For the attention of Vorsaile Cornu,
Your discreet assistance has been requested by a member of your firm, a one “P’azih Tia†whom has been under our care at the village of Tailfeather.
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Vorsaile sat at his desk, illuminated by a soft glow emitted from a small lamp. He propped his head up in one hand, easing the weight off his exhausted neck. In his other hand he held a letter he was unable to read until the moon took its place among the stars.
The low roar of waves rolling across the distant beach gently blew in through the bedroom window. Both rolling sea and cool breeze soothed him, helping him focus on the task at hand; figuring out who and when to send someone to Tail feather.
“Vor– saile?†Came a questioning squeak.
“Yes?†He asked as he turned his head toward the hallway door at a familiar, however pleasant sight.
Between the half open door and its frame stood D’ly, dressed in a black cami and white knee length bloomers that she often slept in.
“Are- are you… alright?†Her face held the look of concern. She held the edge of the door with one hand while her other was placed flat against the hallway’s side.
Vorsaile blew out a quiet sigh through his nose, “Yes.â€
“You do not- not look so.†She shifted her foot forward, causing the door to open more.
“I can assure you, I’m alright.†He paused, closing his eyes and returning his head to its previous position in his hand. “Minus ‘n achy neck.â€
D’ly frowned before slipping around the door and making her away across the wooden floor to where her friend sat. “What are you reading?†She asked, gently placing her hands on his shoulders.
There was a moment of hesitation as Vorsaile opened his eyes, letting them scan the letter once more before deciding on handing it back to her.
With the letter in hand she began to read, slowly backing her way toward the end of his bed where she plopped herself down.
As her eyes ran across each word, her brows furrowed, until she read the Seeker’s name. In an instant she looked up at Vorsaile, questioning both him and the letter with just a look.
“This was the only letter.†He gestured his free hand toward the paper. “I don’t know any other details than what it contained.â€
D’ly’s eyes fell down to the letter, it’s edges crumpling within her tightened grasp.
“I will be sending a few men as soon as I’m ab–â€
“I- I will go.†She interrupted.
“Lyhhia…†Vorsaile frowne. He felt helpless, unable to much of anything for his friend who sat there, utterly crushed by the news of her’s. “This isn’t like La Noscea, or Thanalan.†He attempted to persuade her in thinking over her hasty decision. “The creatures that surround Tailfeather ‘n the nearby regions, they’re much more dangerous than what you’ve faced.â€
“I do not care.†She firmly protested, however swif, being able to get through her first four words without her voice cutting out. “I- I am going. He is my- my friend. I–†She looked up, the light from the lamp shined off her glistening eyes. She whispered, “Please.â€
He sighed once again, this time loudly(half due to his achy neck) as he turned in his chair to face her. “You’re not to go alone.â€
D’ly’s ears perked up, her eyes widened with a hint of joy.
“I won’t have you running around alone in unknown lands with unfamiliar creatures.†He motioned for her to come closer as he spoke. “So I will be sending bodyguards with you. I’ll contact them tomorrow ‘n we’ll figure out a plan from there.â€
“What about- about the ‘discreet assistance’ that- that was ask of?†She pushed herself up, off the bed, stepping toward Vorsaile and handing him the letter.
“They will be discreet bodyguards.†He took the letter and placed it on his desk.
The corner of her lips lifted into a soft smile. “Thank- thank you.†She moved forward, arms out to embrace him.
He embraced her in return. “Know that I’m not one bit pleased that you are going.†He said, his forehead pressed against the top of her shoulder to rest to his neck.
“I know.†She replied, gently patting his back. Feeling the weight of his head she spoke, “Come.†Her arms slipped out from under his, her hands running down down before her fingers hooked around his and pulled. “You- you must get- get some sleep; you look exhausted.â€
“I am.†He got up from his seat, dragging himself with the help from D’ly over to his bed which he crawled onto when close enough.
“Come now.†D’ly pushed at him, herding him toward his pillows. “Come on, under the- the covers.â€
As he laid his head upon the plush heaven felt pillows, he pulled his legs up allowing for D’ly to pull down the covers then up over his body.
“Get- get some rest, alright?†She asked, looking down at him as she leaned on the best.
Chuckling out a yawn, he replied, “You don’t have to tell me twice.â€
D’ly smirked, giving a light pat on his sheet covered shoulder. She soon headed to the desk, extinguishing the light in the lamp, then headed toward the door causing it to lightly creek as she grabbed the handle. “Good night.â€
“Good night, Lyhhia.â€
Carefully, she closed the door behind her, disappearing into the dark hallway to return to her room.
