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[aut_augur]

When... the stars appear.

[knaveofcuckoos]

Don't you sleep when the birds do?

[aut_augur]

There is also work to do in the night.

[knaveofcuckoos]

But you must sleep at sometime, father.

[aut_augur]

[It really pleases him beyond words to be called that, every time it puts a smile on his face.]

I do not suffer without it, only that I miss my dreams.

[knaveofcuckoos]

[He nods.]

Dreams are too important to be missed. And yours are so lovely.

[aut_augur]

There will be time for them, but there are issues I would see settled before the equinox.

[knaveofcuckoos]

Issues, father?

[aut_augur]

[He reaches out and touches the boys face with a soft sort of look.]

Discord awaits her dues, and I will give them.

[knaveofcuckoos]

Discord...

[He frowns, catches Jast's hand against his face, speaking earnestly.]

Let me come with you.

[aut_augur]

[He shakes his head.]

I would not see you scrape before her.

[knaveofcuckoos]

Not for her. For you. There will be no kindness there. What if you don't return?

[aut_augur]

She will not be appeased with suspicion. She would not destroy me.

[knaveofcuckoos]

[He lowers his gaze after a moment, submitting to Jast's wisdom with no further fight.]

Please. Let me know, afterwards, that you're well.

[aut_augur]

[Jast admits a bit guiltily,]

If she does not take me, the season may, but I will try. I will return, don't be afraid.

[knaveofcuckoos]

I will wait, and listen for you, as always.