240 - The Debt
2019
Usagi Syrrah Pica
Friday, in Syrrah’s sitting room …
USAGI:
It's such a joy to hold one so tiny.
SYRRAH:
It seems my Pica likes you, Usagi. Look, she is so content.
USAGI:
I must tell you how happy I am to be with you once again,
my childhood friend. So tell me, how is Zyfan?
SYRRAH:
He is much better in body and spirit.
USAGI:
Very good. Has he remembered anything about the
vampire who attacked him?
SYRRAH:
Yes and it is most disturbing. It was Esmodonti.I never would have thought it possible - although Zyfan insists she was not herself.
USAGI:
Vampires never are - when the feed.
SYRRAH:
I spoke with Racolo earlier, Esmodonti has been with him since it happened.
She has confessed to everything. He said he has additional information
that I need to hear. They will be returning from Magick School shortly.
USAGI:
Syrrah, there is something that I have been curious about since
I arrived. Why do allow the undead to live among you?
SYRRAH:
The undead?
USAGI:
Vampires. Esmodonti and Karanthir, and those twins, Cammeo and Herita.
I have yet to understand what they are - I only know they are unusual for humans. Also, the one in white possesses supernatural powers.
SYRRAH:
That is very perceptive of you. The twins are indeed unique. As for Esmodonti and Karanthir, I never thought of them as undead ... until now.
USAGI:
I couldn't help but notice, it is the necromancer in me. The undead can be so unpredictable, so do take care. Oh your Pica is truly a blessing.
SYRRAH:
Thank you. Here, let me take her. I hope to meet your little girl someday too.
USAGI:
Ah my Yana. I miss her terribly and am looking forward to seeing
her soon. Just a few more days and we’ll be together again.
SYRRAH:
Are you leaving us?
USAGI:
I thought you knew. Yes, I feel it is time. I have made all
the arrangements. I shall be gone with first light.
