Exton

Star watched as Keon went upstairs. He still seemed a little lost to her, but she wasnt sure what was going on or what he meant by his comments. The more she thought about all the strange remarks and hints of prophecy and the way the other fae treated her with some deference, the more frustrated she became.

“Www...what is....gg....www...why....I...” She was so frustrated that no words would come out making her even more angry. She slammed a small hand down on the table, making Erik and Guunnar both jump with surprise. Erik knew she was frustrated, he could see it in her expression and had seen it before. Guunnars eyes were wide, having no idea what has made Star so angry.

Rowan was coming down the stairs. Pandora and Chloe were fine. She had met Keon in the hallway and agreed not to leave until he came downstairs again just to make sure his mind was clear. As she reached the bottom step she saw Stars hand hit the table. She went right to her, knowing how upset Star could make herself.

Rowan takes Stars tightly held fists in her hands. “Breathe little one, relax. Do you want to write? Will that help?”

When Star nods, Rowan reaches in her bag and takes out a legal pad that she uses to write patient notes on. She hands Star a clean sheet and a pencil. Star takes it and begins to write furiously, her hand seems to fly over the paper.

After a few minutes she stops, puts the pencil down and takes a deep breath. She nods when Erik asks if she is better now.

Erik looks over at what is written on the paper and Star slides it closer to him. “Should I read this out loud or is it just for me?”

Star gestures to the people at the table, so Erik reads Stars words out loud....

I dont understand the comments being made to me lately... Star and moons? What is that?

Why would I bring hope to the fae or to anyone?

Why do they keep looking at my arms now? I didnt cut myself on purpose.

Why did I have to lead Keon out of the clearing? Not that I mind helping, but why?

Why did Twillon kneel to me? I am not royalty or anything... and why does everyone think my eyes mean something? Even when Inari was here, she looked so surprised when she saw my eyes. And I know she was thinking something and wouldnt say in front of me. Raina tried to explain about a prophecy.... I dont understand.

Why me?

My mother was taken and killed because of me. She hid me in a tree.

Was it because of what I am? Did she know?

Those fae that hurt me...did they know? Were they sent to kill me? They left me for dead....

There is silence at the table, no one knowing for sure what to say. Erik puts an arm around Star and sighs. Of course she has a right to know all these things, but can any one person explain...?

Guunnar clears his throat. “I do not know for sure, little sister, only vhat I have heard the men say vhen they talk amongst themselves. I think maybe Keon should tell you vhat he knows.” He pauses for a moment, “Inari? Inari was here? At the tavern?”