Saul
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<an hour or so before lunchtime>

After a warm shower, Saul was feeling on top of the world. He had Shawnee
back .. both in heart .. and in body. And oh my my .. what a body! He
grinned happily, as he wiped away steam on the mirror and picked up a pair
of scissors to trim his beard.

Now his family was back in order. He had Shaulyn and Shawnee. Ojean had
joined to a dragon .. Now that was a surprise due to his age .. and Fawna
was happy .. and .. and ..

His jaw dropped, "Damn!" he cursed realizing in the mess he'd made of his
life recently, he'd not even told Byrin he had a sister yet! Nor had he
taken much time to see his own sister ..

He sighed. Things were so much easier when all he had to worry about was
himself. He set the scissors back in their place and threw the towel that
was wrapped around his waist on the rack to dry.

Ojean would love to have Byrin for his birthday dinner! He grinned pleased
at the idea that had come to him so quickly. It was brilliant! He whistled
again as he slipped into his leather pants and off-white shirt.

He buttoned it as he headed out to the kitchen to tell Shawnee how
brilliant he was. "Shawnee .." he called as he walked, "I've had a
wonderful idea!"

He stopped abruptly as he saw she was in the living room .. and she was not
alone.

"Er .. Hi Trinale." He said, surprised to see her.  He covered and smiled
handsomely, "You're looking beautiful this morning, little flower."

"Thank you. And I'm glad you're finally done," the red-head grinned,

"So what brings you here so early."

"Well, it's not exactly early .. It'll be lunchtime soon."

Saul shrugged and grinned, "Again, I say, what brings you here so early?"

She chuckled, "I've come to talk to you about Ojean." She looked at
Shawnee, "I'm sure you understand how young he is to have joined with a
dragon .."

<<NRPG: I hope this fits in with what you wanted Kat >>

***
<<Lunchtime - after Talk with Trinale>>

Saul grinned as he spotted the girl coming out of the hatchling barracks.
"Elissa!"

She stopped and looked at him. She smiled, "Hi Saul."

"I couldn't believe it when Fayloth told me you were still in the barracks.
Does Patinari fit in there anymore?"

"No," she shook her head. "She's been sleeping with one of the other dragon .."

"Why haven't you found an apartment? Do you need help?"

She shrugged, "I .. I like it here."

He frowned, "You need to find an apartment for you and your dragon."

She nodded, "I know."

"So would you like me to help you?"

She shrugged again.

"Elissa, what's wrong?"

"I've never lived alone .. I miss my mother .." The dark brunette looked
miserably at the ground.

He nodded, finally understanding. "I see." It seemed strange to think
someone who had grown up with his mother would be that attached to her.
"You know once you get in your own apartment, you'll love it. You won't
ever what to share."

"Maybe .."

"Definitely. I'm going to go to Ralengarde in a few minutes to see if Byrin
would like to come to Ojean's birthday dinner. You're welcome to come too
.."

"To Ralengarde," her eyes lit up.

"Well, I was thinking of Ojean's birthday .. but sure you and Patinari are
definitely welcome to join Fayloth and I on our flight to Ralengarde."

She smiled happily, "I'd like that."

"Come on, I'll help you find an apartment .. In fact I may even have the
perfect place in mind.. and then we'll head to Ralengarde."

Th'rin
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>Th'rin picked the boy up, greeting him. "Hey, little bear! Was he a lot of
>trouble?"

>"No, we worked in the garden, I showed him some of the different herbs, we
>met with Oldreth and Moira for lunch."

>Th'rin raised an eyebrow, "Lunch, huh?"

Th'rin took note of how the young woman changed the subject. Obviously this
Oldreth had done more then just turn her head. He thought perhaps he might
need to check the man out .. Make sure he wouldn't be a rogue who might
take advantage of Xanthia's innocence.

He set that thought in the back of his mind as he focussed on filling
Xanthia and Clarissa in on the days activities.

>"Was he a good boy?" Merissa asked as she joined the healers in the med
>center.

Th'rin and Oberon turned toward her voice and their faces beamed. As always
Th'rin felt revitalized when he saw her.

>Xanthia nodded, "My Oberon is always a good boy."

>"Your Oberon?" Merissa asked.

>"Yes, he's mine too. He was Aradia's boy and Pa'gan's so that makes him
>mine, since I'm his aunt. Do you want me to pick him up tomorrow, too?"

>"Sure, that will be fine," Th'rin answered, "I'm glad you two get along so
>well."

>With that Th'rin and Merissa left with Oberon while Xanthia turned to take
>care of her share of the patients.

"Hey," he said as they walked, "What's the matter?"

"Nothing."

"Merissa .." he stopped her, "What is it."

She frowned, "Th'rin .. I'm Oberon's mother .. aren't I?"

"Of course," he grinned. Then he looked at the boy, who he carrying,
"Where's your mama?"

Oberon giggled happily at the face Th'rin made.

"Th'rin, I'm serious."

"I don't understand," he said turning to look at her. "Of course you're his
mother. Doesn't he call you mama."

"Sometimes .. but not all the time .."

"He's still a baby. Even if he looks like a toddler."

She nodded, "But Xanthia .."

"Xanthia's his aunt. She loves him too. And that's as it should be. Our
little bear needs all the people he can to love him."

She nodded and he wrapped an arm around he tiny waist, "Now let put this
silliness behind us and go home. Mara will be coming soon .." he frowned
slightly, ".. for the memorial .." Oberon reached baby hands on Th'rin's
face and mouthed his cheek .. leaving strings of slobber on the young man's
face.

Merissa chuckled at Th'rin's grimace. "Well, you were hoping he'd start
baby kisses soon .."

Regards,
Saul & Fayloth
Th'rin and Areena
***
NRPG: Well, here's part two... I still feel like there's a part three here
too .. but oh well.. it'll have to come in the next post... Gotta go catch
up other places now :)

Kris


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