The Amell Legacy: Transgressions

[Varric]

"What if we write up the questions beforehand?" The dwarf asks evenly.

[Haliel Lightsong]

While this is all happening, Lightsong has gone to Beth and wrapped woman and cat into a hug.

[Vigile]

The cat suffers in resigned silence.

[Shisou]

"I... I suppose, if I can look over them first," she says, carefully.

[Marian Hawke]

"No, seriously though -- if your cover's blown how come you wont' tell us who you are? We know you're not Beth's long-lost bastard half-sister, so unless you're some secret relative of Leandra's it's not likely to matter much. And won't your cover going missing screw things up? What if it draws more attention on us?"

[Varric]

"Got a point- particularly the last bit, about your cover," Varric observes. "All we need is a few answers to some questions. 'Do you work for or owe allegiance to Jadan or Leandra' is the big one."

[Shisou]

"I uh, does living in Nyra count? Because they're Lights and all.." points out Soushi-hime. "But um, if I don't have to give you my identity, write out the questions, I'll do my best."

There's a brief huddle; questions are brainstormed, and only one of them refused. Helene casts, and Shiori speaks:

"Question one: Do you owe allegiance of any kind aside from that of a Nyran citizen to a Light to Lady Leandra zi'Amell or any of her household, including but not limited to her business manager Jadan? No I do--" Shiori coughs, swallows. "Um. I didn't think I did? I owe no allegiance to Lady Leandra zi'Amell, or to her business manager Jadan. Oh! I feel guilty I didn't manage to help Carol sooner, I feel like she's my responsibility. Um, otherwise no."

"Question one-a: Is your civic loyalty to a Light stronger than your devotion to helping and protecting the innocent and abused? No, absolutely not.

"Question two: Why did you help Beth and Carol? Becuase they needed it and that's what I do. I mean, I help young ladies who need help. And they needed my help.

"Question three: What are you hoping to accomplish by being here? I.. I just want to help and get out of Nyra for a while because Jadan is really scary and knows where to find me." She pauses, blushing a bit. "I wasn't going to say that part," she adds, "but if it helps I'm glad I did.

"Question four: Is the reason why you will not tell us your identity in any way related to Jadan, Beth or Carol? No."

[Haliel Lightsong]

Clearing her throat, Lightsong steps forward after the Truthing finishes. Once everyone looks over at her, she bows, then informs the group, "I was able to test Bright's Táchosadhachtáfháslógíocharigcosainadílis and can confirm he is in fact a pavitra of The Vigilant Protector."

[Marian Hawke]

Marian winces. "That's... really long. Do you have a use-name, Bright's?"

[Vigile]

Still held in Beth's arms- though thankfully far less smothered- the pavitra purrs softly at hearing his name spoken properly. "Thank you, Ray. I-" He pauses, eyes dilating as his attention catches on Helene as they move towards Marian.

[Helene Dakesh]

Helene turns slightly toward Vig, then, breath catching in her throat. "Ah," she says a moment later. "Do not be alarmed. This one has been cursed, as a burden this one gladly receives in order to be of service to Alydra. This one would be happy to submit to a truthing if it will put Bright's Táchosadhachtáfháslógíocharigcosainadílis at ease. This one apologizes for any discomfort created by this one's aura."

[Vigile]

The pavitra makes a sound like a cat might upon realizing that they I put their foot in a bit of mud. And worse someone had seen it. "Not at all. Just... A moment of, ah, startlement. Ah, sorry, a name?"

[Helene Dakesh]

"Of course. This one is Seeker Helene who was Dakesh, oracle of Alydra."

[Vigile]

The pavitra blinks. "Pleasure to met you, Twice-Burdened Seeker. You honor your deity with your devotion and service." He bows low, holding it for a full five count, then raises his head. 

[Bethany]

"Umm, I've been calling him Sir Silver Tigerling but..." She bites her lip, wincing, at calling a person that.