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<Vallel> ::the small living area of the cottage is tinted in a reddish-orange light as the sun slowly sets to the west:: <Vallel> ::the room is drenched in a reddish-orange light as the sunset colors the sky outside the window:: * Meghan is sitting in an overstuffed chair by a window with a book lightly resting in her hands. She is gazing out the window * Vallel walks into the room, an absent-minded look on his face and a smudge of chalk on his nose * Meghan glances over and a warm smile appears on her face <Vallel> Good evening, Meg... how's your day been? ::flops down on the sofa and scrubs at his face with both hands in an exhausted gesture:: <Meghan> Not so exhausting as your's i think ::grins:: how are you <Vallel> ::reaches into his pocket and pulls out a cherry-sized sapphire:: I'm doing quite well, actually. Would you believe this was a chunk of glass this morning? * Meghan nods <Meghan> Looks like a bit of work. It's very beautiful though <Vallel> Transmutation... exhausting, but potentially profitable. <Vallel> ::grins:: So, sleeping any better? * Meghan pushes herself up in the chair and places her book on the floor * Meghan nods <Meghan> I think I am completely recovered ::grins:: have not dreamt in a while either <Meghan> I don't know if that's good or bad <Vallel> ::shrugs:: I suppose it depends why you're dreaming. If some god is trying to tell you something, he may think you got the message... * Meghan nods <Meghan> I have somewhat been thinking along those lines <Meghan> Val when you first met Gloss how did you let he know you were interested in her. If you don't mind me asking that is <Vallel> ::laughs:: She was reading some explicitly descriptive literature and wanted someone to experiment with... ::puts both hands to the small of his back:: I could barely walk for a few days. * Meghan laughs a bit <Vallel> If you're looking for something more romantic, you should ask Mistress Tyl... she mooned over Jelarthna for months before he found out about it. Gloss and I knew each other for about two hours, I guess... <Meghan> Did you ever ask her out. On my world it would be going on a date. I'm not sure if you have that here or not <Vallel> ::grins:: Gloss is... well, we had a unique situation, really. She eats paper, you know, so taking her out to an inn for a nice meal is sort of pointless... <Vallel> But I used to "walk out" with a girl from my home village about six or eight months ago. * Meghan nods <Vallel> Walking out being sort of a code word for "Let's find someplace private and kiss each other for a while" <Meghan> So if I were interested in someone and wanted to get to know him better, and at the same time wanted him to know I was interested in him how would you suggest i go about it <Meghan> Yeah see I don;t want to do that...yet anyways <Vallel> Well, there're usually lots of things to do in the city... festivals and plays and whatnot. You could ask him to "escort" you to any of those functions. Maybe you could get tickets to the Assembly ball? <Vallel> Do you know how to dance? * Meghan shrugs <Meghan> A little <Meghan> I'm not sure about here though <Meghan> But that might be a good idea <Vallel> My aunt likes to dance, I'm sure she could teach you. It's sort of like stylized skipping... not like country dances, which are rather athletic * Meghan nods <Meghan> I'll ask her about it <Meghan> When is this Assembly Ball? <Vallel> The nobles and more wealthy merchants have them in town once a month or so <Vallel> You'll need a dress... * Meghan nods <Meghan> Maybe I'll ask Zoya about one <Vallel> ::blinks:: I wouldn't ask Mistress Zoya for fashion advice... ask Mistress Michelle... she's good with color. <Meghan> oh...ok I will ask Michelle then <Meghan> So should I just go and ask him? I am somewhat worried about appearing a bit bold <Vallel> ::drops the sapphire into her hand:: I think you'll need that. Mistress Tyl can tell you who to take it to to exchange it. You'll need a ball gown, shoes, and tickets. <Vallel> If you want, I can ask him for you ::winks:: I'll take Gloss, she'll like it. Along the lines of... "I wanted to take Gloss to the assembly ball and Meghan expressed some interest in going... would you be so kind as to escort her, Lord Malkier?" I am, of course, assuming it's Lord Jaret you've set your cap for? <Meghan> ::looks surprised:: Oh Val I can't take this. ::holds it out to him:: It's yours. You worked hard for it. Seems you should do something more than just give it to me * Meghan flushes a bit <Vallel> ::pressed the sapphire back at