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A bit of purple. She almost says something, then holds it back.

Jaymes actually speaks "Yes."

"Oh my..." The Butterfly Woman says "And this little one?"

"This is CJ, Devourer of animal crackers"

"CJ's four months old."

"Hello, CJ" the butter flies dance around him. And he holds up a hand, then gazes in amazement at a butterfly settling on his fingers. He stares at his family as if to say "are you guys seeing this shit?"

"Careful! He likes to grab, he doesn't mean anything!"

"The innoceent and I have an understanding" The woman says

"Okay.."

and indeed, Tove holds her breath but no her son does not grab

"What of the not so innocent?" her father asks

"The balance is restored" The woman says

And at that phrase, all the butterflies, as one, Flap their wings making something that sounds a bit like thunder

a soft thunder, but surprisingly powerful

"Dude..."

"I am going to have to make a song about this" Tove says. Nope. She has no choice. "But I'll keep it vague"

"Musicians..." A sigh and laugh from the lady

"Tove is a wonderful musician!"

"Tove, sing the flower song... you know, the one?"

And Tove sings...and the butterflies...dance. There's no other word for it, great spinning circles, swaps to and fro. They dance

Dagmar smiles broadly, watching the dance.

Tove seems to gain power from the audience, even if it's just butterflies. Sometimes Dagmar has seen this. She does well on youtube and so on, but to interact, that truly fuels her!

And between baby and pandemic, she's not had an audience outside of the family in some time...

Jaymes sees it too, the way his wife lights up, and seems to give herself to the crowd even as she feasts on their presence

The song ends and Tove smiles

The butterflies bow to her

and a good time is had by all

(End scene)