6142/When Nova Comes Knocking

When Nova Comes Knocking
Date of Scene:	08 January 2019
Location:	Avengers Mansion - Backyard
Synopsis:	Nova Corps comes to arrest Nuala for breaking Nova law. Drake, Hal, and Thor come to her rescue, and nobody has to get punched!
Cast of Characters:	Nuala Duvall, Green Lantern (Jordan), Slipstream, Thor

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Nuala Duvall has posed:
    These holiday things, they weren't familiar to Nuala. Christmas, New Years, Kwanza, she stayed out of them. To her, they were just celebrations of another culture that she still doesn't feel perfectly at home in. Still, now that these holidays were over, she wanted to see what was happening with the psychic threat, so she's arrived at the mansion. The ship is parked in the back yard, though if you didn't know it was there, you'd never see it, and she found Drake in hopes of being filled in a little bit. He's not as busy as Tony or some of the others, and the young man always seemed genuine to her, eagerly wanting to see people put first. She liked tha tabout him.

    What she didn't know, since she wasn't presently in her ship, was that entering the system approximately 2 hours ago, a Nova task force arrived. Three recon interceptors and another, slightly larger vessel. Hardly an invasion, but given that Nova is not known for coming to the Sol system, a very unprecedented activity. The ships started making a beeline for Earth, and are minutes away from entering the atmosphere.

Green Lantern (Jordan) has posed:
    The emerald streak of green light shimmers through the air as Earth's primary Green Lantern flies over the city and heads up, up, up towards space. Inside that emerald shield is one man, Hal Jordan. His eyes scan the area and slows his speed as he approaches orbit and the incoming parade of ships.

    "Ring, confirm what I am receiving from the Watchtower's telemetry, and send a message to anyone on duty to let them know I will intercept the Nova Corps ships and see what they want. With a frown, Hal heads towards the ships, wondering why they are heading towards Earth.

Slipstream has posed:
As always, Drake is probably doing something mundane, like working out, watching TV, or just waiting for Tony to give him something to do, like fetch dry-cleaning at a very fast pace. That one may be a joke. Maybe. Other than that, he has been keeping to the streets to watch over the little guys. Car jackers, rapists and kidnappers have been rounded up by the youngest Avenger, Slipstream. Today though he is hanging out with Nuala, dressed in a pair of relaxed black jeans and an Overwatch blue hoodie over his t-shirt.

"So, the whole psychic thing has been resolved last I heard, which is cool. Right now though, millions of people are falling asleep and they won't wake up. I know that everyone seems to be investigating that. I mostly just speed around town, picking people off the sidewalk and dropping them off at the hospital. It's pretty scary." He rocks back and forth on his feet anxiously as always, as if he was a super charged up battery. "So you're back.. from outer space.. " He starts to sing, but the rest of the lyrics of that famous song doesn't make much sense. ".. how was it?"

Nuala Duvall has posed:
    The interceptors take the lead, flying in a trio formation. The ring is able to of course confirm the request, and the ships continue on their course, either not yet noticing the Lantern, or else feeling no concern regarding the matter if they have.

    "Well, that is good, Nuala says with a nod. Not that people are falling asleep, but that the psionic threat seems to be neutralized." She gives him a strange look. "How was outer space?" She asks, "It was just as it always is, I suppose." To her, space is not much of an event.

Green Lantern (Jordan) has posed:
    Hal Jordan concentrates, and sends a tight-beam transmission to the lead Nova Corps ship. "I am Green Lantern of Sector 2814 and you are in violation of Earth space. Please state the nature of your visit here, and perhaps I can help you expedite things so you can be on your way. As a fellow Law Enforcement Officer, I appreciate your situation. Please respond."

    Hal sets up directly in front of the ships, waiting for a response. Preparing himself for a battle, Hal strengthens his shield with his willpower, but hopes it doesn't come to that.

Slipstream has posed:
"Huh. That's cool. I've only been to space a few times with my buddy Lar. I wish I could go more often. Zip around in shape ships and see Saturn or something. I don't get a lot of chances to roll out there." Drake says as he loosens himself up a bit with a few swivels. "You wanna go inside and get something to eat? I'm starving."

