For several days Ron endured every test that the Healers put forth to him and found that in time his memories were being sorted...well at least he wasn't losing himself to random memories. Mostly. There was the issue that he felt like he was with someone else with him at all times and someone else's memories were bleeding through his mind. He was waiting for the other Knut to drop and something else happen...aside from the fact that he'd become a vegetarian in the intervening days. That'd been a bit of shock when he'd refused a sausage due to it been unsavory. He'd asked for no meat from and it'd been respected. Ron did find a bit odd but ultimately not a big deal since health-wise it would seem he was on his way to recovery. So much so that there was talk of releasing him as soon as Ginny came back from Hogwarts. So he didn't make a fuss about even despite it being a tad off.

Now Ko-mekh was heading to King's Cross to pick up Ginny so Ron was alone trying to eat his lunch before he went back to the Burrow...He felt something akin to guilt course though him as thought about the fact that Ko-mekh would have to adjust her cooking habits to accommodate him. Odd that. Was the other Knut then? That he'd change a few things? Becoming vegetarian wasn't too bad of an issue.

I mean it's not like I'm giving up everything yeah?

That would be correct. I thank you for choosing this. It is very appreciated.

Was I just talking to myself? Am I going mad?

"Ron!" Ginny's voice broke through his head fog making him turn towards her. Ko-mekh was tittering behind looking happy if a bit peeved that she was being loud in the area.

"Ginny, I am greatly pleased to see you," he said to his ko-kai. Ginny looked distinctly uncomfortable at his greeting. What was the matter? Oh right I sound like Hermione if she swallowed a diction book and dictionary to boot or Percy at worst. Ugh.

His abandonment of the family due to career ambitions is indeed distasteful and cruel.

"I apologize for my formalities if it makes you uncomfortable. It seems that colloquialisms are bit difficult for me to express at this time," Ron said to her even as agreed with the mental voice. Now she just looked confused as did Ko-mekh.

"What did you just say?" Ginny asked crossing her arms looking at him with a hard look.

"Was I not clear?"

"No a bunch of gibberish came out," Ginny said narrowing her eyes at him which confused him.

Gibberish? I was perfectly clear...I know I was...wait hang on.

"I'm sorry for my formalities since it makes you uncomfortable. It would also seem that my mind is unable to use colloquialisms at this times or speak properly." Ron didn't want to involve Ko-mekh with what he wanted to talk Ginny about. She knew how to keep secrets and she could help or get Luna to help out. Ginny seemed briefly put off by the abrupt change but nodded slowly with a look that screamed she would get answers from him.

Good for her. I wish I had some.

"Well you should be alright," Ko-mekh said. "We've got enough going on with...Fleur coming to the Burrow."

"What?" Ginny's attention turned towards Ko-mekh. "She's coming to the Burrow?"

"Fleur is indeed coming and she will be helping with the housework," Ko-mekh replied sounding less then thrilled with the idea.

"Great just what we need a..."

Bill is engaged is he not?

Well yeah I suppose...doesn't sound like Ko-mekh is thrilled about it. Can't twig why. She's not bad. I mean the Veela thing is a bit annoying but she can't help that...I mean she's had suitors before I'd reckon that have taken her for a ride so I'm guessing Bill appealed to her and he wants her to a part of the family. She must have agreed to this.

Suddenly Ron was flooded with images. He was holding a huge weapon with a fan like blade and a weight on the other end. He was facing down his opponent as his blood surged in his ears and made him clench his weapon harder as his mate called a Koon-ut-kal-if-fee...he would win...

A what?! What is going on?! And why do I feel as if I going bonkers for that bird?!

It was then the thoughts of pon farr entered his mind making Ron blushed beet red his ears burning. With that came more memories of a woman. T'prana who made him rather sad to think of in a deeply profound way. She was his mate...no she was his wife.

Hang about since when was I married?! She's nice and all but not married to me!

"Oi Ron are you there?!"

"GINNY WEASLEY!" Both voices pulled him out of his thoughts and made him realize he'd zoned out. He really needed to watch it...again. Not only was it detrimental to himself since it made others think he was mad which was a fairly legitimate concern but also disorienting and disruptive.

Although am I going mad? Given that a second ago I thought I was bonded to a nice bird named T'prana...

Negative. Although we need to find a more efficient manner of communication. It seems we're mixing our experiences with one another.

