Exton

Tannr glanced out his window looking down at the yard as he was getting ready to go to supper with Star and Erik. He slipped the necklace he and Star found for Tori in his shirt pocket, hoping he would have a chance to give it to her. And a chance to give her a few other things..... He smiled at his thoughts. He had been unable to think of little else, even when he was helping Erik and Keon with planting the trees and spreading the gravel for the walkway.

Suddenly he sees Star, stomping across the yard. She goes to the far side of Eriks jeep and he can see her shoulders moving as if she is crying. Tiger joins her and she wraps her arms around the big cat, burying her face in the orange fur.

What the hell?? He quickly buttons his shirt intending to go see whats wrong when a red headed woman steps out onto the porch followed by Erik. Tannr quickly heads down the stairs to see whats going on. He walks up to the porch, keeping an eye on Star.

Erik says hello and introduces him to Rowan. Ahh... so this is the healer... Maybe she sided with Erik about riding the horse...

Rowan smiles sadly, “I'm afraid Star is a little upset with me right now.”

“I can see that. Did you tell her she shouldnt ride her horse?” Tannr asks.

“No, we can compromise on that. She can ride another month, unless it gets icy or something, and not for six weeks after the baby is born. I mentioned that she maybe should consider having the baby in or closer to a hospital. But she says no, absolutely not. Stubborn little Fae...”

“Why a hospital? Is something wrong?” Tannr is worried, not having a lot of faith in modern medicine.

Rowan shook her head, “Not really. Its just that she is so small, and I think she is going to have a big baby from the looks of it.” Rowan turns to Erik. “I'm sorry. I didnt mean to upset her, and right before you were planning on a night out.” She sighs, “I may see you at the tavern later, I think I need a drink..” she laughs softly.

Erik nods, “I'll try and talk to her, not that it will probably help. She insists on having the baby here...”

Star slowly walks over, Tiger keeping pace with her. “I... I'm sss... sorry Rowan. Everything seems to upset me lately...”

Rowan smiles and hooks arms with Star. “Lets go talk for a few minutes. If you guys will excuse us? I can take Star to the tavern with me.”

Erik leans over and gives Star a kiss, “Sure. I love you. See you there...”

Star smiles, taking Mera from Erik and climbs into Rowans old van. Tannr grimaces at the smoke that shoots out the back when she starts the engine.

“I was thinking we should take up a collection and get her something more reliable. One of these days she is going to break down on her way to answering a call for help from someone....” Erik watches the old van chug down the rough road to the cabin.

“Well, I would chip in. I have some coin and gems saved. Not many places to spend any of it on the Unformed Plane...” Tannr looks to Erik, “Lets go. I'm starving...”