Ravenclaw Tavern [2]

Nic

I lose my smile and watch Rayah, wondering what's going through her head. Jace subconsciously rolls over and cuddles up to her, sighing in his sleep.

Jackie

Rayah reaches out for something, mumbling in her sleep a different language. What the?

I sit on the side of the bed and watch her, studying her with concern.

Nic

I pale as she mumbles and tilt my head to the side before glancing at Jackie, "You... how does she know that?"

Jackie

I shrug but don't say anything, not wanting to desturb her. She flutters her eyes open, yawning, "I...I..." she can't speak, making a cry face again.

Nic

I feel Rayah's forehead and scoot Jace away so she can sit up, "You're okay, sweetheart. Jackie's right over here."

Jackie

I nod at Nic's words and she buries her face in my stomach, "I want mommy."

I swallow and hug her, "She can't come right now, Ray."

"Daddy," She cries, "Me want daddy."

I close my eyes and take a deep breath, "Just relax."

Nic

I watch the two and scoop Jace into my lap when he wakes, wiping his eyes for him.

"Uh oh," he mumbles, yawning as he looks at Rayah.

Jackie

I chuckle at Jace and sigh, Rayah glancing around before climbing off me and tugging on the bottom of my jeans and forcing me into the bathroom. Confused, I follow her and find a little bottle with a note in it, saying, "Rayah, drink."

She glances up at me, and I suddenly knew what she was dreaming about, she...she isn't one of those demigods...please tell me she isn't...

Nic

I watch them walk into the bathroom before focusing back on Jace as he messes with the zipper of my jacket.

[b]Jackie[/b

I sigh and leave her be, letting her do what she wants with it. I walk out of the bathroom and close the door, swallowing before glancing back at Nic, "Please...don't freak out if she comes out a teenage girl..."

Nic

I glance at her, confused, "Wait... what? A teenage girl? How?"

Jackie

I swallow, "She's...she's a goddess so her parents supposedly want her to grow up. I think that's better for her too. I mean, I'm gonna be gone sooner or later in war and she needs to be on her own," I take a deep breath, plopping on the couch thingy, glancing at the bathroom door.

Nic

I glance down at Jace, "But... that's her whole childhood. Shouldn't you let her just live it out while she can?"

Jackie

I shrug, "It's her parents--"

The door opens and I look up, Rayah stepping out and looking at me, "What the f*ck did you just let me drink?" she asks, looking down at herself. I guess her clothes grew with her.

Whoa...d*mn...

Nic

I glance at the new Rayah before holding Jace closer and hoping he'll take things well.