Diplomatic Immunity: Funeral Procession

[Erekose13]

ooc: as far as we know (and what we would've told Vasha) was that the boy 'committed suicide' on the day after Ammon's death in what appears to be the same manner.

 

[Rystil Arden]

(OOC: Also, the two murder sites were nowhere near each other--response pending for a sec)

 

[Rystil Arden]

“Yes, I’m sure the ceremony would have been magnificent in every way. So it was you that visited Ammon then... good, that’s one thing we don’t have to worry about. Is it unusual for the groom to stay in seclusion before attending his bachelor party? As you can imagine I’m quite unfamiliar with Rowaini customs.”

"Well, it depends. Either the bride or the groom will typically stay in seclusion for much of the day to make sure that the bride and groom don't see each other until the wedding party, only coming out for the bachelor or bachelorette party, since their counterpart will definitely be at the other party. Usually it's the bride who stays in seclusion, but Ammon wanted me to meet his friends, and since you were going to be at the bachelor party, he decided to be the one to stay in seclusion so that we could both greet you before the wedding proper."

"Do you know if he requested not to be disturbed just before or after the two of you had your pre-wedding night rendezvous?"

"Neither--he requested not to be disturbed just as we met, not before or after. I was there when he told the guard."

 

[Bront]

OOC: Yes, but I think I have a connection, assuming someone tells me what's going on with Lynestra.

 

[unleashed]

“Yes, I believe that’s what the guard said, though I’m surprised Ammon didn’t change his request not to be disturbed when you left. Did he come to the door to see you off, Lynestra?” Tiberius asks, continuing Mythweaver’s line of questioning, “As I can’t believe he wouldn’t steal every possible moment to be with you, after our talks together on the ship.”

 

[Rystil Arden]

"He didn't want to get up from bed, but we gave a long passionate goodbye before that. I think he made the orders because of the seclusion thing, so it isn't that strange, but it is quite unfortunate--just think, if he had been with someone, maybe my Ammon would still be alive!" Lynestra sobs.

 

[unleashed]

“Yes, much the same thought passed through my own mind,” Tiberius replies with a regretful look, before moving to comfort Lynestra. Whether his support is rebuffed or accepted, Tiberius steps back to a respectful distance as soon as he feels it is appropriate to do so, before asking any further questions.

“I don’t suppose you saw anyone or anything unusual as you returned to your rooms that night or the next day, Lynestra? Perhaps something you didn’t think unusual at the time, but that in hindsight seems strange, might give us a nudge in the right direction... even an odd comment from any of the guests or staff you’ve talked with. I know it’s a lot to ask, considering what you’re going through, but even the most insignificant detail might help us bring Ammon’s murderer to justice.”

 

[Rystil Arden]

*Lynestra seems ambivalent--as if she is embarrassed to have the comfort given but is too weak at the moment to rebuff it.*

"No...I don't think I saw anything unusual at all. It was an ordinary night, and the next morning, other than the feverish excitement of the upcoming wedding and the planned festivities and receptions for the day, was the same as ever. When I went to the baths to freshen up, I saw Thyestes and Kurai heading back from the stables like always to greet the morning--those two are such morning people. And Orin was heading to the baths as well, to wash off the blood and grime that caked him from his midnight hunts. And I guess it isn't exactly an ordinary day here when Mommy, Daddy, and Helena, and my brothers are here, but they were the same as always too. Plydek was already awake and practising with his sword--his sword technique is superb! You should see him practising the forms! It's so impressive, especially when he makes the blade dance with his holy powers and draws another--it's so beautiful that it almost makes you forget that the blades are deadly. I went to spend some time with Helena in her chambers, and then I headed over to meet all of you."

 

[Erekose13]

Mythweaver is once again completely stumped.

 

[Rystil Arden]

(OOC: Maybe the others can help)