STORIES
67-Compassion
Saturday, in Mez and Zyfan's room ...
DAPRIMA:
I’ve been looking for you little brother.
MEZ:
If you’re going to bawl me out again, you can leave now.
DAPRIMA:
No, nothing like that. Come here, I want to talk to you.
DAPRIMA:
… Mez, I’m sorry about the way I’ve been treating you lately.
MEZ:
You’re apologizing - to me?
DAPRIMA:
Don’t look so surprised. I didn’t handle things well. I just never
expected you to cheat on Cammeo. Guess I really laid into you?
MEZ:
OK, just who are you, and what have
you done with the real Daprima?
DAPRIMA:
I haven’t been that bad, have I? On second thought, don’t answer
that. Anyway, I'm so proud of the way you stood up for Es when Lithium
blinked to her the other day. We have to help fix that family.
MEZ:
You mean you know?
DAPRIMA:
That Es is Lithium’s mom? I’ve known all along. It's good
she has you to confide in. Although, I will admit she
revealed more to you than I ever expected she would.
DAPRIMA:
… So how are you two doing? I mean, do you plan
to pursue a relationship with her?
MEZ:
Are you trying to embarrass me?
DAPRIMA:
No, just want to know what’s going on?
MEZ:
We’re just friends, I think.
DAPRIMA:
Good.
MEZ:
Don’t you like her?
DAPRIMA:
She comes with a lot of baggage Mez, that’s all.
Now I know I'm a little late for the safe sex talk but ...
MEZ:
You are trying to embarrass me.
DAPRIMA:
Hey, if you can’t talk about it, you shouldn’t be doing it. Since Es is a
vampire, there’s no chance of pregnancy but there are other risks.
Would you rather talk to Fin or Vanni about this? You know,
man to man. I’d be happy to arrange ...
MEZ:
No. It's all good. Everything's under control.
Let's just change the subject.
DAPRIMA:
Alright. Let’s talk about Karanthir.
MEZ:
Why would you ... I mean ... what about him?
DAPRIMA:
Let me make this easy on you. Last night, you and
Karanthir had a few beers. You got buzzed and
things got out of control between you two.
How am I doing?
MEZ:
Did you see this in one of your visions?
DAPRIMA:
No, but I know you’re freaked out about it.
Fin cornered Karanthir and …
MEZ:
Fin knows?
MEZ:
... Oh this is just great. It must be so entertaining
for you guys to watch every move I make.
DAPRIMA:
Easy Mez, I’m not judging you. If you chose to go down that path,
that's fine with me. I only want you to be happy. But - Karanthir?
MEZ:
I know. What was I thinking - right? He has a way of ... I don't
know. Sometimes I think he knows more about me than I do.
DAPRIMA:
He doesn't. Listen to me Mez, he's drawn to you but that doesn’t mean you need to respond. Remember, manipulation is a sport to him and he excels at it. You mustn't let him get to you, and since nothing happened ...
MEZ:
It … didn't?
DAPRIMA:
Don’t you remember?
MEZ:
I wasn't sure I wanted to ...
DAPRIMA:
No wonder you're so stressed. I’ve been thinking, maybe you
could use some time away to clear your head. How’d you like
to visit Magical Michael in California for a few weeks?
MEZ:
Really? That would be great. Are you sure?
DAPRIMA:
Well little brother, here you are having sex with Es
and then hanging out with Karanthir. If that isn’t
a cry for help – I don’t know what is.
MEZ:
Not funny. Daprima, can I ask you something?
DAPRIMA:
Anything.
MEZ:
Do you think Cammeo will ever forgive me?
DAPRIMA:
I hope so. She’s such a gentle old soul. I don’t think she can
stay angry for long, especially with you .... Can I ask you something
on a completely different topic?
MEZ:
OK.
DAPRIMA:
I was talking to … that’s not important.
Do you think Grace is a brat?
