Exton

The days passed quickly, too quickly for Tori, who was dreading having Tannr gone and in danger. Her siblings tried every angle to reassure her and only the fact that Ob was going with Tannr kept her sane about the whole thing. Star had sent a messenger fae to Tychus with a list of questions that her, Alise, Pandora and Chiara had come up with regarding the childrens schooling and to let him see what ideas they had. The children were excited about planning for the school, especially Tomas. If Chiara would move to where the school was to be he would get to see Ryan more often. Just the thought would make him giddy with happiness.

 Eira and Jack continued to text and email. Her days were busy, filled with reading, lessons and practice. But she always found time to at least let Jack know what she was doing and that he was never far from her thoughts. The taverners could tell whenever Jack received a text from her. He would look at his phone, eyes lighting up and a slow smile would spread across his face as he read the message. And when Alise would tease him, he would duck his head and grin, decidedly different behavior for her friend.

The day before the planned raid on UnderDark the tavern is quieter than usual, everyone lost in their own thoughts and worries. That is until a loud BANG on a table has everyone looking up and over the family table to see what has happened. “You have to promise you wont go there, no matter what happens...” Tannrs says, his expression deadly serious. “What?! NO! I cant promise that. If something happens to you ...” Tori is breathing fast and Ike can tell by the look in Toris eyes that an explosion is imminent. “Nothing is going to happen. Red, nothing. But just in case. You cant go there. Not to rescue me, not for anything. Promise me...” “NO!” “Damn it, Tori! I am not kidding about this..” “I said NO. You cant make me promise that... I wont..” Tori stands and Ike gets ready to duck, knowing that if she gets any angrier glasses might start flying. Tannrs face gets red and he stands. Before he can say another word Tori storms out the back door. As Tannr slams out the back door after her, she is leaping skyward, leaving Tannr earthbound. Ike follows, laying a hand on his shoulder. "She needs to cool off. Better a flight than a punch to the gut..."