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

[Bront]

(Assuming I'm correct) "Alyz has her own set of rooms and labs for magical experiments over that way. I'd suggest staying out till you know what's safe, just in case. Magical research can be dangerous. I know."

(Assuming I'm wrong) "No, and I haven't been over there, there's been too much going around here to do a lot of exploring, but I'd be careful, Alyz does magical research, and it could be dangerous to walk in on her."

"Zythryd, something wonderful happened to me today. I was able to summon natural spring water, as it if had come from a stream. It's normaly not possable, but I did it. It makes me feel so alive to finally have good news." Vasha smiles and bounces a bit happily.

OOC: I was sort of falling asleep while posting this, so forgive me if there's a word or few out of place or missing. Night

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Hmm...magical research. I remember being disallowed into her private chambres for that reason...What sorts of research? Probably evil necromantic rituals where she kidnaps children in the night and dissects...oh, I'm sorry, Vasha. I'll try to stop it. I'm sure you're right and she doesn't have evil necromantic rituals. Anyway, the west wing is a different area entirely. I wonder why we can't go there."

"Oh, well that sounds like good news, Vasha! I'm not entirely sure of the implications of that, but it sounds like it makes you happy, which is the important thing."

(OOC: G'night)

 

[Bront]

"Welll, since she is the Crown Princess, she probably has to entertain guests and such, and it'd be hard to maintain appearances if you showed up looking for lunch while she was talking to someone important. It's for our protection. You'll notice that she doesn't have many slaves, if any, as her servants are freer that they would be under similar cercumstances. This is part of her deception and the burden that she must bear, that she must appear to be calous and evil, but everyone under her roof here is here because of her compassion."

"Look Zythryd, I understand your suspicion, but what has she done to you directly here other than pull you out of your horable tourture, and then have what damage she could be repaired? What about Niilaa here? Who she freed from Vrymiin and then bought and set free, at least as best she could, so she could be healed and have no fear of a violent death as a slave? What about me? What about my Uncle, who I just figured out that she came to him to heal him. She let my dear Brother know where to reach me, so he could tell me he was safe. All the while, she's had to hide this from her father and the other Dragonlords. Realy Zythryd, is it possable that the Crown Princess you know of is just a ruse, and Alyz is the real heart behind the woman?"

"Thank you. It's important to me as a Naiad, as well as a daughter of Arris. It means while I might not be able to heal Arris like I once was, I may still be able to help in some small way, and when it's of no help, I have a bit of Arris and nature to be close to, always."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"I don't know...You could be right, and Alyz could be the real heart behind Lhyzra, or perhaps Lhyzra could be the real heart behind Alyz. But you're right that since both are possible, I should at least be nicer either way, even if I choose to remain suspicious. I will try to do it, but you have to know that it's easier for you to ignore her cruel aspect because you came to know the kinder one first, whereas I have known of the wicked, cruel Lhyzra for many years, and it is a deep-seated perception for me."

"That sounds truly wonderful for you. I am glad that you were able to experience this."

 

[Bront]

"I understand that, and I know that what you went through didn't help." Vasha hugs Zythryd. "Just try, for me, ok?"

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Yes...I'll try, Vasha. Really I will. As long as you just be careful of her in case I turn out to be right, I'll try to be nice in case you are right."

 

[Bront]

Vasha nods "I'm careful. I know she's struggling with herself, and living the dual life she is does wear on her. Trust me when I say that if you can be kind to her, it will ease her mind considerably, and mine as well."

"I'm sorry Niilaa, I didn't mean to ignore you. How you doing?"

 

[Rystil Arden]

*Zythryd nods.*

"I am okay, I guess...At least I am safe from V...Vrymiin now."

 

[Bront]

Vasha hugs Niilaa "Yes, you're safe now, and I understand completely why you were nervous about me. If you ever need anything, feel free to ask me, ok?"

"Is there anything I can help either of you with? I realize it's a bit awkward at the moment, but I'd like to help you make this feel like a home."

 

[Rystil Arden]

*Niilaa nods wordlessly.*

"Well, the thing that would help me most would be to get to see all the restricted areas so I could convince myself she doesn't have some sort of evil workshop anywhere in here."