Quite reasonably, I think, I Eject the Porter.

The Lady, the Chaplain, a Stranger. A wild look, a fistful of feathers, a choked-back curse.

I struggle

As a result of the Struggle, the Black Roses (Brendan, Darknight, Josh and Sylphrena) are Ascendant and the Nightstalkers (Mideg) are in Decline.

Ascendancy, woo

I am in this dynasty to win it, I don’t know if you can tell

The Lady, the Porter, the Chaplain. A surprised sigh, an open door, a midnight caper.

The Lady, the Chaplain, a Stranger. A wooden sign, a deep sigh, a lovely song.