Nuala Duvall has posed:
    "Green Lantern 2814, this is Officer Louphen of Nova Corps. Thank you for your assistance," he says respectfully. "We are arriving to detain a member of our own today. Nuala Duvall, a Halal operative on station at Earth has violated protocol, and needs to be collected to be taken to face charges."
    "Certainly," she says. "I have been working on a personal project lately, and I am afraid I have not been effectively interact with my friends here. It is a little different for me, as I have seen space for most of my life, I understand it must be very isolating to be stuck on one planet."

Green Lantern (Jordan) has posed:
    "Thank you for getting back to me Officer Louphen. I appreciate your situation. Perhaps if I could escort one of you fine Nova Corps Officers down to her location and assist you in this matter, we can prevent any chance of a...mishap from happening?" Hal Jordan crosses his arms across his chest and floats in front of the Nova Corps ships.

    "Most of the people of Earth are unaware of your presence, and I would not want an incident to devolve into chaos. Do you know where she is?" Hal says, with a calm, cool, collected tone of voice, as though he is used to doing this exact kind of thing.

Slipstream has posed:
Giving her a grin, Drake nods his head. "You should check out Hawaii sometime then. It's a lot different than space." He rolls his shoulder and turns to start for the back of the mansion. "Also, you should experience a PB&J with cherry jelly. It's the best. No other sandwich in the world can beat it. It's so old school, but also perfect."

Nuala Duvall has posed:
    "On the contrary, Green Lantern," Louphen answers, "Unfortunately Ms. Duval has chosen to reveal us to the human race at large, which is why we are forced to collect her, but I agree, the lower profile we can keep, the better off it will be for Earth to prevent further risk to the native population."
T"We have her currently listed South of the northern magnetic pole in a densely populated sector of a major continent near the coast of your second largest ocean. Scanning the local maps. A city known as New York. Country, United States of America. My lead ship can come alone if you are able to escort, we will engage cloaking to avoid detection by the population."

    "I have heard of Hawaii," Nuala says, "It is a tropical location with a large amount of shallow water sea life, correct?" she asks.

Green Lantern (Jordan) has posed:
    "I see. Sounds good then. I'll escort you down there, one officer only, and we'll see about dealing with this with a minimum of fuss. Follow me, the rest of you, hang out here." Green Lantern wills the coordinates that the Nova Corps officer speaks of into his ring, and turns slowly towards Earth while the Nova ship cloaks."

    "Hmmm. Looks like a familiar place..." Hal shakes his head, and then heads towards Avengers mansion, escorting his "guest" towards Earth, and, it appears, Avengers Mansion.

    Arriving a few minutes later, Hal floats outside the mansion with his guest, and sends a message inside to any Avenger present using the communication protocols that Tony Stark had set up with him and the Justice League. "Anyone home? We're looking for Nuala Duvall. It seems, you have a guest from the Nova Corps here to see you. One, Officer Louphen."

Slipstream has posed:
Being that Drake is currently at the mansion, he receives the signal on his comm. He squints his eyes and answers back.

"This is Slipstream of the Avengers. I know Nuala. Why are the Nova Corps looking for her?"

As it appears the ships and the floating Lantern appear in the sky once they push through the atmosphere, he gives a glance over to the woman next to him. "Everything is cool, right? I don't need to activate the security system and nuke them out of orbit, right?"

Nuala Duvall has posed:
    Louphen confirms. "I have two other officers on this ship with me, they are here to detain, I can have them remain on board when we land. I'll come out myself. He follows the Lantern down to the surface, the ship cloaking as they enter the Earth's atmosphere, but surely it is still there behind Hal.

    Nuala visibly pales as she hears Drake answer the comm. "Nova?" she echoes. She turns back to the door. "I hoped I'd have warning." She holds up her arm, and taps a few commands, readying the ship's makeshift EMP that she designed when she was trying to apprehend Crusader.
    She looks up at Drake. "They are here to arrest me," she tells him. "I violated a pretty big protocol a little while back. I guess they finished with their red tape."

Green Lantern (Jordan) has posed:
    Floating with the Nova Corps ship beside him just outside the Mansions entrance a few dozen feet above the ground, Hal Jordan mods, and sends to the NC. "I appreciate that Officer Louphan. That might work better. Let me see what I can do first."

    Listening, Hal hears the transmission for the Avengers, and switches to a more private line. "It looks like the Nova Corps are here to detain Nuala due to her breech of protocols or some such. I assume they need a report explaining her activities."

