Young Vee and Rawr were sitting and talking by the fire while others were having tea, or having some sleep. They spoke of how they met, of what their lives were like before they began to travel together, of the close bond they have, the equivalent of uncle and niece.
@internutter/challenge-02854-g297-here-s-one-we-made-earlier -- Lessons
Amatu was learning things. In this case, learning how a Bugbear and a Human could be related. And, in the case of the Human, how she could have draconic heritage.
"Technically, we both have draconic heritage," said Rawr, his mismatched eyes looking out over the night. "Her da was adopted by Lady Anthe, same as me."
"We say we're cousins because we're more or less the same age," said Vee, poking the fire that gave her wings a more demonic appearance. "It's less confusing."
"Less confusing. I hate to ponder what more confusing looks like," said the half-Tiefling, half-Aasimar Halfling By Adoption... and also Hero Foretold.
Wraithvine, apparently still meditating, said, "The world is complex by nature. People wanting to sort it only make it increasingly complicated." Both eyes opened, glowing slightly in the night. "You children all need some proper rest. It is past your bedtime and Lady Anthe would test my immortality if she knew you were all up this late."
"I'm almost a man grown," objected Amatu.
"Almost only counts in Horseshoes and Fireballs. Neither of which are being employed here. Bedrolls. Quick now."
Grumbling, the three tucked themselves in for the evening and at least pretended to go to sleep. With Wraithvine keeping watch, Amatu whispered, "Do you think you could get scales, Rawr?"
"I think the gift from Vee kind'a blocks that. Then again, my brother Marvin didn't get any Draconic traits. I dunno how it works, I just live here."
"You won't be living well if you don't get any sleep," reminded Wraithvine.
"He's such a grampa," groused Vee.
Occasionally giggling amongst themselves, they at least tried to get their sleep.
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