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Oozing charm, Tennyson spoke to the attendees with practiced ease, as if it were a course he had presented a thousand times before. He introduced himself, his family name, and how such a name has helped him win with the opportunities he has been granted in life. 

Giving tips on success, he cited Devereux as the perfect place to establish oneself, and that everyone here was one step forward to becoming Something Great. Once their last name was a star on the map, their future claims and families would reap the benefits from their hard work.

The Gala was a stuffy and formal affair, though the room was lovely decorated, thanks in part to Eden’s sense of decoration. The menu below was served, with a vegetarian option, with dietary adjustments made for those requiring them.

Starters

Courgette & fennel soup with coconut cream (V)

Seared scallops with peas, tomato & pancetta

Main Course

Snow white Glitne halibut with chargrilled courgette, garlic & tomato polenta, ratatouille dressing 

Spiced carrot arancini with basil & sage pesto, baby carrots (V)

Desserts

Assiette of coffee with Brûlée, ice cream, syrup, sponge, granita

White chocolate & cherry parfait with Cherry sponge, white chocolate snow

During the meal, a string quartet hired for the evening played ambient music, joined by a local singer once the meal was over. Guests were encouraged to dance, and mingle with others. Among the student body that were invited, both Tennyson and Eden handpicked some important alumni to attend, a majority former members of the Order, and people who were interested in getting to know the students as prospective business partners upon graduation.

There was a tense moment with Tennyson and Eden who were seen bickering in the corner of the event, before she had to leave, retiring early, leaving a much more relaxed Tennyson to chat with his guests.