I surprised myself again by retreiving the broom and returning to the second ring, although by that time I was worn out and quite sure that I was done with flying for the day.I surprised myself again by retreiving the broom and returning to the second ring, although by that time I was worn out and quite sure that I was done with flying for the day. "What brings you to Hakkana, Darynn?" "I was sent to find Desa at the request of my former master, who had taught me all he could." Ryu's head tilted slightly, as if confused. "You sound sad when you say that." "Do I?" I asked. "I was not measuring my love for him on the basis of his teaching. His sending me away hurt a great deal. Moreso than that I left my parents, for they would not understand the son he returned to them." "What is your teaching, then?" I tried to think of a big word for what I was, something ostentatious. But I could not, and eventually I told the truth. "Sex magic." Ryu didn't laugh at me like I expected. No, he took me quite seriously. "I thought that was difficult for male humans to learn. Not enough partners to practice with or something." "It can be," I said. "There are exceptions." Ryu nodded and didn't press the matter. "I'll leave you to clean up your room. If you desire privacy, there are sheets that can be hung from the hangers that ring this room and the next. I used the next for ritual reaches." I nodded. "Thank you." "Thank you for being welcome in my home," Ryu said earnestly. "I'll check on you in a while." He stepped off the edge of the ring and vanished, apparently dropping like a stone. |