Exton

Its a glorious morning, and Pandora quickly bathed and dressed herself and Chloe; knowing hot tea and something freshly baked from the kitchen were waiting on the terrace. Chloe was busy with her rattle and another soft fluffy toy she'd received as a gift... so well balanced in her sitting up now that she could actually turn her body without falling over.

Pandora laughed at her daughter, scooping her up with rattle in hand she started from the room... kissing the top of her dark many-hued hair as she descended the stairs. Silk and Grace were waiting at the table when they arrived; Chloe letting out a loud squeal at sight of Silk, she was becoming quite attached to her auntie... and Silk to her. Silk extended her arms and Chloe willingly went to her, settling in her lap and looking up, babbling something that indicated to Pandora that she was busy with her aunt exchanging images... she was sure many of them involved pets, the dog and kittens playing had become a daily ritual that amused all the babies to no end... her mind was still searching for a pet for Chloe that would co-exist with the tavern life.

"Good morning ladies,isn't it beautiful today?" Grace was pouring her tea from the English china pot and she picked up the delicate floral cup and just held it beneath her nose a second; the scent of Earl Grey was like perfume to her.... she stirred in a spoon of fresh honey and put it to her lips, the taste as good as the scent. Her glance drifted to the lawn and the gargoyles stretched out there as if they had always graced that space. The Manse really was quite wonderful; Pandora had read copious amounts of material from the library and has a notebook full of ideas, she still hoped to talk with Mortuis to ask about his garden and getting clippings for her own rooftop garden.

She picked a delicate pastry from a silver tray on the table; scooping some of the icing on her finger she offered it to Chloe and watched as she made faces at the sweet flavor... they all chuckled at her antics, knowing she would be joined any second by Alise and her babes. Grace showing her some of the sketches she'd done that morning... amazing Pandora anew with her ability to capture them so well with personality intact... so sad that this wonderful and clever lady that had become such a dear friend to them all was enjoying her last few moments on earth,day by day. Pandora knew and revered the earth's cycle of life; but there were times she wished there was a magick she could perform to lengthen her stay on this mortal coil. Torrent had spent himself, doing what he could for the woman, and they knew he would sorely miss her when she passed.

Pandora glanced again at Ob's figure on the lawn... tonight they were going home. Her heart beat faster in anticipation of home and her husband back in her arms... she had lived through enough with him now to know the restorative powers stone sleep brought to him; and she knew he would be much the old Ob when he rose again. Stoney choosing to stay by him and turn early was a tribute to the bond they shared, knowing Ob would rest with ease having him close... having that soothing bond of mind and brotherhood between them.