"Then let'sss have a nice hot bath and continue our day." Kāma says giving Elena a loving kiss.
"Well no, but it hasn't been that long since we went our separate ways. I'm just not sure how she'll feel about me having moved on so soon. Don't get me wrong, you amazing and I'm glad I met you, I just would like to not have bad blood between her family and our budding one. Am I making any sense, or am I just digging myself in a deep hole?"
She continues to sit near Nerah in case she gets sad again and plays with her in the wet sand stuff.
Taking a glass of lemonade for herself she just sits back down by the others. Looking at Marie she finally says, "I'm so sorry about your home. Hopefully we'll have you in a new one soon. You're more than welcome to continue staying with us as long as you need to though. I just....I can't hardly believe that came out of Celine. She's just barely started really talking. I've never heard her put an actual sentence together though."
Nerah smiles as Celine tries to cheer her up. Wilk goes back and forth gathering more wet sand in his pail. Marie smiles and nods. "Children know what to say at the right moment, sometimes. Nerah's been having nightmares...it's been really rough on her. We adults sometimes adapt better to tragedy than children."
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"Really, I think it shouldn't matter," Yulia says. "If you've moved on, you've moved on and that's all there is to it. I think you said she left you, so I'm sure she's not going to harbor any ill will for you finding someone else. You just might be looking for something that isn't there."
She grins and pokes Drago's nose. "Let's go see what they have."
"Perhaps you're right. Alright, let's go see what's available." Drago responded taking Yulia's hand.
Yulia smiles as they head to the tailor's shop.
"That sssoundsss like a plan," Elena says.
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Elena is busy sweeping the porch of the shop as Drago and Yulia approach. "Afternoon, Drago. Who is this lovely woman with you?"
She nods as she watches the girls play together with Wilk, "Well...maybe having Celine around will help a little then."
"I'm sure of it," Marie says.
She finishes her lemonade and goes to rinse out the cup. She still had a little bit before taking Celine to meet Esme. Walking back up to the others she asks Celenon, "There was someone I was wanting to take Celine to go see early this evening. Would it be alright if I dropped her off with you after we see Esme? Then I'll try to round up my friends and talk to them about the plane of fire. Michael and Jelks told me that they'd help me explain it if I needed them to."
"Hello Elena, this is Yulia. Yulia, this is Elena." Drago responded, trying to hide the fact that he was nervous.
Celenon nods. "That will be fine."
"Nice to meet you," Yulia says, extending her hand.
Elena takes the woman's hand and gives it a light squeeze. "Likewise. Is there something I can help you with or is this a social call?"
"I'm looking for something I can swim in," Yulia answers.
"Oh, that I can help you with," Elena says, opening the door to the shop. "Come on in."
Elena leads Yulia to the racks of quick drying, yet thick garments suitable for swimming. "Just pick a color and, if it doesn't fit, we can adjust it for you."
"Alrighty," Yulia says. "Do you want to pick a color for me, Drago?"
She smiles, "Okay, well I figure I'll just let them play a while longer. Esme won't be quite up yet I don't think anyways, and watching Celine make funny faces at the sand seems to be helping Nerah feel a little better. Also, I need to give that meat time to settle before moving around too much." She says as she rubs her belly.
Lucco nods. "That was good meat."
Fears abated, Drago looks around for a bit. Soon, he pulled out a violet colored material. "I think this one, it matches your eyes."
Heading upstairs, Kāma turns on the water, allowing the warm water to full up in preparation for their bath as she removes her night gown.
"Iawn. Eisiau fi i gario chi yn ôl adref?" Cyna offers.
Gwen nods and holds out her arms to Cyna.
Yulia chuckles. "Alright, I can't say I'm surprised."
She holds out the bathing suit to Elena. "Where can I try this on at?"
Elena takes off her nightgown as well and gathers the necessary towels and washcloths.
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"We have a changing room in the back," Elena answers. As Yulia departs, she turns to Drago. "I'm glad you found someone."
"Thank you. I have to say, I was worried about how you'd react. Though now I don't know why." Drago responded before looking further at the swim suits for something to him. Maybe even a second option for Yulia.
"Because you're a natural-born worrier," Elena says.
Yulia comes out in the bathing suit. "It's a little tight in the chest area."
Elena looks over the bathing suit. "I see. I can let that out. Did you find another one for Yulia to try on, Drago?"
Drago pulled out a pale blue suit, "Perhaps this one?"
"I'll give it a try," Yulia answers, taking the suit and going back to change. She comes out a moment later. "It fits perfectly. What do you two think?"
Elena nods. "It looks quite nice. My mother made that."
"Absolutely gorgeous." Going back to the pile of suits, he pulled out a crimson one for him. Holding it in front of him, he asked, "What do you think?"
Yulia smiles. "I think that'll be good for you. Might need a slight adjustment in a couple spots."
Elena nods. "Go try it on after Yulia changes and see what you think. I'll go ahead and make the adjustments on the violet one, unless you just want the pale blue one."
"I think one is fine and less work for you, Elena," Yulia says. "Let me change real quick."
She hurries to the back and changes back into her clothes. "Alright, love, go try those on."
Drago headed into the back and put the suit on. Coming back out, he said, "This will work I think. How much for the suits?"
"Five silver," Elena answers.
Drago pulled out the money and handed it over. "There you go, and have a blessed day Elena."
Elena gives Drago a warm smile. "You as well."
"Alright, time to go home and change," Yulia says, holding her bathing suit and leading the way home.
Stopping the water once the tub is filled, Kāma steps in, sliding back against the end of the tub and sighing as the warm water envelops her, smiling up at her beloved as she waits for her to step in.