If you've a good head on your shoulders and some form of literacy I invite you to seek employment at the Palace. If you're good with words, numbers, or just your hands, you'll still find a suitable position here.

That said, I believe I owe some of you a belated apology.

The dog is missing. Shit.

Lost: White Bull Terrier, answers to Gunner

Reward: One (1) Indigo for his safe and live return to the Palace.



[ooc: Feel free to have a bull terrier running loose in the City and nipping at mice people. Just no deaths or consumption please ;-;]

( Private to Palace Staff )

I'm a terrible fright in hats.

Said Ravenclaw, "We'll teach those whose intelligence is surest."

Ravenclaw students tend to be clever, witty, intelligent, and knowledgeable.

Which Hogwarts house will you be sorted into?

Warden elections are coming. Every season seems to end on a note of theatrics.

Private to Palace Staff

Apologies for not reaching you sooner. The weekend's curse was a formidable opponent. Nemu, your report?

Yesterday's curse was amusing and informative. Christopher, a snake up your trouser leg? Honestly.

Private to Palace Staff

Administration, I want a dossier on this gentleman. How long has he been in the City? Who are his contacts?

Budd, Lee, I want you to keep an eye out on the market.

Logan, what are your feelings on the Arena?

Keep track of those you've lost to the other City, work can wait.

The rest of you, take notice of any details that might lead to what brings people back.

Private to Palace Staff

Remaining members, report to me as soon as you can. We've a situation.

Mum. ... Dad.

If you could see me now.

Private to Palace Staff

Nemu, if there's anything you need do let me know.

Julia, I have documents for you.

Eden, how would you like immediate field work?

Private to Styles

I'm sure you've heard.

My belated congratulations to the new Warden. As with the previous Wardenship, feel free to contact me should the interest to use Palace space strike you. We've many resources for social events and City research.

Private to Palace Staff

Please welcome Julia as the newest member of the Piaculum Palace administration. I'm sure you lot will do your best to properly introduce yourselves and familiarize her with our method.

Recovery is in order, this last curse has left me with a souvenir.

George (Blake), remind me what we discussed?

If Mr. Styles isn't accepting well wishes at his office, do feel free to leave them here. I'll make sure they're passed on to him.

Private to Palace Staff

I want my administrative staff to draft dossiers on all the nominees for the Wardenship. For now, this will include you, Logan.

Lee, Budd, prepare wine for those who make it to the ballot.

And don't mind the pup, he's barely cracked 6 months. But you will address him as Gunner or simply 'the dog.'

Private to Styles//Action

Have you found your gift yet?

I realize it's completely unprofessional of me to arrive in nothing more than togs and for that I apologize to the Palace Staff as well as the public in general. However, the question of the moment still stands: Where is Christopher?

Presumably he's arrived in the same condition as myself. If that's true, please do not cross him. He will be irate.

[ooc: He poofed back into his office in just his snorkeling gear, no rly.]

[Vows have been exchanged with a kiss to seal the deal. Diplomatic negotiations are confirmed and the couple have been officially wed (by City standards). The party moves to a Reception at the Piaculum Palace. There's food, drink, and the sound of live music in the East Wing's main hall. Gifts aren't required, and more than just the Master Guest List are invited to attend. Just remember the subtle security detail and zero tolerance policy for muckraking. They were amorously armed at the altar too.]

[ooc: Open spam loggings for the wedding party and anyone looking for an excuse to have a fun time at the Palace ♥]

A casual reminder that our wedding will be this Sunday, March 9th. The Ceremony will be in Xanadu at 2pm (14:00) with a Reception in the Piaculum Palace. Please attend, even if it's for the champagne which is absolutely exquisite in taste, might I add. Don't worry, we have no wedding registry.

For those under Palace and Styles' Office employ, it's expected that you will be punctual on the following work day (that's Monday, for those seeking specifics). Thank you, that's all.

Private to Elle Drive//Viewable by Styles

You're excluded from the latter note, of course. If there's anything we can do for you, let us know.

[ooc: Mod-approved for an open log of the Reception this Sunday!]

Katan Sr. The Unruly has vacated the premises. Carry on as usual; your lives are no longer at stake.

Private to Styles//Action

I'm terribly sorry for the delay.

I can assure you (Faye) that counseling is only a legal requirement for our official ceremony. That said, we'll need a second (and thankfully our last) session, either provided by Professor Snape once more or a new counselor altogether. A second opinion wouldn't hurt much, but a signature is most important.

Private to Palace Staff

We're going to be busy reorganizing our internal structure for the rest of this week.

Nemu, comb our legal documents for any clauses that may render the Palace under Rosiel's control. I've also a mind to start a database. You'll assist me in this endeavor.

Door, is our friend from the East End relenting yet?

Alec, pursue the mercurial nature of the Police Force. See if you can bring Light out of his shell.

Logan, clear out the underground red rooms. We won't be needing them now.

Blue, assist Logan for a few hours then take off. Happy Birthday.

Budd, Lee, see to it that the cat has fresh food and water. Please.

House, prepare to expand your office hours.

Inara, your specific service is no longer required, but you're free to remain if you have another skill you'd like to professionally offer.

Private to Styles

The cat is no longer my responsibility.

Mm... Christopher.

You Americans always have a way of...

....

Is it noon now?? Shit.

[Shuffle shuffle shuffling! "Those are your Calvins on the alarm clock--" Click!]

//Voice Mode Off//

Ishida Uryuu

Print and sign this document at your earliest convenience then drop it off at the Palace Administration Office. I'll be there to answer any further questions you might have.

---

Corporate Clause
I acknowledge my employment as an individual to an entity much larger than myself. I hereby relinquish all notions of freelancing. Sign:

Barvon-Cirucci Clause
I acknowledge that any disorderly conduct with another employee in the workplace may result in a binding between the second party and myself. Sign:

Citrus Clause
I acknowledge all payment in the form of checks (taxes withheld courtesy of the Palace) and understand that any altercations during my tenure may result in being compensated with an orange. Sign:

A belated New Years greeting to you, City.

Welcome new arrivals, the Palace is always willing to provide temporary aid.

Private to Palace Staff

Blue, I need to arrange an appointment on Tuesday.

Alec, Nemu, status reports when they're available.

Door, I have a possible assignment for you.

Lee, good to see you in better spirits these days.

Budd, I think the skin left in the wine cellar is yours.

Private to Rosiel

What did you do?

Private to Styles//Action

Care for a couple rounds of squash tomorrow?

I'll make this short.

We require an accredited psychologist, therapist, or even a priest, preferably with marriage counseling experience. Mind, we're not having pre-marital issues, but we do intend to 'go by the book' for this union. There's a mandatory minimum of at least two sessions, paid of course. Please respond with the extent of your professional experience and contact information. Thank you.

//Private to Palace Staff//

Lee. Thank you for correcting the inventory (I'm sure that bottle of white won't be missed).

Nemu. How many hours do you work again?

//Private to Fran//

I've a job for you.

[Action to Styles]

I told you Ramsey is no good. Even the cable is trying to disturb his program.

//Private to Palace Staff//

Yes it's late notice. No we're not getting out of it.

We have a meeting at 0900 (9am) tomorrow to assign tasks in order to have the Palace ready by Saturday evening. Divisions are:

- security
- inventory
- entertainment
- hospitality

I expect the entire staff to attend this discussion. Try to be prompt.

//Private to Styles, Action//

Do you miss it at all?