Diplomatic Immunity--Preface: Vasha's Discovery

[Bront]

She nods "Yes, I know. But you can always remember the good times as well. And I'm sure you're a better man for the experience ultimately." She smiles

"Oh, there's the waiter, looks like food's on the way."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Ah yes, here comes the zaava and the jhyyal soup. I hope you like it."

*The waiter sweeps in with the food and places it in front of the two patrons, bowing and then heaidng off to the side.*

 

[Bront]

Vasha tries the soup. "Oooh, this is good." Again, memories of her past fill her as she recalls eating something similar with her parents when she was young. She takes a bit of the Zaava, dips it in the Jhyyal soup, and then eats it, just like old times, a silly childish grin on her face, her eyes closed in the moment.

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Hmm...is that nostalgia on your delicate face, Vasha? Have you ever had this dish before? If it brings back happy memories, then I am glad."

 

[Bront]

Vasha looks at what she's doing and giggles. "Oh, I'm sorry. Momma always told me it was childish, but Daddy did it too when she wasn't looking."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Ah, but reminiscing on memories of family is not childish at all, Vasha. It is a sign that you are sensitive and caring."

 

[Bront]

Vasha sighs "Happy memories can get you through the bad times, and overcome loss."

She finishes her soup, and much of the Zaava. "You must think I'm a silly girl, savoring food so."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Oh, no...I don't think you're silly. Though I do think it is adorable."

 

[Bront]

Vasha blushes again.

"We should probably get Puddles back to my room. I'll get him a collar of some kind when I can afford to, but he looks pretty content now."

Indeed, Puddles is laying on his side by the table, having eaten the scraps that were brought to him.

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Yes, he does seem happy. I am glad we brought him along--wouldn't have wanted the poor guy to have to sit in the room all day, eh? Let's go bring him back, then. We still have time before the next shift."