Dancing with Drums

Sighing, he took another look at the boy, watching him giggle on the grass. His expressions eased than before but still remained serious.

“Look, I know I’m not exactly in the right position to say this, and Demetri is your child. But, I don’t think this is good for himㅡ. Of course, I’m a thief and I’m not ashamed of it, but…”

"I know it isn't good for him. But he and his father are doing something. Koschei is off in his lab and if he is doing something with his son...I'm happy. I can't change any of what they do." The Time Lady sighed.

She waved her hands again. "They probably made a copy of it before taking it and put the copy in it's place." Last time Koschei had done something like that, she had been on a date with him and he had retrieved her cane. The Perception Filter was not a thing she wasn't unfamiliar with.

Emma, I think it’s time for a little ‘family’ reunion.

Oh, I love me a good war.