Carrhae nodded her acceptance that her skills would not be challenged
this day. She had no wish to fight Ael, for whether she won the challenge or not, she would lose, both in Matt's eyes and in her own.
> "Rhiana was a special woman. 'Ruled by Fire' was a very appropriate
> name for her. Has Matthew ever shared with you how they met?"
>
He had not told her directly, but the memories were there from the mindmeld he
had used to save Carrhae's life (ooc: the assassination attempt). She had
sealed them off, however, in respect for his privacy. So she could reply
honestly,...
"No, he has not."
> "That is a story for relating over drinks."
"I have a bottle of ale I was saving for a special occasion," she offered.
this day. She had no wish to fight Ael, for whether she won the challenge or not, she would lose, both in Matt's eyes and in her own.
> "Rhiana was a special woman. 'Ruled by Fire' was a very appropriate
> name for her. Has Matthew ever shared with you how they met?"
>
He had not told her directly, but the memories were there from the mindmeld he
had used to save Carrhae's life (ooc: the assassination attempt). She had
sealed them off, however, in respect for his privacy. So she could reply
honestly,...
"No, he has not."
> "That is a story for relating over drinks."
"I have a bottle of ale I was saving for a special occasion," she offered.
Ael's smile became far more genuine. "It would not be a breach of confidance," she told her, "for Matthew has recounted this story himself, at dinner parties back on ch'Rihan. I would enjoy recounting it for you." She stopped and turned to face Carrhae. "Would it offend you," she asked, "were I to tell you that I did not expect to like you?"
(eh?)
"I find it almost strange, however, to learn that I actually do not find you lacking. In fact, given enough time, I would be surprised were we not to become friends."
(eh?)
"Matthew and I share a friendship, the depth of which I had never expected to have with a human. I wouild ask you not to see me as any kind of threat, because our friendship is very important to me, and I would mourn it should it go away."
--
Randy
Randy
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