[The day after Rayfa's party, Nahyuta approaches her room and knocks on the door. Having had business he'd been meaning to discuss with her, he'd felt it was appropriate to wait until after the celebrations before getting back to more serious matters at hand. The present is as good a time as any, so he knocks politely on her door.]
Your Benevolence, may we speak? [And before she can protest--] It is not regarding your letter, I promise.
[As much as he'd like to talk to her about that in person, he doesn't want to overwhelm her. One thing at a time, right?]
[ rayfa was merely reading the book jade gave her when there's a knock on the door. she isn't disturbed by nahyuta's presence, but feels a mild annoyance when he speaks even so vaguely about the letter. you're supposed to pretend it doesn't exist, braid head!
still, she gets up and out of bed to open the door, but she makes no gesture of asking him to come inside. ]
[She could take what Nahyuta's about to say either very well, or very badly. At this point, though, he's given up trying to predict Rayfa's moods, so he continues undaunted with what he wanted to say.]
It is regarding your spiritual training. You are a year older, now, and even though we are in another world and separated from Khura'in, it is crucial that you continue your development as a spirit medium. Do you agree?
[It's a rhetorical question, she's totally supposed to agree.]
[ nor assume that she doesn't think about that. also, she is totally wearing the sweater she received from phoenix. nahyuta is free to comment on that, but he better tread carefully. ]
It is something that I have been worried about, and I do wish that Mother was here so that I may continue my training.
[ and so that their family can be complete, but she doesn't say that out loud anymore. ]
[That sweater is giving him war flashbacks to a certain screaming frog, so he refrains on commenting on it for now. Even if it does look very cute on her.]
... I wish Mother were here as well. [To be with them and with Dhurke, not for training purposes.] But you need not fret. I have spoken with Maya Fey about this matter, and while we are here in this realm, she has agreed to be your teacher.
[ he won't need flashbacks now that she also has a pet frog. thanks, trucy!
rayfa is silent for a while though, her eyes focused on nahyuta's. ]
I cannot disregard Maya Fey's talent, however, she is not from Khura'in, nor does she follow the will of the Holy Mother. [ it's... different... rayfa might know the basics of how to channel spirits, but to learn from someone who isn't even in the same family...? from someone who isn't khura'inese?
[In typical prosecutor style, Nahyuta had anticipated such objections and has already prepared a response.]
Though she may not be Khura'inese, she holds great respect for the Holy Mother's teachings. Do not forget it was our very own high priest who believed she was fit to carry out the Purification Rite, and even take on the honoured role of Lady Kee'ra. Had things not gone so terribly awry, I am sure she would have carried out the rite with full sincerity.
[She could have refused, after all, if she was so much a nonbeliever. Nahyuta believes her to be far more open-minded than that, or she might never have travelled to Khura'in to learn their teachings at all.]
Even beyond that, she has done great services to our family and to our country. I do not think she should be treated as an outsider to our way of life, any more than Apollo should be unfit to practise in our sacred courts.
[In fact, it was Ga'ran who loved to stoke that unhealthy fear and distrust of outsiders. But Nahyuta won't point that out, not when it's such a hurtful subject for Rayfa.]
[ nahyuta makes a good point, but she wouldn't tell that to his face. instead, she reflects on his words quietly. it's true that she respects maya's capabilities. it's just the fact that she isn't khura'inese that hinders rayfa from fully accepting her as a teacher. apollo is different, as he's... dhurke's son. it's an entirely different thing.
she actually takes a long moment to consider this, though. she's almost sold on the idea, but she needs more time to think about it. which is why the silence that permeates her quarters screams awkward as hell. but probably about a minute or two later, she asks: ]
[Nahyuta is more than willing to wait quietly for her answer, without so much as getting restless or impatient. When she finally gives it, he replies.]
The sooner, the better, of course. We may even speak to Ms Fey today, if you are not too tired from the party.
I will make certain that if Mother finds her way here, that she will not be disappointed. [ a beat. ] Was there anything else you wished to speak to me about?
Ah, yes. In answer to your question, I wished to let you know that my birthday is on the 9th of March. Or Dodeca, as the month is so named here. You may do with that information as you wish.
[Then he turns on his heel to peace out before she can yell at him for mentioning the letter again. #livingdangerously]
[ he truly is living dangerously... a very loud "BRAID HEAD" that literally shakes their household can be heard until the other street for a few seconds. some lights flicker on and off until rayfa doesn't feel so embarrassed anymore. ]
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Your Benevolence, may we speak? [And before she can protest--] It is not regarding your letter, I promise.
[As much as he'd like to talk to her about that in person, he doesn't want to overwhelm her. One thing at a time, right?]
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still, she gets up and out of bed to open the door, but she makes no gesture of asking him to come inside. ]
What is it you wish to speak to me about?
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It is regarding your spiritual training. You are a year older, now, and even though we are in another world and separated from Khura'in, it is crucial that you continue your development as a spirit medium. Do you agree?
[It's a rhetorical question, she's totally supposed to agree.]
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[ nor assume that she doesn't think about that. also, she is totally wearing the sweater she received from phoenix. nahyuta is free to comment on that, but he better tread carefully. ]
It is something that I have been worried about, and I do wish that Mother was here so that I may continue my training.
[ and so that their family can be complete, but she doesn't say that out loud anymore. ]
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... I wish Mother were here as well. [To be with them and with Dhurke, not for training purposes.] But you need not fret. I have spoken with Maya Fey about this matter, and while we are here in this realm, she has agreed to be your teacher.
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rayfa is silent for a while though, her eyes focused on nahyuta's. ]
I cannot disregard Maya Fey's talent, however, she is not from Khura'in, nor does she follow the will of the Holy Mother. [ it's... different... rayfa might know the basics of how to channel spirits, but to learn from someone who isn't even in the same family...? from someone who isn't khura'inese?
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Have you not considered this?
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Though she may not be Khura'inese, she holds great respect for the Holy Mother's teachings. Do not forget it was our very own high priest who believed she was fit to carry out the Purification Rite, and even take on the honoured role of Lady Kee'ra. Had things not gone so terribly awry, I am sure she would have carried out the rite with full sincerity.
[She could have refused, after all, if she was so much a nonbeliever. Nahyuta believes her to be far more open-minded than that, or she might never have travelled to Khura'in to learn their teachings at all.]
Even beyond that, she has done great services to our family and to our country. I do not think she should be treated as an outsider to our way of life, any more than Apollo should be unfit to practise in our sacred courts.
[In fact, it was Ga'ran who loved to stoke that unhealthy fear and distrust of outsiders. But Nahyuta won't point that out, not when it's such a hurtful subject for Rayfa.]
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she actually takes a long moment to consider this, though. she's almost sold on the idea, but she needs more time to think about it. which is why the silence that permeates her quarters screams awkward as hell. but probably about a minute or two later, she asks: ]
When shall I begin?
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The sooner, the better, of course. We may even speak to Ms Fey today, if you are not too tired from the party.
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[ WHAT A LOAD OF BULL. ]
She is celebrating Christmas today. I do not wish to speak business with her when she should be enjoying this holiday.
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Then let us leave it for a few days, and we can speak to her once she has had time to enjoy her festivities.
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I will make certain that if Mother finds her way here, that she will not be disappointed. [ a beat. ] Was there anything else you wished to speak to me about?
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[Then he turns on his heel to peace out before she can yell at him for mentioning the letter again. #livingdangerously]
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