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

[Bront]

"I knew some woman had it, who called Gralis her love, and threatened to kill children if he didn't come out right after I found him. She later followed us to a town where we were warned to run by the Innkeeper."

Vasha signs. "Louteah, loving Alyz is so hard. There is so much to the Crown Princess, and at times, I'll admit it scares me. How can someone who is so wonderful scare people so much?"

 

[Rystil Arden]

"I knew some woman had it, who called Gralis her love, and threatened to kill children if he didn't come out right after I found him. She later followed us to a town where we were warned to run by the Innkeeper."

"What was the woman's name though?"

"I don't know...I haven't really seen the bad part that you talk about..."

 

[Bront]

Vasha thinks for a second... "Lhyzra... it was her... but Betram said she helped fix Gralis, and then Bertram knew where to send his note."

"Louteah, it's so complicated...Marrik, my father... was killed by the Crown Princess. But she did it out of love, so he wouldn't suffer, and I forgave her. But Zythryd was right, and that is why he is weary to trust her. And... I just don't know..." Vasha starts to weep softly.

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Don't cry, Vasha. It'll be okay. At least I hope so..."

 

[Bront]

"Louteah, don't hate me for telling you that, and don't hate Alyz... I do hope you can understand why Zythryd was so concerned though, and why he has trouble trusting her."

Vasha sighs "I wish I knew where Bertram was. He'd have some good advice for me. You know anything about the Atreides family?"

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Of course I don't hate you Vasha!"

"The Atreides? No, I've never heard of them. They aren't from around here, that I know of."

 

[Bront]

Vasha hugs Louteah "Thank you Soul Sister, you've helped me through so much"

 

[Rystil Arden]

"And you have helped me too, Soul Sister. I should be the one thanking you."

 

[Bront]

Vasha smiles and gives Louteah a hug "It is what we Sisters do I guess. I'm going to have one last word with Alyz before I call it a night. I hope you and Zythryd can get off on a better foot tomorow."

Vasha smiles and waits to hear Louteah's responce before she heads off to find Alyz. Again, when she does, she simply walks over to the woman and embraces her warmly.

 

[Rystil Arden]

"I'll try, Sister...He just sort of gets my hackles up by being so mean to Lhyzra."

*Vasha leaves and finds Alyz in her study, reading an ancient tome, and she throws her arms around the Valsian princess.*

"Oh, hello there Vasha...Have you decided about me, then..."