#herenn

Somewhere in the future of the Hold Back the River series.  :)  I can’t get enough of writing this little family.  <3

Rak’ka = angry

Ingati = a creature similar to a grizzly bear that is native to Minbar

“…and then the rak’ka ingati, inspired by the young acolyte’s kindness, felt his anger fade away.  He asked her if she would pray for him, and she did.”

“And did they live happily ever after, ‘Mala?”

Lennier smiled, folding both of his hands around Herenn’s.  “They did.” He kissed her forehead.  “Now it is time for bed.”

Herenn sighed, disappointed, but triangled her hands and bowed before settling down to sleep.

Lennier met Merann at the door, and they raised their palms and interlaced their fingers in deep affection.

*A little teaser of the waaaay far future in my “Hold Back the River” AU series, referencing a character I introduced in a previous drabble.  I don’t want to give away too many spoilers for the series, so a lot of this is left purposefully vague, but feel free to speculate!  ;)

Va’mala = Father

Va’sala = Mother

Va’salier = Aunt

Va’malier = Uncle

Herenn spent that entire first night kneeling in her room, candles all around, her hands folded into a triangle.  She missed her home desperately, missed her va‘mala, va‘sala, va’salier, and va’malier.  It seemed as though prayer was the only thing she had left that was familiar.  She had spent her whole life knowing she was a part of two castes, but in her heart, she had always been Religious Caste.  And she always would be, even though the way of the Warrior was now her life.

The door opened, and one more familiar thing appeared.

David.