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* Meghan walks down the street a few blocks from Dragons Den Inn stopping to look over a building there * Kevil is approaching the Dragon's Den, several packages under one arm. He notices Meghan and waves to get her attention with his free hand. "Meghan!" * Meghan looks over and a smile comes easily to her face as she waves and walks over towards KEvil <Meghan> Hey Kevil <Kevil> I am happy to meet you, bright star. I had no idea what way to contact you. <Meghan> Did you need something? <Kevil> ::smiles:: Only some small amount of your time, to talk, if you can spare it? Are you free? * Meghan smiles <Meghan> I have all sorts of time to spare for you <Meghan> Do you want to go somewhere in particular. Put your things somewhere maybe ::grins:: <Kevil> ::laughs:: Yes, it would be good if I could... The 'Den serves an excellent lunch, and good wine, if not quite up to the standards of the Meade Hall. If you would do me the honor of sharing a meal with me, perhaps we can find a corner in which to chat, yes? * Meghan nods and holds out her hands <Meghan> Can I help you carry your things in? * Kevil gratefully pulls a light, but somewhat bulky package from the top of his stack. "It is kind of you. If I'd had farther to walk, I would have hired assistance." He grins. * Meghan takes the package from him * Kevil leads the way into the Dragon's Den, holding the door for Meghan. The innkeeper is in the common room, watching the afternoon's custom, but comes to their assistance as they enter. He takes the packages and turns them over to a serving maid to be taken to Kevil's room. <Kevil> ::grinning at Meghan:: Are you very hungry, or only a little? <Meghan> Umm sort of in between ::smiles:: <Kevil> ::smiles:: Very well. ::he turns to the innkeeper and orders meat, bread, cheese, and wine for the two of them in moderately large amounts, then looks around the room speculatively.:: Will that do? ::He points to a table tucked half under the stairs, away from the bustle by the bar.:: * Meghan nods to him <Kevil> Good. ::He leads the way through the crowd, clearing the way for Meghan. He pulls out a chair and holds it for her, then seats himself across from her.:: * Meghan smiles to him as she sits <Meghan> So there was something you needed? <Kevil> ::The food arrives in short order - roasted venison, dark brown bread, and sharp cheese accompanied by a carafe of sweet red wine. Kevil nods his thanks to the innkeeper and pours the wine before smiling at Meghan.:: Yes. But before I ask, there is a brief... explanation, d'va? * Meghan nods to him takes a sip of the wine he has just poured for her * Kevil takes a bite of his food, and chews thoughtfully, considering how to begin. * Meghan takes a bit of the food and begins to eat watching Kevil carefully <Kevil> I'm afraid I am somewhat... uneasy, with psionic abilities. I hope you will forgive it... ::he smiles at Meghan:: Had I met you first, I could of course only be charmed by the idea. But, alas... ::his eyes flash with something like anger, briefly:: I first encountered them as... a terrible weapon, d'va? * Meghan nods to him <Meghan> I can understand then why you would be uncomfortable with them <Kevil> I had then only been accounted a Master Bard - according to the custom of my home - for less than a year, and a... monster appeared, and it attacked, and killed, my patron, who was Lady Zoya's master. She, and I, and our... ::he eyes her uneasily:: ...our friend, Darin, we banded together, and spent some years chasing it. ::he sighs with real pain:: Darin died, in the final battle. * Meghan nods listening closely <Kevil> ::he shakes himself to recover:: The thing, it used psionics. A raw, brute attack, usually - but when that failed, more subtly. We learned... hard lessons, d'va? * Meghan nods reaching out to gently touch Kevil's hand. Softly "I'm sorry" <Kevil> ::smiles softly:: Lady Zoya and I, for five years after, in our... our rage and horror, you understand, we hunted these... things. It is not an inconsiderable experience I have, dealing with such things. This you must understand, that you know I am not... raving, or only frightened of that which I misunderstand. Yes? ::He looks at her seriously:: * Meghan nods to him * Kevil nods. "Yes. Good." He takes a sip of his wine and sighs. "Bright star, I must ask of you a favor. I must ask you to... watch... Glossaria. I fear she is... being perhaps... controlled, someway." He looks at her uneasily, uncertain of her reaction. * Meghan concern crosses her face quickly <Meghan> Why do you think that? <Kevil> It is... not easy to explain, d'va? I... For a week, she came here for hours every day, to help me learn to speak better, yes? We talked much in that time, of many things, and I believe I came to know her fairly well. I was very interested to know her - Zoya and I were once... close, and Glossaria is to her... ::he shrugs and smiles:: The daughter she will never have, yes? * Meghan nods listening closely <Kevil> Always, to me, when she speaks of Vallel, it is with... joy, with happiness. Even if she is speaking of... of disagreements, she is... striving to heal the difference, d'va? ::he sighs, and takes another drink of his wine:: But two days gone, I go to the Tower, to speak with Zoya, to borrow some things, to see how she is, yes? And... ::he shakes his head:: * Meghan quickly looks away her face quickly covered with pain * Meghan after a moment she looks back to Kevil <Kevil> She... ::he looks at Meghan very seriously:: She is... not herself. She loses track of the conversation, she... drifts, in thought, yes? This much, at first, I put away to the latest rift with Vallel. But then... ::he shakes his head:: You will not believe me, bright star, but she then... invites me to... to sleep with her, that is the polite phrase, yes? * Meghan nods to him <Kevil> This is not a thing Glossaria would do, I think. And I consider the driftings, the thoughts, and it seems to me I have seen such a thing before. ::he closes his eyes briefly, then looks back at Meghan, still very seriously:: I cannot