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

[Rystil Arden]

*Karya continues to hold Vasha comfortingly, cradling the Naiad in her arms.*

"Wow, it seems like you experienced so very much in such a short time, and it sounds like it was very difficult for you...What happened next? Was your father okay?"

 

[Bront]

"I.. I don't know... When I awoke, 7 days later, Louteah was over me. She had shared her love with me with her caring, and helped my soul heal. I created some spring water, and finished my recovery before I went to check on Alyz, who had not waken up either."

"Alyz's soul was torn asunder as well, and she would not wake. I think she knew it might cost her, and perhaps had even hoped it would kill her. But I brought the Jhyram Arris and with Louteah's love, we called her back using elements of the ritual. She almost choked on a tear from the Jhyram Arris, but I got her to swollow it before she could."

"Then, while I was trying to get Zythryd and Louteah to stop fighting, Louteah ran away, and then Alyz came and told me that her father had come looking for her. She told me to run, and had packed up my thinks. She seemed weak, and somehow a bit different. She wouldn't let me see father, fearing for her safety, and when I refused to go, she cast a spell to knock me out, and I woke up on a ship, with this note."

She hands the note to Karya.

"That was 2 days ago, and I managed to make my way here. I didn't know where else to go."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Oh dear...you must have been out for thirteen to fifteen days if the trip seemed to only take two days. It sounds like everything spiralled out of control. Are you feeling better now?"

 

[Bront]

"I guess I'm all right now. I had plenty of food for me and Puddles, though I've realy not been able to synergy. I was hoping perhaps for a tub I could create spring water in, but I think the lake will work fine."

 

[Rystil Arden]

*Karya nods.*

"I know a few Naiads who have successfully symbiosised using this lake, so it should work. I'm glad that you're feeling better. That's a good sign. You've been through a lot, and the way you dealt with it shows that you are a strong woman."

 

[Bront]

Vasha smiles "Thank you, but I don't know what to do. I can't abandond Daddy, and some part of me worries that perhaps Zythryd was right, and she just disposed of me when she was done with me. And what about Zythryd? The note doesn't even mention him."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Hmm...I don't know. She does seem pretty adamant about not returning Vasha...do you think if she has to she would kill you to keep your father's revival and the Jewel's recovery secret...like she did before?"

 

[Bront]

"I... I don't know... I know Louteah wouldn't let her, but Louteah is so innocent, so young. I'd like to think that my sister is just a misunderstood person who's a bit too obsessed with a man for her own good, but ... well.. I don't know. I wrote them some letters, and I guess I can send those..."

Vasha finaly breaks down in tears "I just wanted my daddy back."

 

[Rystil Arden]

*Karya hugs Vasha tighter.*

"It's okay, Vasha. Every girl deserves to have the love of her parents...it isn't your fault. It'll be okay, Vasha. Don't be sad. Remember, we Nymphs are a long-lived race...soon, in a few years, this incident will be forgotten, and you'll be able to go visit your father again."

 

[Bront]

Lhyzra

Your accommodations were adequate, but I expect better next time. I did manage to arrive at my destination safely, probably despite the crew. You omitted information about our pet project, and I'd like to know how he's going. I hope your other project is well, as I have hopes of seeing your results some day.

I will return, eventually.

Vhazlii Griiash

A small note in the bigger one, sealed, and to "Lhyzra's other project" simply reads:
I love you, and will come for you

ShaSha*

*an old pet name her father used to use for her daughter, back when she could only pronounce her name like that.