The lady sighed as she idly stirred the waters of the looking pool, images
rippling with the waves until she found the person she was looking for, the
waters stilled as she settled herself into a chair to watch.
My fiery child, so beautiful, so strong. When you were born, you came from me crying at the injustice that the world had already done to you, unlike your twin, who was silent, wondering and learning all that he possibly could.
I wish that I had been strong like you, able to live longer. To be there to raise you as I knew your father never would, always busy at his desk, too busy for children. I always laughed at the antics you pulled right under his nose. Especially the trading places with your twin. That was something your grandmother would've done. In the end, Tortall thanked you, but there were consequences. I like to think, that if I had lived, I would have kept your brother safe, but now he is here with me, and so is your father, though they both spend more time with books and papers than anything else.
I look in on you often, my child. I see your young ones and I rejoice.
The lady rested in the chair, reminiscing over bygone days when she was living: growing up in Tortall, being married; and other everyday things that you begin to miss when you are in the Black God's Realm.
The lady smiled at the stocky, redheaded figure surrounded by her friends and family. At least you will live a long life my daughter.
My fiery child, so beautiful, so strong. When you were born, you came from me crying at the injustice that the world had already done to you, unlike your twin, who was silent, wondering and learning all that he possibly could.
I wish that I had been strong like you, able to live longer. To be there to raise you as I knew your father never would, always busy at his desk, too busy for children. I always laughed at the antics you pulled right under his nose. Especially the trading places with your twin. That was something your grandmother would've done. In the end, Tortall thanked you, but there were consequences. I like to think, that if I had lived, I would have kept your brother safe, but now he is here with me, and so is your father, though they both spend more time with books and papers than anything else.
I look in on you often, my child. I see your young ones and I rejoice.
The lady rested in the chair, reminiscing over bygone days when she was living: growing up in Tortall, being married; and other everyday things that you begin to miss when you are in the Black God's Realm.
The lady smiled at the stocky, redheaded figure surrounded by her friends and family. At least you will live a long life my daughter.