    Hal looks over at the "cloaked" Nova Corps ship, and frowns. To Drake, and possible Nuala if she was listening, only: "Might want to do this quietly. No need for causing a scene. I get this all the time with the Guardians and the Green Lantern Corps, asking me to explain my behaviour. I'm sure they just need to hear her side and things will be alright. Is she in there with you Slipstream?""

Slipstream has posed:
Furrowing his brows, Drake ushers Nuala into the mansion, then steps out into the backyard to greet the Lantern. He tilts his head to one side, glances over his shoulder, then looks back to the Lantern. "Well, she seems pretty confident that they are here to arrest her and that most likely they aren't going to hear her side of the story." He stubs his foot against the ground a few times with a sneaker. "We're also in America, not in outer space. I guess you can tell your friends that Earth doesn't recognize space laws and they can motor out and enjoy the rest of their afternoon. I also know if they decide to pick a fight, it will go /really/ bad for them. So, if they want to catch her outside of our atmosphere, that's on them and it's cool. But while she's here on Earth, it's sanctuary and we won't be cool with any aggression." He gives the Lantern a bright grin. "I'm also Green Lantern Jessica Cruz's best friend. I can tell her you said Hello if you want."

Nuala Duvall has posed:
    Nuala, while Drake goes out, opens a line to Asgard. "Hi, Harald," Nuala says. "It's Nuala Duvall. Do you remember how Thor said that if I needed help, he'd help? I need him now. I need asylum, and I need it in...the next thirty seconds." She waits to hear back. "Harald?" She frowns, and utters a curse under her breath in Astonian. "Harald?"
    Meanwhile, Louphen inside the cloaked ship sits, arms folded as he watches the interaction outside.

Green Lantern (Jordan) has posed:
    Hal Jordan watches as Drake exits the mansion. Landing softly on the front lawn, he regards the man with a smile when he drops Jessica's name, and says, "Sure, tell her I said hello next time you see her." Pausing and taking a moment to look over at the Nova Corps vessel, Hal then looks back at Drake.

    "As for this whole situation here with protocols and arrests, maybe it would be better if she went with them and cleared it up? Better than being a rogue Officer, hunted for the rest of her life. After all, we can protect her now, but what about when we aren't around?" Hal crosses his arms across his chest, and frowns.

Thor has posed:
    // Kvalvika, Norway. //

    A heavy stone obelisk some forty tons in weight jounces and bounces upon the shoulder of the tall blonde man who strides up the ramp from the quarry. His features are torn and haggard, expression grim as he braces it with one hand, scowling to himself as he brings it up... and then sets it down with a heavy thunderous thud in the space cleared and readied for it.

    New Asgard's castleworks have been under construction for some time and today is no different. The Asgardians continue their efforts, Bjarke Stonecaller roaring his orders to the work teams and even at times snapping angrily at his liegelord who is strong... but not exactly talented in the work needed.
    Once the stone is in place, Thor wipes his brow with one forearm, then lifts the front of his tunic to fan his face when a call goes up. Harald rushes across the way, calling out again. "Milord! Message for you. From Lady Duvall. She requires your aid."
    Rounding, Thor looks incredulously at the youthful (for an Asgardian) guard and blinks a few times. "Aye, where is she?"
    "Milord?"
    "Where..."
    Harald looks blank for a moment and then gestures backwards, "She is... the Midgardian device?" Technology still escapes him.
    "Bah. You must take proper messages, Harald. But I shall be away." He rounds, "Bjarke, are the stones set?"
    "Aye, milord." The elder stoneshaper leaps down the side of the ridge and lands next to Thor and Harald. "They are but we have not performed the appeasement."
    Thor waves his hand. "It matters naught, we shall see now." A glance is given, "Continue without me." His lip twists, "I shall return as soon as I can."
    That having been said he extends one hand to the side, and from its place upon the table in the build tent, Mjolnir comes to life with a low /whom/ rushing across the distance and then landing in Thor's hand with a /whumpf/. He steps to the side, holds it aloft.
    From the heavens lightning lashes out, striking the high points of the construction but Thor as well. In one moment he is limned within the light. In the next he is gone.

