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* Vallel is sitting down, reading a thick book. * Meghan walks into the school and softly calls out "Vallel" * Vallel looks up from his book. He smiles brightly. "Meg! Nice to see you!" * Meghan walks over to him a slightly stressed concerned look on her face <Meghan> Vallel we need to talk <Vallel> Do we? ::frowns:: I've heard that a lot recently. <Meghan> How are you feeling? <Vallel> ::absently rubs his chest just under the left shoulder:: I'm fine, mostly. Just annoyed. Come here, sit down. ::pats the sofa next to him:: Enjoying your visit with Xarroch? * Meghan sits lightly on the sofa next to him <Meghan> I am thanks. It's nice to be away from everyone for a while. * Meghan clasps her hands together tightly and focuses on them <Meghan> I need to tell you something. I'm not quite sure how to do it, so I am just gonna kinda say it <Vallel> ::takes a deep breath and composes his face:: Go ahead. ::his eyes sort of look tense:: I've gotten that a lot recently too. * Meghan looks up into Vallel's eyes her gaze penetrating his <Meghan> I'm in love with you Vallel * Meghan keeps her gaze to his <Vallel> ::looks surprised:: Oh. * Meghan quickly stands and walks a few paces away wrapping her arms around herself <Meghan> ::softly:: I come to the conclusion, with help, that it would be better to tell you <Vallel> Um... I thought you weren't. Isn't that why you moved out? ::talks very carefully, almost delicately choosing his words:: * Meghan turns looking at him <Meghan> I moved out because I am. And you are engaged to be married to another woman <Vallel> Oh. <Vallel> Um... <Meghan> And as much as I care about you I don;t want to hurt Gloss <Vallel> ::snorts:: * Meghan watches him <Vallel> I don't think you need to worry about that. * Vallel stands up and paces around. <Meghan> ::shakes her head:: I don't understand * Vallel walks over to the window and looks out, staring up at the moon. <Vallel> I think we broke up last week. * Meghan walks over to stand behind him a few feet away <Meghan> ::softly:: what? <Vallel> I'm not really sure, but I think that's what happened. <Meghan> I'm ::pauses:: I'm sorry Val <Vallel> I... ::breathes:: I'm not sure how I feel. I'm not sure what happened. One minute everything was fine... the next minute, we're screaming at each other. <Meghan> Oh * Meghan reaches out and touches his arm lightly with her fingertips <Meghan> ::softly:: Do you want to tell me about it? * Vallel looks at the floor. <Vallel> Um... I'm not sure... * Meghan nods dropping her arm <Meghan> I understand * Vallel catches her hand. <Vallel> It's all right. I'm not upset with you about it. * Meghan nods <Meghan> I know * Vallel flaps his arms, looking frustrated. <Vallel> I just don't understand anything. * Meghan nods <Vallel> Three weeks ago, she was fussing at me for liking you too much, and last week you were moving out and this week she thinks we should see other people. <Meghan> It's a hard position to be in. I want to help you, but i'm afraid i'm a tad bias in this situation <Vallel> ::smiles:: You know, you just about cut my heart out. ::reaches under his shirt and pulls out the silver pendant with the "M" engraved on it:: * Meghan reaches out and touches it lightly <Meghan> ::whispers:: I'm sorry. I could only think I needed to let go of you. I couldn't do that and keep this too * Meghan sighs softly and pulls her hand away * Vallel sits down again, looking hurt and confused. <Vallel> I really do not get it. * Meghan follows him sitting next to him <Meghan> What don;t you get? <Vallel> Anything. ::scrubs his hands over his face, making a slight raspy noise, since he hasn't shaved for a few days:: * Meghan reaches out and places her fingers on his chin turning him to look at her <Meghan> BE specific <Vallel> I thought... <Vallel> I don't know. I thought... ::looks up at her:: I... care about you, I care about her. I don't know why she got so angry. I don't know why I'm so upset. * Meghan nods dropping her hand <Meghan> I think it's just something you'll figure out with time love <Vallel> ::looks at her:: I don't know what I'm supposed to do. * Meghan shrugs and smiles