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Mab's eyes settle on Mer Cronigh. "Was this your idea, Crone?"

Fea smiles broadly. "Not at all, Mab, Tis all the wee ones. There is one more, but ta dearie has fallen asleep in her da's arms. Fo' as small as she is, tis a strong willed babe she be."

Mab's eyes narrow and Mera grins even more, if that is possible. Keon stifles a shudder and Mera turns, tugging at the woman's skirts. The Crone looks down, her smile softening. The girl raises her arms and Fea lifts her, bouncing her on her hip. Mab frowns as Titania lifts her glass to her lips, hiding a smile.

"Do you have an interest in these children, Crone?"

Mab's gaze takes in everything. Tomas and Tara link hands, concentrating. Chloe moves slightly in front of Fea and Mera. Her dragon lifts, hovering above the group. Mera lays her head on Fea's shoulder, patting gently. Fea laughs, chuckling at the shocked faces of the Courts.

"An interest, O Queen of the Dark? Aye, ye could say that. Tis mutual indeed. I claim these young as Kin of the Sea, an they claim this ancient Fae as Gran."

As Mab's energy builds, Mera touches the Crone's face. Her eyes flash between the Queen and Fea. Tara's eyes stay on Titania. The Queen of the Bright Court laughs, the merry sound breaking the tension. Tara nods, turning her gaze to Mab and Fea as Titania soft voice drifts into the conversation.

"A grandmother. How long has it been since any of us could claim such? Perhaps it is best to leave it be, Cousin. Fea has..." She nods regally to Fea. "Our Sea Crone relates very well with the wee ones. I say tis a good thing she also sponsors The Child of Two Worlds. What say you, Cousin?"

Mab sits back, looking as if nothing had disturbed her good mood. "Do not fancy yourself a Queen, Fea. The Prophecy says nothing of new Courts. Fine. So, young Tomas has several to teach him and Ruarc the sword. The girls will learn as well?"

Keon bows slightly, "I shall assume, Dark Lord, that other tutors will be found to school them on the ways of the Fae Realm?" Again Keon bows slightly. "Fine. Tis done then."

Mera sits up in Fea's arms. "Gran Mer? Dance?"

"Tis nae music dearie."

Chloe tugs at her skirt, pointing to the stage. Lunar Eclipse has begun taking their places and Fea smiles. She bows her head to the Queens and gathers the twins. "Come dearies... Tis a jig I be thinkin?"  She sets Mera on her feet. Fea begins a jigging step, making the children giggle. They try to mimic her steps, prancing in her wake to the stage.

Keon murmurs to Erik to lead Star and Ruarc from the Queens, lingering behind as the couple bows and moves away. Mab stops him with a gesture.

"Watching their backs, Dealg Drubh?"

"Aye Your Highness."

"I thought, Lord Keon, that you held no part in the belief of Prophecy."

A brilliant smile flashes across the coal planes of his stark features. "I never thought to find love, take another blood brother, nor see the Sea Hag merrily cavort save on the destruction of an enemy. And yet, O Queen, I have done all three in a short period of time. How can I NOT see what is happening?"

He turns away and joins the dancers, matching the surprisingly nimble Sea Hag step for step.