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* Meghan takes a deep breath as they step out into the crisp night air * Kevil looks soberly at her. "Is it truly so bad?" * Meghan glances at Kevil <Meghan> I truly love him Kevil. It's not an easy thing to let go of. <Kevil> ::nods:: I know, bright star. ::he squeezes her hand gently:: * Meghan walks closely to Kevil after a few moments she rests her head against his shoulder <Meghan> I'm glad we are going away. The time will be good for all of us to heal I think. * Kevil slides an arm around her shoulders. "Yes, I think you are right." <Meghan> Kevil will you sing something for me. I have been wanting to hear your voice for a time now. <Kevil> I would be delighted, bright star. Is there a sort of music you are in the mood for? * Meghan thinks for a moment and then shakes her head "No. Well no love songs" she laughs softly <Kevil> Hmm. ::he thinks for a moment:: What if it is a song of the love of a friend? * Meghan looks up at him "I would like that" * Kevil is silent for a moment, and then begins to sing. His voice is deep and soft, caressing like velvet. <Kevil> Let me I long to hold you, to chase away your pain. Rain falls, wounds heal, the flowers grow anew <Kevil> ::His voice is filled with inexpressible sorrow as he repeats the final two lines:: * Meghan looks up at him again her eyes moist with tears <Meghan> So much more beautiful than I imagined Kevil <Kevil> ::he chuckles softly:: One of my more poor attempts. I was only.. ::his voice catches a little:: seventeen. * Meghan smiles softly at him <Meghan> She must have been wonderful <Kevil> ::he nods:: She was my sister. * Meghan looks surprised <Meghan> Oh. Are you close now? <Kevil> ::quietly:: She... died. <Meghan> ::softly:: Oh Kevil I'm sorry * Meghan hugs him slightly as they walk <Kevil> ::he sighs:: She... The country bordering mine holds slavery legal. She was... taken. We brought her back, but they had... ::his voice shakes, and he is quiet for a moment.:: She had lost the will to live. She could not bear even a healer's touch. She died perhaps two months after I wrote the song... ::his voice breaks:: a week before the winter rains came. * Meghan stops and pulls Kevil close in a warm hug and whispers to him "I'm so sorry Kevil" * Kevil leans into Meghan's embrace for a long moment, shuddering with the memory. When he pulls away, his face is wet with tears. "It was many years ago. But we were very close. I'm sorry; I had thought only to show you a thing of beauty." * Meghan reaches up and brushes his cheek lightly with her hand letting her fingertip linger for a moment she whispers "You have <Kevil> ::he smiles:: <Kevil> Then it was worth it. * Meghan smiles back at him <Kevil> I will sing another, if you like. A song of questing, yes? * Meghan nods to him hugging back close to him "I would like that <Kevil> To right the unrightable wrong This is my quest: to follow that star And I know if I'll only be true And the world will be better for this <Kevil> ::The song is triumphant in tone, and Kevil sings it with a great deal of feeling, smiling into Meghan's eyes as he sings of the unreachable stars:: * Meghan smiles at him her eyes bright as he finished <Meghan> I liked that one a lot <Kevil> ::he smiles:: It is a song of quests and heroism. A favorite of mine. ::he grins:: Lady Lisl, I am certain, would not approve. * Meghan laughs softly <Meghan> I would have to agree with you there <Kevil> ::smiling:: It is good to hear you laugh, bright star. * Meghan leans her had against him once more <Meghan> It seems you are the only one that can make me these days <Kevil> ::slips his arm around her shoulders again:: Ah, well, you are heart-sore. Lady Michelle and I will help you to heal, d'va? And then you may laugh with life's joy as you should. * Meghan nods against him * Kevil hugs her gently as they walk. "Beautiful, brave, Meghan." * Meghan smiles <Meghan> I'm very lucky to have you in my life right now Kevil. I hope you know how special you have come to be to me * Meghan glances up at him as she talks <Meghan> I enjoy every moment we get to spend together * Kevil smiles at her. "I am honored, bright star." * Meghan smiles and slows as the approach Michelle's house <Kevil> ::quietly:: I hope, very much, that this trip - that I, and Michelle, can help you. You know that you have only to tell me what I can do, and it is done, d'va? * Meghan turns looking up at him and taking his hands into her own <Meghan> I promise I will * Meghan gently kisses his hands * Kevil smiles and looks oddly touched and somewhat surprised. He frees one hand to touch her cheek. "Such strength. You are a wonder, bright star." * Meghan smiles up at him <Meghan> Thank you Kevil ::she leans up and kisses his cheek:: Goodnight <Kevil> ::he lifts one of her hands and kisses her knuckles:: Good night, bright star. Sleep well. * Meghan smiles at him one last time before she turns and goes into the house * Kevil watches until the door is closed. He glances down the street, and melts into the shadows near the house to watch until Michelle arrives. |
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