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Mar. 19th, 2013 01:40 pm[Filter: Father Elliot, in Atsirian]
We can trust each other, can't we, Father?
Of course we can.
I must confess, the question of where the truth ends and the lies -- or misunderstandings? -- begin is a difficult one. Did you notice? Reeve studying your face so carefully while Karia screamed about Melyndra the Messenger, again and again? Hm.
Your surprise seemed genuine to me, though I know very well how well-practiced your acting is.
Was he checking for veracity, or confirming something else? Did he start the original rumours, and if so, what is his aim with this?
Let me be clear; I don't believe for a moment that Melyndra is a Messenger of Darkness. That's an asinine assumption. For one, she would have slaughtered Karia out of hand, not trussed her up for delivery to the Prince as the rumours state so clearly. Secondly, even if she were able to resist her ... compulsion, she hardly would have declared it to be so then sent a Pillar off to a public execution with the knowledge. I may not like her, but I respect her ability to play these games.
But let us say that Melyndra had another compelling, personal reason to be sure Karia was apprehended, and the Prince was not working quickly enough for her liking. Melyndra, being Melyndra, was not content to catch her covertly; of course not. She had to reveal herself as the true captor, the city's hero. Hence the rumours. She has a reputation to cultivate, after all. Reeve doesn't take kindly to this, for obvious reasons.
What does he do next?
And did she even consider he might have it done?
I respect her ability, as I said ... but it is so very satisfying to see her make mistakes like these.
[Filter: Public, in Atsirian]
It occurs to me that I have not yet congratulated you, Faedya, on your recent appointment. I am certain you will serve the Council well. Connor was just speaking to me today about how poised and focused you are, looking for all the world like you've sat that position all your life. You may wish to be careful; Connor tends to get ... affectionate, when he's so thoroughly impressed. Now, I know you'll say that you've only eyes for Shadda Saedri, but -- I suppose I remember your history with my brother too well, hm? You just tell me, if he makes you uncomfortable. I don't mind reprimanding him, for you.
I must say that it pleases me to see the Queen has seen fit to appoint yet another who might call my city home to her Council. And though the faith must of course be your first priority, I've no doubt that the three of you will work so well together, to put this wealth of representation to good use.
-- No, the four of you, actually! Poor Raezi Eshene, I'd nearly forgotten her. Tell me, is there any indication of when she might return to her duties, yet? We are all so worried.
We can trust each other, can't we, Father?
Of course we can.
I must confess, the question of where the truth ends and the lies -- or misunderstandings? -- begin is a difficult one. Did you notice? Reeve studying your face so carefully while Karia screamed about Melyndra the Messenger, again and again? Hm.
Your surprise seemed genuine to me, though I know very well how well-practiced your acting is.
Was he checking for veracity, or confirming something else? Did he start the original rumours, and if so, what is his aim with this?
Let me be clear; I don't believe for a moment that Melyndra is a Messenger of Darkness. That's an asinine assumption. For one, she would have slaughtered Karia out of hand, not trussed her up for delivery to the Prince as the rumours state so clearly. Secondly, even if she were able to resist her ... compulsion, she hardly would have declared it to be so then sent a Pillar off to a public execution with the knowledge. I may not like her, but I respect her ability to play these games.
But let us say that Melyndra had another compelling, personal reason to be sure Karia was apprehended, and the Prince was not working quickly enough for her liking. Melyndra, being Melyndra, was not content to catch her covertly; of course not. She had to reveal herself as the true captor, the city's hero. Hence the rumours. She has a reputation to cultivate, after all. Reeve doesn't take kindly to this, for obvious reasons.
What does he do next?
And did she even consider he might have it done?
I respect her ability, as I said ... but it is so very satisfying to see her make mistakes like these.
[Filter: Public, in Atsirian]
It occurs to me that I have not yet congratulated you, Faedya, on your recent appointment. I am certain you will serve the Council well. Connor was just speaking to me today about how poised and focused you are, looking for all the world like you've sat that position all your life. You may wish to be careful; Connor tends to get ... affectionate, when he's so thoroughly impressed. Now, I know you'll say that you've only eyes for Shadda Saedri, but -- I suppose I remember your history with my brother too well, hm? You just tell me, if he makes you uncomfortable. I don't mind reprimanding him, for you.
I must say that it pleases me to see the Queen has seen fit to appoint yet another who might call my city home to her Council. And though the faith must of course be your first priority, I've no doubt that the three of you will work so well together, to put this wealth of representation to good use.
-- No, the four of you, actually! Poor Raezi Eshene, I'd nearly forgotten her. Tell me, is there any indication of when she might return to her duties, yet? We are all so worried.
