The Threshold Child (2nd Edition) by Kanno Callie

Author:Kanno, Callie [Kanno, Callie]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Published: 2012-09-20T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-eight: Lives in a Prism

Her brother proved to be right about his wife’s reaction to their arrival. Wren’na was a flurry of movement as she put together a meal that would feed twice their number. Adesina tried to offer to help, but Wren’na quickly shook her head.

“No, no! You have had a long journey and deserve a rest. You can have a look around the house, or E’nes can show you where you will be staying. As soon as supper is finished I will draw you a hot bath.”

E’nes smiled ruefully and gave a small shrug. Adesina knew it would be futile to argue, and so decided to explore her brother’s home.

The arched doorway came to a gentle peak, and the door itself was carved with a beautiful woodland scene. Adesina was amazed by the care that went into every small detail in the city of Yavar. The main room had a fireplace and several comfortable chairs. There was a table where Wren’na was setting up for the meal in the back corner, two strange looking instruments propped up against the wall and an easel with canvas and paints.

Adesina’s wandering then took her upstairs. There was a small study with a desk strewn with maps and papers. There was also a small painting of E’rian hung on the wall. Adesina wondered how much the painting looked like her mother during her life. When Adesina had seen her in the Dreams, she was much more brilliant, much more lovely. However, that might have been the influences of the spiritual realm.

There were three bedrooms upstairs. One for E’nes and Wren’na, one for guests and one that was set up with a crib. Adesina was staring at the small bed in disbelief and didn’t even hear E’nes walk up behind her.

“What do you think? Does it meet your approval?”

Adesina gestured to the cradle. “Are you going to be a father?”

E’nes smiled wistfully. “Not yet. But we hope to have a child soon.”

He beckoned for her to follow him to the guest room. “This is where you will be staying. There is warm water for washing, and Wren’na asked me to tell you that supper will be ready soon.”

The room was set up similar to her room in the High City. There was a bed, a desk and a wooden screen behind which she could change her clothes. There was a beautiful painting hung on the wall that depicted a wild lily on the edge of a forest stream. It seemed so real that Adesina felt she could reach out and touch its pedals.

Her eyes drifted to the window. The sun was getting lower on the horizon, giving a warm glow to the city. They were in the northern section of Yavar, which was more residential than the part of the city they entered. The houses were modest and idyllic, with well-tended gardens and occasional domestic animals. Groups of children were running up and down the lanes, shouting and laughing and singing.

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