#bergen_county

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Through the cold nights afore Imbolc, a figure races. She is at the last stretch, almost to Rivervale. With her, the lantern bearing the balefire glows!

Eden, Pooka and sweet snake, was given this honor and she won't fail it even if she isn't a fan of the cold.

THe white garb flutters in the winter wind, the light of the balefire shining like a beacon. She is in great danger, or would be. Her boyfriend is just one of many who is ready to protect her passage.

And word goes out as she makes her way. Candles go up in windows, a sign they recognize the great flame coming by their homes and houses. Non changelings won't get it.

She moves along the preset path. There's Dirk, ready for trouble. He nods to her as she keeps going.

Eden moves on, and moves by Vali's house. Magdeline who had the honor last year blasts her with what might seem like a giant hair dryer (But with a lawnmower under carriage). It radiates heat warming her from mortal chill.

"Thanks for all the fish" Eden the FIrebrand blurts

And on she goes

Closing on the Barn aka the Ironhawk house

She smiles as she sees the most awesome King of them all waving from a window!

C.J!

Twobit barks like a general ordering her troops not to give up!

Eden gets the hint, and keeps charging forward!

A slippery patch on the ice but she slides on it smoothly without missing a step and keeps going.

Finally, Echo the Dog joins her, Olgar's dog quite a fierce defender

And then there is Olgar himself, the Storm is ready "Greetings, Firebrand. The way is open, the Bale awaits renewal"

Then he adds "And you'll get some hot food in you and some rest."

Eden appreciates both the formal respect from Olgar who rarely gives it.

And his kindness, which he doesn't always show save in a gruff way.

"The future seed comes to the present's craddle" She hopes she got that right. Probably not. And into the Lodge she goes!

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