lightly <Meghan> Like I said before I'm bias <Codex> ::A rattle followed by a crash is heard from elsewhere in the school, followed by muffled cursing in halfling.:: <Vallel> We got to talking about our relationship, and you know, sometimes I think she's more interested in her research than in me. * Meghan looks up * Vallel leaps to his feet, his hands up in a defensive posture. * Meghan stands placing her hand on Val's arm <Vallel> Who's there? <Codex> Oh it just...::voice drops to an obviously fake bass::...No one. Just passing through. Don't mind me. ::Rapid footsteps can be heard heading towards the door.:: * Meghan walks towards the voice <Vallel> Wait just a minute. ::starts forward, reaching under his vest:: <Codex> ::Another loud crash is heard followed by the sound of a body falling to the floor.:: * Vallel walks over and looks down at the halfling who is laying unconscious on the floor. <Vallel> It's that priest... that Codam or whatever his name is... who's investigating Mistress Tyl. What in the hell is he doing? * Meghan walks over and kneels down touching him lightly <Meghan> Lord Codex? * Vallel nudges the halfling with the toe of his boot. * Codex blinks his eyes a few times and looks up blurrily, "Oh good. No dismembered bodies or anything." <Meghan> Are you ok Lord Codex <Meghan> ? <Vallel> Excuse me? * Codex waves off Meghan's concern as he sits up uncertainly, "Don't worry about it. Happens to me all the time." Gestures to his chalk white hair. "How I got this." <Vallel> You're hair is white because you walk into walls? What are you doing here? * Meghan nods and stands smiling lightly at him <Codex> ::To Vallel:: No dismembered bodies. You'd be horrified by some of the things I've woken up to. <Vallel> ::snorts:: Not recently. <Meghan> Was there something you needed Lord Codex? <Codex> No, my hair is white because I get paralyzed, petrified, charmed, imprisoned, knocked unconscious and any number of other things that leave my fate in other peoples hands on a fairly regular basis. * Codex pulls himself to his feet. "Umm...Well...Umm...I had to make sure you all weren't practicing devil worshipping after hours. Yeah, that's it..." Codex suddenly seems VERY nervous. * Vallel raises an eyebrow. <Vallel> Really? Are you sure? <Meghan> Are you sure there isn't something we could get for you? * Codex starts nervously edging towards the door, "Yeah, I'm sure. Anyways, no devil worshipping going on here, so I'll just be heading off to bed." * Vallel puts a leg out over the door. <Vallel> You're a rotten liar, don't you think? * Meghan stands back looking somewhat surprised * Codex looks at the ground, "Of course. That's why I always left this sort of thing up to Tyl." <Meghan> Lord Codex if there was something you were looking for maybe we could help you? <Vallel> My priest at home used to say confession was good for the soul. * Codex gets a hopeful look in his eyes, "You want to confess. Wonderful." Turns to Meghan, "Could you excuse us young lady? I'm afraid this is terribly important." * Meghan looks between Codex and Vallel <Vallel> I meant you, actually. * Meghan reaches out and takes Val's arm pulling him back <Codex> Oh. ::Gets depressed again and gestures to his hair:: I do confession every morning. <Meghan> Lord Codex unless we can help you with something, it is very late <Codex> You're quite right young lady. I must really be on my way. ::Starts heading towards the door again.:: * Meghan nods <Vallel> No, really... I think you should stay. Tell us what you want. <Meghan> Good night * Meghan sighs lightly * Codex rubs his head were he hit the wall, "Let's see how much of this I remember...Vallel...Do you know anything about Tyl's...extracurricular activities?" * Vallel gestures to the sofa. "Let's sit down and be comfortable, shall we? <Vallel> " * Codex looks at Vallel, sees he isn't going to accept any other answer, and sits down on the couch. * Meghan stands a bit back and leans back against the wall placing her in the shadows <Vallel> Extracurricular? Like, when she's not at the school? <Codex> Um...kind of... <Vallel> I know she used to adventure around. And she's done some planar travel. <Codex> And? <Vallel> Most