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

[Rystil Arden]

"Sure. Private, eh? Well this is my home, so we'll have to go somewhere else for privacy. I hear that Amity has rooms that are warded against prying eyes in the Laughing Sail Inn not far from here."

 

[Bront]

"Wherever you think is safe."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Well, I always feel safe here, but then, I'm the trusting type, so I can understand your need for more security. Come, would you like to walk to the Laughing Sail Inn with me?"

 

[Bront]

"Yes, thank you."

As they walk "How did you know my mother?"

 

[Rystil Arden]

"I knew Ashana when she was younger--about your age, actually," Karya replies as they walk towards the Laughing Sail Inn, "She was such a mischievous girl, but very sweet....So you say you're feeling overwhelmed? I hope I can help you feel better, Vasha."

 

[Bront]

"Yeah, Daddy always joked Mother was a bad influince on me" she giggles then sighs. "Did you ever meet da... my Father?"

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Would that be....hmm..oh yes, Marrik was the name I think? Once you meet enough people it becomes so hard to remember which is which, but I think that's right."

 

[Bront]

Vasha nods "Yes, that was... is.. his name."

"So much has happened since I left Amaranthia looking to learn about him... I don't even know how long ago that was."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Ah, that's good then. I only met Marrik on two brief occasions, first when he came to ask for a permit to visit Amaranthia, not knowing that visits are mainly unrestricted, silly man. Then later, I saw him with Ashana, and that is why I guessed that perhaps he might be your father...the two of them seemed so very happy together..."

 

[Bront]

Vasha nods "What I remember of my childhood, thing were good untill..."

Vasha sort of clams up at that, and seems a bit distraught. Fortunately, the Inn is close.