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::Nacheyla's house is quite cozy, and the nice, comfortable furniture is homey. Little about the place suggests anything other than creature comfort. The rugs are serviceable but not worn, and the chairs are well-stuffed and covered with throw pillows:: * Vallel walks in from the front porch to find Meghan sitting near the window. * Meghan is flipping through a book. She is tucked into a overstuffed chair near the window with a blanket covering her legs <Vallel> ::sits down, grinning:: Well, she didn't say no! * Meghan looks up and smiles softly at Vallel <Meghan> I'm so happy for you Val * Meghan sets her book aside <Meghan> So I assume that means she said yes ::winks:: <Vallel> ::displays a small electrum ring in the form of a snake encircling his left ring finger:: She wanted a betrothal instead. A year to wait and see. And if we're still interested in each other after all that time, she consented to be my wife. * Meghan nods looking down at his finger. She reaches out and squeezes his outstretched hand gently <Meghan> I'm very happy for you. It's nice to see you smiling like that again <Vallel> ::sits down with her:: So, are you settling in nicely? I'm afraid I haven't been the best host in the world... <Meghan> I'm am doing good, and you have been wonderful. Considering how much has been on your mind lately. * Meghan glances over watching Val's face closely <Vallel> ::looks off into the fire:: Your world sounds so amazing. Like Mistress Michelle's, but she doesn't talk about it much... is there really no magic there? * Meghan nods <Meghan> It's very different than here in many ways. But it is a lot the same as well <Vallel> This must be such a shock for you. I know how I felt when I came here from my father's farm, but still, this is my world, even if this city itself is pretty amazing... <Meghan> ::looks over into the fire:: It was a great shock the first few days. It is so much more than I could ever have dreamed possible. Every day I find something new and wondrous here <Vallel> Mistress Tyl thinks that there is something about the Hall itself which draws people to it from all worlds. Most of the patrons are from worlds other than this. * Meghan nods <Meghan> Could very well be true. Especially since of all the places here that is where I landed ::laughs softly:: Landed hard too <Vallel> ::smiles:: I hope it didn't hurt too much.... * Meghan grins at him <Meghan> not to much <Vallel> So, what did you do there? In this world of yours? Do you miss it? Do you think someone misses you? Are you wedded? <Meghan> I do miss it a little. I miss my cat, and my family. No I am not married, almost once but it didn't work out. <Meghan> I worked for a law firm when I was there. Lots of reading and writing and research. <Vallel> I could bring you a cat. There are several that live out in the alley behind the Hall... <Meghan> ::smiles:: That's sweet of you, but I am fine. I don't think I am ready to be responsible for anything but myself yet <Meghan> I'll let you know though when I am ready for one. <Vallel> ::grins:: <Vallel> Do you think you'll get used to the Magic? I overheard you talking about it, but I was a little distracted at the time <Meghan> ::laughs:: I know you were. I am pretty sure I will. I am feeling a lot better than I have for the past week. I was reading in a book I got from Zoya that there were some people who came from the same kinda world I did, where there was no magic, and the same thing happened with them. They were sick for a while but then it passed. <Meghan> Some of them even were able to learn some magic. <Vallel> I wonder if moving between the worlds changes you in some way? It seems amazing to me that you could come from a world so entirely different and yet speak our language and can eat our food. Maybe that's why you're sick.... <Meghan> Oh and by the way, warn me before you pop into my head like that. It's still new to me <Meghan> ::nods:: I think that is true <Vallel> Oh... sorry. I didn't think about it. I can't always do it... my strengths don't seem to lay in that direction. I can only bespeak people with whom I've spent a great deal of time. <Meghan> You know what I really think Val ::looks back into the fire pausing for a second:: I think I really wanted this to happen. I didn't want this place specifically, but something drastically different to happen in my life. I think I wanted it so much I ended up here <Vallel> You wished yourself here? That's very strong magic. Or some god was listening to you... <Meghan> After the first day of being here I knew deep down I would never go back * Meghan nods <Meghan> Maybe some of both <Vallel> You might want to talk with Mistress Zoya about that, or perhaps Gloss. They're both priestesses of Erdian, and he's... well, as I understand it, he doesn't have many followers yet, so he pays lots of attention to the ones he does have. * Meghan nods <Meghan> I might. I don't think I am ready for it right now, but I will be soon. <Meghan> Val ::pauses and looks over at him:: How well do you