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

[Bront]

"Why would I decide anything different about you? Alyz, I love you, and forgive you. I keep learning and remembering more, and it makes so much sense. You helped Gralis out, and you told Bertram where to send the letters didn't you?"

"Alyz, would you prefer that I call you Lhyzra? Or does that name have too many hurtful memories attached to it?"

 

[Rystil Arden]

"They both have hurtful memories...Alyz is...what Marrik used to call me too."

 

[Bront]

"Well, Alyz is the sweet woman I've always known and loved, and I think there are fonder memories attached to it. But you still didn't answer my questions about Gralis and Bertram."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Yes, that was I...I thought you knew?"

 

[Bront]

"It didn't occure to me till I was talking with Louteah. You scared us back then, but I see that you're a victem of your own reputaion now, and seem required to act the part, even when you don't mean it."

"Alyz, you asked what if your other side was realy you, and I told you the truth. I still believe that, and believe that this is the real you. A simple woman who is burdened by her actions, and deserves to be loved. I have more reason to hate you than anyone, and yet here I am." She embraces Alyz again.

 

[Rystil Arden]

"It didn't occure to me till I was talking with Louteah. You scared us back then, but I see that you're a victem of your own reputaion now, and seem required to act the part, even when you don't mean it

"You are right about that...With what he thought of me, do you think Gralas would have come out if I asked him nicely? The thought of having all the Mojiin killed because of him was the only thing that flushed him out..."

"Alyz, you asked what if your other side was realy you, and I told you the truth. I still believe that, and believe that this is the real you. A simple woman who is burdened by her actions, and deserves to be loved. I have more reason to hate you than anyone, and yet here I am."

"Thank you, Vasha...I still don't understand that..."

 

[Bront]

"You called him your love, and he spoke of feelings for you. I still don't understand that."

"What is so hard to understand about my love for you? You deserve it Alyz, especialy you."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"It was a form of taunt, to get him to show himself...he used to have a crush on me when we were younger..."

"Because...as you said...you have perhaps more reason to hate me than anyone."

 

[Bront]

"I see."

"Well, I do don't I? You having slain my father, and in so many ways, made his name into that of a traitor amonst his own people. But, that's only the surface, and you know it too. He was a martyr, a hero for standing up to the Dragonlords, and you saved my life, and that of my mother, though your increadable act of love, though it's hard to see it as such."

Vasha smiles and looks Alyz in the eyes. "You know the pain of love, but don't forget the pleasure, lest your pain consume you dear Sister. When you're ready, you'll be able to release your pain, and I'll be there to help you."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"I know the pain of love unfulfilled, love lost, love spurned, love betrayed...There is no pleasure left for me in this life...Unless...But no."