#earthrunes

"And Hannah is the mother that chose me."

"YEs but.. " Tziporrah blushes "so you don't minnd if she treats me like a daughterr? It feels like she is."

"Mama has a great deal of love to give. She shan't have less for me."

"And... allowing Mama to welcome you and care for you does not change who you are and how you were loved."

"I know, mother loves me from God's own country..." Tziporah says somberly then adds "You know... Iowa" a glance at Earl

Caught off guard, Earl nearly spills his drink

and laughs

A quiet snerk.

"And aye, she does. Your Bubbe, too. Fierce woman."

" I think that was a lesson in mannners for me" Earl says "Hold here, Ladies I'll fetch some tea" He puts his canteen to his side

"he is well trained" Lily whispers in admisison as Earl goes to get Tea "Still a boy"

A nose wrinkle at the B word

"One day" Tziporah informs her, "You may not find tthem repulsive"

"A dark doom .." the girl shudders

"Oh, boys have their uses."

Tzipoah blushes but says "Stepping on bugs?"

"How rude" Lily exclaims