Hammered

to the therapist and indulge myself this once. In an odd way, perhaps the Baolach Cruatan   has shown me how I can defeat him; if he stands against me, then the thing to do is   act , not wait and hope he leaves.
    When I chose to become a Druid, I picked up the rock. And when I am bound to the earth twelve years hence, I will be able to throw it in such a way that he loses everything, all to which he clings so tightly—except for his life. He will get to keep his life. No matter how much he squeals, there will be no mercy killing.
      It takes two more days to finish clearing the river and return to the rental truck. Sonora is pleased with me, and I am pleased with myself, aside from the fact that I desperately need a hot bath and a whole cake of soap.
    » You know what, Oberon? After four days of living on nothing but water and jerky, I think we deserve a steak. A tenderloin wrapped in bacon and maybe a side of bacon for dessert. What do you think? «
    He barks enthusiastically, and his tail scythes the air; he clearly believes this to be a fantastic idea.
    » And that episode with Brighid and Flidais? Should we tell Atticus about that when he gets back? «
    Oberon’s ears droop, his tail goes still, and he barks twice for no.
    » Yeah. I’m with you. Let’s keep that bit our secret. «