Lacey and Naomi headed back to the warren talking about the upcoming 
clutch Amethyst would now have. Since her sister had reassured her, Lacey 
was less apprehensive about facing Darrkon.

"Now, you go change and wipe those tear stains from your cheeks, Lacey" 
Naomi said, pushing her towards Garnet so she could go home and do just that.

Lacey turned and gave her sister a big hug. "Thank you, Naomi. I love you"

"I love you too.....now hurry and you will be pulled together in time to 
talk with Darrkon before practice."

Lacey sprinted towards Garnet and up to their apartment they flew. Lacey 
got out a pale green outfit that enhanced her skin, eyes and hair and 
twirled in front of the mirror. Then she got nervous again. "What if..." 
she thought then brushed those thoughts out of her mind as she thought if 
the encouraging words her sister had given her.

(Garnet, where are Calindeth and Darrkon?)

(They are on the edge of the green, off in the trees) Garnet chuckled

(What is so funny?)

(They were just going to try to find out where you and I were)

(Really?) Lacey began to hope

(It appears that Calindeth's rider is worried because he cares about you)

(Let's go, Garnet) Lacey was very excited and happy

Lacey & Garnet landed near Darrkon.

Lacey looked at darrkon who appeared nervous.

"Darrkon....do you really care about me?" Lacey started "I mean, I 
thought maybe after last night you would want Naomi" Her voice trailed 
off sadly and she waited to hear what he had to say,
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NRPG: Tag Ismail!

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A little later:

> 
> Amethyst fell silent, thinking.  And Naomi walked up to where Darrkon and
> Lacey were standing.
> 
> "I'm sorry to interrupt you."  she said quickly  "But I need some help from
> Lacey...."
> 
> Darrkon quickly excused himself, leaving Lacey and Naomi alone.  As Naomi
> explained what they were going to do about Greta and Harkon, Lacey grew
> thoughtful.
> 
> "Are you sure this will work?"  she asked  "And how can I help?"
> 
> "I need you to take mother to T'grat's apartment to measure Greta for some
> new clothes.  I also want you to pass the word about the feast this evening
> to all the other riders....."
> 
> 
"Consider it handled!" Lacey said. "By the way, M'Lent wants me to go 
with him to Traveler's Rest either tonight or tomorrow to help search, Is 
that alright with you?"

"Of course, just make sure you are here until the fireworks with Lord 
Harkon are over with" Naomi said

"Of course" Lacey said "Better get to work."

Lacey headed for their mothers and explained the situation to her.

"well of course I will help!" She said "Demee belongs here with his mother"

Ruth gathered some of her items and practically pushed Lacey out the door.

In just a few moments they were landing on T'grats ledge & dismounting. 
As they went inside Lacey told  Garnet to start spreading the word about 
the feast tonight.

"Greta?" Lacey said as a young woman came out of the back "I am Lacey, 
Naomi's sister. This is our mother, Ruth, and she is here to make you a 
dress!"

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NRPG: Les: do you want Lacey & M'Lent to go search Piper after the dinner 
with Harkon or the next night? you decide....

Ismail: any conversations you want to have with Lacey are fine....she 
will admit her feelings to him, if he admits he cares for her....wasn't 
sure how far Darrkon was willing to go.

Antone else: Lacey will be around in the afternoon, spreading the word 
about the feast



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