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Maya stared angrily up at the leafy sky. She wasn't adverse to the winters of Jauhar the place was still within a comfortable zone for her. However the rain-pour that had seemed to start recently wasn't something Maya herself enjoyed. And while she enjoyed water immensely she didn't enjoy having to walk through it splashing against her. She much preferred to be swimming in it.

The radaku, Pacju, was following along almost as miserably behind her. They were currently working their way back towards a new home. A tree she had recently been able to create a new home in. One that she and Teiluj could live quietly and safely away from her other sisters, as well as those who didn't care for the mixed blood of her daughter.

Desperatly wanting to get home Maya picked up the pace, glancing once behind her to make sure Teiluj was following along. "Hurry, we better get out of this downpour before you get sick."

After confirming her daughter was following Maya smiled and kept the pace up. Checking her packs to make sure they were still closed. Before the torrent of rain had hit Maya was out harvesting food for her and Teiluj, and their companions. While trying to teach her ever curious daughter about the world. Lately though Teiluj was starting to become a bit more obstinate about her rules. She was pushing the boundaries more and more. This was driving the Alkidike mother crazy. Maya tried to remind herself that Teiluj was growing and would soon want to find a place of her own.

The thoughts saddened Maya, she loved Teiluj with all her heart. Perhaps giving Teiluj a bit more aggressive training in fighting would help her daughter to keep herself safe when she was out wandering Jauhar alone.

Reaching the great tree Maya moved towards the roots climbing up a few branches to where a hole in the tree had been carved out. Feet first maya slipped into the trunk of the large tree.

Entering the house gave Maya a start, there was an unusual glow from within. And while her daughter and picked up her habits of collecting flowers and glowing fungus there was no possible way it could have grown that much in the time they had disappeared. Even if there was a great rise in moist air. She wanted to explore what it was, but didn't want to risk something happening to Teiluj while she wasn't looking.

Maya's dark bug-like eyes watched the entrance to the tree with an intense focus. Her hands twisted and squeezed her hair to free the water trapped in each section of hair while she waited for her daughter. She felt nervous, worried about her youngling. It was taking some time for Teiluj to return to the tree. The squawk of Starling entering was enough to relax the Alkidike woman. Starline was never far from the mixed breeds side. Much like Pacju was rarely from hers.

Reaching over to a shelf by the opening, Maya pulled a cloak free, opening it up to wait for Teiluj to enter. Once she had, the mother wrapped her daughter quickly in the warm dry fabric.

Maya ticked her daughter as she attempted to get her dry from the rain. Water was good but not so much inside the tree where the wood had potential to rot and cause devastating damage. The woman did not want to go about trying to build a new home. This was her third one. The other two had been burned down her her youthful anger. She sorely regretted that mistake. But sometimes emotions ran too high, and would have taken so much to bring under control. A strength of will that the Alkidike did not have at the time. Raising Teiluj however had given her a greater strength over her emotions.

Blinking twice as she tried to register what was going on with her daughter Maya watched her run away up the tree towards her room. Listening carefully with her antenna and her ears. Her daughters yelp pulled Maya into action. The words only registering when she got into the room. Her eyes searched the room. There were Nondwa everywhere, it reminded her of a time when she was sitting near her favorite body of water and watching the cloud of Nondwa flutter about over the water. Watching their own light reflect off the water.

With a huge smile Maya closed the distance between her and Teiluj. Kneeling down she wrapped her arms around her daughters shoulders. "Isn't the site lovely Teiluj, there's got to be roughly 20 of them all around us." She whispered.

Maya grinned as Teiluj hugged her back. The youngling was becoming less affectionate as she grew. It made her heart ache but it was moments like these that she couldn't help but treasure. "I'm afraid they can't Teiluj." She paused looking up at them.

"But I think we can let them stay here at least until the rain stops, even if it stops just enough to let them find alternate shelter. They aren't meant to be here. There's not much food here for them. That I know of at least.

It's ok that you can't count them all right now Teiluj. Remember there will be Alkidike and earthling who you come across that will think you're like these Nondwa. They will see you as small and helpless, they will see you as just a child. Lets make it so that one day they will be surprised when they find out that a warrior will soon run wild within you. Prepare yourself Teiluj there are things that you will have to fight and they may be your greatest moments. But don't let the dreams that you always dream wilt away. Let them flower. You were my dream. I'm here to help you realize your own." Maya smiled and kissed the top of the younglings head.

Maya sighed and pulled her legs out in front of her as she sat on the floor with her daughter. Teiluj was either ignoring her, or not understanding what she was trying to say. She needed to start training Teiluj, Nondwa were obviously not the way to go and as she thought more about it. It didn't seem like Teiluj would be the type to take up the bow either. Closing her eyes to think Maya opened them as her daughter asked a question.

"Nondwa ash darling. It's what happens when the light fads in the dust. They don't glow forever." She smiled and closed her eyes when she realized that Teiluj wasn't really listening to her. She was headstrong. And she liked to be near things. Maybe training her in the way of the sword would be a better option.

Maya smiled and started humming when Teiluj approached in a sleepy manner. Wrapping her arms around her child in a warm loving embrace. "I would not make you hurt anything that wouldn't potentially hurt you back. Nondwa are passive and gentle, and so we should be the same towards them." Tightening her embrace Maya's humming grew louder.

The child was still small enough that Maya could easily lift her up and carry her towards another part of the tree. She would allow Teiluj to sleep with her tonight in the hammock. This way she wouldn't complain about the brightness, as the dark seemed to help the youngling sleep better. And partially because she wanted to enjoy what little time she had left of her daughters innocence. Kissing the top of her head when she neared her Hammock Maya smiled down as Teiluj spoke about the Kinfa.

To be honest she didn't know about how big the kinfa could grow either. She had just assumed the egg had been damaged and that was why Starline was unable to take flight. Not for lack of trying. Perhaps she would need to seek out a friend in Sauti or tale again just to get some more information. If Teiluj was correct about the size of the bird, and she did manage to find a Radaku to accompany her. Then the mixed blooded youngling, might just become a force to be reckoned with. That seemed to put her mind at ease.

"That is very interesting information Teiluj, if it's true. Then you need to take even better care of your companion. And start to teach it things. Help it grow strong."