The Price of Vengeance ~ by SaralynArati

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Such a tragic story for Laelinae! I did NOT see that coming, both with how much vengeance she had for such a kind soul, and with just HOW she lost her eyesight! Wonderful writings as always, but I must say...Velen's fate is now even more uncertain to me.

9 years ago

SaralynArati

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"Milady, you know Catleya better than I do. Surely she would be more likely to listen to you than to me; I have almost no influence over her whatsoever." "You possess a greater impact that you think, young Velen. Catleya is stubborn, but maybe she might heed both of us together," says Laelinae. "You may tell her that I will be more forthcoming in the future, I promise, yet I will not enable her in continuing this mad quest for revenge." And that was all the information Laelinae would give.

9 years ago

SaralynArati

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"Also, I was consumed with a need for revenge, although what the outcome would be if I actually confronted a murderer, didn't occur to me. Burning with a lust for vengeance, I followed the man with my cour's blood on his hands out into the snow. Yet he must have had some shelter or hiding place. I did not." "I'm sorry," Velen says softly. "Vengeance is a poison! It cost me my sight and endangered my life. It must not be allowed to harm Catleya similarly! You must convince her of this!"

9 years ago

SaralynArati

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"You see, my talents are not so unlike yours, Velen di Camparo. When I still chose to practice my magic, I could trace a single thought through a crowd like a distinctive scent. Therefore, it was not so difficult for me to track my lover's killer after I discovered his body, despite never laying eyes on the man... I think it was a man... himself." Impressed, and fearful that he can surmise the rest of the story, the young cleric keeps silent. "I was, of course, crazy with grief and horror."

9 years ago

SaralynArati

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"I would like your assistance," Laelinae says unexpectedly, immediately after greeting Velen. "Yes, I know more than I have ever told my daughter, and more than I ever shall. Some things are simply private. However, I neglected to confide even Sobralin's full name and occupation to Catleya. I see now that this was a mistake." "With what do you need my help, milady?" inquires Velen. "It is vital that Cat trust my judgement in this, even though I have erred on the side of caution before."

9 years ago