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It is possible to send a message into the divine web itself; Mother Earth and her daughters know to pay special attention to anointed individuals. Unfortunately, only openings like the one in the church make this possible because of their direct connection with the divine web. The little spots made by your fathers only connect to the tiniest of strands to make miracles easier to cast and, more importantly, greatly protect people in the household against hostile spirits and Outsiders.
Shigeko and Seyraphal say a few words of encouragement that completely go over your head. Your father, looming above you, bends down to kiss your forehead. ''Trust us, Rey. We know what we're doing.'' <span class="mu-i">Of course I trust you!</span>
''Besides.'' He winks. ''I've got at least two decades in me before my knees start creaking.'' He and your mother pull hoods over their faces and exit in a jog.
One mighty awkward silence lingers after their swift exit. Seyraphal eventually stands up to start washing the dishes. ''They'll be fine.'' Shigeko sounds more confident than you could ever be. <span class="mu-i">Again, this impression of being underwater.</span> Your spine is covered in cold sweat, and your shirt clings to you uncomfortably. Maybe indulging in the luxury of your home wouldn't be unreasonable...
Augustine's precious bag rests on the table next to you. Shigeko idly plays with a handful of dice she has brought from the village, Seyraphal slowly does her chore... One mighty awkward silence lingers; what could anybody say?
>Try your hand at doing a small ritual of soul with Shigeko and Seyraphal. It is the only way you can accurately communicate the sheer presence and danger of that tree-freak.
>Seclude yourself to read Olin journal. This... is probably going to be a difficult night.
>Take some well-earned time off and spend an evening having fun with your friends. You've bloody well earned it.
>Free
