking up a cup of wine, watching the others curiously for a moment, before glancing back to Cicero.

Mailys tilts back a drink from her flask. She them offers it over to Juliet with a brilliant beam, "THe usual random drink if you want to try your luck, my lovely lady." Mailys never knows what she is drinking, after all. A kiss is blown to Cicero from her spot but she does not say anytihng more. For now she is just listening to what the meeting is about.

A bright sweet smile is offered to Karadoc as she moves to greet him, politely offering him a delicate hand and a warm incline of head, "My Lord Karadoc, it is so good to see you again. I am so very pleased to see you. You look very well." Another smile and nod is sent to Calypso, dark eyes glimmering with warm regard, "Lady General, it is very true and I am very glad to see you as well. I trust you are well, too? How is my cousin-in-law Anze? Staying out of trouble I hope?" she teases gently as she turns offer Mailys and then Petal a gentle and welcoming smile. "Good evening, Mistress Petal. It is lovely to see you. Thank you again for allowing me to help in your shop. It was very educational," the litte fox offers earnestly. A big smile is offered to Juliet and a warm little hug is offered, "My most lovely Lady Juliet, it does my heart well to see you. Radiant as always," she breathes happily.

Mira enters the meeting just a little late. Her dark red hair is done up in a severe bun, and the lawyer of Merchant Road is wearing a black pencil skirt, a matching fitted jacket buttoned close at her stomach and loose along the chest, a low-cut red slip underneath, and tall heels. Her stockings are unadorned, and the only jewelry she wears is a fire opal just above her bust and two gold rings, one on each hand. Finding a seat, she takes it quietly, legs crossing and hands folding on her lap.

Petal has a gentle smile for Valencia. "Oh, no, thank you Your Highness. Most people won't even believe me, that a princess helped in my shop when I got too many orders to keep up on." She says and her cheeks warm with a pink hue at that.

Calypso grins to Valencia as she asks about Anze. "Truth be told, he has turned a new leaf of sorts. He has been doing charitable work for the refugees currently houses in Southport Square. Mending armor building make shift dwellings. I think he is really starting to embrace what that penance was all about." Though as Cicero asks if everyone is ready to begin she goes quiet once more and raises her whiskey glass to him in a subtle salute. All attention towards the Velenosa Prince.

Valencia smiles to Petal and winks, and sends Calypso a playful grin as she gracefully settles into the offered seat between Cicero and Juliet.

"Gustaf is a delight, and has a very polite human," Juliet adds, with a grin between Valencia and Calypso. And when Mira joins, she gets a smile and a nod of greeting as well. "You flatter me far too much," The Lady Fidante assures Mailys, but for now, her focus remains mostly on the wine and snacks, taking in the buzz of conversation.

Petal reaches into her sewing basket and pulls out a scarlet red silk rose. She hands it over to Valencia. "For all your help, Princess." She murmurs softly. She then smiles over to Mira as she arrives.

Petal drops a rose with silken scarlet petals and leaves of green satin.

Mira nods to Juliet and Petal each, the ghost of a smile on the lawyer lady's face. The look vanishes, however, as business seems about to get under way. From a purse, Mira produces a journal and a stylus, preparing to take notes, her posture prim and proper.

"Excellent.." Cicero says with a smile and waits a moment for everyone to settle while taking another sip of wine. His glass is set on the table and he turns his head to sweep over those gathered at the table. "To business then... First, I want to once again welcome you all to the Silver Consortium Center. There is still some work to be done, but it is my hope that we will all be able to use this building for meeting of our Consortium and there will be smaller offices as well available to conducts business in a more private setting. If you have any suggestions or request, please do not hestitate to bring them to my attention." He gaze moves then to Mailys and Mira, "Secondly, Mailys Corsetina has joined the Silver Consortium as both a representative of her own merchantile house, but also as a former Whisper. Given her experience as a respected, neutral diplomat I have asked her to be available to us to assist the rest of us with negotiations when such a need arises." A nod towards Mira, "And I have also placed Mira Matessi on retainer for the Silver Consortium as a lawyer to assist with contract reviews and other legal matters that inevitably rear up." A breath is taken, that smile still in place. "but the Consortium is not just about my efforts... Lady General Calypso? Would you care to discuss your proposal with the group?"

Valencia blinks with surprise at the beauiful silk flower, "No, no, my dearest Mistress Petal. I cannot accept this. It was a delight to help. I do so willingly. It was the least I could do with your injuries."

Karadoc looked over the other new comers, giving a nod, and then looked to Caly, to see what her proposal was.