recently, she's been trying really hard to get the school accepted... and seeing Master Jelarthna. Although she's been seeing a man named Loraan recently. <Codex> Anything else? <Vallel> She's been taking care of her sister, who's getting ready to have a baby. Master Bluestar is so useless. * Meghan listens quietly * Vallel looks over at Meghan for a moment, his eyes soft and somewhat puzzled. <Codex> How did Tyl meet Bluestar? * Meghan smiles softly at Val <Vallel> He was her teacher... somehow he ended up marrying Tyl's younger sister. * Codex shakes his head, "I'm just not any good at this." <Vallel> He teaches one of the classes, right now. I think you've met him/ <Meghan> Maybe it would help if you told us specifically what it is you think Tyl does in her spare time <Codex> Yeah, but if I tell you, you'll lie, so I've got to find a way to trick you into revealing it...::sigh::...but I'm not particularly good at this sort of thing. <Vallel> No, I would say not. ::laughs:: <Meghan> It seems it would be easier for you just to tell us what it is you are looking for <Vallel> Tell you what... you tell us and I promise I won't lie. ::grins:: * Meghan shakes her head <Codex> Um...Mind if I cast detect lie? <Vallel> Not a bit. Mind if I use psionics? ::grins:: <Codex> Um...Yes actually. <Vallel> So, you think magic is okay, but psionics aren't? I thought you were all right with the school. * Codex sighs, "How am I supposed to use magic to verify that you're telling me the truth, if I let you use psionics to muddle with my mind? I only have your word that you won't, just as you only have my word that I'll cast the spell I said I would." * Vallel smiles, somewhat cynically. "Exactly. You see my problem, right?" <Vallel> Let's just try it the other way. I promise I won't lie and you promise you won't either. Then we don't have to worry about being turned into a fireball by the other. <Codex> I can't though. I don't know if you're any better at lying than I am. <Vallel> ::laughs:: I'm not. Ask anyone. <Codex> But I don't know if any of them are good liars. <Vallel> You're not very trusting, are you? * Codex sighs again, "It gets hard after a while." <Vallel> Well, see, ::frowns:: If that were the case, I'd just rummage around in there. You'd never know. But I like to think I do Mistress Tyl more credit than that. * Meghan pushes herself away from the wall <Codex> Mystra, how do I get into these situations? <Meghan> Well gentleman I think we have come as far as we can for this conversation. <Vallel> More than likely. I think you call this an impasse... would you not agree, Master Codex? <Codex> Oh alright. I'm worried that Tyl's using this place as a cover for a Thieves Guild. That's what she did when she was adventuring. It's most likely how she got the money to open this place. <Vallel> ::looks startled:: A what? <Meghan> Tyl ran a Thieves Guild? <Codex> A thief. You mean you honestly didn't know Tyl was a thief? * Meghan looks over to Val a concerned look crosses her face <Codex> I don't think she actually ran it. That was Bluestar or whoever he answers to...Unless Tyl's got some other teacher I never heard of. <Vallel> I think I heard that she *used* to be one. But she opened the school with money she inherited from her grandfather dying. He left her that big house she lives in and something like over seven million in gold. * Meghan walks over and sits next to Val on the sofa listening intently <Codex> Well that at least is a matter of record that can be verified. <Vallel> ::nods:: Anyway, she's not training me to be a thief... <Meghan> me either ::nods:: * Codex gets up and heads for the door, "Now if we can just figure out what was going on with that Charoli bitch." * Vallel sighs. "Yeah. I think we'd all like to know that." <Meghan> Good Night Lord COdex <Vallel> Take care. ::waves:: <Codex> Goodnight you two. * Codex walks off into the night occasionally rubbing his forehead. <Vallel> Come on ::takes Meghan's hand:: Let's go see Tyl. * Meghan nods and stands * Vallel leads Meghan out of the room towards Tyl's office. * Meghan follows keeping her hand lightly in his. |
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