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

[Rystil Arden]

"So then, Tava'Bhish with Krilis'Rhylan, Riilaak'Jhrasht, and Khrall'Hass? Oh, and what would you like to drink?"

 

[Bront]

"Oh, what do they have in the way of wines? Sometimes I find a good solid wine goes well with a sweeter meal. Preferably something a bit drier and maybe a bit less sweet."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Hmm...drier and less sweet? The Kraf'risht would be a good vintage to try, I think. It's a green wine based from the sap and grapes of the Kraf'larak tree. It has a nice flavour, but not too sweet. We can order a bottle and share it, if you like."

 

[Bront]

"Sure, let's get wasted that sounds good." Vasha smiles.

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Alrighty," Karya replies and flags down the waitress.

"Hi, are you rrready to orrrderrr?"

"Yes we are! We'd like the Tava'Bhish with Krilis'Rhylan, the Riilaak'Jhrasht, and the Khrall'Hass, and a bottle of Kraf'risht."

"Those arrre good choices. We'll get the wine out rrright away, and yourrr food will be rrready soon too."

 

[Bront]

Vasha smiles "This reminds me of the day I met Zythryd. It had been so long ago I hadn't remembered what I liked of Arrian food. I think I shocked him when I was writhing in pleasant memories of the past when I tried the food." she giggles.

"It's good to be reminded of the good memories. I guess it's so easy to loose touch with those."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Yes...you're absolutely right, Vasha. Especially the simple things, like that. Those are the beautiful memories to cherish, but all too often they are swept away by a tide of emotionally intense memories, many of them filled with turmoil..."

 

[Bront]

"Emotions can easily overwhelm, and sometimes that is good, but knowing when to hold back is something not easily learned."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Learning when to hold your emotions back when you dearly want to let them burst forth is one of the hardest lessons in growing up, and that you have learned that lesson now is a sure sign of great maturity for your age. I know back when I was your age, I hadn't realised that yet, and I was rather too profligate in expressing my emotions."

 

[Bront]

"Well, I can't say I'm there yet, but unfortunately, I've had a lot more practice than most."