Calypso nods to Mailys and then Mira as Cicero explains their position and help for the the Consortium. Though as Cicero mentions her proposal, she stands. "Though the siege has ended.. " She dips a little not to Juliet for the incredible part the Paladin played in the war efforts. ".. we will be feeling the ripples of war for some time to come. There are several projects through out the city that need tending to. The one I bring to you now is that of the Refugees left behind in the wake of this war. 200,000." She pauses to let the vast number sink in to the minds of those present. "200,000 are left with out homes and jobs to go back to. Prince Anze and I have been reaching out to nearly anyone who will listen, anyone with lands that need working or armies that need replenishing, to find not just a temporary hand out. But a permanent home. Jobs they can take pride in. Lives they can reclaim." She shifts a touch. "Our base goals, the bare minimum to see these refugees transported to lands that can take them and given a bit of a head start, is 4000 economic writs. I am coming to you now to ask for support in this. If you have land that needs working, shops that need tending, ships that need building, please offer what you can, spread the word. It is imperative that these refugees are placed quickly." She pauses again. "Who here can commit to helping with this project?"

Karadoc gave a tick of his hand, "Of course House Saik will help as well we can. We will also accept as many as see fit to find their way to Saikland. Beautiful homes will await them there." He offered a small smile, and glanced around the table to see who else was willing.

"I'm Mailys." offers the little Mailys as she tilts back another drink from her flask. "I'm adorable and fun." she assures with a brilliant grin, "And, most improtantly, I am LAdy Jliet's protege. I love her to pieces." Mailys is not shy about expressing her feelings. She also doesn't have to anymore since she is no longer a Whisper. "Mirari and I could always use people around our house and shops." assures Mailys. It really should come as no surprise that two former Whispers would have servants in some form. "I am not allowed to cook anymore since I almost burnt down the hosue last time I tried." This is said with a laugh so it /might/ be a little embellished. "I can help in any other way. Nothing involving physical work or fighting. I am not good at either of those. Except playing with wood."

Mira scratches notes into the journal, effectively taking something close to meeting minutes. At the request for help, however, Mira does not volunteer. Instead, she just kind of shrugs apologetically. But, when Mailys introduces herself, Mira clears her throat afterward demurely, rising only with reluctance. "Mira Matessi. Scrivener. Attorney. I am neither adorable, nor fun, nor cheap. Hopefully you won't ever have need of my services." She smiles faintly, "But if you do, I am on Merchant Road, next to the lumbercrafter." Giving a very slight curtsey, the curvy redhead in the black pencil skirt sits back down.

Juliet gives a nod in turn to Calypso, raising her glass of wine to her lips, taking a small sip. "As Voice of Tor, I feel confident to say that Tor will welcome refugees. Every fealty in the five nations lost people this siege. To see such a horrid event become a catalyst for growth - that is the very antithesis of what Brand was, and so, something I will truly welcome. You will have my efforts, Lady General."

She pauses, quirking a brow at Mailys' expressiveness, her lips spreading in a wide smile. "Along a similar note - though I do not have exact plans yet, I am in the assessment period - as Deputy Minister of Youth to the Department of Civil Development, my remit has suddenly grown to look after those orphaned by war and those refugees and marginalised families with children. Along a similar vein to - and perhaps in collaboration with the Lady General, I would ask that we reach out to those trade houses involved here..." She gives a small, grateful nod to Mailys. "And see about getting placements for those of working age that can be trained in a profession - as secular scribes, as accountants, and so on. I intend to reach out to other organisations as well, but, well..." Juliet shrugs.

"This meeting was just too much of an opportunity to ignore." She spreads her hands apologetically. "Though - I am sure aligning with the crown will not hurt your efforts, Lady General, mm?"

Valencia listens quietly to Calypso's proposal, dark eyes glittering thoughtful as the needs are laid out in full, her gaze moving to each member of the consortium as they speak. "May I speak," the little dark haired fox asks politely.

Cicero tilts his head in acknowledgement towards Valencia after listening to the others with a smile, "Of course, please do. You are among peers here."

Calypso inclines her head to Karadoc and Mailys as they commit to helping. And then to Juliet as she speaks. "Absolutely, Lady Juliet. This is a whole-compact problem. If working with the youth will help us to find them placement, I am happy to do so. Thank you for your commitments from Tor as well." And as Valencia asks to speak, she retakes her seat to give Valencia the floor.

