STORIES
‘05
27 - Acquainted
Friday afternoon ...
Karanthir, I wanted to check on you before I takeTheda for her walk. How’re you doing?
KARANTHIR:
How sweet of you to think of me.
Really I'm fine. I don't know why everyone keeps
making such a fuss over me.
Karanthir, this is me. How're you really feeling?
KARANTHIR:
Well, there’s a slight ringing in my ears, and sometimes
it’s as if I’ve gotten up too quickly, only I’m lying down. I do feel better after sipping Syrrah’s ghastly tea, but don’t tell her that. Mostly, I'm just tired of being inside.
Maybe tomorrow we can go to the park, or something.
KARANTHIR:
You mean, like a date? Not that I’d say no but - after all, you
did take Mez to Japan. And all I’m getting is a walk in the
park! I mean really A-m, does that seem fair?
So what you’re saying is - you don’t want to go?
KARANTHIR:
Oh contraire- I’d love to. Forgive my babbling.
KARANTHIR:
A-m, there's something I've been wanting to say to you, but first you must promise to keep it between us.
KARANTHIR:
… I’d like to thank you for letting
Brynie come live with us.
Why Karanthir – I thought he was
the bane of your existence.
KARANTHIR:
Well he is, really … but he’s still my brother.
Besides, Fin is so much happier now.
KARANTHIR:
… And if you tell anyone I said that, I’ll deny every word.
Later ...
ESMODONTI:
Ooh look at this one. What a hottie.
ESMODONTI:
Mon Dieu …
ESMODONTI:
Pssst! Hey Blondie, come over here
so Es can have a better look at you.
KARANTHIR:
Do my eyes deceive me or am I as ill as they claim? Perhaps
I’m hallucinating after taking all those herbs of Syrrah’s?
ESMODONTI:
So Blondie, you’re pretty. What brings you my way?
KARANTHIR:
You’re the most magnificent hallucination I’ve ever had.
ESMODONTI:
Hallucination moi? No way - more like a fantasy.
KARANTHIR:
What shall I call you?
ESMODONTI:
I'm Esmodonti, the famous vampir-ES or Es
for short. Do you always go about in your shorts?
Not that I’m complaining.
KARANTHIR:
Only on special occasions. Sorry if they offend you.
I'll be happy to remove them for you, just say the word.
ESMODONTI:
That's the best offer I've had all night. Is there
somewhere we can go that's not so ... exposed?
KARANTHIR:
Right this way. And if you are just a fantasy, then please don't end till we arrive at our rightful conclusion.
Later in Karanthir’s room …
ESMODONTI:
Who said you were sick? Seems like everything's working fine to me.
KARANTHIR:
What a lovely thing to say. But yes, I've been confined to this very bed
for quite some time. Too bad you didn't arrive sooner.
sound of a door slam
KARANTHIR:
Uh-oh, I think A-m's back. I don't think you should be in here.
ESMODONTI:
Give us a kiss Blondie and then I'll be gone.
KARANTHIR:
Will I see you again?
ESMODONTI:
Sure thing. I just moved in. Oh and Blondie, this was just
fab but before ya get too clingy - Es belongs to no one
- get me. As far as I'm concerned we're free agents.
KARANTHIR:
Whatever you say - and the name's Karanthir.
ESMODONTI:
Really? I kinda like Blondie better. You don't mind - do ya?
