the mood for bickering today. 'Okay yes, I want my things, my grimoire's and maybe some of my clothes. If I have to stay in this god forsaken hell hole then I can at least

ch catches the sunlight perfectly. It's blue crackled depths of glass, such a pretty trinket made

home for brief short stays before heading out into the elusive quest for purpose over and over. Never before have I s

pack of lycanthrope and their problems so it's time to get back to my own. I have a feeling that

e power to grow a fungus let alone trail the mighty Leyanne.' Rinny snorted, unconcealed

those parts as East of the Rhine anymore. It's Germany now. Not a p

housand years old, luvvie. I don't know why they have to keep ch

uzz I feel around me and the energy in this place is heavy. Newark is meant to be some centre of earth point of interest from tribal rituals or some nonsen

clamation. Always amused when I debunk anything of

istic protection spell if their lives depended on it. Older kin are in hiding and most teachings are flawed, embellished, and those who have a modicum of skill and left-over magic only do so by fluke. They have no idea how much their own lack of know

our purpose all along?' We both sigh unanimously a

g too afraid to seek me out and even more terrified to pass down any real knowledge. The ones like Cora I have h

and help those hiding in the darkest cracks.' Rinny's tone is almost that of pleading, a soft warmth creeping in that is rarely ever evident. Hints that

among the mortals. Do you not remember the last time they ran free in the human world? They should stay in their lanes.' I shudder at the memories of the world t

ould police it this time, you're more powerf

the monsters out to play?' She's making me tense, irritation evident in my voice at this over argued topic. Rinny's

ual balance to keep things in check.' She reminds

ensure all supernatural stays dampened down until man completely eradicates all of us with breeding. Maybe that is al

ng immortality with hot young human men and eternal youth.' Rinny breaks the tension with a childish giggle, a laugh that always endears her to me. So out o

tty hoarseness, reminding me of my last few weeks dealing with that furry kind. Living with them and figuring out how to break through a magical fog and overthrow a power hungry Lychan is enough to keep me

earth which would push me in the direction of a Lychan as a lover.' Rinny snorted in outrage. He

s.... Probably related to you. Latino girl named Meadow. Does it ring a bell?' I tease her, knowing how to pres

f shifter and not some ugly vile creature with a thirst for violence that can't control their lust.' She sul

ch as you love the Angelics. Of which there were twin crosses too. You really shoul

ns being dumb enough to mistake them as angels has only inflated the

hair and impressive wings. They tend to hide in mountains and high places to avoid all human contact but on occasion when they have been seen, the mortals think it's a

ermanent abode. The Clairmont's guest house is too twee for any long-term settling and they are too nosey for me to really get my groove on.' I adjust my clothes absentmindedly, somehow

Rinny cuts into my thoughts once more

sightful then she will need to come face me and then I'll see how I feel. Maybe I will have use for any coven sisters she's collected

shall say have fun.' Rinny smiles down the phone, that hint of darkness in her always simmering, probably the reason we two

riendly reminder is also that of a warning, my tone serious. I do not have the energy nor inclination to have to claw

is followed to the letter.' Her own tone softens and that warmth

erm that pleases her. It makes her feel like she has family in t

ice holds affecti

think thing through. I watch the forest around me and let the pieces settle into a somewhat haphazard placement. The wind is lower now but the sun still high and the temperature

to stomp out the foliage trying to bind to my legs, I head back t