Submitted by Char on Wed, 05/26/2010 - 2:55pm

I have a not-so-secret love for Mitheoni that almost rivals my fondness for 'Sy. That is why I am lovin' Friday's chapter harder than a whore making double overtime.

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'Sy
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It is odd indeed to feel yourself invoked in a place from which you are physically banished. Mitheoni feels it as well, of course - he is right next to me, and while he is not the Law Faun is invoking, his Law has potential sway over mine.

Thus, there are now two things coming into play which I had both tried to avoid. One: there is no hiding from Mitheoni what the situation here really is. Two: he may actually attempt to do something about it.

It's not helping that you're making the innocent face right now, dear. My Advocate almost sounds amused, but the nerves edge a little too much into her voice. Meanwhile, I try to school my expression. Unfortunately, Mitheoni is already looking at me. His eyebrows are drawn together in something approaching a scowl, and there's a slight tinge of betrayal to his expression. Ahh, he's been thinking.

Well, I suppose now is time for explanations, isn't it? "Before you accuse, no, I haven't lied to you about anything today. I merely protected that which I'm sworn to do so. Such measures are well within the Law I represent." Indeed, being the Law of the Balance leads to some very difficult decisions day to day. Unfortunately, Mitheoni represents the Law of Chethar, and as Chethar is only half of that Balance, Mitheoni won't understand that at all, much as he pretends to try.

Mitheoni narrows his eyes. "You've deceived Chethar for how long, now?" He waves a hand in dismissal. "No, don't bother. There's no point to such deliberations. It is in a Radian's nature to deceive."

Both Katherine and I school our expressions. It's not a proper time to laugh. I begin to wish that Elete was here - he at least would appreciate the humor of the situation.

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