Slipstream has posed:
"Fff.. Yeah.. I can't do that, Chief. You see, I let her go with them, and then most likely we never see her again. Then what happens next is this chain of events that involves the Hulk punching something /really/ hard into a black hole when my leadership finds out she is gone and they send out a search party." Drake rocks back and forth on his feet some, giving a bit of an anxious wiggle in his stance. "I think you can appreciate the situation though." He brushes a pair of fingers across his brow. "I wish you and them the best of luck though, my dude. I just can't in good conscious let her go with them."

Nuala Duvall has posed:
    Nuala lowers her arm, thinking that Harald was interrupted, and she exits the building, standing a few feet behind Drake, dressed in the slim suit which pulses with a violet light. She glances upward, regarding the Lantern, but doesn't say anything. She looks out to the lawn at nothing in particular, eyes narrowing as she considers options. For now, she doesn't say anything at all.
    "That is her, Lantern," Louphen says to Hal via communicator as Nuala appears. "She has broken several intergalactic treaties, and even made record confessing it. There's not a question of her guilt. We need to take her."

Green Lantern (Jordan) has posed:
    Hal Jordan blinks, and shrugs. "Well, that is entirely possible, but I doubt it. The Nova Corps are a respected law enforcement group, same as the Green Lantern Corps. I doubt they would make her disappear for some protocol violation." Hal adds a three way conversation with the Nova Corps. "He does have a point Officer Louphen. What do you intend to do with her? Slap on the wrist? Or harsher sentence?"

    As Nuala exits the building, Hal regards her for a moment, before saying, "Thank you Officer Luphen. I figured that out." No sarcastic tone, but it was obvious he was a tad cold to the Nova Corps Officer. "Officer Nuala is it? Do you have anything to add to your defense? I expect as an Officer of the Nova Corps, you will have to deal with their claims. As for Intergalatic Law, it should be noted that Earth has not signed any legal treaties with the Nova Corps, Officer Louphen." Hal says that last firmly.

Nuala Duvall has posed:
    "The Nova Empire is part of the non-interference Pact, Lantern," Louphen says. His tone remains respectful, but firm, and inside his ship, he leans on his hands looking at the viewscreen. "She divulged the presence of the Nova Empire to Earth's nations, and was under direct order to remain covert while on mission on Earth.

    Nuala answers when Hal speaks. "I do not have a defense," she admits after a deep breath, and she straightens herself as if bracing for an impact of some sort. "I did what was necessary given the situation. I am human, and as such I am an Earth citizen natively. Neither I nor my property can be removed by force as part of the non-interference pact," she claims. The look on her blue eyes is nervous, as if she doesn't know if that defense holds any water.
    Her attention shifts slightly as she sees the skies above, and they start to darken with an unexpected peal of thunder. A smile almost crosses her lips, if not for the look of worry that shrouds her countenance.

Thor has posed:
    The peal is heard, louder, and then the crack of lightning slashing down and lashing the lawn of the Avengers' mansion. It snaps a quick dance of light that leaps to the wrought iron fence and causes sparks to ignite up and down its length, then reach an abrupt crescendo as the clouds continue to darken.
    The ball lightning solidifies there and when it's done the tall figure of Thor Odinson stands there, advancing out of the mayhem with Mjolnir in hand. One moment he is wearing the tunic and breeks of a workman who had been tasked with rebuilding. But in the next, a golden sheen criss-crosses over his form transmuting the clothes to black and silver armor all in the space of one breath.
    He advances two steps, looking at Nuala and then the others as small flickers of lightning continue to crawl with faint crackles over his form as he announces. "I am come, what passes before me?"

Slipstream has posed:
"You see? She's an American citizen, and what Mister Lantern said, you don't have any jurisdiction here. Get the stepping." Drake says with a bolstering grin upon his face as he rocks back and forth a bit more on his feet, as if he was loosening himself up completely.

Then, the God of Thunder comes out of the heavens and lands, looking as usual, freaking badass. He glances over at him, then /grins/ back to the Nova Corp. "Oh man, this just got interesting. Hey Thor. These guys want to arrest Nuala for some type of thingy-mah-breech of protocol. I told them no. That's kinda the TLDR version." Yes, he says the letters out loud.

Green Lantern (Jordan) has posed:
    "I understand Officer Louphen. Thanks for the update." Green Lantern nods, and returns his attention back to Nuala and Drake. "I see. You are an Earth citizen and native...that does change things. Hmmm." Hal stops, as though thinking this through. "And she has a very important point there Officer Louphen. She cannot be removed as part of that pact. What if she resigned her commission with the Nova Corps, and I assisted in dealing with this public affairs fall out here?"