Ron as he'd done for the past few days shook his head to clear his thoughts. He focused on the feel of the fabric of the blanket and the bickering of his Ko-mekh and ko-kai who were arguing about Fleur coming who Ginny had dubbed Phlem and about his own mental health. Again that was understandable that they were concerned about but that didn't make it any less aggravating.

"I am well," Ron said talking over them making the argument stop. He couldn't help the arguments about Fleur but at the very least he could assure them of his bodily health.

We must speak or devise a system in which we don't overflow into each other's psyche.

You think!?

"Well never mind your issues with Fleur."

"Issues?" Ginny said acidly.

"Ginny enough, you have made your concerns clear. Bill is engaged to her and she clearly wants to do this. I understand you are worried about me. But please do not take that frustration out on her," Ron said very calmly. It stopped Ginny looking a bit flustered at being cut off and made Ko-mekh smile.

"Right let's leave him be while I check him out," Ko-mekh lead a clearly cowed for the moment Ginny out of the room closing the privacy curtain behind her. Ron snorted at Ginny's look and began to dress himself.

I take it she's not used to being told off in that matter?

Honestly no. Now that I think of it this is the first time I've told her off like that. Ron put his trousers and was buttoning a shirt that Ko-mekh had packed.

Perhaps you need to stand up for yourself more often.

You think?

Considering my status that is mostly the only thing I can do. But getting back to the subject of not crossing consciousness. I believe we need to establish something.

No never would have guessed.

Excellent you are paying attention.

Was...was that sarcasm?

Sarcasm is an illogical and imprecise method of communication.

And yet you use it. Alright teasing aside how's about this. You stay in the back until I can figure what's going on.

I would agree but it seems a bit difficult to do so.

Alright then. Pip down and let me do my thing. If I need you. I suppose you'll know.

Until we can reach an equilibrium that would be advisable.

With that whatever he was speaking to retreated or at least backed away from his mind. He felt clearheaded but with a distinct feeling of someone hanging over his shoulder. It was better then before so this would do. Ron tied his trainers and walked up to the door of Janus Thickey ward. As he walked he looked over the direction of where he knew the Longbottoms were.

Wish there was something I could do...

I believe Doctor T'Mekel can help them. And I am reasonably sure she would be willing to help.

Oh? How? And is she a part of that..ship thing I saw?

Correct, she is very skilled in telepathic healings...if my assessment of your memories is correct I believe she can alleviate their mental fog as you would say. It would be a slight violation of the Prime Directive but an acceptable one in her mind.

She'd violate the Prime Directive? Wait what is the Prime Directive?

In brief it is a safeguard to protect none warp capable species and keep them free from interference such as giving of information or technology that would produce unequal access to resources and power such as the offerer exploiting the civilization for resources. It is often misinterpreted as none interference in any situation including that which can cause an extinction level event. The wording of the Directive is purposely vague to allow for some leeway in the command structure to assess and determine a course of action. That said this is not violating a course of an entire civilization. Rather it is alleviating suffering of individuals which is logical. And given it can be accounted as your...magic it can be easily dismissed as a fluke.

You'd do that?

Yes. It is logical to alleviate suffering if one is able to.

That's nice of you. If I'm not going stark raving mad I'd say good on you and thanks.

You are carrying a heavy duty and burden. I do think it would the least I can do.

If I'm not going mad that'll be the nicest thing that has ever happened to Neville. Ron turned the door and waited for the witch to allow him out. As it turned out he didn't need to wait long for it. His Ko-mekh and Ginny soon stood outside and allows him out. Ron walked out slowly feeling like he was viewing the world with new eyes...maybe that was the one talking. Well as long as he didn't get lost in his thoughts all would fine by him.

I shall bear that in mind. Perhaps we can find another means of sorting our thoughts down.

What like a written word?

That would be acceptable. A log would be of assistance.

Log?

Ah apologies I believe the equivalent would be diary.

That I can do mate. Let's do that. "Can we go to Diagon Alley Ko-mekh? I wish to purchase an item to help me organize my thoughts" Ron asked.

"What?"

"It's what he's calling me," Ko-mekh explained to Ginny with something of sad tinge to her tone. "If that's what he likes now I shan't be too upset. And certainly we can go there. We can say hallo to the Twins there."

