Her Imperial Majesty Miranda Tarkin and Baron Gallus Tagge
cordially invite you to the annual Children's Gala
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Hosted at the Imperial Palace.
Promptly RSVP.
Palace Doors Open at 1800
The Children's Gala occurred at the same time every year since Miranda became Empress. Donors contributed heavily towards the future through the Empire's children in their formative years. This allowed expansion for after school recreation programs that catered to the child's interest, but it also served to assist families that may not have the income to properly care for their child. Food, medicine, and supplies were provided through an assistance program that helped fast track those children into military or Sub-adult leanings. Miranda wanted to groom the upcoming generation into service by feeling gratitude and acceptance by the current rule. Not all loyalty had to be earned by fear. A simple grant that lessened the cost of higher education for the Imperial Academy made many families willing to send their young man or woman into a life of service.
It would be another night to remember - food and alcohol overflowing as the credits poured directly from the bank accounts of Moffs and Admirals. Auctions would entice more credits to be spent on luxurious vacations, exotic foods, and a high end speeder donated from TaggoCo.
There was also an important announcement that had to be made and Miranda was going over how to deliver the news as she preened in front of a body length mirror in her suite to make sure her dress was perfect. She pursed her lips and smoothed the fabric over her torso and abdomen, enjoying how she looked. She was practically glowing.
"Gallus? Sanya?" She pat the thin braid that weaved around her pinned bun. "Are you both ready yet?"
The Gala had already started but it was customary for the Empress to arrive once guests had been mingling for awhile, though there was a fine line between her anticipated arrival and being late. Her guests would only be appeased with hors d'oeuvres for so long!
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