Diplomatic Immunity--Preface: Vasha's Discovery

[Bront]

"I was sad for her Zythryd. She was once beautiful, and likely had a lovely voice, all of which are gone from her hard work. So much that could be."

She sighs "I think I know why she hurts you so though. I think you still love her, deep down, and it hurts you to see her like this. Don't think I'm upset, I'm not jealous, I know there's plenty of love in your heart."

She smiles and gives Zythryd a tender kiss.

 

[Rystil Arden]

"A part of me still loves the lie, the false person she created long ago, but that woman I loved never existed Vasha."

 

[Bront]

"That she existed or not, doesn't matter. You still love, and still hurt, and all she does is remind you of that."

"A week ago, if you had found out who I was, you would have turned me in as a traitor, and thought you were right. I'm asking you to trust me again. Show her some compassion, and allow her to reclaim some part of her life."

She holds Zythryd tight, and rocks in his arms. "I hope I've helped to heal your heart, but only you can finish it. We can't choose how we love, but we need to be true to it, even if it's painful." Vasha's eyes meet his, with a deep and caring love.

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Vasha, she's a bad person. The more of her old life she has, the more she will hurt people...But, maybe you're right. What do you think I should do? Maybe let her leave the house to buy things today instead of only doing the hard cleaning?"

 

[Bront]

"Yes, give her time away from the hard cleaning. She need not do it daily. The buying may be a good start. Give her some freedoms. No need to be as free as your other slaves, let her earn it. But show her the rewards of a good and proper life, and let her learn a lesson instead of just being punished, because after a while, you forget what you're being punished for."

She smiles warmly and gives Zythryd a kiss. "You realy are something Zythryd, don't ever forget it."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"I guess so Vasha, but I just feel that she will use it to do evil."

"I'm glad that you think so well of me, though, Vasha. You're so sweet, and I think it's wonderful that you're compassionate."

 

[Bront]

"Perhaps she will, but you won't know untill you let her, and that is the true predicament. Trust must be earned, but it often is earned by being given."

"You're sweet and compassionate too. You just need someone to bring it out of you." she giggles.

 

[Rystil Arden]

"I guess so, Vasha...I'm just not sure..."

 

[Bront]

"Nothing is certain. I took a chance with you though, and I don't think that's going too badly."

"Where are your other slaves? I'd like to meet them. And, if you'd let me, I'd like to tell Vrymiin myself of what you're doing."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"The others? Well Abriaan and Jhiryyl are still sleeping...Vrymiin, well, you can talk to her if you want, dear Vasha."