AbelardA lavishly dressed noblewoman in an opulent silk gown watches you with an expectant air, but then gracefully bows her head. Gem-encrusted implants protrude from her arms and neck.
Abelard"I welcome you on behalf of the noble House Vyatt ab Aram. My name is Vistenza Janus Vyatt ab Aram af Koronus. By the grace of the Emperor and the will of Rogue Trader Theodora von Valancius, I serve as planetary governor and Imperial commander-in-chief of this world." Vistenza Vyatt raises her head slightly.
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AbelardVistenza Vyatt turns to Abelard. "And greetings to you, noble Werserian. It has been years since your last visit to Janus. I am glad to see you again."
Abelard"It is a good sign when a Rogue Trader's Seneschal does not visit a subject planet for a long time. Isn't that correct, Lady Vyatt? It means the governor is taking care of all matters and there is no need for the Seneschal to interfere."
AbelardVistenza lets out a musical laugh. "I hear praise in those words and I thank you for them." She turns once again to you.
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Abelard"In truth, your arrival in the place of the esteemed Lady von Valancius is quite unexpected."
YOU"Admit it, you are awed to behold such an illustrious figure whose fame has spread as far as the backwater that is the Koronus Expanse."
AbelardThe governor parts her lips in surprise, and her cheeks redden. "Oh! Why, yes, Your Lordship/Ladyship, I am positively enchanted—"
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YOU"Theodora von Valancius is dead. I am now the head of the dynasty."
Abelard"Such tragic news. I will see to it that the planet observes a month of mourning—"
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YOU"I hope my coming in Theodora's stead has not disappointed you too much."
Abelard"Not in the least, Your Lordship/Ladyship. On the contrary, I am delighted after all these years to once again welcome to my world—"
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YOU"Let's finish with the pleasantries, Governor Vyatt, and move on to the purpose of my visit."
Abelard"I wouldn't dare detain you any longer than necessary, Your Lordship/Ladyship. If I may invite you—"