#fenixtj

Diego walks by and pats the troll on the arm "Jessica. Why is it whenever we have a celebration you find a corner to stand in?"

"Celebrations generally have a corner that needs standing in." mildly.

"Mm mmmhm. " he shakes his head "SOmehow I think the corner will survive while you actually mingle"

"I mingled." she confirms.

"Beuno, well, I'll not pester then" he inclines his head. "However, if I may, how are you feeling?"

"Fine. Whole, healthy."

"what was i t like to be a child again?" He inquires "I confess, I'm envious"

"Awkward. And distracting."

"No joy in it?" He sounds surprised

"Some." she admits "I think it comes naturally from the Seeming. Remember, it wasn't 'again' for me."

"For me neither" He admits "I am glad you found some joy. "

"There were moments." she agrees.

"Well, you'd be proud of Ellie I am sure"

"I am." she says firmly.

"Ariel helped. ' he says fondly "I confess, childling satyrs are so full of energy"

"We played basketball."

'what, no futbol? "

"Basketball." she confirms.

"Alas, the girl is still more iowan than mexicana" A shake of his head

"No one's perfect." she remarks mildly; NOT passing for Mexicana, here.

"We appreciate your attempt to evolve" he says with a smile

"Mm." a dry look; not insulted, but he does get an eyebrow.

"Look at them," He says as the crowds get the Eshu talking about himself and how he got here, he's already telling stories. "our people are thriving. "

"You should be proud." Jess murmurs.

"We should be' he corrects "But yes'

"Yes." she agrees.

"I still hope for democracy to take ahead of the monarchy but you planted some wonderful seeds. Thank you"

"Thank you for understanding, Diego. I did the best I could at the time."

"Each time." she adds.

"I know" a nod

She nods to him; they have an understanding.

And enjoy watching the impromptu celebration for a new soul refound

"Don't let me keep you, Diego. Enjoy yourself." she encourages.

"I am" He answers "I'm basking in our triumph"

"Ok." she does not press.