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<blockquote data-quote="Cerebral Paladin" data-source="post: 4294492" data-attributes="member: 3448"><p>Thanks, Quartz, although really of course most of the credit goes to our DM.</p><p></p><p>On with the story!</p><p>----</p><p></p><p>“I wanted to raise an issue with you about Dame Katherine,” began Blondsdale.</p><p></p><p>“What about Dame Katherine, Monsignor?”</p><p></p><p>“She is an attractive young woman. Perhaps it might be for the best, Dame Brionna, if people were to begin speculating that Dame Katherine is-- shall we say involved with? -- the Archduke,” continued the exorcist diffidently. “It might make certain things easier.”</p><p></p><p>“What sorts of things? I don’t understand why there would be a need for such a rumor.”</p><p></p><p>Monsignor Blondsdale sighed slightly and closed his eyes. It was such an embarrassing matter for everyone. Still, he saw no way to avoid the issue, and even with no direct pastoral responsibility, he was not one to shirk his duty to avoid unpleasant responsibilities. “You see, Dame Brionna, I have, ahem, heard certain rumors. I do not wish you to think for a moment that I would pass them on to others, but there are some among the clergy and nobles who say that… Well, you know, I presume, that everyone knows about the Archduke’s proclivities. In any event, there are those who suggest that you are involved with the Archduke.” The last sentence came out in a rush.</p><p></p><p>Dame Brionna blanched. “But… but… I am engaged! And I long for the return of my betrothed. Doing anything with the Archduke… it would be most improper.”</p><p></p><p>“Yes, of course. I stress that I do not believe these rumors, but I have heard them. From more than one source, in fact. So you understand why I mention Dame Katherine? Anything to keep the courtiers’ eyes off of yourself.”</p><p></p><p>“But it’s all lies!”</p><p></p><p>“Yes, I understand that, but…” The monsignor and Dame Brionna continued exchanging awkward reassurances for a little while longer before he concluded that he had attended to his duty, at which point he hurried off.</p><p></p><p>Dame Brionna returned to the Council chamber, her face ashen.</p><p></p><p>“Is everything well, Dame Brionna?” asked Alistair.</p><p></p><p>“Not exactly. There is a new set of rumors… we really need to give the nobles and the church something better to do with their time.”</p><p></p><p>Kit looked up sharply at that, fearing a conspiracy. “What’s going on?”</p><p></p><p>Dame Brionna swallowed hard, and then determinedly said, “There is a rumor that the Archduke and I are involved in an improper dalliance.”</p><p></p><p>Alistair and Kit burst into wild laughter, far from the shocked concern that Dame Brionna expected. After a moment, Alistair paused and said to her, still chuckling, “No offense intended, of course… It’s just… I’ve always viewed you as something of the Council’s moral compass. The idea that we would be having an affair…”</p><p></p><p>“I could never betray Sir Denro,” said Dame Brionna firmly, a little aggrieved that the rest of the Council thought this was a laughing matter.</p><p></p><p>“No one is suggesting… well, some people are, but no one who knows anything is suggesting that you would,” replied Alistair, calming down but still amused. “But I understand the concern about your reputation. We’ll have to take some steps to make sure people know that isn’t true.”</p><p></p><p>Dame Brionna nodded vigorously and then decided to assign herself the night watch for the next couple of weeks and to make certain that her patrols would be seen by many people.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cerebral Paladin, post: 4294492, member: 3448"] Thanks, Quartz, although really of course most of the credit goes to our DM. On with the story! ---- “I wanted to raise an issue with you about Dame Katherine,” began Blondsdale. “What about Dame Katherine, Monsignor?” “She is an attractive young woman. Perhaps it might be for the best, Dame Brionna, if people were to begin speculating that Dame Katherine is-- shall we say involved with? -- the Archduke,” continued the exorcist diffidently. “It might make certain things easier.” “What sorts of things? I don’t understand why there would be a need for such a rumor.” Monsignor Blondsdale sighed slightly and closed his eyes. It was such an embarrassing matter for everyone. Still, he saw no way to avoid the issue, and even with no direct pastoral responsibility, he was not one to shirk his duty to avoid unpleasant responsibilities. “You see, Dame Brionna, I have, ahem, heard certain rumors. I do not wish you to think for a moment that I would pass them on to others, but there are some among the clergy and nobles who say that… Well, you know, I presume, that everyone knows about the Archduke’s proclivities. In any event, there are those who suggest that you are involved with the Archduke.” The last sentence came out in a rush. Dame Brionna blanched. “But… but… I am engaged! And I long for the return of my betrothed. Doing anything with the Archduke… it would be most improper.” “Yes, of course. I stress that I do not believe these rumors, but I have heard them. From more than one source, in fact. So you understand why I mention Dame Katherine? Anything to keep the courtiers’ eyes off of yourself.” “But it’s all lies!” “Yes, I understand that, but…” The monsignor and Dame Brionna continued exchanging awkward reassurances for a little while longer before he concluded that he had attended to his duty, at which point he hurried off. Dame Brionna returned to the Council chamber, her face ashen. “Is everything well, Dame Brionna?” asked Alistair. “Not exactly. There is a new set of rumors… we really need to give the nobles and the church something better to do with their time.” Kit looked up sharply at that, fearing a conspiracy. “What’s going on?” Dame Brionna swallowed hard, and then determinedly said, “There is a rumor that the Archduke and I are involved in an improper dalliance.” Alistair and Kit burst into wild laughter, far from the shocked concern that Dame Brionna expected. After a moment, Alistair paused and said to her, still chuckling, “No offense intended, of course… It’s just… I’ve always viewed you as something of the Council’s moral compass. The idea that we would be having an affair…” “I could never betray Sir Denro,” said Dame Brionna firmly, a little aggrieved that the rest of the Council thought this was a laughing matter. “No one is suggesting… well, some people are, but no one who knows anything is suggesting that you would,” replied Alistair, calming down but still amused. “But I understand the concern about your reputation. We’ll have to take some steps to make sure people know that isn’t true.” Dame Brionna nodded vigorously and then decided to assign herself the night watch for the next couple of weeks and to make certain that her patrols would be seen by many people. [/QUOTE]
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