Treehouse

Modesty’s eyes squinted happily at his nod, but they grew wider when he asked her about her prior ramblings, her mouth opening in surprise. He had actually been listening to her! Like, really listening! Her waving tail picked up pace and her feet shifted in excitement. “Oh we’re descended from Abraxas, so I was born to it, but Mother says mortals can ascend with us if the ceremonies are done. Not that I’ve seen it with my own eyes, yet, but Mother could explain far better than I ever could. I think usually it’s like, mates, and people that have done a great service to Abraxas, but I’m sure there are other ways.” She wrinkled her nose in thought. Hattori hadn’t done an ascension ceremony, but he was mated to her aunt, so what did that mean? His kids had the right blood, but they hadn’t completed the ceremony either. She hadn’t really thought of the implications before now.

But she couldn’t think of that right now! The Gods had put this particular mortal in her path for a reason, maybe he was like they were! “If you want to know more, I could take you to Mother?” She offered with her sweetest smile. Then after a shocked look and a small giggle she continued, “Oh! Right! You shouldn’t go home with strangers! I’m Modesty.” She introduced herself as an afterthought. Maybe it wouldn’t be so bad to have some company for the trek back to their little campsite.

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