#fenixtj

"Well, okay, as long as you don't blame yourself. " She sighs happily "Forgive me. I could stare in your eyes all day"

He blushes again. "Ah. Thank.... thank you."

"Sorry" she lowers her gaze

"No, it was a genuine compliment, and I thank you."

"Do you have any other thoughts, or memories?"

"Well, of course I remember the party.. oh I was so stupid"

"Ah. Yes. I, ah, I don't think it was entirely your fault."

"Somone.. she gave me something that.. well, it didn't mix.. I think. Felt like my brain was on fire"

August nods. "You suffered brain damage. You've been in a coma since."

"I'm lucky I know my maths, huh?"

"Yes, you are. Rachel, the person who drugged you.... she isn't the same person any more."

"Well been years, I would hope so. wait, you know Chloe?"

He nods.... but then shakes his head. "It's... complicated. She is like me; Fae. So she isn't Chloe; Chloe is gone."

"Oh, Chloe was taken? " Then almost casually "Well, it happens. I almost envy her"

"It is a bit of an ethical conundrum... but, yes. Chloe is gone; Coradel is in her place."

"Is Coradel nice?"

A loving smile. "Yes. She is."

"Good. I hope Chloe is happier than she was.. I guess" Rachel sighs

"It is a lot to process, and become comfortable with."

"Yes. THis place looks so wonderful. " She looks about "But I can't stay can I?"

"If you wish it, I will speak with Countess Jessica." August promises "This is not my home, however. We live in Jefferson City, in Missouri. Our home is called EarthRunes."

"Well I should probably not tell mom I'm out of a coma and hey I live in Mexico now"

A gentle smile. "You have time; you can get to know your family again and then move to Mexico."

"AH.. wow... thank you lord. I.. guess I need to think on it"

"Of course." he finishes his meal and compliments the staff again.

"We are very honored you like, Baron and Rachel" THe boggans seem less phased by this than other kithain

"Now, Rachel.... if you wish I can ask the Countess if we might stay a few days. Or, we could find our way back to EarthRunes. I'm open to other options as well."

"You have.. other people to be with yes? "

"I have responsibilities, and family, at EarthRunes." he says reasonably "And I can take a few days if I wish to."

"No we.. we might as well go there.. I know laws, three days is the most and.. this is already been generous. "

August nods. "I agree. Renaissance has me in their debt."

"I will need to get us transportation back, some Fae method. We don't have passports to return on."

"Then.. when you can arrange transport I'll go with you. In the mean time I think I'll see if they need help cleaning up"

He nods. "I'll make some phone calls."

"THank you again, Lord." and she rises to help the boggans

He goes off to make a few calls; Coradel first, then perhaps someone who can help with a flickerflash?

Well, Bachdion and Earl are the ones he knows

Heads Bachdion, tails Earl - calls in that order.

/roll coin

Earl gets called first.

It rings for a bit, then "Hello?"

"Hello, Earl? August."

"Hey August.. how is everything? Rumor is you and Coradel went to St. Louis for something important?"

"Yes, and in fact, I was hoping you might help. Could you get us back to Jefferson City from Tijuana? We came for the waters."

"Not Coradel and I, someone else and I."

"Fenix? Ah sure.. how soon do I need to be there?"

And arrangements are made

(end scene)