Perhaps I should explain that Ko-mekh means mother in my language.

Eh? Your language? I what? You know what? Forget it. Too much to think about now.

"I mean no disrespect," Ron said taking on conciliatory tone.

"Of course you don't and honestly I don't mind," Ko-mekh said patting his arm. "If that's my new title then I'll live."

"Ko-Matt." Ginny tried out the word.

"No it's Ko-mekh," Ron corrected Ginny's pronunciation. Ginny looked at him before shrugging. She'd probably try the word later since Ko-mekh was already not in the mood to hear arguments. They walked out of Saint Mungo's with no issue and made their way in London.

Curious.

What?

I shall explain later.

Ron internally shrugged and allowed the other to stay back. Finally they reached the Leaky Cauldron. Ron could feel the other looking out with a sense of awe and curiosity that was almost overwhelming. He gave the mental equivalent of a push so that could leave to the entrance of Diagon Alley.

A wall?

Just wait and see.

Ko-mekh gave out the appropriate taps and the wall moved. If Ron could see the other one he would've sworn his eyebrows had disappeared in this bangs by now with shock.

Extraordinary. This kind of civilization livings in this area. Fascinating.

Well yeah we do our best. Ron felt a goofy grin spread over his face pleased as a peach that the other was fascinated. They immediately went to Flourish and Botts the other had excitement coursing through his veins. Ron couldn't stop the grin on his face. It wasn't too difficult to find some diaries...what was difficult was Ron's right hand started twitching as if the other wished to grab at all the books in the store. He had to shove it into his trouser pocket to make sure it didn't grab anything. His left grabbed two diaries and brought them up to the counter. He'd figured that two should be enough to satisfy him or at least the other could be used for notes.

Look if you like you can read my textbooks. Heck when Hermione comes you'll have a library there. He soothed the other as Ko-mekh paid for the diaries.

She has that many books?

Course she does. She's clever like that.

Very well I concede to your advice.

Ko-mekh quickly placed the diaries into her bag. Once they were out she lead them to stationary store picking some quills and ink. Finally they went to the Twins store. With it the other was slightly baffled but thankful was silent as Ron's eyes looked over the merchandise. The store was extraordinarily busy so it was no surprise that they didn't see the Twins and instead saw the witch under their employ working at the counter. Beside a display for You-No-Poo which made Ron snort at the pun was cage filled with what looked like miniature Pufferskeins.

Tribbles?

What?

I shall explain in time.

"Mum I'm getting a Pygmy Piff." Ginny said as she looked at the cage cutting into his mental conversation. Fortunately there wasn't a jarring since he'd been partially aware of his surroundings.

Maybe I can work on that.

"With your pocket money?" Ko-mekh asked looking disappointed at not being able to see the Twins. It as to be expected since again the shop was extremely busy.

"Yeah I've got enough," Ginny confirmed with a nod. She picked a pink one giving it a coddle. "I'm naming this one Arnold."

Gives my owl a throughly ridiculous name but her pet is fine.

What is the name of the creature?

Pigwidgeon.

A curious choice for a name. And a tad cruel considering the meaning.

Call him Pig for short. What do you mean cruel?

It means a small or petty person, creature or object, especially a fairy, dwarf, imp, or elf or a contemptible or stupid person or creature.

OI!I hope she was referring small not contemptible or petty ...I'm debating the stupid part since he tends to be a bit thick...Nah he might annoy me still that's mean. Figures.

Siblings can be that way...perhaps I shall relate you time I did the same to my siblings.

Yeah you do that.

Finally they left the store with Arnold cooing in decently sized cage and back to the Leaky Cauldron. From there it was easy traveling with Floo power to the Burrow. By the time they reached it both Ginny and Ron were exhausted.

"I'll get a light dinner for us," Ko-mekh as she handed Ron's newly purchased diaries. "You lot go up to your rooms and relax for a bit."

"Sure Mum." Ginny sprinted up with her things while Ron trudged up to his room. His bedspread and everything was the same and yet it felt so different. Like he wasn't quite sure of it. Ron placed his diaries on his desk and flopped on the bed for short kip before dinner since he was exhausted. He slept well into the evening when Ko-mekh gently shook him awake for dinner which was eaten in silence and he retreated back to his room and after staring to the ceiling and listening to the ghoul bang the pipes for a bit he feel asleep again.