here comes the new boss, definitely not the same as the old boss

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FORM: Crystal.
SENDER: Petrana de Cedoux.
RECIPIENT: Everyone.
WHAT: New boss introduces herself.
WHEN: Now
WHERE: Kirkwall
NOTES: division page!

Good evening - my name is Madame de Cedoux, ( she is not in the habit of giving out her first name, given the blithe tendency of so many to casually throw those around when they have them, ) and henceforth I shall be taking over as head of division for diplomacy from Mssr Trask. All affairs that were previously passing through him, I will now be overseeing; please speak with me if any matters are pressing. I am, as some of you may be aware, from beyond the rifts; I can only allow my work to speak for itself on my readiness for this position.

( She'd considered making this message for the division alone, but given the work - and the fact she's relatively sure at least one of her project leaders is seconded from another division - it's probably better to broadly introduce herself and narrow it down as necessary from there. )

At earliest convenience I would also like to speak with Mademoiselle Bonaventura and Mssr Elris. If I am not in my office, please contact me by crystal to arrange a meeting.

Comments

[apologist]

Congratulations, Madame de Cedoux. I don't believe I've had the pleasure. I am Brother Jehan Mercier, and at your service, of course, as soon as I have unpacked. I hope Monsier Trask is still in good health—?

[ I.e., he self-destructed, didn't he. ]

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I believe it is only his pride that suffers, Brother Mercier.

( His figurative butt still smarting from having the figurative rug yanked out from under him so hard he figuratively fell over.

She is small, but decisive. )

We must become better acquainted, no?

[apologist]

An opportunity for humility to flourish. I'm sure he is grateful.

[ There's, like, 15% genuine religious belief to that, to suffer is holy and so on, and 85% hahahahaha, in the Orlesian tradition of incredibly obvious underhanded double-speak that doesn't even attempt to be subtle and fools no one but is nonetheless more polite. Technically. ]

There is not much to know about me, Madame, except that you must call me Jehan— [ Not because he objects to formalities, when they suit him. It's just a Chantry thing. ] —and I have just come from speaking with some of the Mothers in northern Orlais. I will be making my report to Ser Coupe, of course, but you may find it amusing, if you would like to speak at some point.

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Jehan, ( in concession, the lingering amusement probably more to do with Trask than his name or preferences on the matter. (Which sit oddly, but she is willing to accommodate others, and appreciates where they accommodate her.) )

I would like, yes, though Ser Coupe and I became acquainted before this appointment and I can't think she will require much of me in managing her affairs.

( A warm and sincerely meant compliment. One time Wren Coupe punched someone in the face and it was awesome. )