Exton

Star smiles at Tannr... so it was Tori that kept him out all night...

Tannr picks up his glass and drains the juice, collecting his thoughts. “I didnt get to see much of the gallery last night, but I would like to.” He turns to Star, “I would really like to see some of your work. The drawings you have here are incredible.”

“Thank you. Maybe later we can go to the gallery. Then I can talk to Tori about the sketches she sold. Dont you want to get some sleep?” Stars eyes twinkle as she sees the faint blush creep up Tannrs face.

“Umm... yeah, a couple hours maybe and I'll be good. Not used to sleeping much at one stretch...”

Keon kisses Mera and hands her to Star. “Go to mama Star, little one. Da will see you later.”

Standing Erik says, “I'll walk you out...”

After Star and Tannr say good by to Keon, Tannr offers to help Star clear the table. “I can help, you have your hands full.”

Star laughs, “Its all right. My hands will really be full in a couple months.”

“When we go to the gallery later, can you show me where there is a decent jewelry shop? I want to get something...” Tannr asks quietly.

“Sure, there are a couple of places we can go to...”

As Star and Tannr are making plans, Erik and Keon are talking on the porch. Erik is worried about the talk of the Drow and Nathlyn.

“I'm just afraid for her, she's been through so much already. What if I cant protect her? She disappears for hours at a time in the woods, she has Wolf and Lobo with her and I have seen Rainas panther follow her at times....” Erik sighs, worry evident in his words and posture.

Keon nods, “Tis the Fae part of her. You canna keep her from the woods and the creatures she loves. There are many eyes, my Brother, I doubt any could get near her without the alarm being raised. And Inari was at the tavern last night. She would visit you and Star while she is here I think.”

“Thank you... for everything...”

Keon nods and grins, “I would do no less, Mera loves her... she was there for my girl when I couldnt be... I'm happy to pay back just a bit of what I owe to you and her.”

Keon whistles softly for the horses. “I'll be back later to help with finishing the outside here...” He nods to a pile of gravel and several trees awaiting planting.

“Take your time, its not going anywhere.” Erik steps back up to the porch and watches as Keon and his horses disappear into the woods.