Meretris Recalls... ~ by SaralynArati

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"Now I am even less concerned, except for the basic moral feeling that killers should be apprehended and punished." Oh you poor man...If only if only you knew who was living under your roof...

9 years ago

SaralynArati

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"I haven't the vaguest idea why he was murdered," Meretris continues, "nor did I care at the time, beyond fearing that the mysterious reason might endanger my wife, of whom I am quite fond." "And now, sir?" Velen prompts. "Now I am even less concerned, except for the basic moral feeling that killers should be apprehended and punished." Unfortunately, Velen's telepathic talent tells him Meretris has been completely honest; he genuinely knows very little, purposely staying aloof from the crime.

9 years ago

SaralynArati

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"Very well, I'll talk to you," Meretris decides at last, "although you'll be disappointed. I really don't know much more than I relayed to Catleya. It isn't that I minded the existence of Laelinae's cour, but I deliberately remained ignorant of the details as much as I could." Velen nods. "I think I understand, sir." "I knew that he was a talented artist, and to quiet the rumors, I hired him to create a portrait of my wife. When he was killed, I was shocked, and Laelinae was devastated."

9 years ago

SaralynArati

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"She told me that her biological father was named Sobralin, and was murdered. That's as much as Catleya knew. I don't know whether my mother has more information," Velen di Camparo admits. "That is all my daughter was aware of, because that was as much as I felt was necessary. One tries, maybe mistakenly, to shield one's children from unpleasantness," says Meretris. "She's not a child anymore, sir, and wants the truth. Yet she doesn't wish to damage her relationship with you by asking."

9 years ago

SaralynArati

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First, however, the young cleric approaches Meretris de Seleni. Broaching the subject is... awkward... but he begins by apologizing for his mother's behavior on the night of the ball, and explains that he doesn't want to see Catleya hurt, either. If only he understood what his gossiping parent was implying, perhaps... well, Velen is not sure what he could do, he says, but he's willing to try. Meretris looks sternly at him for a moment. "I suspect Catleya may already have told you," he says.

9 years ago