Posted by Civilian Jal’na of House Duroc (Head of Physical Therapy - Sacred Heart Hospital) in Tenkiller’s House- Tipping Point, Day 2

Posted by Captain Eela Dasca (Lt. Governor) in Tenkiller’s House- Tipping Point, Day 2

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“Oh, probably. I had already started seeing one,” Eela said with a sigh but even as she did the heat seeped into her body and she visibly relaxed from whatever unknown pain and tension held there being eased. “I like the idea of a funeral. There are actually some similar sorts of rituals from Halii that might work. I’ll give it some thought,” she said seriously.

Jal’na grunted. “Traditions and ceremony are meant to give us an axis to ground our lives. They can be good to help settle the mind and the soul.” Then, “Would you like me to call this person for you? I am sure we can get the guards to let them in. I will send Grul to pick them up and bring them here, but only if you want.”

“I’m not sure, maybe,” she said honestly. Eela wasn’t sure she was ready for that, but then again when would she be?

“You said people are telling you you’re getting things wrong. What’s the most overwhelming part of being in this new position?” Eela asked.

~Eela

Jal’na added more of the warming oil to her hands and worked down Eela’s back, so much tension there than normal. She didn’t comment though, it was to be expected and could not have been avoided. “Tomorrow will be one week. I do not know yet. I am sure, whatever it is, will be a great challenge.” Jal’na understood Eela needing a distraction and she was happy to converse. However it was one thing to voice her fears to Urg, it was quite another to speak them anywhere else. “I suppose, not to make light of your question, it is wondering what Lord Noggra and my parents will make of Urg and this unlikely marriage. They arrive this evening for the feast tomorrow.”

Jal’na

Eela inhaled sharply as Jal’na’s fingers hit a particularly tender spot, but she breathed through it as she always did. “Ahh, meeting the parents. That can be unnerving for anyone. What would happen if they didn’t approve?” she asked gently. “And I ask coming from a place of someone who had to do their own convincing of their in-laws.”

~Eela