In a lavish office depicting horrific opulence with items decorated the room in subtle manner that were all very intricate and detailed if one doesn't know where the materials come from you would only consider it a very beautiful piece of art as dark elves have a tradition of turning their defeated enemies into these magnificent pieces sometimes keeping them alive as said art work and trapping the conscious soul when they can those being the most prized pieces never usually on display too outsiders but today's center piece is, and one I recognize.
The other thing of note is the fact that there is five dark elf matriarchs representing their respective houses as beautiful human slaves move to and fro attending to all the people that matter while ignoring me this is a petty trick done for my benefit most likely by the matriarch that acts as if she doesn't see me wanting me to loose control and lash out as they definitely have other slaves than humans but made a point to only use humans to insult me and remind me of my place but once it fails (which it will as I don't care about my fellow man) pretend it was a coincidence or a test.
As I have been seated already and I understand dark elf culture I know I can't let this fly as they treat you as you permit them to being equally petty I summoned the puppet from my space ring and form a bond with it immediately naming her Chynna (meaning fine porcelain) the matriarchs become surprised by her as she doesn't feel nor look like a puppet at all she is instead a beautiful fairy looking woman with undeniable grace and elegance wrapped in the one of the most beautiful dresses from the other world that with every thread enchanted to create a complex array which only enhances her mystery.
Me:(dark elf language (DEL))"Chynna be a doll and serve me some refreshments as it appears that the dark elves don't know how to be good hosts for their guests" she nods and does just that
This immediately wakes them from their stupor Delru tried hard not to smile and maintain her composure one looks embarrassed, two look annoyed and the last one who was pretending I didn't exist looks like she might explode any minute.
angry matriarch:(DEL)"How dare you insult us in our building"
Me:(DEL)"So I am supposed to ignore the clear and obvious insult by you dark elves and judging by your outburst your scheme that you trying to use to agitate me that you were going to say was mere coincidence or a test of some sort?"
Delru:(DEL)"I warned you Athielle that he would see through you yet none of you believed me he speaks fluently in the ancient dialect!" as she laughs
dark elf matriarch:(DEL)"Who taught you to speak the ancient dialect and can you read ancient dark elf script?" desire clear in her eyes not sexual but something else
Me:(DEL)"I learned all such things from my late seventh wife from traditions and language to ancient and deep magical arts"
As soon as I finish speaking the entire room falls silent as everyone just stopped moving or speaking, well everyone except Chynna as she continues to carry out her task as if nothing has changed and no shocking revelations occurred.
Delru:(DEL)"What sort of magical arts do you mean?"
Me:(DEL)"Nothing impressive just things like spider silk arrays, how to make Driders, Draegloth through alchemy etc as I said nothing too impressive" I said in a blasé manner "Well it appears that since I am so unwelcome I'll just leave and try to find someone else who is willing to work with me sorry for wasting your time Chynna come along we shan't waste any more of their time"
They were sitting in shock until they saw me really leaving for the door.
matriarchs x5:(DEL)"WAIT!" "DON'T GO!" "PLEASE STAY!" "LET'S NOT BE HASTY!" "THIS IS A MISUNDERSTANDING!!"
Me:(DEL)"Is that so? Then why was I met with so a poor reception and ill-humor especially since I came to talk of a mutually beneficial business arrangement?"
Delru:(DEL)"Please calm down this was a poorly planned and biased idea by one of the senior house members on the council but if you are still unwilling to work with dark elves as a whole than how about just working with mine House Dagoth is more than willing to accommodate you and cater to your needs!"
Milf Matriarch:(DEL)"Delru are you trying to cut the other houses out of negotiations?!"
Delru:(DEL)"Of course I was the only one who still respected the old ways when I brought up working with him the rest of were either completely against it or were on the fence then when I finally convince the rest of you to meet with him you fuck it up to chase him away and only show humility as he is bent on leaving"
I knew she was completely full of shit but that was part of the point as long as she is willing to pander to me but I wasn't going to complain as it can only help me and since the decided to screw me before it is only right for me to milk them for as much as I can.