Private Fortuitous Talks

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Both Rowena and Heath Valhoun had similar lines of thinking, which was why all of this was working out so well.

"I think that the sooner they meet and marry, the better. With the tensions currently threading it's way through the Galaxy, delays could become constant." She finished her tea and set the cup down. "Give me one week and I'll have her here and ready. If there's one thing that she can't avoid, it's in helping out the family. She's honour bound." Thank her niece and sister-in-laws Mandalorian ties for that.

 

[Heath Valhoun]

Post: 21
Tags: Rowena Arenais

That should be all. The marriage was decided on, they would meet here in a week to introduce the two. Until then Heath would relax, it had been a long month...

One thing that caught his ear was that Rowena's niece was "honor bound." He wondered why. Was it due to the girl's noble family ties, or was there more to it? He wouldn't pry, it wasn't yet his business. Instead he would ask one more time to ensure that everything was complete before wishing her a good night and departing again.

"That sounds good. Well, I don't believe I have anything else to address...do you?" ​

 

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She got to her feet, gracefully and keeping her poise as always. She bowed her head to him, all the while her eyes were filled with a gleeful mirth.

"I think this concludes our meeting. I shall see you both in a week. I'll have a lunch prepared, this way it'll give them more time to...get acquainted." The pair might do better without their elders hovering over their shoulders after the initial meeting.

A part of her wanted to be a fly on the wall for that one, and she loved continuing to set the board for her endgame. Everything was going according to her plans and she absolutely loved it.

"I hope that your journies are pleasant. I shall escort you out, if you'd like."

 

[Heath Valhoun]

Post: 22
Tags: Rowena Arenais

Rowena was of the same thought, this meeting was a successful one, and now it was over. Heath rose to his feet promptly, returning the bow as she spoke. She was clearly one to plan ahead, already speaking of the meeting, claiming that she will have food ready.

"There's no need to escort me out, but if you'd like to, I'll gladly walk with you. One last thing I will say, that I've just thought of....there's a chance, though slim, that I won't be able to attend the meeting. I'll tell you as the event draws near and I'm more certain. Most likely, I'll be there."

His reasoning was the ever changing galaxy. He had recently hired one Var-Sulis and needed to clear some things up with the man. Then there was the uncertain future regarding Willow & Ivy , the twins could need his help any day now and thus he didn't want to commit a diplomatic blunder by cancelling his appearance. Finally there was the rapidly collapsing Shadow Triumvirate. Heath may be called upon at any moment by Sularen, where he would betray the Triumvirate.

He wouldn't reveal this information, yet, but perhaps when (and if) he got to know Rowena more he would trust her enough to tell her these events. Until then he would reveal only what he needed.​

 

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Rowena nodded, gesturing for him to follow her as she walked him out. "I'm sure that I can manage, if need be. Though yes, I'd appreciate knowing ahead of time."

It didn't take them long to walk to the front near where Heath Valhoun 's shuttle awaited him. "It was a pleasure doing business with you." Rowena winked as she smiled.

 

[Heath Valhoun]

Post: 23
Tags: Rowena Arenais

Heath looked back at Rowena, giving a two finger salute, then turning back around and entering his ship. The ramp closed behind him as he tried to understand why Rowena had winked at him. Was there something he had missed in her statement? HE assumed it was because the premises of this visit was a trade deal but they ended up arranging a marriage, though perhaps he would never know the complete meaning of the wink.

He sat down, unbuttoning his shirt a few buttons and releasing a heavy sigh. Tonight was a huge step forward for him and The Elysium Empire. He hadn't even processed it all yet. He needed a nap. ​