Rosmira returns to the bathroom mirror and accepts the waiting blessing. Violet warmth passes through the glass, settling around her and the child as her drained strength slowly begins to return.
Queen Voloria
There, cherished daughter. The blessing will sustain you without hastening the birth. Let your body recover at its own pace.
The mirror dims after Voloria’s words. Rosmira steps back into the dining hall, then gently draws Nayla toward a quieter corner while Jews remains nearby, watching with patient concern.
Rosmira
Queen Voloria offers you a protective blessing for your pregnancy, Nayla. It would protect you and the baby, not control either of you, and you can choose whether to accept it.
Nayla
Then I want to hear the offer from her directly, when we can ask questions together. Thank you for telling me instead of deciding for me.
They return to the holiday table. Wrapped gifts wait in bright rows, and the companions turn toward Rosmira with renewed curiosity as the feast’s warmth gathers around them.
Rosmira
Everyone, the gifts are ready. Let’s open them together, one at a time, so I can explain the ones I chose personally.
Angust
A splendid plan! Which lucky recipient gets to unwrap the first mystery?
“leon and nayla opens there's first. a ' Wolf pendant ' and ' Silver chain ' for leon and ' Silver wolf-mother pendant ' for nayla.”
SUCCESS (Legendary Conversation, rolled -1)
Rosmira reaches across the table and places Leon’s and Nayla’s wrapped gifts before them. The room quiets with warm anticipation as they open them first.
Leon
A wolf pendant, and a silver chain. Rosmira, this is beautiful. I’ll wear it proudly, and I’ll remember exactly who gave it to me.
Leon lifts the pendant into the holiday light, then fastens the silver chain around his neck. His smile turns tender as the carved wolf settles against his chest.
Nayla
A silver wolf-mother pendant. Oh, Rosmira, you understood. This honors the child, my place, and the family I chose.
Nayla cradles the pendant in both hands before fastening it carefully. Leon reaches across to touch it, and their matching symbols catch the same glint of light.
Angust
That is an excellent first exchange. Thoughtful, personal, and just dramatic enough for a holiday morning. Who is next?
Quest Complete
Tell Nayla about Voloria’s protective blessing
“jews and kania are next up”
SUCCESS (Legendary Conversation, rolled -1)
Rosmira
Jews and Kania, you’re next. Please open your gifts together, and I’ll explain what I chose for each of you.
Jews reaches for her parcel with a pleased, curious smile, while Kania draws hers closer and studies the careful wrapping. The table leans into their shared moment.
Jews
Together, then. I admit I’m very curious what could make you look this pleased before I’ve even opened it.
Jews opens her gift first, her expression shifting from playful suspense to quiet tenderness as she lifts the keepsake into the warm holiday light.
Kania
That is lovely. All right, my turn. I want to see what you found for me, Rosmira.
Kania unwraps her present beside Jews. She pauses over it with open delight, then looks to Rosmira, ready to hear the personal meaning behind the choice.
✓ Quest Accepted
Explain the gifts to Jews and Kania
“Jews your fun loving attitude and tactical mind. for you kania a compass to point you to home any time you hold it.”
SUCCESS (Legendary Conversation, rolled -2)
Rosmira
Jews, I chose this silver rose for your fun-loving spirit and tactical mind. It is beautiful, but it also reminds me how cleverly you protect the people you love.
Jews turns the carved silver rose between her fingers, her playful smile softening as its petals catch the breakfast light. For once, she seems briefly without a ready joke.
Jews
You noticed both sides of me. That is dangerous, love. Now I may have to admit I am touched instead of pretending I only wanted something shiny.
Kania lifts her own present, revealing a small compass whose needle glows with a steady, gentle light. The table quiets as Rosmira explains its purpose.
Rosmira
Kania, this compass will point you home whenever you hold it. You never have to use it, but wherever you go, returning remains your choice.
Kania
Then I love it. Not because it tells me where to go, but because it leaves the decision with me. I should warn you, Rosmira, I may ask you to be part of that home someday.
Her frankness draws a fond murmur from the table, while Jews slips an arm around Kania’s shoulders. The gifts have landed warmly, though Kania’s honest possibility leaves Rosmira owing no promise, only an answer when she is ready.
Quest Complete
Explain the gifts to Jews and Kania