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Old 09-15-2003, 01:46 PM   #209
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“Come in,” Alethea called towards the knock on the Drawing Room door. It opened to reveal Rannë.

“Your mother wishes to see you,” she said abruptly, and before Alethea could reply she had vanished as quickly as she had entered. Alethea shut the book she was just reading and placed on the antique table beside her chair. She rose slowly and made her way over to the desk in the corner of the room. She would go to her mother in a minute; right now she had to send word to Adrama.

Alethea pulled up a chair and dipped the quill into ink, gingerly holding it over the parchment for a few seconds. A drop of ink fell and she started to write:

Dearest Adrama,
I whish to meet with you this afternoon, around 3 o’clock; if it is possible. I have some troubles on my mind that I believe you may be able to help me with and I long to speak to some one. I will meet you in the Public Garden where we first meet. I must go now; I hope I will see you soon.
Wishes Alethea


Alethea read the letter over again, and when she was satisfied she rolled it up and tied it with a string. It would be hard to get the letter out of the house without a servant intercepting it and informing her mother. The only one she felt she could trust was Meirelle, but she had to find her and Alethea dreaded the thought of keeping her mother waiting too long.

Alethea pushed back the chair swiftly and ran through the door towards the main hall. When she reached it she gazed around for Meirelle, but she could not see her. Where would she be? Alethea whispered under her breath. It was nearing noon so she would probably be in the kitchen. Alethea hurried down the corridor to the kitchen, her dress sweeping across the sheen floor. As she neared the kitchen a figure came out.

“Your mother wants you,” said Meirelle quietly shutting the door behind her.

“I know, I know.” She answered exasperatedly, “But before I go I must ask something of you.”

“Anything,” she replied.

Alethea placed the letter into Meirelle’s palms, “Can you deliver this to Adrama, please. You cannot let anyone see it apart from her.” Meirelle nodded placing it inside of her dress pocket. I need to go out for some spices anyway, I will deliver it while I am out. A grateful smile fell across Alethea’s face and she thanked her before hurrying off to meet her mother.

Alethea knocked on the door tentatively and was told to enter. Her mother was sat at her desk and she motioned for Alethea to sit down.

“My daughter, how nice of you to come so speedily…” she commented scribbling something down on the paper in front of her.

“I was….”

“I don’t need an excuse Alethea,” she replied holding her hand up to silence her, “Now I desire to talk to you…”

[ September 17, 2003: Message edited by: Arien ]
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