The little southern Princess smiles and nods to Cicero with appreciation and continues, "I am my cousin cousin-in-law has thought to approach Redrain as a source for work and settlement, just as the Lady General has reached out to my Uncle Niccolo for Velanosa's aid in this good cause. But if need, for what it is worth, I am happy to add voice to the cause. I would also be willing to see if the Princess Reese, Prince Barric and Prince Luca can offer support, if you would like. As for the Hart, we will be donating the remainder of the medical supplies gathered by in our role as tentative field hospital and 550 economic resources worth of silver and goods will be made available to help with the relocation and treatment of refugees and the rebuilding of the city's infrastructure. If more is needed, I am sure we can host events at the Hart to try to bolster donations, if that would be of help? Perhaps the Silver Consortium and the Golden Hart might join forces in this?"

"With the losses the Compact have suffered resettling the refugees to replace those lost laborers is a sound investment in our future." Cicero says by way of offering his own support and nods towards Valencia, "I think using the Hart to run charitable events for this cause is a keen idea as well as our own choice of where to strategically resettle those that need homes." he looks towards Petal then, "Mesere Petal, Guildmaster Joscelin was not able to attend, but would you speak with her about the possibility of apprenticeships in the city?"

Calypso inclines her head towards Valencia. "That is an incredible donation and offer, your highness. Thank you for your support. I don't want to bore the rest of the group with details, but after this meeting can we take a moment to discuss a fund raising event held at the Hart? I think it would go a long way. Support from those of House Grayson would be most helpful as well. Thank you for offering to bring this cause to them."

Karadoc watched as the others gave their support as well, quiet and contemplating it all.

Valencia smiles graciously and nods sweet. "I love this realm and the people in it. All of them," she pauses and grins. "Well most anyway, but yes, I would be very happy to help Whatever is needed. My Hart is yours."

Mira has little to add at the moment, so she simply takes notes. About the meeting. The people. The room. Eventually the lawyer starts to doodle, wagging a foot idly, with her legs crossed.

Cicero smiles as the conversation moves about the room before giving a nod of his head, "Excellent... in attention to the resettlement efforts there is still much phsyical damage to be repaired, both to the city and out. We had the foresight to arrange shipments of supplies to the city well before the siege even started and were able to use those to repair the docks, but there is still much work to be done. I ask each of you to assist with the supply chain for building materials just as we have been. There is high demand for as much as we can bring in and I do not see it slowing any time soon."

"With the expansion of Southport Harbor, that the Silver Consortium was instrumental in seeing complete, we would be more than happy to continue the supply chain moving from Sanctum to Arx through the southern routes." Calypso inclines her head to Cicero at that.

"And Tor is just across the Bay," Juliet notes, with a grin to Calypso. "And I hear that there are burgeoning alliances between the city of roses and the city of swords." Her smile wide, as she picks at a piece of fruit, tasting tiny morsels. "That said, of course, I will reach out and see what I can do to help, both in the city and without."

Cicero nods, "Excellent..." and he lets his gaze look around the table again to those gathered, that smile still on his lips, "Does anyone else have any business to discuss? Any requests for assistance from your fellow spokes?"

Valencia smiles softly, her dark eyes dancing. She lifts her glass and smiles, "To life, luck and love... and to the success of this new venture. To you all."

Calypso raises her glass at Valencia's words. "Here here."

Karadoc gave a nod, "Well said."

Mira smiles and claps softly, "To life, luck, and love. ...And success too, of course!"

"To our success in making this world a little brighter, and a little better." Juliet agrees, raising her glass to the others.

Cicero lifts his glass, "Well said," he says with a nod towards Valencia and takes a drink. "If no one has anything else then.. I think we can consider the meeting adjourned. Please, stay and enjoy the refreshments and speak with one another."

Mailys is already drinking from her flask of whatever she's put into her flask this evening and lifts it after finsihing her drink, "Yay for people." she says before taking another drink.

Karadoc shook his head, "Excellent." He smiled, and glanced to the others as he worked on his wine.

Petal picks up a rose with silken scarlet petals and leaves of green satin.

Juliet, finally settled with her wine, leans into Mailys. "You know," She murmurs. "I think I -will- try that liquor of yours."

Calypso raises from her seat then and kicks back the rest of her drink. "Humanity never ceases to amaze me the way we can come together like this in a crisis." She inclines her head to Cicero then. "Thank you for forming this Consortium to make seeing these efforts funded a little easier." She nods to the rest. "And to all of the spokes in this wheel for working so hard to see it continue moving. And with that, I have more meetings to attend." She nods and heads towards the door.