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Diplomatic Immunity--Preface: Vasha's Discovery, Part II

OOC: I had assumed that was what we did the first time, hense why she took Ashana in the first place. My bad on not being clear. I had assumed I'm at 230 gold, with 450 made, - 220 for fees and such.
 

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"Yeah, I guess these Noble people must be busy, though Alyz never seemed to be that hard to find."

With her mother, Vasha sets out to ride the ship to her meeting.
 

"It must be the whole living in her house thing that helped you there," Ashana teases, though her lip grows a bit thinner with worry at the mention of Marrik's old nickname for the Valsian princess.

*Together they ride across the stars, only a few minutes' journey as they reach the palace complex of the Atreides family. Not actually allowed in the main palace area itself, the two Nymphs are nonetheless escorted to a fancy-looking sitting room, where a servant urges them to wait and promises that Lynestra will be there.*

"Oooh, pretty swanky place," Ashana says, looking around at all the finery in the velvet-filled room.
 

"Yes it is. Much fancier than where I stayed at Arris." Vasha says, avoiding mentioning Alyz.

Vasha pulls out her letter from Bertram, so she'll have it ready to show Lynestra.
 

"Hmm...I wouldn't know, since Marrik and I spent all our time at the oasis, but I'll take your word for it."

*After waiting for a few hours, the door opens, and a servant in livery appears to announce the arrival of the Princess Lynestra Tyndrea, while two guards sweep the room and then head out, escorting in another woman in splendid and regal finery. The newcomer, who must be Lynestra, is breathtakingly gorgeous, even moreso than Ashana or Vasha, with long, perfectly arranged golden locks, big blue eyes and full ruby lips, as well as a soft, curvy physique that is emphasised by her opulent form-flattering garb. It is easy to see now why Bertram was so in awe of this woman.*
 

Vasha, not exactly sure how to react, stands up and curtsies to Lynestra.

"Lynestra? Hi, I'm Vasha, and this is my mother Ashana. It's so good to meet you finaly. Bertram, sorry, Ammon, spoke so well of you, and I can see why. I'm so glad you were able to make some time to meet me."
 

"Oh, yes. Vasha...uhh...Springboard, right? Welcome, welcome. As you probably know, Ammon isn't in right now. Is there an important reason why you had to come and see me in person then?"
 

"Springborne." She says. "It's just... I was worried about him, and I realy had hoped you've recieved word from him. I met him on Arris, and we became quite close. He's a dear, and he talked of you often, so I had hoped he had written to you."

Vasha pulls out her note from Bertram and offers it to Lynestra. "Here, I wanted you to see this in person. It might explain why I've gone through so much to see you and him."
 

"Hmm....

My Dearest Sister, Vasha,

I am writing this letter to let you know that I am well and unharmed. The Dragonlord discovered the switch, but she let me go when she realised that I had no idea where you were either, and so I'm sending this letter to the top three places where I think you might be because I don't want you to worry about me. I'm going to see you soon, okay? Oh, and Gralas is still alive--in fact, the Dragonlord apparently found an ancient Mojiin Preserver and threatened to kill his children until he used powerful magic to restore Gralas's missing body. I can only hope that soon his mind will heal as well.

Your brother from across the stars,
Bertram 'Ammon' Atreides

Brother eh? Doesn't that sort of thing usually entail..."
Lynestra trails off with an odd expression, "In any event, you must have met him while he was on Arris. His latest letter says that he is fine, and he is on Gyaros now, posing as a Praetor."
 

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