[that smile would have been there -- had been, many times -- long before anything actually happened. still, though the two of them haven't been hiding anything, they've been inclined to be discreet; what they have is a private arrangement between adults, not a sociopolitical compact. and at that, Bel hasn't missed that Alys is wearing mourning.]

It was a complex situation, with repercussions far beyond my contract and his original mission. And he didn't miss a beat. Frankly, his talents are wasted on messenger errands. [no lies at all.] But they did take him to such interesting places -- it was through him I met Greg, as well.

But how about yourself? Was it a different time where you come from? [or are you just that pretty.~]