#earthrunes

"Because she said so, mother" Camillus says exasperated, and Sparrow almost visualizes an older grump satyr, beleaguered by youthful challenges even in the face of trying to save her from banal dangers.

"We protect mortals, first and foremost - and part of that protection is ignorance."

"Well, see that makes sense" SHe says as she returns with their drinks. She serves August first, then Sparrow, then her son, then herself.

"Both of you will be put to learning about what you are, and how our world works. August, I would think Bachdion could take two students...."

"I rather think he'd enjoy it, with two such lovely satyrs..."

Camilus blushes. Trina smiles.

"Well, I look forward to it I think it's so ODD," She admits, "I feel a dozen emotions at once, but I'm enjoying the ride"

"Satyrs are passionate! And that will become easier, too."

"Well, if not easier... less overwhelming?"

"Of course. Camillus and Bachdion have met."

"He's pretty cool..." Clifford/Camillus nods

"Great. We could use a guide. " She flips her hair and crosses her strong legs in front of the two sidhe in a way meant to draw attention

She clears her throat and sips some water. Pink.

Does she even realize she's doing it?

Perhaps not!

"Anyway, ignorance is just one the rules, mom... you obey the freeholder... don't destroy dreams... don't kill other changelings, and uhm.. oh we have to rescue those changelings in need" Camillus says then looks to the sidhe "Did I remember that right?"

She nods, approving.

"I don't want to KILL anyone anyway" Trina says appalled

"Good."

"Well, okay some of them seem pretty obvious but....still, we have to learn them" The younger satyr tells his mother.

"And history, and culture, and magic, of course..."

"My head is spinning already" She touches her and brushes her horns "SO strange. But I like my decorations"

Her voile includes horn jewelry

"You have lovely voile, yes!"

"Voile is that what it's called?"

"Yes. And as it is made of dream-stuff... oh, it can be gossamer, butterfly wings, clouds..."

"Wings?" She points

Her wings flick and resettle. "Well.. no, they aren't clothing. They're... well. Mine."

"Well, they're lovely" She says "Wish I had wings."

CLifford takes a drink of water

"You have the loveliest horns, though!"

"Really?" She blushes "I don't have much of a basis for comparison"

"So trust me!"

She laughs "I will"

"Honestly, let us just get the both of you to the Hold... why dilly dally?"

August drifted off in serious thought but then nods. "Yes. This needs Coradel. " -Something- troubles him.

"OH yes, you've got to see it, mom it's beautiful" Camillus agrees

"Then oh, by all means" She sets the drink down, eager and raring to go

He offers a distracted smile and when all are ready, drives them back to EarthRunes.

The more mature wilder, and the more Wild Grump, make an odd pairing, but they trail glamour and enrich the dreaming by their return.

Sparrow feels a sense of Reunion! SOmething wonderful here!

August has... concerns.

But right now, all celebrate new arivals of old souls returned.

(end scene)

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Sometime later, Zara has returned and is sharing her research with August.

"And so, see? These are different known Banner Houses..." Delicate fingers point out the relevant passages.

"Their own heraldry, even!"

August looks increasingly ill....

"...August?"