"I'm here. I'm here. I'm here. Moe, where is she?
.....She's behind me, isn't she?"
"Uhuh."
"........You're late, Child."
"I have an excuse, don't worry. I stopped by to see the Fam real fast."
"Oh. How are they doing?"
"Mom hates that I have to leave. As long as I am on this planet, she can fly to me. Once I'm in space..."
"Their is no one to collect your tears."
"Exactly.
Gave her a little warm Lobster soup with a hint of magic inside. Everynight, she'll dream peacefully."
"But what about during the day?"
"I didn't have enough time to think. I made soup, told my Dad about River; and.....wait. I haven't told my Dad about River. Doctors and nurses are great, but River helps calm emotions.
........Lolli, get me my dad. Tell him whenever Mom feels lonely again, go to River. He should be making his rounds over there. Super hard to miss. Thanks."
"Anything else? How was your trip?"
"Can't talk right now. Right in the middle of another session."
"Oh....I....there you are. I see you. Wave to the puppy."
"Puppy?"
"Yeah, we got her yesterday. Isn't she the cutest?"
"Hi, Lolli. Bye, Lolli."
"Bye, Darius.
And try not to trip over Poodles."
"Poodles?"
"Yep."
"Did you name her, or did Moe?"
"We....drew straws."
"Uhuh."
"And I lost."
"Have you lost?"
"On the contrary, Miss. I have gained so much during my time away."
"That's glad to hear, Darius. Tell me all about it. I want to see just what I can approve upon, and what needs to be toned down."
"Right away. Oh, and...….how have you been?"
"....Very good, Scarlett. Thanks for asking."
"Your welcome.
I believe last time we talked, you wanted me to freeze over the Lake. But then Elwin called us all away."
"You mean...fought you away from me, then yes. Please proceed. Not to solid now. Don't want you getting caught out there."
"Can I ice-skate on it?"
"Why would you want to...…..okay."
"Yes.
Jacklyn is going to be so proud. I have only used my Ice ever to make walls, preventing people from attacking . Never to beckon them to stay."
"Then may this be your first."
"But definitely not my last.
I can see it now...…giant Crocodile Monsters, skating on little flimsy skates; as they parawet gracefully down the...wuuu…wuuu…aaaaghh."
*Ooof*
"I got you. Remember, focus. I know you want to help her with her skating classes, but not one person can do it all. You provide the ice, she will provide the lessons."
"I know.
..Thank you.
…It's just...…"
"You want to teach the Teacher?"
"Well yeah. It's my water."
"But do you know the rules?"
".....No."
"Then you'll only hurt yourself."
"I know."
"...Shall we begin?"
"Sorry, Mermaids. I'll try not to trap you under there."