We let Eleanor walk her back and promised to keep her secret from all. Eli looked suspicious but left after I promised to tell her later.
" I almost forgot about that creepy tree. "
" I know..but it sounds harmless enough..
" That's not the problem Dem. " - I stood up and paced around while thinking. " ..why would he send them in the first place? Why pay them in gold for something that cost 20 bronze coin in the first place? "
" Calm down.. it's pointless to worry. We don't know his intentions and he didn't told them either. "
I forced myself to listen to the wise words.
" Hmm..you're right. " - I was still nervous but also curious what had happened in Malai.
" Let's go and find out about his visit. "
We put the fire out and ran in the cold and now dark towards our house.
Inside was almost empty..other than the Martell Boreas and mother who were talking to one another.
" Heyy..you meet Zephyr along the way? "
" Huh? "
" He left 10 minutes ago to meet the performers properly in the hall."
We missed each other.
" What he said? "
We sat down might as well get the information right away.
Nifa took the lead. " Well the reunification is practically done, first acolyte Levitan agreed but.. his friends needed convincing. "
Well done my love.
" Carlos must be happy. "
Demelza reached over to shake mothers hand a little.
" He was..now all is needed to the Dharma delegation to reach the city. Although.." - she looked over a guilty looking Cintia. "...someone let it slip that a little princess needs rescued to another one. "
She meant the princess of Dharma..Isabella I think.to ano..oh no.
" You explained it in detail to my six year old!!? "
She tried to hide but not even Nifa played guardian.
" I just told her little Isabella's story.. it's not my fault she is smarter than the average..and her father can always just say no."
..she knew.
" Yes..that's what his famous for. " - my big sister had a lot of fun.
Demelza felt the same way..well we all did but, Cintia wanted to actively do something about it.
Save the 16 year old from a lifetime of horror she will endure once married Chensler's disgusting son, Jin who could be her father.
" Well..good job Martell. So he agreed, then what? "
" Nothing..he promised to save her. But it will have to wait until the date will probably be set after the reunification in a few weeks time. "
The now permanent blue haired Nifa comforted her wife with gentle head pats.
Mother appreciated some of her own soup and her tolerance for spice rivaled my husband's.
She asked me between bites. " So..how are future telling girl...is she real or a con artist? "
" We don't know..she said she will do readings after settling in. We should go as well.."
I made a pointed look towards Demelza which was seen by all.
" Why ? "
" Well..if she reads Zephyr's future. I want to be there..don't you? " I said getting up.
They all agreed and we left our black as night house behind.
Inside the main hall was..a bit of a party.
" How??..they left like, like, lik..
" Shhhh.."
Nifa needed calming as the people doing cartwheels, back flips and catching one another, some danced with incredible grace.
The little girl, I saw peeked out from the wagon all cold and miserable, now laughed in my husband's arm along with Anna as he was spinning and dancing to some strange music.
It was pipes sticking out a large bag and the man played had quite the fun himself.
It was making the most strangest sounds, but not unpleasant.
Carlos sitting in the back talking with Ceron and his sons who rhythmically clapped along with the music.
We went towards Alexander, Lucian and Eleanor who were in conversation with two ladies holding small knives.
" ..no I'm not that brave. It's not that, I don't trust you.." - Alexander scratched his head making looks at the..lightly dressed duo.
" We won't take offence..not all man have that kind of bravery without proof first. "
" Hello? "
Dame Demelza went and grabbed her husbands arms being jealous for..probably no reason.
He was like Zephyr..one women type.
I was busy seeing my own husband enjoying himself dancing well...not with grace, but having a lot of fun with the little kids dancing around him.
I waived a little catching his eyes and he sent a little kiss.
" Hello all..we are the most accurate knife throwers in all of Insatel..Aim and Mia Monroe. "
The ladies did a coordinated bow by the time
I refocused my eyes on them.
" ..I'm Eleanor Wold assistant master and part creator the of Astoria - Wold style martial arts. "
Oh Ehlite...look at Lucian!! It's like getting kicked squarely in the nuts.
I was close to laughing but, held myself back and quickly turned aside just to be safe.
" Did, I hear that correctly..you created you own style of fighting? So young too. "
My sister beamed hearing the compliment.
" Well..it's more like I added my style to it..the entire village learned it from my brother in law. " - she pointed at the man who was sitting down now.
He was with a different little woman...Ciren this time who enjoyed her place with the adults as my Anna played with the new kids quickly making new friends with the still mystery girl.
" Ahh..Lord Zephyr.." - I didn't like her dreamy looks but it was the same with her sister or the rest of the performer ladies. " ..he is a man without equal. He turned all our awkwardness into frivolity in just a few minutes. "
I saw Veila sitting near him and exchanges a few words.
" Excuse me but, I want to hear that. "
I pointed at the reason and we made haste there. He might get his future read.
I walked a head and just heard the rest following.
Carefully navigated not to disturb a man throwing apples and catching them..not 3 but 5..6..6 of them!
Incredible talent for sure.
He saw me coming and patted the place next to him while a narrow eyed little Ciren smiled victorious.
She was more like an Astoria than an Em ..sneaky like us. Unlike her brother who offered his seat to mother introducing her to the Monroe's.
Took a seat and shared some looks with Veila as the others settled in a large circle around us.
" So..Ms Monroe..tell me how's your blessing work? "
She fidgeted a little standing his ice blue eyes that was dangerous to look into too long. I talked from experience..hypnotized in just a few seconds.
" I- I..can see ..imagine a picture Lord, of your future that contains everything that will happen. " - she took the pencil her uncle offered and drawn a large square. "..now, imagine that it breaks into..thousands of pieces..I can see one or some of them but not the whole. "
She drawn lots of lines creating a lot of small squares and colouring a few black.
She probably had to explain many time because it was crystal clear to understand even though it sounded, just absolutely insane.
Zephyr smiled kindly at her..his eyes ever calculating.