Diplomatic Immunity--Preface: Vasha's Discovery

[Rystil Arden]

*Bertram joins in Vasha's infectuous laughter for a bit.*

"Guess you got me," he chuckles, "And thank you for your kind words...It is more than I deserve."

 

[Bront]

Once they're both finished, Vasha helps Bertram pack up the rest of the camp, and they head out. Vasha occasionaly clasps Bertram's hand tenderly as they walk under the moon. Her smile brighter than it's ben since she arived, in a way she feels more at ease now with her home and her companion.

 

[Rystil Arden]

*Vasha's smile brightens Bertram's expression as well, as they head out through the evening, with the moons and stars shining down on them, making good progress, as the dawn begins to rise.*

 

[Bront]

"Looks like we might not quite make it today." Vasha says, unsure if she's disapointed. "Should we push on into the day or simply make camp and rest?"

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Well, I bet we can make it before it gets too hot if we push ourselves to move quickly, but I guess the question is whether it might be better to just relax and take another day?"

 

[Bront]

"Perhaps another day might be best." she says. "The hot sun realy doesn't agree with you" showing concern in her voice.

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Thank you, Vasha...You're so thoughtful," Bertram replies, squeezing her hand in thanks as he begins to set up camp again, "At least this place seems somehow less harsh than before...perhaps the Mojiin are taking better care of their patch of land than the Valsians..."

 

[Bront]

"Unfortunately, from what I hear, that involves fighting the Dragonlords more than actualy tending the land." she sighs and helps Bertram setup.

"You know, you've been sweating for a few days. Are you sure you don't want to wash off? I can quite easily create a flow of water for you to bathe in. I can even hide in the tent if that would make you feel better." She smiles inocently "Or I could help you wash if you would like."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Fighting? That is unfortunate..." Bertram replies with a sigh.

"Umm...well...if you weren't looking, I guess I could wash up a bit with your water...I'm sorry--I've tried to keep tidy by washing quickly with my powdered water, but I guess I've not been doing a good job of keeping a level of hygiene a lady deserves from her tentmate..."

 

[Bront]

Vasha giggles "No, it's not that, it's just much more refreshing, trust me."

She gives him a quick kiss "If you don't want me to watch, that's fine. If you want, I can always wash you though." she offers again with a smile.