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Auntie Mei's white dress looks so pretty with that teal sash and veil!I wish I was allowed to wear sashes. Alas! Lucy sighs. My coming of age is forever away!

Lucy tears her eyes away, tossing the gift Papa gave her to coax her after that execution. Seriously. What the hell was Papa thinking? That was so nasty!”Catch” Lucy says.

Her yellow ball, with lotus flowers painted on it, bounces against Meng Long's feet.”Lu! Lu!” Meng Long says, fumbling to grasp the ball.Lucy steadies him, picking it up and handing it over. Long'er shoves the ball back at Lucy.”Lu! Lu, throw!” Long'er demands. Lucy pats his curly hair. It's so soft.

Taking a step back, Lucy gently tosses it again. ”Catch, Long'er” Lucy says.Long'er rushes forward, the ball jolting against his fingers to fly toward the pond.

Splash!

Lucy sighs. ”Selena, we lost our ball” Lucy scratches her nose. Why can't it ever land in the willow or gazebo?

”Excuse me.” A velvety voice says. ”I am here to fetch young Lucinda for recuperation under sight of our healers.” Lady Rimes stood by the gate. Mom and Auntie Mei jumped to their feet, Mom sinking into a kneel, Auntie Mei bowing. ”Greetings to Lady Rimes” Auntie Mei says.

Lady Rimes smiles. ”Apologizes for the interruption of your visit. Miss Selena, bring young Lucinda” Lady Rimes says.Before Lucy knew it, Selena scooped her up, and was walking to the gate. ”Wait! I need to give Mommy a bye kiss!” Lucy says, jumping down.

Lucy dashes to Meng Lani, hugging her middle, and gently refreshing the density of Primal Energy in her womb for the twins. Lucy lifts her arms, smacking kisses on Lani's cheeks. ”Love you, Mommy” Lucy breathes in the familiar cypress, and honey scent. A pout threatened. My visit shouldn't be for another week. Why are they cutting short my Mommy time?

Too soon, Selena took Lucy from Lani's arms. ”Time to go, Little Mistress” Selena says. Lucy frowns, and waves at Auntie Mei, and Long'er. ”Bye, Auntie, Long'er.” Lucy calls as Selena whisks her from the courtyard.

Why is she here anyway? Lucy gives Lady Rimes a curious eye. She's always so busy researching or treating people. Where would Aunt Ava have the time to pick me up?

In the carriage, Lucy's unease deepens when she peeks her mind's eye into the Cosmos purse, spying her easel, and favorite brushes. All of which should be sitting in her studio, not packed for a trip. I sense a plot somewhere. Lucy eyebrows furrow.

What trouble am I in? Did they discover I have some rare disease? Am I about to put into quarantine?

Am I in trouble for spreading rumors? Is Aunt Ava here to correct my morals?

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Did the healers have a breakthrough on my Void Hunger, and I am about to under go some bizarre treatment? Is there some big Rimes gathering coming up?

”Quick worrying your lip, Little Mistress. You are going to bleed if you keep chewing on it” Selena scolds. Lucy blinks, and rubs where Selena flicked her. ”Why am I going out?” Lucy asks. Instead of Selena, it was Aunt Ava who answered. ”Your Grandmama wants to see you about something very important” Aunt Ava says.

Great Grandmother? Lucy pauses. I haven't seen her since I drank that potion. What is so important the Matriarch of Rimes Clan needs to oversee?

Aunt Ava leads past the main halls, and training fields. Lucy's eyes widen, seeing the a hedge maze. The path was a gray stone, with moss lightly coating it.Slow down, Aunt Ava! I need to touch the floor!

Unfortunately her attempt at stopping was foiled by Selena smoothly lifting her. Why is she so fast! I didn't even get to bend over!Lucy pouts. Oooo! Flowers are growing in the hedge! I didn't know you could do that.