She knocked and immediately heard Carrhae's voice granting admission. Kalina opened the door and led O'Malley into the suite. She introduced him first to the bride, then she added, "Father O'Malley, this is Nveid tr'Llhweiir, Carrhae's grandfather."
"Indeed!" He was clearly impressed. <[It is an honor, sir, to meet you on this of all days.]> he said in nearly accentless Rihansu. <[Much Honor and Blessings be upon your House this, all days.]>
The two Rihannsu exchanged surprised glances. <We are honored that you have agreed to officiate at this joining.>
The old man stood tall, defying the many years efforts to bow his shoulders. He
continued, switching to Standard, "I was just explaining to Carrhae that I was
on my way to Terra from Vulcan for a lecture on Rihannsu military strategy when
Kalina called. Otherwise, I would not have been able to attend."
(response)
"Carrhae has been reticent in telling me anything about her intended. Perhaps you can enlighten an old man who is, perhaps, still too protective of she who has been like a daughter to me."
"When plied with enough ale, I have been known to expound at great length on Matthew Brennan's shortcomings but I tell you this truthfully, sir: Your grandaughter has chosen well."
"I shall see about that when I meet the young man," tr'Llhweiir said. He said the words lightly, but one could still sense a seriousness in the voice and, especially, in the eyes.
He might have left the service many years ago, but clearly the service had not left him.
(reaction?)
Carrhae stepped in. "I, too, thank you for coming this evening, Father. Please
be seated, both of you," she said offering him one of the chairs at the small
table where her grandfather had been seated moments earlier.
(response)
t'Llhweiir ends
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