Yulian paced his father's office nervously running his hands through his untied shoulder length black hair. Tylin Vendega never requested anyone's presence unless it was serious. What reason could he have to see him? Did he unknowingly violate a law? Was the Conclave coming for him? Tylin walked into his office to see his pacing nervous son and laughed. “ Did I miss the joke father? What do you find so divertido?” Yulians latin side tended to emerge when nervous. Tylin continued in his laughter then replied. “Boy you worry yourself unnecessarily. Here you are worrying that the cavalry is coming and I just wanted to discuss with you that we will have guests for the summer, maybe a bit longer. That and I need you to start thinking about a suitable mate. Robert and his daughter will be here. I will be in negotiations with my good friends Robert and Chayton. I need you to understand that Robert's daughter Jenai is still very impressionable. She is off limits and she is not a plaything for you. If you screw this up it will end very very badly for you. Behave.”
Yulian smirked. “Father, I am a perfect gentleman. What other way is there for me to act? What about Tyleya? Will you pick a Suitor for her? Besides I tend to play as you say with ones more equal with my age now.” Tylin grinned. “I have a feeling Tyleya is on her way down what I like to refer to as Route Bete Noir. And son on another note, you have yet to see her again.” He said with a smile.
His assistant walked over to him whispering in his ear “ The Cordell House is here.” Tylin nodded. “I will be right there to greet them. The assistant speedily scattered to take care of the arriving guests. “Yulian they’re here.” At that he raised a brow at his father. “I will be in my quarters if you need me. I think I will just stay out of the way.” Tylin rolled his eyes. “That was not the point Yu-” Tylin couldn’t finish his sentence before his son dematerialized to his quarters.
Robert Cordell had not seen House Vendega in a very long time on account Tylin’s wife Yochana liked him a bit more than she should. The sun was just setting and he and Jenai were ready to retire to their rooms. “Robert you old dragon you! How I have missed you friend!” Tylin laughed, throwing a punch into Robert's right arm. “Who are you calling a dragon Vendega!” Robert bursted out with returning laughs. Jenai watched her father as he and the man she assumed was Tylin Vendega bantered as if they were her age.
A young servant girl saw that Jenai was tired and offered to take her to her room. “M’lady may I please escort you to your quarters?” Jenai nodded and followed her to where she would be staying for the duration of the visit. “Lord Yulian stays in the hall just to the left of you. He has informed me that if you get lost or need any assistance he would like you to call on him first and that he would surely take care of your needs.” Jenai looked very surprised at the offer. “That is very kind of your Lord Yulian to offer, but I think I will be fine.” The servant smiled and nodded. “Here is your room M’lady if you need anything please let me know. I am Saiyuri.”
Yulian’s cool gaze watched as the servant girl walked by. He wanted to see if he could catch a glimpse of Lord Robert's daughter, but had unfortunate luck because she came in with her hood and cape hiding all her features. He hoped she would accept his offer. He would have to wait till the next day to see her.
Jenai retired into her room. It was awfully nice for Lord Yulian to offer his aid and companionship to her, but that would be asking far too much. She would however take the aid of Saiyuri. She readied herself for bed. Jenai got comfortable in the oversized king canopy bed they provided her. She could get used to luxuries such as this.
