Poisoned Plots? (D8, EM)

[Mariessa Tremaine]

"He must have gotten away in time then. It was still early in the evening when he bid farewell to Harben..." she felt some relief too that, as far as she knew, Derrin had gotten away to safety.

"Harben's condition is... improving. Stable, at least, but even if he survived the poisoning, I'm not sure how well can fully recover." Mari pushed away the thoughts of Harben asking her to help him die. She would not allow that to happen yet. "A local apothecary? Hmm..."

"It is all lots of strange little puzzles, no? The same day, a gift was left anonymously by my bodyguard's tent - adressed to him but with no sign of who had sent it. It was an exceptionally fine quality dagger and its pommel was hollow; inside was a small vial of a clear, odourless liquid, almost empty. Our maester, Simon, studied it closer, and told me its some sort of poison called Tears of Lys. According to him, very rare and very expensive."

Mariessa frowned. "I know of the motive a killer could have, and we know how it was done, but the question still remains who."

[GhostWolfe]

Claryssa: Knowledge,TN9. +1B

[Claryssa]

I have no idea how I did that.: 3d6k2 12

[Claryssa]

"It is quite strange, my Lady." Claryssa agreed. "Having come from Braavos, I've heard of the Weeping Lady of Lys, as well as the tales of her Tears and it's effects. Unless you'd like to know, I can spare you the details." The Braavosi inclined her head. "But the fact that it was left for you inside a grand dagger... It would seem as though someone wanted you to look into these things."

Claryssa might have been betraying that she knew more than a simple handmaiden should, but she had a feeling Mariessa knew a thing or two about defying conventions.

"I will be clear. Kylie has already been chided twice for meddling. We went to Lord Meadows the day after her attack which was on the heels of Leana's murder. He seemed to want to handle things himself. The same could be said for when we told him what we knew of Derrin and the apothecary. In other words, we've been noticed for being women who committed the crime of 'knowing too much'." Claryssa rolled her eyes at the last bit.

"Yes, I don't know how helpful we'd be, but justice for Ser Harben and for Leana are causes I will support any way I can." Kylie was emphatic. "It is possible that the apothecary is already in custody. If that is the case, what would you like to do?"

[Mariessa Tremaine]

Mari listened with interest to Claryssa's words, never once seeming to dismiss the unusual handmaid or her words.

"I see... well," she smirked dryly, "imagine if the positions were reversed; that this was the Arbor. I don't think Lord Redwyne would be much accomodating if my sister and I were snooping around either. So I can understand Lord Meadows' feelings - however silly they might be when it comes to capable young women."

She frowned slightly as she thought about it. "I find it more likely that they would have focused on capturing the squire for a scapegoat, than the apothecary, so he might still be around. Perhaps, after the joust, we could seek him out and see if he is still around? I would of course bring my bodyguard along - the four of us might make a good team to get to the bottom of this."

[Kylie Redwyne]

The girls laughed. "No, that's not it. Claryssa meant we have been noticed. We're more than happy to help, but we may not be the most stealthy of companions if we're being watched by the guards now." Kylie explained.

"Having said that, we are running low on... that thing, for, umm, that problem. It wouldn't be so strange to be shopping for it. And late afternoon would be an excellent time to do so. After the jousting so that the markets are not quite so full of people looking for their evening meals?" Kylie questioned her maid.

Claryssa nodded. "Yes, a few drops of Essence of Nightshade to help with my Lady's nerves." she smiled.

[Mariessa Tremaine]

"It sounds like we have a plan then," Mariessa nodded, sipping her tea once more.

"Considering the horrid incident with the cutpurse, I understand why both of you might feel nervous around there. Please allow me and my protector to escort you, and show you around a little as well." She chuckled slightly as they spoke so politely about their little plan.

[Kylie Redwyne]

Kylie and Claryssa both grinned. "You're very kind to think of me. I should be fine now, but the extra protection is welcomed. We'd love to. Claryssa, do sit down and finish your tea before it gets cold. We have plans to make."

[Claryssa]

"And as it turns out, with the help of the Martens, we were able to find the location from which a large number of thieves were holed up. Mister Terrance Stone should be speaking with the head guard about it today. Kenway, I think it was? They were down by the docks hoping to prey on Ladies such as yourselves here for the tournaments." Claryssa filled in.

"Perhaps we deserve the reputation for being too nosy." Kylie laughed.