    That was the moment that Thor decides to make his entrance. "Thor." Is all that Hal Jordan says, with a slight smirk on his face. Shaking his head, Hal allows Nuala and Drake to fill the Thunder God in on the goings on here in front of Avengers Mansion, not wanting to push himself further into the situation with their team.

Nuala Duvall has posed:
    Nuala smiles hesitantly as Thor appears. "Your highness," she says politely in what might be a curtsey of a nod from her head. "I thank you for coming. My actions before the United Nations is being called into question. They want to take me back to Nova Prime for questioning. I request asylum."

    "No," Louphen says. "She cannot resign her commission while she has a military court martial awaiting her," he answers sternly. "She didn't live on Earth until she recently was assigned to Earth by the Halal division." He turns to the pilot, "Set us down, I'm going out there." Seconds later, a small indent appears on the grass, and a doorway appears as a man in a blue Nova uniform with unearthly blue eyes steps off. His dark hair is swept back and up in a style that wouldn't be found on earth. The uniform is a Nova MP uniform. "Nuala Duvall," he says, "You are under arrest and have been relieved of duty pending an investigation into your improprieties and actions while on mission on Earth. You will stand down and relinquish your equipment and ship immediately." He looks back to Drake. "What have you to do with this, human?" he asks, the word almost said as if it is an insult. "These are matters far beyond you."

Thor has posed:
    Leveling his gaze upon Drake sidelong, Thor's good eye narrows as he gives a single nod as he catches at least most of that. Assuredly all he needs is the fact that someone wishes to arrest Nuala and that settles matters for him. That, in turn, brings Thor's attention back and up towards Hal.
    "Lantern Jordan!" He gives a single nod and then raises his voice to address the situation, "I have known you to e'er be a man of honorable intent. Who charges you with this unenviable task?"
    He gestures to the side with Mjolnir, indicating Nuala as he speaks. "Lady Duvall is a citizen of New Asgard, her place with us gained in dark times and hard won. There is not one of my people who would not stand here with me in support of her and her freedom. Woe to those who would test us in this matter."
    It is then that Thor finally looks to the newly arrived Louphen and says solemnly as the lightning crackles back and forth over the face of Mjolnir. "Do you," He looks Louphen up and down and says, "Do you test me in this, police man?"

Slipstream has posed:
"Bro, I will literally, and I mean /literally/, fuck you up, if you take one more step forward on this very expensive lawn that probably cost more than your spaceship. Get your ass back in your hooptie rig, and fly the fuck out of here." Drake says as he gives another rocking on his feet, shifting his weight once again in a more defensive manner.

"Remember what I said about Hulk punching people into black holes? Here's our other bash brother. The God of Thunder. As much as I would love a front row seat to /this/ asswhooping, I strongly suggest that you just give yourself the L on this one my dude and take off and let it go, Elsa." Damn, he's on fire today with the zingers. He reaches to his hip, unstrapping his weapon of Mei-Hem. His freeze blaster, letting his hand just rest upon it for now.

"She's not going with you dude."

Green Lantern (Jordan) has posed:
    First at Louphen's words, and next at Nuala's words, Hal Jordan's frown deepens. "Request asylum" makes this situation untenable at best. "This should get real interesting." Not lowering his personal force field, just in case, Hal hovers a few centimeters off the ground, readying his willpower for a conflaguration that, with Thor here, would probably escalate quickly, especially now that the Nova Corps Officer exits his craft. "Well, that doesn't help." Hal says, with a glower at Louphen. "Hey now, no need to get insulting here. You aren't helping, Officer Louphen."

    At Thor's question, Hal Jordan nods, and says, "Thor! Good to see you. Yes, well, the Nova Corps arrived in this solar system with a handful of ships, and made a claim about Officer Duvall here. I escorted one of the ships down to speak to her to avoid any...conflict. She has said her piece, and with you and this young man's testimony..." Hal nods towards Drake. "...sounds to me that she has earned her place here." Hal looks at Drake as he speaks up, and Hal sighs, turning to regard the Nova Corps Officer once more. "As you can see Officer Louphen, these people's loyalty to their comrade is absolute. I respectfully suggest you depart Earth immediately, and forget about Officer Duvall. She's not going anywhere."

