" What you need from those, whose ..futures trying to peak at? "
" Lord? "
" I mean..do you need to hold their hands. " - Zephyr grabbed Ciren little hand waived them around arousing some laughter from those around seeing it. "..or eye contact? "
She stopped smiling and nodded understanding.
" Oh..it's unfortunately not those. A few drops of blood when ingested will start the visions once my blessing is activated. "
He looked amazed..for some important reason, I'm sure. He was already making plans.
" I see..can see some of their future with just that alone? "
Even the music stopped as her uncle smiled proudly.
" I can tell yours Lord, yes.. if that's your wish of course. "
He looked amused. " Oh no,no.. I already know mine..I would like you tell me some others once,
I delivered their blood of course. "
I'm certain, people would run screaming, if an ugly, scary guy said that.. but give him perfect physic and angels face with a charming smile and those hearing it almost melt away.
" Absolutely Lord. Anyone's. "
Her eagerness was disturbing a little. But made my husband very happy.
" Later..first, Ceron? "
Him remembering his name was all too obvious a sign he had plans for him. The man looked eager though. " Lord? "
" We haven't talked about how long you wish to stay...let's do it now. "
He leaned back and let the poor man nerves get the best of him.
" I..w-well.. w-we didn't talk..we usually stay a week? "
He looked nervous but didn't understand my husband, Zephyr wanted them to stay..probably permanently. The girls power was too good.
" I see..a week it is. "
His smile of acceptance made everyone of the troupe very, very sad.
This village must've looked like a paradise to those stuck on the road uncertain about their future.
He stood up suddenly hugging a very happy little Ciren. " We will of course do everything in our power to make your stay comfortable. In fact let us all dine together..my family will join the Monroe's. "
This gave back some of their lost happiness and his idea was meet with cheers.
" Perfect..let us have it in our Princess tavern, my mother in laws cooking is as close you can get to Ehlite as possible in this world. " He continued.
" Shushhh you...Hihihi.."
Mother appreciated the compliment and the Monroe's made eyes at her.
Carlos quickly took her hand. " Zeph, let us give them time..we do it later tonight before the meeting. Come, my love. We need to cook for a small army after all. "
She was very happy with his jealousy.
" Whatever you say..Alright ..see you all in a few hours."
I joined my own husband as well getting ready to leave.
" Lord Zephyr we are unaccustomed to such treatment.. thank you. "
" Don't mention it..it's our pleasure. In the meantime you all free to explore, if the cold don't hold you back..see you all tonight and you.."
He put down Ciren and knelt in front of a short black haired little girl and a lady who, I assume is her mother from the wagon.
" Why don't you and the children come over to my house.. I'm sure my daughter enjoy the company. And we have infinitely better sweets there."
She was very charmed and after getting permission from the lady behind her who also looked suspiciously red..
" Yes..I'd like that. "
Zephyr looked at the lady. " Please come and join your little girl... I'm sure she would prefer that. "
" I- I not sure if..
He quickly returned towards the little one.
" Olivia ? What do you think? "
Little Olivia made it impossible for her to refuse.
" Mom, please.."
" Alright then..I look after them so they don't cause trouble. "
" Nonsense! They children..it's their job to cause trouble..we join you presently..Sister, please show them the way. " He waived her worries off.
" Absolutely..come with me Miss.." - Eli took Anna and walked towards the lady.
" Oh..Catalina Brennan. Call me Cata. "
" Nice to meet you..I'm Eleanor...let's go and battle the cold kids. "
The kids loved her..it was hard to imagine her own niece once refused to even look at her direction.
We left with them but walked towards the tavern first.
Ciren stuck close to his chest the wind picked up but the tavern long fire place kept the inside all toasty.
" Stuart, let your father in law and the rest of the family know, we having dinner in the tavern tonight..Setil, get us some hot milk and..bring some of that repulsive chocolate as well. "
He put Ciren down as the couple went without a question.
" Why the warm milk brother? "
" It's a beverage Alex.. like the rest who enjoys that vile thing, you will probably love the taste. "
" More importantly.. " - I leaned on his back finally no one occupied him. " ..you want them to stay? The troupe? "
" Didn't you hear them? They only stay a week. "
" Stop being coy..you want that girls power. "
He turned around pulling me close. " You make sound like a villain of sorts, stop these questions and talk about why you skipped your training? "
" I..how'd you know? Who complained? "
" Oh stop it you...what will your next obsession be dear..the spear? Or those throwing knives? Skipping training when you just said this morning how much your skill diminished..Tchtch. "
The bastard ..like, I keep changing my mind or skipping a day training could possibly..
" Uhh good one..you almost had it..almost but, you won't change the subject that easily..
Stuart arrived and cut me off. " Here's the boiling milk master. ..and the chocolates. "
He ignored me and placed a few of the chocolate pieces inside the milk which coloured it as it melted.
" A spoon please.."
He kept placing some inside and stirring it until the white milk turned almost as dark as the chocolate itself.
" Stop your rants for a second and taste this." - he handed me the still hot glass.
" ..go on already, the first acolyte of Ehlite swears on it. "
With his trip still largely unexplained and his attempts to shame me for something, I didn't even do..I still took the glass anyway.
It smelled lovely..I bet it's delicious like anything he found ..
Yep..it's like liquid chocolate..bastard.