Carrhae replied. "I feel no jealousy for their relationship. I have no doubt
about his feelings for me. Yet, I respect the love he had for Rhiana
and would
do nothing to try to dislodge her from the place she still holds in his
heart."
She then added, "Indeed, one could say that as Rhiana's sister, you would have
as just a cause as I to question whether honor had been breached."
There was nothing overt in her posture or tone to suggest that she wished to
fight, but she was ready to do so if Ael's honor demanded it. In fact, there
had been a method to her offer for the walk. Here, on her ground, an
affair of honor could be settled without interference.
Even Star Fleet's jurisdiction did not extend here. And Matt and Sam were
closeted in a soundproof room.
about his feelings for me. Yet, I respect the love he had for Rhiana
and would
do nothing to try to dislodge her from the place she still holds in his
heart."
She then added, "Indeed, one could say that as Rhiana's sister, you would have
as just a cause as I to question whether honor had been breached."
There was nothing overt in her posture or tone to suggest that she wished to
fight, but she was ready to do so if Ael's honor demanded it. In fact, there
had been a method to her offer for the walk. Here, on her ground, an
affair of honor could be settled without interference.
Even Star Fleet's jurisdiction did not extend here. And Matt and Sam were
closeted in a soundproof room.
Ael's eyebrow arched yet again. "If you wish to subject yourself to pain at my hands," she said, her tone just barely teasing, "I would be more than happy to oblige you. But you would need to place the challenge. I see no breach of honor here. I know Matthew too well to consider the possibility that he might have dishonored my sister. In fact, I would hazard to guess that you found him initially to be a reluctant partner. H likely had difficult giving himself over fully to the realization that she was gone."
(eh?)
"Rhiana was a special woman. 'Ruled by Fire' was a very appropriate name for her. Has Matthew ever shared with you how they met?"
(I don't think he has, has he?)
"That is a story for relating over drinks."
(eh?)
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Randy
Randy
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