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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Cerebral Paladin" data-source="post: 3328788" data-attributes="member: 3448">Even by the end of the relatively short dinner, Lord Terence visibly tired.  While he remained polite, friendly, and somewhat charming, he grew quieter as the meal proceeded, once the business was dealt with.  The effort of maintaining prolonged conversation was simply too much for his stamina.Dame Brionna did bring up one additional piece of business.  “Your highness, has your sister been fostered abroad yet?  She is of an age to be.  It might be advantageous if she were fostered here.”“She has not.  I can see how that would have potential advantages, but there would have to be a compelling reason.  Otherwise, Debeney would be too likely to take the decision as an insult, and my brother will not take that chance.”“Has she shown any great aptitudes?  We will be establishing a great school of magic soon, and a psionic academy.  Could either of those attract her?”He shook his head.  “She has neither the Gift nor the Power.  My sister has a great head for figures and is highly competent with the lute and the clavichord, but other than that no special abilities.  But still young.”“Lute and clavichord… perhaps we could offer training as a bard?” suggested Kit.“I don’t think that bards were among the Archdukes educational plans,” said Dame Brionna thoughtfully.  “But he could certainly add a small program.  And if Lord Silverleaves stayed in Canberry City for a little while…”“And I’m sure we could persuade him to visit occasionally-- he’s enjoying the excitement so much.  Of course, occasional visits might not happen while she was still fostered, given elven sense of time.”“That would be no matter.  It would still provide a good explanation for Debeney.  My brother needs a good excuse, not to be convinced-- he’ll have no real desire to send our sister to his wife’s homeland.”</blockquote>

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