Great Hall, Castle Serenno
It was by invitation only, but everyone with any relation to the major houses were present filling the great hall quickly. It was being labelled an anniversary for some noble, but really it was just a cover for everyone to get together and gossip on the latest falling of House Demici, and other galactic affairs that seemed to tickle their boring lives. It was no less impressive, so much credits were poured into every detail; from the grand piano and stringed quartet providing music to the finest of wines the galaxy had to offer. It was all grandiose, over the top, excessive, but any less would receive criticism and backlash, and even generational embarrassment.
Tiamat, though not part of any of the houses, came by invitation from House Nalju; there was more of an interest in her marrying one of the many single gentlemen of the houses, rather than her paying for the debts they have accumulated over the centuries. The redheaded woman had no interest in such a antiqued practice, but she didn't see the hurt in getting in with gossip, conjuring up rumors and drama, and drink their wine. She arrived in no less, grandiose fashion and striking confidence; her gown shimmered like the stars she ruled, and her red hair draped in loose curls over her shoulders. She took extra caution in her steps, keeping her limp nearly undetected as her blaster wound still healed from her jailhouse shuffle to ensure house Demici would not be here this evening.
Offered a glass of red wine, it was followed up by a suitor sent from house Nalju who took the opportunity to mansplain the differences of hyperspace travel. She couldn't decide if he were trying to impress her by pretending to know what she knew, or if he were just a complete idiot. It could have been both and it took her much willpower not to melt his brain from the annoyance that was sprouting.
@Sreeya