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Message: <blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 4635428" data-attributes="member: 3285">Songs: Part 5 – Sins of the Father“Now that’s a manor,” said Kham.The manor of Venton Zasfar had few equals.  A black iron fence surrounded the mansion grounds.  At the gate entrance were two ten-foot high marble columns topped by black gargoyle statues.  Beldin peered at them curiously.“Well made,” he said.  As an afterthought, he added.  “They’re not real gargoyles though.”They reached the front door.  The guard bid them to stop while he let Venton know of their arrival. Moments later, a raspy voice yelled obscenities at the guard. The guard returned, pale. “He will see you now.  Please know that he is not in the best of moods.”Kham pushed past him.  “Yeah, we got that.”When they entered, Venton was sitting on a luxurious couch facing a fireplace, cane in hand, with his war hound at his side.  “Do you have information pertaining to my son’s situation?”  Before they could respond.  “Well, speak your mind and be quick about it!”“Actually,” began Sebastian, “we’re here to ask you some questions about your friend Augustus.  It seems he feels you know something that you’re not telling.”“I don’t know what the hell you’re talking about, but let me give you some advice: there are some things that are best left alone.  This is one of them.”“So you don’t deny that you had an affair with Anulee?”“Well, if you must know, it’s true,” snapped Venton.  “My wife Victoria was frail and sickly ever since the birth of my son.  A man has needs you know, and it’s not my fault that Anulee was taken by my charms.  Last I checked, having an affair is not against the law.”Kham found a bottle of wine nearby, opened the cork, and started drinking.  “Good thing too, or else I’d be…”Sebastian cleared his throat. Kham stopped speaking.“Put yourselves in my place.” Venton gently stroked his war hound’s russet coat.  “Anulee is an intoxicating creature, but she proved to be ultimately ungrateful.  Yes, she has talent, but it was MY influence that made things happen for her.”Beldin peered at him under bushy eyebrows. “What exactly was she ungrateful about?”Venton sighed.  “Fair enough then.  What will it take to guarantee your silence on this matter?”Sebastian’s posture changed.  “We will not be bribed.”“Damn your bloated sense of righteousness!  If you think the world will reward you for it then you are more naive than I thought!”  Venton struck his cane against the floor.  “This conversation is terminated.  I’m sure you can see your way out the door.”  He raised his cane and pointed to the door.Kham stood up slowly to face Venton. “In the old days, I’d just shoot people like you until you talk.” Venton didn’t flinch. The war hound lifted its head and started to growl.“Kham, let’s go…” said Sebastian.  “Fortunately for you, I’ve turned over a new leaf.” Kham left the wine bottle, empty, on the table where he found it.</blockquote>

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