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Corvus waved, mouthing, Evening, Eli.

[Eternal Werecat, Aunty Jess]

"Is he okay?" Eli asked.

"He's fine." Arrika answered, stroking her moonstone.

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He bit the inside of his lip, casting his eyes down. >>Do you want me to leave you two to talk?<<

[Eternal Werecat, Aunty Jess]

>>Don't leave me, Cor.<< she told him.

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>>Then I'll stay here. Ask him what he wanted to discuss.<<

[Eternal Werecat, Aunty Jess]

"What can I help you with, Eli?" She asked.

"Well, I need some advice."

"Go on."

"Well..." Eli took a deep breath. "My son came back from the future and completely made fun of me. I'm completely at a loss at what to do."

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Pardon? He looked down at Arrika. >>How would you help with that sort of thing?<<

[Eternal Werecat, Aunty Jess]

>>I don't know.<< she whispered. "What is it that you need me to do?"

"Just ask her to send me some clarity so I know how to handle this."

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>>Is it as easy as that?<<

[Eternal Werecat, Aunty Jess]

Her red locks fell in her face, shielding her worried expression from Eli as she looked up at Corvus. >>I don't know, Cor.<< Her bottom lip trembled.

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Corvus squeezed her around the shoulders. >>Don't worry, all you have to do is ask. It's Her choice whether or not to help this guy.<<

[Eternal Werecat, Aunty Jess]

>>But I asked her to help me and I didn't get an answer back.<< She told him sadly. >> She spoke to you instead.<<

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>>Just because you didn't get your answer directly doesn't mean you didn't get it at all.<<

[Eternal Werecat, Aunty Jess]

>>What did she tell you?<< She asked.

Eli cocked his head to the side. "Priestess?"

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>>I've already told you most of it.<<

[Eternal Werecat, Aunty Jess]

>>But she didn't tell you about where my teacher would be.<<

"I will do what I can to get you the help you need, Eli."

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>>We'll just have to wait.<<

[Eternal Werecat, Aunty Jess]

>>But her lunar celebration is coming up soon?<<

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>>What lunar celebration?<<

[Eternal Werecat, Aunty Jess]

>>The one we have on the first new moon of the new year.<<

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>>What do you do?<<

[Eternal Werecat, Aunty Jess]

>>The priestess or priest is supposed to lead the followers in several ritual prayers. Prayers that I don't know.<<

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>>You should try talking to her again.<<

[Eternal Werecat, Aunty Jess]

>>Yes, I know.<< she sighed.

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He squeezed her hand. >>Do you still want to dance, or go early?<<

[Eternal Werecat, Aunty Jess]

>>We barely danced to one song. Can we stay?<<

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>>I was just wondering whether you wanted to do it now or later.<< Corvus glanced at Eli. >>Is that all?<<

[Eternal Werecat, Aunty Jess]

>>He can't here you, he isn't...<< Her eyes went wide. >>I know what he is. I know. I couldn't do that before.<<

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>>What are you talking about?<<

[Eternal Werecat, Aunty Jess]

>>He's a werefox. Half-werecat and half-wereolf. I was just sitting here and it came to me.<<

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>>That's new.<<

[Eternal Werecat, Aunty Jess]

She nodded. >>Maybe it's a priestess thing.<<

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>>Is there anything else that you can tell about him?<<

[Eternal Werecat, Aunty Jess]

She tilted her head to the side. >>Nothing.<<

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>>Well it's a new skill never the less.<<

[Eternal Werecat, Aunty Jess]

>>That it is.<< she agreed. Arrika glanced towards the newcomer but he was gone. >>He left.<<

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>>Then we can get back to dancing.<<

[Eternal Werecat, Aunty Jess]

She smiled. >>At least he asked you if he could cut in.<<

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>>It's nice to see somebody with a sense of manners.<< He got up and started back to the dance floor, her following behind him.

[Eternal Werecat, Aunty Jess]

>>Very.<< she stepped into his arms, kissing his cheek.

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Corvus smiled, holding her close. >>Finally.<<

[Eternal Werecat, Aunty Jess]

>>Again.<< she challenged, smiling as they swayed back and forth.

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>>Tell me, what's your dream wedding?<<

[Eternal Werecat, Aunty Jess]

She paused, frowning in thought. >>I'd never really thought of it.<<

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>>I thought all girls thought about that.<<

[Eternal Werecat, Aunty Jess]

>>Not all girls lost themselves shortly after puberty, Cor.<<

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>>True. Do you have any ideas or wishes now, as a woman?<<

[Eternal Werecat, Aunty Jess]

>>My life has been a bit busy, but I did look at a few bridal magazines when I was trapped in my home the first time I left. A lot of crying was involved then though. I wondered if I would be alive for your return.<<

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>>Oh.<< Corvus put their foreheads together again. >>I'm sorry Rika.<<

[Eternal Werecat, Aunty Jess]

>>It doesn't matter. You're here with me now. Forever.<<