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Aselia stared at her hands for a moment, her right arm was still considerably weaker than her left. It would probably remain that way for some time now. Clenching her fists, Aselia grumbled, dipping her hands into a bowl of water. The Mystic watched the ripples splash up and around the sides of the bowl, her hands rubbing together below the surface. Another blossom had produced another beautiful infant, and today Aselia was busy teaching Dira how to properly clean the newbloom.

Lifting her hands from the water, the woman gave both two quick shakes to dislodge as much liquid from her hands as possible. Her hands moving up to rub into her face, today was Dira's first time presenting the newbloom to her intended parents. Part of Aselia felt proud of the young mystic, and her eagerness to take the next step in her training. Shiari was off in another area tending to blooms that were only just budding, and Aselia was finding it hard to step back to allow the Mystic room to take charge.

Tilting her head to the side and rolling her shoulders, the Mystic felt the familiar pull of a direction she was needed. Giving a nod, she followed the path until she came upon Enya. Leaning against a tree for support Aselia watched the Elidea for a moment, not feeling the need to interrupt the woman. Her arms crossed over her chest, was this where she was being pulled to? But why?

Uncrossing her legs while still leaning against the tree, Aselia shook her head slowly. "Not at all sister." She replied, her eyes looking from one alter to the next. "Mother is leading me here for something." Using her shoulder to push herself away from the tree.

Letting out a rush of air, against the still sore sting in her shoulder. The mystic stepped towards Enya, her footfalls hardly making a sound when touching the ground. Reaching out to place her hand on the Aishans shoulder, she gave Enya a soft smile. "Is everything alright sister?" She asked, concerned that maybe she was why mother was calling her here.

Mixed emotions crossed the Mystics face as each pillar was spoken about. Keeping her lips and opinions sheltered within Aselia pushed her hair behind her ear.

Her head tilting to the side as she regarded the unique way the Aishan was choosing to worship their mother. "It is true that each mother tree can hear her children across the vast void. It is always best to return to her during the yearly celebrations. These are important for our spiritual rites, is this maybe what you feel you are missing sister? I don't mean harm in asking, do you feel you've been away long enough to have missed out on these rites?"

Aselia's hand slid down the young womans arm taking hold of her hand to turn in over. Looking her up and down before stepping back to once again lean against the tree.

Anger briefly flashed across Aselia's face. Quickly replaced with a soft smile. Part of her was regretting the actions of her much younger and nieve self. Taking in a slow breath thinking over the answer to Enyas question. An arm slowly rubbing down the weakened arm. A painful reminder of her encounter with some Alkidike hybrids. "That's a complex question. Had we not done what we did. I wonder if the daughter trees would be here."

It was true, Aselia did miss Kadriye. And the 'voice' of Aisha. However with the responsibility of assisting in Shairi and Dira's training, it wasn't like she was completely alone. So she figured it was best to take comfort in those small things. For now. She regretted the fight brought on by her own pride. "In some small way I might. But as it stands Elzira gives me what I need."

Aselia shifted her weight, "how are you finding your travels so far? I'm bound here so I'm unable to see what else may lay outside yael."

Aselia looked out into the distance, contemplating family. What would become of her once the two younger mystics training had been complete. Would she no longer have a place to call home or people to call family? Feeling caught in a net between worlds, the mystic shrugged. "What kind of a trip is it that you're looking for? Any particular places you wish to visit, outside of any obligations you feel you need to fill?"

Her eyes shifted back over the small makeshift alters the woman had erected before her. Eyes instantly flashing upward as something just out of her peripheral vision caught her gaze.

With the light in the very small clearing shifting away from day and into night. Nightbloom buds were beginning to emerge from the trees above. A dazzling pale blue white flower began to form. Not wanting to appear rude, Aselia turned her attention back towards Enya. Opting not to mention the sight as she listened to the girl speaking.

Feeling a bit faint from the days work, Aselia moved to find a place to sit. Keeping her attention on the woman in front of her. Rubbing her shoulder to ease some discomfort Aselia nodded to show she was still listening as Enya spoke. "Are you opposed to what your aunt is doing?" Aselia asked tentatively. She was wondering if the pause meant the girl was against what she was going through.

Some sisters weren't as strong as others, and that was okay. Each had their own unique talents and skills that they could bring to the sisterhood. Take herself for example. She wasn't a skilled warrior by any means, her talents lay in other uses to the sisterhood and to the great mother tree. Or more accurately, the daughter tree.

Aselia scratched an area behind her neck. She had no words to offer as comfort. Not wanting to offer up unsolicited advice either.

"Oh..." Aselia fumbled. Caught between wanting to apologize for the misunderstanding, and the pride that kept her from apologizing. It wasn't uncommon for Aselia to see anyone without clothing, so it hadn't phased her much to see all of Enya. She did tend to freshly bloomed younglings after all, and was a healer.

"Oh I have no doubt that you are." Aselia said with a smirk. Lowering her head a little towards the ground in an attempt to hide the features on her face. "You'll have to bring me some of your catch sometime." Aselia mused.

Then Enya said something Aselia didn't quite understand. "The Kahikina?" Aselia asked with a questioning tone. Her smile fading a bit at the mention of something unfamiliar. Her eyes watched Enya's hands pull her top over her body. "What is Kahikina?" She finally asked.