Before thought, Lucy touches the soul link, she couldn't care for anything but m.u.f.fling that anger. Selena. Selena. Selena. I'm hungry. Where are you? I need you. Selena, I want you. Selena. In her heart. In her soul, Lucy calls out, letting her puzzlement, need and hunger drift into the link of their souls. Perhaps it was the only thing that would pull Selena from the edge. What made her rage so? Who does she desire to kill so much? Lucy wonders.

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Selena! Lucy demands again. Come back, before you act stupid. Killing so randomly would bring only harm. Even Lucy couldn't save her if Papa wanted Selena executed for crossing the line. Her bond maid was so fearless, who knew if she was eyeing someone Papa valued.

Lucy nearly bounced out of her skin, until she felt Selena's startlement and joy. So much joy Lucy giggles. "Do you think your Honored Mother's tears are funny?" Mom asks dangerously. Lucy blinks, Mom's tear-stained face coming into focus. Lucy shakes her head, quickly. "No, Mommy. I am just happy you love me so much" Lucy says honestly.

It was still baffling to her that Mom and Selena loved her so much. She was a spoiled whiny glutton. She was demanding, and rude by the standards of this realm and time. Still, they both put their thoughts and actions on her. "Mommy, what happened?" Lucy asks, idly wiping Mom's tears away. Mom takes a deep breath, a hesitant look on her face. "You" Mom stops, then tries to smile. "You fainted out of hunger. Physician Liu says you have Void Hunger. You need to eat more" Mom tries to explain simply.

Lucy stares for a moment then softly touches her mind. Lucy blinks and sorts it. f.u.c.k. No wonder my stomach is eating itself. I wonder why my body is burning through so much energy? Is it the energy sharing I do for the baby? No, it shouldn't be. I've felt this gnawing pain before the baby was conceived. Lucy shrugs, allowing herself to relax in Mom's arms. "Can I have a cookie than?" Lucy asks. Mom laughs, "I'll feed you. Don't worry, baby girl, but first." Mom wrinkles her nose. "You're all sweaty. Let's get you clean" Mom sets Lucy on the bed, and comes back with a wet cloth.

While Mommy sets to wiping Lucy down, Lucy reaches for the baby. So strong, So bright. Lucy uses her second sight, and her mouth falls open. Hints of pure energy float through the life spark. Wow! Lucy gently rubs Mommy's belly. You have Light magic, then. Just like me. No wonder you're spark is stronger you have developed magic.

When Mom was done fussing. Lucy looks up. "I need to get up. Master Gavin should be here soon." Lucy says. Mom shakes her head. "I send a message telling him you've fallen ill. You have three days to recover before he comes for your next lesson. So much relax in bed. I need to see about food for you" Mom's anxiety hits her. "Don't move. Just lay here until I find food for you," Mom says, then almost runs out of the room. Lucy's lips twitch. It's not like I will die or anything. I can be patient until you bring me food, you know.

What will I do for three days? Hmm, maybe I should see if I can find an easel. My sketching is near my skill from before. My hands itch for a paintbrush. Wait. Where will I find paint? I doubt shops sell ready to use paint. I need to gather pigments and linseed oil. Hmm...