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The Secret Scion

[sblock=Bail's Angels]"You ok Bail?" Mel asks.

"Thank you for sharing that Sheny. That's a sad story, and it's unfortunate that all that has happened to you. But you have a place here now, with us, and we'll all look out for each other."

"Since we're being open, I'd like to explain a little about my past, if I may." Mel looks around the table, particularly at Bail, before continuing. "I was raised knowing that my mother and father were elven, and taught that I was an aberation of an elf. In fact, I remember always thinking that I could change into other forms from this one, and that I needed to hide that I could from others. I was raised, fairly isolated, and always wondering why I grew so fast for an elf, but was taught it was part of my aberation."

"However, I know now that the man I called my father was not, and he decieved even my mother to have me born. And Melphina was their daughter from long ago, so when I showed up again in the Valenar courts, no one took a second look. My father had plans for me, and perhaps he still does, but I won't have it. I think he did something horable to Melphina when he had me, and I'm afraid of what he might do if he finds me."

Mel stops, not realy sure what else to say, and struggling for words. She smiles, a sad, forced smile, and takes a drink. "I've learned a little about the origional Melphina here. I'd like to find out what realy happened to her."[/sblock]
 

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Hxaptos does not prod into anyone's past lest they ask about his. Though he does address Lump in his mind. Does Xendrik have anything to do with Xoriat? Might more secrets lie within the continent of secrets?
 

[sblock=Bail's Angels]Bail listens to Mel's story with growing anger "That I won't stand for" he growls when she has finished her tale "Where can I find this abomination? This miserable excuse for a father? dearest Mel?" he blushes as his feelings bubble to the surface for a moment "I, ahh mean, ummm"[/sblock]

[sblock=Rayni]Hurriedly dressing Bail grabs a weapon and stumbles to the door "What's wrong?" he says as he scans the corridor for trouble.[/sblock]
 

[sblock=Bail's Angels]Mel blushes a bit as well, and smiles, a little more at ease, "He's in Valenar still, or at least as far as I know he is. I believe I have an aunt who was not thrilled with his behavior in general, and a cousin named Isar’even who lives here in Sharn who wrote about Melphina in a few letters. Melphina was being courted by Layferi d’Phiarlan, whom she was quite fond of, before she was recalled back to Valenar around the time I was born, though there is no record of her ever traveling there or appearing anywhere since. Well, no records here at least, and I'm sure I never saw her at home." [/sblock]
 

[SBLOCK=Bail](OOC: Oops! Lost this because it was in the post with the other one--sorry about that :o)

*Rayni smiles and shakes her head, her irresistible grin infectious.*

"Oh, sorry Bail, no need for weapons. It's great that you're always so prepared though--you're a great protector, Bail."

"I've come to talk. Let's sit down, okay?"

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[sblock=Bail's Angels]"Well we will be well travelled then won't we?" Bail says, anger still boiling his blood "We'll be needing to go to Valenar, apparently Xen-Drik is on the agenda, where next I wonder?" turning to Mel Bail's anger eases and he smiles "Have you spoken with this Isar’even?" he asks[/sblock]

[sblock=Rayni]"Ahh sure" Bail says nervously, his eyes darting around the corridor to see if anyone is watching.

Moving back into the room he pulls up a chair from the corner and sits down, sweeping his hand towards the bed indicating that Rayni should take a seat there[/sblock]
 

[SBLOCK=Bail]*Rayni nods and sits down.*

"Thank you Bail. I'm here to tell you a little story, of a frightened, lonely girl. When she was very little, her wicked father told her that she was a monster, and he forced her to grow up to be someone else while constantly making her feel that to be herself was a terrible sin and a sign of a terrible aberration within her blood. The little girl grew ashamed of herself. She was scared and frightened. But her father could see only greed, and he planned something terrible for her, to use her as a weapon for his own gain...But Bail, one day, that girl escaped her father. Afraid and completely alone, she sought out the only thing she had to which to cling--the other girl that her father had forced her to become, who was a real person too. But still, inside, she was frightened and lonely, and so ashamed of herself from all the built-up lectures of her wicked father that she believed that anyone in the world who found out her secret would hate her too, would recoil away from her and never want to be friends with her again. And so she hid herself away, wrapped herself inside of a cocoon that resembled the girl she had been taught to replace, and in that way, she lived safely, but she was still lonely...and afraid to show herself to anyone. Bail, the girl in my story, well, we know that girl. Her name is Mel. She was too afraid to tell you before, too afraid of her feelings for you and that you might hate her...but one day, she couldn't keep those feelings inside, Bail. She knew that you were someone she could trust, and so she hoped you would understand...She wasn't trying to manipulate you Bail, she was just so very frightened...and afraid to lose you if you recoiled from her the way her father had planted in her mind that everyone would. I hope you can understand, Bail...Mel is a wonderful person, but she needs our love and support to help her grow stronger and more confident in herself."

(OOC: Remember, this is the night before--ah retcons :lol: )[/SBLOCK]
 
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[sblock=Rayni]Bail listens to Rayni's tale, about half way through his face turns red and he averts his eyes "I know Rayni, I just don't know what is going on inside me. I've had a shletered life, up until the last couple of months, and all sorts of changes are happening around me. I think I love Mel but" he pauses embarassed "I don't really know what love is. I don't want to get close to anyone only to have them ripped away from me" Bail wipes his moist eyes, his voice breaking as he says "I will try to do better, it will be hard but I will try to be more accommodating"[/sblock]
 

[SBLOCK=Bail]*Rayni nods and smiles.*

"I knew that it was so, Bail. I told Mel that myself. But she was afraid that you might hate her despite my reassurances, and so I said I would come talk to you."

"You're a good...person Bail, I know it. Sorry, I was going to say 'boy', but that isn't right, and it seems weird for me to say 'man' at such a young age, but either way, you're a kind and devoted friend, and we are all lucky to have you. I'm glad you understand, Bail. You're a real sweetie."


*Rayni leans in and gives Bail a hug.*

"If you're feeling nervous at all about talking to Mel and you'd like me to give her a message, I'd be glad to help. Or if you have something you'd like to get off your chest and you just need someone to talk to, I'm here for you, and I promise I'll keep it to myself if you like."
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