her:: I'll think up a new one. * Meghan grins and gently places the sapphire in her pocket <Meghan> I'll repay you somehow. FOr everything <Vallel> ::grins:: <Meghan> So how long do I have to get ready for this next Ball? Do you know when it is? * Jaret knocks on the cottage door. "Meghan? It's Jaret Malkier." <Vallel> ::frowns:: I think there was one about three days ago, so, I guess about three weeks. * Meghan looks up * Vallel stands up and opens the door. <Vallel> Come in, Lord Malkier. Good evening to you * Meghan quickly stands and brushes off her dress <Jaret> And a good evening to you, Master Vallel. <Meghan> ::looks up walking towards the door:: Hello Jaret. This is a pleasant surprise * Jaret bows to Meghan and Vallel after he enters, sweeping off his plumed hat as he does so. <Jaret> I just happened to be in the area, and I thought I'd come see how you were faring. I trust all is well? <Meghan> I am very well thank you. It was sweet of you to think about me. * Meghan smiles her eyes twinkling a bit * Jaret smiles. "Courtesy and consideration demand it. You make a gentleman's obligation a pleasure, though." <Vallel> Would you care for some tea, Lord Jaret? <Jaret> Yes, thank you. * Vallel turns to Meghan <Vallel> You want a cup, Meg? <Meghan> Please come in and have a seat Jaret ::motions towards the couch Val was just sitting on:: <Meghan> ::nods:: Sure. Thanks Val * Vallel grins. "I'll be back in a few minutes." * Vallel goes into the kitchen, shutting the door behind him * Jaret walks to one side of the couch, waits for Meghan to seat herself, and then follows suit. * Meghan throws Val a sweetly dirty look as she follows Jaret into the room and sits in the chair across from him <Meghan> So what are you doing in the city today JAret <Meghan> ? <Jaret> Oh, mostly just seeing who's about and being seen. Nothing too special. <Jaret> ::in a hushed tone:: Have you told Vallel or Nacheyla yet about your... odd feelings? * Meghan shakes her head <Meghan> I have not had much of a chance. I'm going to try to talk to Nacheyla about it soon <Jaret> Well, as long as you still feel all right, I suppose there's no need to be too hurried about things. <Meghan> I have not had anything happen since that afternoon at the well so I am kinda waiting to see how it goes. <Meghan> And even that was probably nothing <Jaret> Possibly. Still, it was something special. * Meghan nods <Meghan> I guess I'm trying not to get my hopes up. <Jaret> What are you hoping for? * Meghan shrugs <Meghan> It would be interesting to do something magical ::grins a bit:: Something special about me. Being more than just ordinary <Jaret> Trust me, no one's ordinary. <Meghan> ::smiles:: You are sweet, but I am the most ordinary person there is. EVen more so here than in my own world. And I was pretty ordinary there <Jaret> You may think that you're the most ordinary person, but I think you've got exceptional qualities that you just don't recognize. * Meghan flushes a bit <Meghan> Thanks Jaret. It's very nice of you to say * Vallel comes back into the room with a tray and several tea cups * Meghan looks up at Val and smiles. <Meghan> Thanks Val * Jaret stands up as Vallel comes in. "Thank you for the tea, Vallel." <Vallel> No problem... ::puts the tray down... the tea is fragrant and there are several small cookies on a china plate:: * Meghan pours Jaret a cup and hands it to him <Meghan> Are you going to join us Val? ::pouring a cup and holding it to him:: <Vallel> ::nods and takes a cup:: * Jaret takes the tea and a cookie. * Meghan pours herself a cup and takes a cookie as well * Vallel drinks his tea <Jaret> How are your studies going, Vallel? * Meghan sits back in the chair and sips her tea <Vallel> ::grins:: Quite well. * Vallel puts his tea cup down and checks the clock. <Jaret> That's good to hear. * Meghan sits silently and drinks her tea <Vallel> Well, ::stands:: Shall we head off to the Meadehall? * Jaret stands. "That sounds like an excellent idea." * Meghan places her cup back on the tray and stands * Vallel takes the tray back into the kitchen <Vallel> You two go on ahead. I need to do some cleaning up and I'll be right behind you. <Meghan> You sure Val. I can do it if you want to go ahead. <Vallel> ::waves one hand at her:: Go on... <Jaret> Very well. ::offers Meghan his arm:: When you're ready... <Meghan> ::grins:: ok ::slips her arm through Jaret's:: Ready * Jaret escorts Meghan out of the room, opens the cottage door for her, shows her out, and then proceeds with her to the Meade Hall. * Vallel leaves. |
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