#earthrunes

Delighted, Sparrow exclaims, "Oh, August - look, Truthbranch!"

The satyress laughs "Yes I.." she looks at her tattoo, "THAT's it..yes, oh so important to remember. Thank you" NOW an impulsive hug from the woman

She returns. "This seems to be a life of returning.... who would have thought, 50 years after the resurgence?"

"I have no idea what half of that means," The woman says "But I am ridiculously happy!"

"This being a satyr is kind of like roller coaster moods, mom" He says

August looks oddly morose.

"Aug? Isn't it wonderful?"

"With so many of my Five back, also...."

"I have some concerns but.... maybe not on the doorstep?" He suggests.

"Oh please, come inside" The woman says offering her home

"It's just me and Clifford here," She explains.

"Camillus" Clifford says. Causing his mother to headwhip and nod, as if yes that name makes sense

"Thank you." August steps in. "How should we call you?"

"Trina..." She says, but taht doesn't sound right, not even to her.

"Sometimes we remember, sometimes we don't. Or we pick a new one! I wasn't always Sparrow."

August smiles fondly at the redhead.

"Oh it's on the tip of my tongue but I can't... oh sparrow is lovely" She seems distracted by it. They enter into the split level house

It's kept a bit slap dash, "Sorry, I don't keep house well, " Trina admits

"Pfft."

She glances over at August and Sparrow, "You two are incredibly attractive young people. I don't suppose either of you are into older women?"

"MOM" Camillus says

August swallows.

NOW she blushes.

Trina blushes too, but only a little, "Sorry it just..came out. And darn it, you are"

"We are Sidhe." August explains. "It is part of what we are. You'll learn more, both of you, in the next year."

"It's the kith. SIdhe... well, we are gifted with beauty. Satyrs... oh, wait until you run! Yours is speed and stamina."

...another blush!

"Staaammina" She savors the M sounds.

"You're killing me, mom, you're killing me," Camillus says

Trina rolls her eyes at her son then looks to the sidhe, "Please, what can I get you to drink? We have wine, tea, cola, and of course milk or water... most diet lately"

"Diet water?" A grin.

HER turn to blush "I mean.. Oh goodness."

"Water would be fine, thank you."

"Yes, water, thank you."

She hurries off to the kitchen saying "Clifford, make sure everyone is comfy."

"Sure mom," Camillus says, then motions to the lilving room couch or two chairs, "I really have to apologize she's.. she's never acted like this. " A pause "Well, not in this life"

"...She must have had you young.."

"Which might also be why she slept. But oh, how wonderful! Both of you!"

"Yeah she.. married dad when he got her pregnant, he tried to do the 'right thing'" He shakes his head "Honestly, you can guess how long that lasted. So..wait, her being unaware of who she really is until now is MY fault?" his face falls

"No!" A rustle of feathers.

"You were unaware, too, til now - perhaps Da'an was waiting for us? Some souls slumber through a mortal life entire..."

"It..would make sense," He says "We tried. I remember that much.. to hold on to the house.. only it changed.. I mean, it had to... but we kept the banner flying. I Remember ..images," A look at August, "Of you as our leader in.. I guess it must have been Arcadia. but then.. on Earth... as was your right as heir and more..." He looked at Sparrow, "You were... then we got separated over centuries, but my dau..sis.. shit. .my mother and I held on. Along with the others when we could."

"Very strong memories. Maybe a journal, to write them down when they strike?"

"That's a good idea, but won't that in danger the Rule of ignorance Sir Bachdion was talking about?"

August looks grave.

Camillus winces, "That reminds me." He calls out' MOOOM, don't call your friends about this."

"Not if the book itself is chimerical..."

From the kitchen, "Not even Jean?"

"Not even Jean!"

"Why, my lady?" She questions but shows respect as she does so. For a moment sparrow remembers a wilder satyress who was much the same. An odd mix of contrary and loyal