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* Jaret is pacing around his study, examining his furniture and the room from every conceivable angle. He's dressed simply, in a dove gray shirt over black breeches. * Meghan approaches Jaret's house from the direction of Marsember. Abagail is with her, looking very much different then when he last saw her. She's just shy of four years old now and her eyes dart around curiously as they walk. "Think he'll 'member me mama," the little girl asks. Meghan glances down and smiles at her. "I am sure of it sweetling." WIthin moments they get to the door and Meghan knocks. <Jaret> "One moment!" ::he takes a final look at the room, frowns, and goes to door, which he opens:: Good aft-- Meghan? Abagail? It is you! ::he steps out and clasps Meghan in a hug:: How have you been? Where have you been? Questions I've been asking so frequently lately. Please, don't stand out here like strangers, come in, come in! <Meghan> "It's good to see you again Jaret." She smiles and returns the hug. Abagail goes quiet as they walk inside, studying the man she only really remembers from her mothers memories. * Jaret ushers them inside. Soon after he does, he crouches down to get closer to Abby's eye level. "Do you remember me, princess? It's been so long. And I'm afraid you've far outgrown the last dress I got you, which means it has been far too long indeed." * Abagail nods slowly. "You're Jaret. Mama thinks about you a lot." She smiles shyly and twists her hands in her dress. "You gave me nice toys too." * Jaret smiles winsomely. "Toys, and I'd raise you as high in the air as I could, and you'd giggle and show off whatever teeth you had..." He ruffles her hair a little. "I missed you, too." * Abagail grins and throws her arms around his neck, giving him a hug. * Jaret returns the hug, standing up and spinning Abagail around, taking care her feet don't hit either her mother or the walls. "Come, let's go into the study. You can pick out which chair you like, and from henceforth, it shall be known as your chair." <Meghan> She giggles and nods. "Come on mama." She waves for Meghan to follow, and she does. <Jaret> Of course, mama should join us. I apologize Meghan, I forgot my manners. Please, come in. You still haven't said where you've been. I have scant few sweets and delicacies to bribe you with, but what I have is at your dispense should you tell the tale. * Meghan smirks and follows them into the study. "Of course I will tell you. No need to bribe me." She pulls a very worn looking sheep from her pocket and hands it to Abagail. "Play quietly sweetling." Abagail nods and hugs the sheep to her before climbing onto a chair. * Jaret waits for Meghan to select a chair of her own. "Are you sure there's nothing I can get either of you to eat or drink? I would be the poorest of hosts if I didn't tend to your needs." <Meghan> Meghan moves to sit as well. "It's not really a huge secret or anything. I spent many months at the orphanage and then decided it was time to go home for a while. My parents were happy to have Abby around and it gave me some much needed time to figure out thing so to speak." <Meghan> "Maybe in a little bit, but I think we are fine for now." * Jaret selects a chair of his own, close to Meghan but from where he can keep an eye on Abagail. "Perhaps not a huge secret, but last I heard tell, it was something you were considering only, and it wasn't decided on entirely. How are your parents, then? Well, I hope? I'm sure they were delighted to see their grandchild." * Meghan nods. "They were. They are both well and greatly enjoyed the time they got to spend with her. It was hard for me to bring her back. I'm still not sure if they truly understand why I did, or if they ever will be able to." <Jaret> That's good to hear. I'm glad that she's doing well, also. I had worried that I would not hear her sweet voice again, after last year. * Meghan nod sand glances to her daughter. "It was a few months of being home before she started talking again. My mother spent a lot of time with her, helping her to learn." She smiles fondly at Abagail and then looks back to Jaret. "But aside from short visits back we are back here to stay, as far as I can tell." <Jaret> That's excellent news. Truly excellent. Everyone's coming home again. Are you going to resume your work at the orphanage? Have you a place to stay? <Meghan> She nods. "Yes. I have been there already and they were happy to have me back. As long as I can remember how everything goes we should be fine." <Jaret> I doubt there have been any