14.Feb.19, 03:27 AM
Of course Azrin had seen Xyliah's reaction to the idea. Not only was he sitting across from the couple but he was in the business of studying people, learning their weaknesses and how best to use them to his advantage. In this case, he was actually somewhat fond of Xyliah and while he wasn't necessarily someone that had a desire to rescue every damsel in distress--unless it benefited him, of course--he did want to help this particular girl out. Doing so did mean it helped his overall plan go through, but even if he didn't have a stake in things, Azrin believed he would have done it anyway. Besides, Jalazmar hadn't seemed to notice his wife's distress at the idea so playing it right could lead to a little secret and leave Xyliah very grateful to her brother-in-law.
"I know you've hosted a few smaller engagements but nothing to the scale I'm suggesting, so of course I won't leave you on your own with this. Candristra and I will offer our help. I'll go over necessary arrangements with you tonight, like sending off the invites right away and having it at month end to give you time to prepare, and we can come a few days early and help with the final preparations." Azrin saw the relief in Xyliah's face at his words and almost laughed at Jalazmar still trying to believe everything was on the up and up but doubting it. The kid was clever--he had to be in their family--but he always ended up going along with the scheme--perhaps also out of self-preservation.
Either way, Azrin was getting his party to mingle at and his brother was getting a reputation and alliances of his own. It was a good night's work.
"I know you've hosted a few smaller engagements but nothing to the scale I'm suggesting, so of course I won't leave you on your own with this. Candristra and I will offer our help. I'll go over necessary arrangements with you tonight, like sending off the invites right away and having it at month end to give you time to prepare, and we can come a few days early and help with the final preparations." Azrin saw the relief in Xyliah's face at his words and almost laughed at Jalazmar still trying to believe everything was on the up and up but doubting it. The kid was clever--he had to be in their family--but he always ended up going along with the scheme--perhaps also out of self-preservation.
Either way, Azrin was getting his party to mingle at and his brother was getting a reputation and alliances of his own. It was a good night's work.