know Jaret? <Vallel> He's a friend. I don't know him so well as I might like, but I find him amazing. I guess you could say Jaret is my idol. <Meghan> Oh. Can you tell me what you do know about him. <Vallel> ::ticks off points on his fingers:: He has a great deal of wealth. He's a master fencer. No one is quite sure who his employer is, something which bothers Mistress Lisl to no end. And he was recently possessed by the spirit of someone who was trying to save Mistress Zoya. * Meghan nods <Meghan> ::softly:: I have been dreaming about him. Just the past week. I'm not to sure why. <Vallel> ::laughs:: Well, he's very charming... I keep trying to be like him... <Meghan> I have noticed that ::smiles:: But I think it is something else. I don't really know him at all so it seems strange to me. It's not like any dreams I have ever had before. * Meghan gently touches his arm <Meghan> I think you are very charming too ::grins:: <Vallel> ::laughs:: Thank you. <Vallel> Tell me about the dream... <Meghan> They have all been mostly the same. I go out of the city and get lost. Jaret finds me and tries to bring me back but I can't go with him. It doesn't feel safe. Which seems strange to me, I don't understand why I would be afraid of Jaret <Meghan> I never have dreamed before. At least not that I remembered. But these I remember vividly. <Vallel> Jaret, I understand, was partially possessed by some spirit.... the whole thing with Master Marten and Mistress Zoya... <Meghan> Zoya did tell me about some of that. Do you thin that has something to do with my dream <Vallel> I don't know... but that's the only reason I can think of to be afraid of him. Lord Jaret is an honorable man... * Meghan nods <Meghan> I think maybe I'll talk more with Zoya about what happened and see if I can get any clues. * Meghan looks at Val in earnest <Vallel> On the other hand, he is very... close-mouthed about what he does. I think he's an agent of change for the Marsember government or something. But he might represent mystery... and everything you don't know about where you are. <Meghan> Please don't say anything to anyone about the dreams. <Vallel> I wouldn't dream of breaking your confidence, my lady... * Meghan nods <Meghan> Maybe I should spend some time trying to learn more about myself and see if that changes the dreams any <Vallel> There's something else we could try... * Meghan looks over at him "Yes?" <Vallel> I'm still learning, but... I might be able to dream with you. * Meghan raises an eyebrow <Meghan> Really? <Vallel> It's a telepathic ability. Mistress Tyl did something similar when Master Jelarthna's mind was injured from his tangling with some demon beast. <Meghan> So how does it work? <Vallel> I'll sit with you, while you sleep. If I manage it, I can enter your thoughts just as you fall asleep. And then I'll be able to watch and act in your dream. I think, just as a precaution, that at least the first time, I just watch * Meghan nods <Meghan> I'm game <Vallel> Well, we'll chat until you get sleepy then, and then we'll try it. I can't promise anything. I'm still learning <Meghan> Will Gloss miss you? I don't want to keep you from her. <Vallel> We weren't going to be staying together tonight. She wanted... some time to be alone. She's a bit... excited about everything and thought she might spend some time meditating. * Meghan nods <Meghan> I truly hope it works out for you two. Love is a wonderful thing when it works. <Vallel> I hope so too. Although I suspect my father is going to raise the roof. <Meghan> Really? Why's that? <Vallel> He doesn't like... city people. Or priests. Or people who can read. <Meghan> Wow. That's Gloss. She's so sweet though. Maybe she'll be able to charm him. After all you couldn't resist her ::winks:: <Vallel> ::sighs:: My father... he's going to take one look at her and hit the roof. I mean, she's so obviously not human <Meghan> If you truly love her, and it is truly meant to be, then it will all work out. Trust me. <Vallel> I think things will be fine. I wasn't ever really expecting to go home again anyway. Not after that incident with my uncle's hay barn <Meghan> Ooh I smell a good story ::smiles:: <Vallel> ::blush:: I came into my psionic powers while.... ::blush:: while kissing the blacksmith's daughter in the barn. I accidentally set it on fire * Meghan laughs out loud <Meghan> ::shakes her head still giggling:: You are too much Val <Vallel> ::grins, still blushing:: Well, in retrospect, it is funny. At the time, I was pretty mortified. She was too, since I accidentally burned off most of her hair. I'm just glad no one was hurt. <Meghan> ::shakes her head and then rests it against his arm:: You know your very lucky Vallel ::yawns a bit:: Love is a wonderful thing to have. <Vallel> ::smiles:: I think so. Let's get you tucked into bed. If you're going to sleep, you may as well be comfortable. * Meghan nods blinking slowly <Meghan> I think that's a good idea * Vallel stands, offers his hand to Meghan and they move into the back of the cottage. |
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