Part 24: The Talk

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(Rayla and Claudia walking around edge of forest)

Rayla: Thanks Claudia, I really needed this. 

Claudia: No problem. So how have things been?

Rayla: They're okay, just Callum is trying to take care of me too much. I mean its sweet, but also annoying. 

Claudia: Yeah. No, I get it. 

Rayla: I just feel like I can take care of myself. *sits down on rock* 

Claudia: Don't worry, It'll all be over and done with in a few weeks. 

Rayla: I hope so. 

Claudia: *puts hand on her shoulder* It will. 

Rayla: *smiles* How'd you get by?

Claudia: What?

Rayla: I mean, we all thought you were evil. That's a lot worse than having an overprotective husband. 

Claudia: Oh, well I WAS evil. *laughs and sits down next to her* But, uh, I knew I could convince you all I wasn't after I didn't feel I was. I mean I'm pretty dorky so I wasn't very good at acting evil. 

Rayla: *nods* 

Claudia: When is the baby due again?

Rayla: April 2nd. 

Claudia: Few weeks then. *smiles* And you know, I realized something. Remember when you told me about how in Ezran's dream I was asking "When the Rune would be revealed?"

Rayla: Yeah . . . 

Claudia: Well, the reason I could bring back you're parents and you're . . . uncle?

Rayla: Nah, Runaan's my dad too.

Claudia: Okay, well the reason I could bring back you're parents was because I found a rune. One I've been looking for for years.

Rayla: So for 2 years, all this time, I could have known were going to bring back my parents?! 

Claudia: Yep. 

Rayla: Wow. *laughs* I can't believe it. 

Claudia: Well, there you go. Now, let's get you back before Callum figures out you were ranting. Do youuuuu want me to help you?

Rayla: *grins* Nah, I can manage. 


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