016. A day passes, Berlioz and Lyselle quit

[Corwin]

[21:24] <Kotono> ----
[21:27] <Kotono> A day passes in rest and study. Shamal and Seira both mind their own tasks and business, nothing of note occuring. The next day is rainswept and windy, summons coming early in the morning. As the two arrive at Commander Oberuth's meeting room, they find him looking irritated and upset, his flushed demeanor dark. "SIt down," he says, voice showing his irritation, quick.
[21:36] * Seira sits down.
[21:37] <Shamal> "Sir?" Shamal asks worriedly, nonetheless sitting next to Seira.
[21:39] <Kotono> As the two sit down, Commander Oberuth takes out a scroll. "This was given to Biggs and Wedge this morning. Berlioz asked them to bring it to us a half hour after he left the gates." His face is a cloud, but he takes a long breath in and out. "In his words, he's chosen to return to Malmuth to take a position there effective immediately. He wishes you well, Shamal, and Seira?" Commander Oberuth pauses at this a long moment, looking at the elf.
[21:40] <Seira> "Yes, Sir?
[21:40] * Shamal twitches. "He what?" she chokes out in surprise.
[21:41] <Kotono> "...no, some things are best left unsaid." Commander Oberuth shakes his head away, "He proves snarky until the end. Count Almand appears to have scored a fleeing victory as he returned to Malmuth."
[21:45] <Seira> "I have no plans of returning to Pallanth, Sir," Seira comments, otherwise retaining a neutral expression.
[21:45] * Shamal looks somewhat distraught at all this, nonetheless remaining silent to hear Obureth's conclusions on the matter.
[21:46] <Kotono> "There is little we can do about it but move on," he concludes, shaking his head. "Sadly, Malmuth won that battle...I had thought Berlioz had more gumption, but..." He lets it go, pausing a moment. "Further, matters are not done yet. There is a matter involving Lyselle."
[21:48] <Shamal> "Lyselle?" Shamal repeats weakly, hoping it's not more bad news. Her absence implies something, anyway...
[21:49] <Kotono> "Armasea's interum ruler is dead, and factions are splitting as it appears to be murder. Lord Salman sent instructions requesting her to go with his blessing sto stabilize the difficult situation." A long breath blown out, "Fortune comes and goes, but this one is abnormally foul."
[21:51] <Shamal> "When does she leave?" Shamal asks, shocked at losing two of their number so suddenly. Especially considering Berlioz's circumstances...
[21:53] <Kotono> "She's left with the dawn." A shake of his head, "Perhaps you can go visit her in time, but for now..." Commander Oberuth just shakes his head again. As this happens, there is a knock on the door, a page entering. "Sir..." he begins. "A message for you and Captain Velka."
[21:54] * Shamal stands up to turn towards the page, hoping she isn't going to be suddenly called away on a new assignment to completely dismember the crimson guard.
[21:56] <Kotono> The page waits for the Commander to nod, then, "There is a Thaeos Velka who is asking to see Captain Velka."
[21:57] <Shamal> "Father?" Shamal looks surprised, before turning to the commander, "With your permission, sir?"
[21:59] <Kotono> "Go ahead, you as well if you wish," A nod to Seira. "Take the day off, there's enough going on now."
[21:59] <Shamal> "Thank you, sir," Shamal nods before heading over to the page. "Where is he?"
[21:59] * Seira returns the nod. "In that case, Sir, I have dinner plans."
[22:00] <Kotono> "Very well," Oberuth nods, "Dimissed."
[22:00] <Kotono> "Waiting at the sparring grounds. He's quite travel weary, Sir," the page bows to Shamal.
[22:00] * Seira salutes him, and leaves after saying goodbye to Shamal.
[22:02] <Shamal> "I'll see you later, Seira," Shamal waves to the half-elf, before she hurries to the sparring grounds to meet her foster father.