Vhalar 18, Arc 704
"Do you remember what I said about layers?"
"In regards to efficiency? Yes Mama. Whenever possible, actions should serve more than one purpose, even should some of those purposes seem small or insignificant."
"This being the case, why are we here?"
Here was at this precise moment, the Rynmere Theatre, which was hosting the premiere performance of its most recent play. Rumor had it slotted in at strictly mediocre but.. But that was not the point. Not really.
"Osten-"
She hesitated for a moment, unsure about the word, before reminding herself that most people would not know and as long as it was delivered with confidence, most would continue not to know.
"Ostensibly,"
A slight nod from Kee said that she'd gotten it right.
"We are here to see the Play. We are also here to be seen, thus reminding others that we are major political players, as can be deduced by our favourable seating and our wardrobes, as well as by the number and seeming quality of our staff."
"And?"
"And if we're here to be Seen then.. we're also here to See?"
"Exactly. While I'm glad you did not need to grow up here, since I rather enjoy having an independent daughter who thinks for herself and understands the value of work, you are nevertheless a Ryn Noble, and you must be able to recognize your counterparts from other families."
"Yes Mama."