Nuala Duvall has posed:
    Louphen looks at Hal. He looks at Drake, and then he looks at Thor. He looks at Drake again, then appears to decide he should not respond, and instead addresses Thor.
    "Your majesty," he says in a neutral tone. "My condolensces on what has become of your world. But I am not the one who sends these orders." He has the look of a man who is annoyed, yet resolved to remain professional. He looks back at Nuala. "You cannot escape your charges, Officer Duvall," he says. "I will log King Thor's declaration and your claim for asylum. But we will not be leaving orbit until this is resolved. Expect to hear from us soon. As for your loud mouthed friend," he looks back at Drake as he speaks, as if it were still to Nuala.
    "Let him know that if he makes any aggressive actions that he will be committing an act of hostility against the representative of a foreign power. I'm certain that would not go well with your political leaders." He looks back at Hal. "Lantern, I cannot forget my duty here. For now we will rescind the intention of immediate retrieval, but I cannot ignore my responsibility."

Thor has posed:
    Holding a hand out, Thor addresses Louphen. "I do not begrudge you the need to speak with your higher ups, Officer." He gives a nod towards where the Nova soldier emerged from and says, "Do what you must, but know that this is not, nor shall it ever be a negotiation."
    He shifts his weight slightly and turns his gaze back towards Nuala, then looks back towards Louphan. "My people are tired, weary, and we are still rebuilding. But know this. Asgard is not as weak as some may imagine." He then folds his arms over his broad chest and says simply and solemnly.
    "If you would take her then it shall be war."

Slipstream has posed:
"Hey dude. Your shit talk is weak. You need to step that game up if you wanna intimidate me. My political powers won't care if we lay a whoopass on you. We don't /recognize you/ in any way shape of form. Don't you know where you're at? You're in America. We're known for being hostile towards /illegal aliens/." Drake continues to grin, his hand restrapping his weapon. "Bye, Felicia." He says with a dismissive tone in his voice.

Green Lantern (Jordan) has posed:
    Hal floats nearby, listening to the conversation. When Louphen looks at him, Hal shrugs and doesn't respond. His eyes next focus on Thor. Then on Nuala. As Louphen speaks further, Hal simply nods, and says, "I understand Officer Louphen. I appreciate you have a duty to your team here, and to the Nova Corps. I would request that you please leave this solar system to prevent any further potential for conflict."

    Hal sighs. "Orbit is not far enough away. Our defense forces in Alpha Flight as well as the defenders of this world may take you staying here as an act of aggression, and respond accordingly. I will escort you out of Earth space immediately, if that is agreeable."

    Thor's words resound throughout the courtyard. "As you see Officer Louphen. You won't get satisfaction here. Let's go." Hal hovers closer to the man as he motions to his Nova Corps ship. Looking back at Drake, Hal allows himself a smile and a nod, and then turns his full attention on the departing Nova Corps ship.

Nuala Duvall has posed:
    Louphen doesn't sigh, he doesn't huff, he just straightens his jacket a little, and nods. "At your request, we will be in holding outside the solar system. I cannot promise we will not be requested to return." He looks back at Nuala. "You should use this extra time to consider your defense," he warns, then reboards the cloaked ship.

    True to his word, the ship lifts off silently, and then as it leaves the city limits, a sonic boom can be heard rocking lightly through the sky as it departs.

    Nuala lets out a tense sigh, glancing back toward Thor and Drake. "I should probably just surrender, it is only going to become more trouble for everyone if I stay," she admits. "I have put everyone in a terrible situation."

Thor has posed:
    As the alien departs, herded away by the Green Lantern, Thor turns and tosses Mjolnir into the air with a casual flip then catches it and sets it upon his hip. "Well, there now, that's taken care of." He says with a slight smile as he looks at the others.
    But when Nuala comments he waves it off with one hand, "Bah, nonsense. They will not risk such a conflagration and if they do then I was not bluffing, Lady Duvall." He starts forwards, "None of my people would forsake you. For you were one of the few that stood with us in our time of need." He smirks sidelong and there's something about his manner, his easy-going nature that might actually make one imagine things are going to be ok.
    "Now come, let us imbibe and share tales of what has passed. It has been some time." A nod to Drake and Nuala, then it's back towards the mansion.