01-07-2025, 08:53 PM
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Her heart was a little unsteady. Not because she was unused to grandeur, but because the moment was so big. She’d rather give a presentation to an auditorium full of people than something so nebulous as carry a conversation at a party, mostly because the things others usually seemed to want to talk about at these events were so frightfully dull. Give Lore something interesting, though, and she could talk all night.
Their arrival was timed to perfection, though Lore expected no less of her own efficiency. Punctuality was important, and she had put a great deal of effort into making sure this evening ran flawlessly.
As they entered the speech was in motion, all eyes on the grand staircase from which the Ascendancy spoke. She blinked a little in awe for the first moment she saw him in the flesh. Then, when Damien’s name was revealed, she half glanced over her shoulder, expecting that he might somehow materialise to ruin all her plans. But he was conspicuously absent.
Finally came the announcement of the new Dominance’s Privilege. Lore felt her heart swell with pride, knowing how hard Jessika had worked for this moment. “You look amazing, enjoy it,” she whispered to her, as the moment came for her to ascend. Lore joined the rise of applause, smiling radiantly – glad to stay behind, unnoticed.
Lore Dearborn
Her heart was a little unsteady. Not because she was unused to grandeur, but because the moment was so big. She’d rather give a presentation to an auditorium full of people than something so nebulous as carry a conversation at a party, mostly because the things others usually seemed to want to talk about at these events were so frightfully dull. Give Lore something interesting, though, and she could talk all night.
Their arrival was timed to perfection, though Lore expected no less of her own efficiency. Punctuality was important, and she had put a great deal of effort into making sure this evening ran flawlessly.
As they entered the speech was in motion, all eyes on the grand staircase from which the Ascendancy spoke. She blinked a little in awe for the first moment she saw him in the flesh. Then, when Damien’s name was revealed, she half glanced over her shoulder, expecting that he might somehow materialise to ruin all her plans. But he was conspicuously absent.
Finally came the announcement of the new Dominance’s Privilege. Lore felt her heart swell with pride, knowing how hard Jessika had worked for this moment. “You look amazing, enjoy it,” she whispered to her, as the moment came for her to ascend. Lore joined the rise of applause, smiling radiantly – glad to stay behind, unnoticed.