Your discreet assistance has been requested by a member of your firm, a one “P’azih Tia†whom has been under our care at the village of Tailfeather.
—
Vorsaile sat at his desk, illuminated by a soft glow emitted from a small lamp. He propped his head up in one hand, easing the weight off his exhausted neck. In his other hand he held a letter he was unable to read until the moon took its place among the stars.
The low roar of waves rolling across the distant beach gently blew in through the bedroom window. Both rolling sea and cool breeze soothed him, helping him focus on the task at hand; figuring out who and when to send someone to Tail feather.
“Vor– saile?†Came a questioning squeak.
“Yes?†He asked as he turned his head toward the hallway door at a familiar, however pleasant sight.
Between the half open door and its frame stood D’ly, dressed in a black cami and white knee length bloomers that she often slept in.
“Are- are you… alright?†Her face held the look of concern. She held the edge of the door with one hand while her other was placed flat against the hallway’s side.
Vorsaile blew out a quiet sigh through his nose, “Yes.â€
“You do not- not look so.†She shifted her foot forward, causing the door to open more.
“I can assure you, I’m alright.†He paused, closing his eyes and returning his head to its previous position in his hand. “Minus ‘n achy neck.â€
D’ly frowned before slipping around the door and making her away across the wooden floor to where her friend sat. “What are you reading?†She asked, gently placing her hands on his shoulders.
There was a moment of hesitation as Vorsaile opened his eyes, letting them scan the letter once more before deciding on handing it back to her.
With the letter in hand she began to read, slowly backing her way toward the end of his bed where she plopped herself down.
As her eyes ran across each word, her brows furrowed, until she read the Seeker’s name. In an instant she looked up at Vorsaile, questioning both him and the letter with just a look.
“This was the only letter.†He gestured his free hand toward the paper. “I don’t know any other details than what it contained.â€
D’ly’s eyes fell down to the letter, it’s edges crumpling within her tightened grasp.
“I will be sending a few men as soon as I’m ab–â€
“I- I will go.†She interrupted.
“Lyhhia…†Vorsaile frowne. He felt helpless, unable to much of anything for his friend who sat there, utterly crushed by the news of her’s. “This isn’t like La Noscea, or Thanalan.†He attempted to persuade her in thinking over her hasty decision. “The creatures that surround Tailfeather ‘n the nearby regions, they’re much more dangerous than what you’ve faced.â€
“I do not care.†She firmly protested, however swif, being able to get through her first four words without her voice cutting out. “I- I am going. He is my- my friend. I–†She looked up, the light from the lamp shined off her glistening eyes. She whispered, “Please.â€
He sighed once again, this time loudly(half due to his achy neck) as he turned in his chair to face her. “You’re not to go alone.â€
D’ly’s ears perked up, her eyes widened with a hint of joy.
“I won’t have you running around alone in unknown lands with unfamiliar creatures.†He motioned for her to come closer as he spoke. “So I will be sending bodyguards with you. I’ll contact them tomorrow ‘n we’ll figure out a plan from there.â€
“What about- about the ‘discreet assistance’ that- that was ask of?†She pushed herself up, off the bed, stepping toward Vorsaile and handing him the letter.
“They will be discreet bodyguards.†He took the letter and placed it on his desk.
The corner of her lips lifted into a soft smile. “Thank- thank you.†She moved forward, arms out to embrace him.
He embraced her in return. “Know that I’m not one bit pleased that you are going.†He said, his forehead pressed against the top of her shoulder to rest to his neck.
“I know.†She replied, gently patting his back. Feeling the weight of his head she spoke, “Come.†Her arms slipped out from under his, her hands running down down before her fingers hooked around his and pulled. “You- you must get- get some sleep; you look exhausted.â€
“I am.†He got up from his seat, dragging himself with the help from D’ly over to his bed which he crawled onto when close enough.
“Come now.†D’ly pushed at him, herding him toward his pillows. “Come on, under the- the covers.â€
As he laid his head upon the plush heaven felt pillows, he pulled his legs up allowing for D’ly to pull down the covers then up over his body.
“Get- get some rest, alright?†She asked, looking down at him as she leaned on the best.
Chuckling out a yawn, he replied, “You don’t have to tell me twice.â€
D’ly smirked, giving a light pat on his sheet covered shoulder. She soon headed to the desk, extinguishing the light in the lamp, then headed toward the door causing it to lightly creek as she grabbed the handle. “Good night.â€
“Good night, Lyhhia.â€
Carefully, she closed the door behind her, disappearing into the dark hallway to return to her room.
