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[Laramie Royce]

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She laughed. Kestryl's auburn pigtails whipped to the side as she went running past her mother in the hallway.

Soft and full of love Laramie hollered at the tiny blue and red blur. "Aren't you forgetting something?"

With a grin Kestryl turned back around at her Mother's voice and came skidding across the hardwood floor. Wrapping her tiny arms around Laramie's waist she looked up. Miniature replica's of her Father's eyes met Laramie's brown as she tilted her head and felt a tiny kiss placed on her cheek.

A smile genuine and pure lit up Laramie's face and she returned the sweet little cheek kiss with one of her own on top of the little girls head.

"Where are you off to in such a rush, Kes?"

"Daddy's taking me hunting!"

"What are you going to hunt baby?"

Face filled with glee Kestryl exclaimed, "Rock Monsters!"

Laramie's brow wrinkled with lack of understanding. Pulling back slightly she kneeled down beside Kestryl so that they were on equal level.

"Kes, sweetie. Have you fought the rock monsters before?"

Laramie watched the pigtails swish as her daughter shook her head no.

[Kestryl d'Rue]

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As the pigtails smack Kestryl in the face you could see the wheels turning in the eyes of this child. One moment she dancing and sing then next she was puzzeled.

Tilting her head just slightly and looking back at her mother Kestryl takes a deep breath. Gathering her little thoughts thinking of every thing her father had taught her then begins in the most curious voice...........

"What are Rock Mosters? Where is Daddy taking me again? Will I be home before dark? I'm hungry can I have a snack? Mommy your dress is very lovely"

Laramie gentle takes hold of her shoulders....."breathe sweetie breathe"

Kestryl follows the wishes of her mother filling her chest full of air then swoooshing back out swiftly. Then once again Kestryl stood looking back to her mother deep into her eyes. Head tilted foot tapping waiting for the answers she was wondering about......

[Laramie Royce]

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Laramie laughed, her eyes full of joy and adoration at her daughter's curiosity. Closing one eye she tackled each question in order.

"Rock monsters are earth elementals. They are like mud soldiers. Yes you will be home before dark. And Yes you can have a snack as long as you don't spoil your dinner. You better clean your plate okay?" Gently Laramie leaned in and placed a kiss on the tip of Kestryl's nose.

"Okay, Mommy." Innocence sweet and pure seeped from the little girl as surely as the cold air did.

Smiling at the miniature version of herself she continued. "I'm glad you like my dress. I'm working on a dress for each day of the week for you. I know how much you love them."

"I love you Mommy."

"I love you too baby. Do you have everything you need? Your armor? Your weapon?"

With every question Laramie smoothed her hands across the armor as if to ward off any danger with the touch of her hands. And with every question Kestryl nodded happily. Getting up, Laramie walked into the kitchen and grabbed a cookie handing it to their little girl. Kestryl's face produced a big old grin and she nibbled quickly.