AIMEE' Chapter III ~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~ Darryn walked through the room again, his robes still flowing behind him.AIMEE' Chapter III ~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~ Darryn walked through the room again, his robes still flowing behind him. Everything seemed to be in order, just as it had a week ago. He was concerned with every detail of the room's appearance; he wanted to put his young student completely at ease. Not, he thought grimly, that could ever be fully acheived. In his head he reviewed the note Bethsany had sent him describing what she had learned this week of the situation amidst Teltirray's "girls." He new now that the original report of Teltirray's behavior was only a weak shadow of a truly abusive nature. And yet, the man could be so convincing in court, so calm in council. At induction services they would sit nearly opposite one another at the horseshoe-shaped council chamber. Perhaps what bothered Darryn most is that more often than not he agreed with the direction Teltirray took his discussions. He sighed. Teltirray was not by any imagination a friend. In person he was frequently cold to Darryn and his associates, although charming when he needed a vote or two. Darryn knew the chill arose from Teltirray's too- familiar "disgust" at the male-to-male love Darryn was fond of. Darryn stoked the fireplace one last time; late fall chill soaked through his home, chewing up the warmth of summers, lovers, and the presence of Aimee'. He waited for her to arrive, knowing that it would be soon. |