Golden Charm stood from her seat behind Black Diamond with the other Elders in attendance that day and lowered her silver hood. Refusing to look at Sancerre at all, she smiled warmly at Beauty Queen. "You have my permission, and my gratitude. Both of you," she said, turning her smile on Red Dynasty before taking her seat again.
"Very good. Now that the First Crop is settled, let us move onto the Second Crop. Red Dynasty, if you will read the next set of potential buds," Black Diamond said, turning to her next list while she talked.
Red Dynasty stood and began reading the list in her hands. "There's Jimmy, Taco, Mistress, Tangerine, Spring Pearl, Eye Catcher, Fortuna, Sugar Love, Blue Spectacle and Peppermint Stick."
Ice Cream frowned down at the second list. "I think we can reject Mistress and Taco straight off. We don't support their families'...politics, after all."
Mustang sat forward, her expression serious for the first time since her grand entrance. "I don't use my family name as an excuse to go Muggle hunting. Would it be possible to judge them on their own merits, should they actually have any?"
"That's just it," said Beauty Queen "I'm not sure they have any. While I'm usually of the opinion that we can train and mold most girls, I'm not sure that's enough in this situation. Will either girl ever be able to give back to the organization? I doubt either girl will marry well. At one time, I would have guess differently." She glanced at Corona's empty chair, a look of sadness on her face. "They'll be lucky to marry at all."
"I disagree." Red Dynasty stood. "What happened to Mistress' family is a shame and a tragedy, but it is only a rough patch for her. I'm willing to give her a chance and teach her how to hold her head high during times of public disgrace. I would like to sponsor her. As for Taco, it may be best to hold off until the end. If there's an available spot, we could give it to her. If not, I agree that is it no great loss."