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[iwilltrytobegood]

I've sailed frequently, and I've seen wonders at sea, but none of them prepared me for...this. Traveling among the stars is so far outside the realms of what I thought possible...but, I suppose that all knowledge is worth having. How is this done?

Ah - forgive me, my lords and ladies. My name is Imriel nó Montrève [there's a short pause, and then he adds, very slowly,] de la Courcel.

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[iwilltrytobegood]

Imriel, please. You'll have to thank my foster parents; I was raised by very polite people. I come from Terre d'Ange. Montrève is in Siovale.

[madrassa.livejournal.com]

I'm afraid I've never heard of such a locale. It sounds quite exotic.

What is your profession, Imriel?

[iwilltrytobegood]

It seems most people are unfamiliar with it. I have seen more exotic, but it's hard to consider home as such.

Student, most recently. And yours?

[madrassa.livejournal.com]

Student of what, if I may ask?

My profession is that of a Companion. I'd be happy to expound if you're interested.

[iwilltrytobegood]

Philosophy and the human nature, I suppose it was. I learned a good deal.

If you would, I would like to hear. What is a Companion?

[madrassa.livejournal.com]

A Companion is a woman trained from a young age in language, art, music, psychology, and a myriad of additional subjects. Considered by many to be nobility, a Companion chooses her own clients and is responsible for providing a sort of... holistic experience for them. Clients for registered Alliance Companions are generally among the social and political elite.

I've never expected that sort of treatment while on board, of course. I understand that my culture did not follow me here.

Does that make sense?

Do you have any other interests, Imriel? Hobbies? Passions?

[iwilltrytobegood]

[Oh, wait, hold up a minute there, Imri's reading between lines.]

You are a Servant of Naamah?

Certainly, Inara; do you?

[madrassa.livejournal.com]

[SWEET. I mean. Not sweet?]

I'm afraid I've never heard of Naamah.

Absolutely. My profession is chief among my dearest passions.

[iwilltrytobegood]

[SWEET.]

She was one of Elua's Companions. Naamah laid with kings and paupers so that Elua may have food and housing on his many long travels. She laid with the King of Persis when he captured Elua, so that he might be set free. Her Servants honor her love for Blessed Elua.

As it should be, my lady.

[madrassa.livejournal.com]

[WHOOOOO!]

Ah, I see. An interesting comparison and conclusion. What does the life of a servant of Naamah entail, exactly?

[iwilltrytobegood]

Taking assignations. At the Court of Night-Blooming Flowers, Adepts take clients to fill their marque; once their marque is made, they are free to stay or leave.