STORIES
211 - Control
2017
Daprima Washi Karanthir Vanni
Monday afternoon ...
DAPRIMA:
… Let me introduce you. Washi meet Karanthir and Karanthir this is ...
WASHI:
Washi, brother to Shiehk of the Telemaitte, husband to Princess
Usagi, Ambassador to the Empress of Elensar. I am honored.
KARANTHIR:
As am I, Karanthir of Lamalas, brother of Findarato, CeleBryndal
and Orrophin, Consort to Prince Zyfan, the next One.
DAPRIMA:
Woa, I can almost feel the testosterone flowing …
WASHI:
Ah yes, Zyfan - you are his vampire body guard and lover.
I have heard mention of you. Daprima, you may leave us.
DAPRIMA:
Dismissing me - in my own house? I don't think so.
I’ll stay right here to make sure things stay civil.
KARANTHIR:
Really Daprima, that won’t be necessary. I've been hearing about the
constant ray of sunshine Washi's been spreading throughout our
home. I’m sure this will be nothing more than a pleasant little chat.
DAPRIMA:
Remember Karanthir, it was his wife who helped with your illness.
WASHI:
My Usagi - helped you?
KARANTHIR:
Why - yes. I believe her presence alone hastened my recovery.
Do you know she asked to study my person? I may allow it too.
WASHI:
Usagi will do as she will. I'm pleased she was able to be of help at
your time of weakness. Zyfan made mention of my name to you?
KARANTHIR:
Indeed. He told me everything you did to him, in great detail.
WASHI:
I see. Odd that we should have him in common.
KARANTHIR:
There's nothing common about Zyfan.
WASHI:
That may have been true once, but now he's cavorting with
one lacking royal blood, some may believe he’s been tarnished.
DAPRIMA:
Careful Karanthir, don't want to say anything you may later regret.
DAPRIMA:
Oh - hi Vanni ...
KARANTHIR:
I'll thank you not to do that again, madame.
VANNI:
Am I'm interrupting something?
DAPRIMA:
Of course not. Why don't you join us?
VANNI:
Actually, I’m here to invite Washi on a tour of the town. You said
you wanted to see this realm. Is now a good time?
WASHI:
It is. I shall get my cloak.
WASHI:
Daprima, I enjoyed our talk. Karanthir we'll continue this another time.
KARANTHIR:
I look forward to it.
Washi leaves.
VANNI:
Everything OK Karanthir?
KARANTHIR:
No - everything’s is not OK …
KARANTHIR:
… How dare you? I recommend you think twice before placing your
hand over my lips again - unless you want to feel the bite of my fangs.
Why did you interfere? Especially when it was getting interesting.
DAPRIMA:
Heated is more like it.
KARANTHIR:
I wasn't going to hurt him. I only wanted to see how far I could push him.
VANNI:
Do you think that's wise Karanthir? Any repercussions would only hurt Zyfan.
KARANTHIR:
Oh come now, we all know this is inevitable. I was only playing with him.
Besides he started it, reciting all his insignificant titles to me. I mean
really! And what's with you Vanni, fraternizing with the enemy?
VANNI:
Someone needs to keep an eye on him.
VANNI:
… Daprima did you get a reading on him?
DAPRIMA:
Yes, it wasn't as clear as I would've liked, but ... I’m pretty sure
he's not interested in Io - which surprised me.
VANNI:
Well that’s a good start. I better go. I’ll see if I can learn anything
useful from him. We’ll compare notes later.
Vanni leaves.
KARANTHIR:
You and Vanni, conspiring without me. I must say I'm feeling left out.
DAPRIMA:
You're too close to this Karanthir.
KARANTHIR:
But I can be a great asset.
