The Twofold Houses 5: Rebuilding

[Gullara]

[New Friends, New Games, and a Basket of Brownies]

Russell is not scared of some hissing! This lizard doesn't know who it's dealing with. He's not gonna back down. The boy takes a couple firm steps forward, not giving up his stance. You back down, lizard.

Hm, well it's getting better. There's lots of work to be done, though.

"Try a lighter brown." Laela suggests. "With white spots."

Lucy scampers over a short ways and grabs a fallen branch. She breaks off a few pieces and runs it back. "And antlers look more like this." She holds up her reference.

Laela touches her chin and frowns. "I don't think girl deer have antlers."

"Oh yeah."

[Playing Around]

"You can turn into animals?" Jillian's eyes go wide. She never met Anika before, so this sounds fascinating.

Bastion's interest is less piqued in the background, though he only saw her turn into a bear before. He just continues prepping for tea time, committing to the role for a moment longer at least.

[Evening Vigil]

The kids reluctantly pry themselves away from their dad, but once they get moving they all surge over to Sarget and wrap their arms around his legs and arms.

Sakura moves closer, kneeling next to her husband. She takes his hand. "What's happening, Adir?"