drastic changes in the time you've been away. I'm sure the children will be happy to see you again, as well. <Meghan> "Yes they all seemed happy enough." She settles back. "So tell me how have you been, and what do you mean everyone is coming home?" <Jaret> I've been well enough. A small bit of adventure a few months ago that saw me impersonating another man for the purpose of being essentially incarcerated for a while, but all ended well. And two days hence, not only did Jelarthna return from a two and a half year absence in the stars, but Lini'leah returned as well. It was... most unexpected. <Meghan> "I can imagine. That is good then. I guess it is somewhat reassuring to know that we all eventually find our way back here." * Jaret smiles. "Eventually. So, you've alluded to it, but not said precisely. What was it that persuaded you to return to Marsember? Certainly not the summer weather." * Meghan smirks. "Not exactly." She glances to Abagail again. "I figured out how to shield Abby's powers. So taking her home was not a danger because I could keep her from doing any harm unknowingly." She looks back to Jaret. "That's why she remembers you, from my memories. But I can't shield her as well as I used to. I am hoping Bluestar can help, or perhaps Tyl. I don't think she is psionic specifically, at least not the way we understand it. <Jaret> I certainly am not one to say what Bluestar and Tyl'gainia can and cannot do. If Abagail needs such aid or assistance, however, their doors would be the first ones I would seek out. * Meghan nods. "And that is mostly why I am back. Of course missing dear friends also." She smiles at him. <Jaret> I'm sure those dear friends are glad to see you return as well. I'm not sure if you've heard, if you've just returned, but Loria Talarin is pregnant again, and due in the spring... I can't think of any other news you might have missed. <Meghan> "Oh that's wonderful. How are her other girls? and Kevil and Diya?" <Jaret> The other twins are quite well, I understand. I see them infrequently at best. Kevil and Diya are in excellent health as well. Although they have resorted to purchasing chocolates by the pound in order to soothe Loria's moods. * Meghan laughs and nods. "I remember the moods." She shakes her head a bit. "And Gloss and Val? How are they?" <Jaret> Glossaria and Vallel still reside in Erdian's Tower, with Zoya, and I presume Marten, when he visits. Vallel's music shop suffered financially during the recent events, but now that things are back to normal, he's enjoying renewed interest. <Meghan> "That's good. Well I hope to be making it back to the Hall from time to time and seeing everyone again." <Jaret> I'm sure everyone will be delighted to see you. And you, too, Abagail. * Meghan nods and glances to Abagail. "Yes, we are looking forward to seeing them all again as well." <Jaret> Does anyone else know you've returned yet? I don't think anyone has moved from where they were living a few months ago. We're all getting rooted in our ways, and resistant to change. <Meghan> "No. I have only been back a day and you were the first person I went looking for. I know Abby is wanting to see Michelle, as am I." * Jaret smiles. "I imagine so. Michelle is still at Ellesmere, sharing it with... I think last she said it was seven cats. Although I wouldn't vouch for that before a magistrate." * Meghan chuckles softly and nods. <Meghan> Meghan glances past Abby and out the window. "Well we should get heading back if we want to make it home in time for super." * Jaret stands up. "Well. I may not have anything here to tempt you with, but know where I can get ice cream in the city. And ice cream for supper is a delight, I understand." * Abagail perks up. "Ice cream!" She bounces in the seat. * Jaret grins. "I thought that might win a vote from that corner. What say you, Mama? Ice cream? Just this once? Pleeeeeeeease?" * Meghan stands and shakes her head. "You have not changed one bit have you Jaret Malkier." She gives him a light hug and then nods to Abagail. "Just this once little girl." * Jaret returns the hug. "I'm certain I've changed somehow. But I still enjoy some ice cream with pretty ladies." He picks up a small money pouch as they pass through the foyer. * Abagail skips ahead, holding her sheep by one leg as she goes. She grins happily and then stops and turns, waving the two adults on. "Come on hurry!" * Jaret grins at Meghan. "By all means, let's not keep her waiting." * Meghan simply rolls her eyes. No he has not changed at all. |
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