[@Prince of Seraphs]

Satisfied that the Moot had ended without issue, Sini was nearly finished with the process of disengaging from her kestrel spy when the Fool snapped the connection entirely.  Her head protested the break, and instinct drove her to lift a hand to summon her sword.  It was fortunate for Pearl that the spell had already been nearly undone, or the sylph might have been confused enough to attack a perceived threat.  But even with a bit of disorientation, Sini was a quick thinker, and regained her wits swiftly.  “Pearl.”  She greeted the cheerful fey with a wry smile and got to her feet, spreading her wings briefly to shake them out and let them fall into a better position.  “Would it truly have been such a burden to wait a little longer?”  Still, the headache was manageable, and there was little point in lecturing the Fool.  “I presume the Archon is sending for me?”

Indeed, that seemed to be the case.  Sini had grown used to Pearl’s strange way of speaking, as the lady had been a fixture in court long before Sini was born, and she’d encountered the Fool often as a child.  The wording and manner were always unusual, but there was invariably sense behind them.  The bit about where the wild things grew was a touch unclear, but for that there was a simple solution.  “Take me to him,” she said, in a tone that was more request than command, her smile a brief flicker and no more.

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Pearl lead her to the gardens, where the Archon strolled as he waited.  Sini fell in at his side, raising one eyebrow.  “M’lord Nyx.  I am glad you have returned safely, but you look rather wet.  I don’t remember seeing any of the other rulers giving you a dousing.”  She doubted it had been the result of a threat, once he’d returned to the Spring court and her eyes danced with amusement before she turned to business.  “How went the Moot?  What new agreements and concerns have we to deal with?”