prove it. I have not psionics of my own. But the suspicion is... strong. <Meghan> Do you think maybe that she is not being controlled by psionics but it is the situation with Val that effects her mood and perhaps things she thinks she wants to do <Kevil> I... I *hope* that is only it. Whatever passed between them, it hurt her badly, yes. But I fear, and greatly, that there is something else. The... the girl who escaped the attack at the party, she was once a... rival, for Vallel's affections, was she not? And a powerful mind-speaker, yes? Bright- Lady Meghan, I will beg if you require it, but you are her friend, are you not? I only am asking you to watch, to see that she does no harm to herself, d'va? ::he looks almost desperate:: * Meghan nods to him <Meghan> I will watch her, and I will talk with her too and see what I can find out. <Meghan> She is lucky to have such a good friend in you ::smiles softly:: <Kevil> ::looks extremely relieved:: My highest gratitude, bright star. If there is anything I may do to repay you... ::he smiles:: <Meghan> ::laughs lightly at him:: I'm sure I can think of something <Kevil> ::smiles merrily:: Of course your wish shall be my command, Lady. * Meghan grins at him <Meghan> I'll have to think of something good then <Kevil> ::chuckles:: <Kevil> ::eats his meal for a while, then looks up at Meghan curiously:: Bright star, may I... ask a question? Without offending? * Meghan nods to him taking a sip of her wine <Kevil> You had said you were... not from here, yes? I am curious to know... where you come from... how is it that romance is conducted? ::he smiles:: It is... curiosity only. If the question offends, please, forget I asked. * Meghan smiles at him <Meghan> IT doesn't offend. I'd be happy to tell you. Usually when people are interested the man will ask the woman to dinner. They would spend time getting to know one another. It tends to be different for people depending on what they like. For some romance can be all physical ::flushes slightly:: <Meghan> But for some it is very emotional first and physical only after they are emotionally close * Meghan looks at him closely <Meghan> Are you just curious or is there someone you are interested in ::laughs softly:: romancing <Kevil> ::nods thoughtfully:: But it is between... two, yes? A man and a woman? It is not accepted that there are romances in... groups? <Meghan> Umm well sometime there are groups. But i think that is strictly physical most of the time. Not an emotional romance <Meghan> Mostly it is just two yes <Kevil> I see. ::he smiles:: I? Romancing? I am only a man, not stone, bright star. ::the smile widens to a grin:: * Meghan smiles back to him her eyes sparkling * Meghan finishes her glass of wine and sits back <Kevil> But I ask because... ::he sighs slightly:: I am afraid to be offending again, but I hope you will forgive me... I fear I am missing some... I am not understanding things, yes? <Meghan> Please ask anything you'd like <Kevil> ::he smiles at her:: You are... beautiful, Lady Meghan, and very charming to be with, yes? I am enjoying time spent with you greatly. But it seemed to me, perhaps once or twice, that you might be... trying, perhaps, to make another... ::he seems to be picking his words with extraordinary care:: ...to bring another's notice upon you, by attention paid to me, d'va? <Kevil> I do not mean to accuse! But I am wondering. At first, I thought it was Lord Jaret. He was very... attentive at the party, yes? ::he smiles:: But you seemed to regard... forgive me, I beg... it seemed later your thought might have been for Vallel. I know I must be misunderstanding, but the thought sparked my curiosity. Please - do not let my idle ponderings offend... * Meghan nods to him her face becoming thoughtful <Meghan> I am attracted to Lord Malkier. We have spent time together and I greatly enjoy his company. I also find him very attractive. But we are simply good friends. As for Vallel ::pauses looking away and sighing softly after a moment she looks back to him:: It's a different situations <Meghan> I care a great deal for Vallel. But for now we are also just close friends ::her face brightens:: Kevil I very much enjoy the time I spend with you. That is why I spend it with you and for no other reason than the pleasure of your company. I;m sorry of it seems as if I had other intentions while with you. <Kevil> ::smiles:: I see. I am sorry to have asked - it is... rude, I know, to... ask after the state of another's heart, yes? It is only... ::he considers:: Where I am from it is... a terrible thing - an *evil* thing - to be jealous of another. It is implying ownership, d'va? And other things, that translate... less well. * Meghan nods to him <Kevil> It worried me, that I might be... used, even accidently, to inspire jealousy in another. ::he smiles:: I am glad it is not so. <Kevil> ::his smile brightens:: I do enjoy the time I spend with you, as well, bright star. I hope to spend much more time with you in the future. <Meghan> I as well hope that. I am sorry that it had to be in question. I will try to be more attentive to it. * Kevil waves a hand dismissively. "Oh, no, let not my idle ponderings distress you or change your ways! I am only... I am learning the... customs of this place. Some of them are... passing strange, d'va?" He grins. * Meghan grins back at him <Kevil> And I am... too aware? What is the word Glossaria taught me... Oversensitive, yes! Oversensitive to some things, yes? <Meghan> I don;t think so. I think it's wonderful that you care so much and can pay so much attention. <Kevil> ::laughs:: You are gracious, bright star. I am honored to count myself among your friends. * Meghan stands stretching a bit <Meghan> Would you care to go for a walk with me? * Kevil stands as Meghan does, and smiles. "I would enjoy a walk, Lady." * Meghan nods <Kevil> Where would you like to go? <Meghan> Maybe down to the river. I always love to walk there * Kevil smiles and offers his arm. "As the Lady commands." * Meghan slips her arm through Kevil's and walks out with him |
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