Such words from the mother, a mocking scowl came across the lips of Radiance; looking towards the woman, hand pressed to chest and huff passing from lungs below. A shake of the head and a wag of the finger.

	"Now show some respect for your elder."

	A humph of playfulness in the voice before the being nodded and went with her old friend. Then a question and a true huff did pass.

	"Bound still, forever more it seems. Was such a sweet curse at one point and then."

	Words they did trail off as memory passed mind. Entering the old tavern eyes fell to the bar and a grimace came to features. 

	"He was gone."

	A whisper, nothing more. Floating over to her place, feet tucked beneath; hovering and knowing nothing tangible was within her range of touch. A change of subject was needed.

	"What should I call you now if not Mother?"