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[theravenboy]

Bran Davies knew he would have to come to Milliways sometime, to see that Blodwen was safely imprisoned. Tonight, he has finally given in.

The note he receives is not a surprise.

[ooc: Ping before posting, please, as I am tired and must limit threads for sake of coherence.]

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[mistressmaryquitecontrary]

Another small, serious nod.

[theravenboy]

This time, Bran plays Mary a Bach sonata for Mary, patterned, graceful and precise. He is still bent over the harp in absolute focus, although that focus is more turned inward towards the harp than outward towards Mary.

[mistressmaryquitecontrary]

Again, the wait at the end, for the music to fade away.

"- it did sound different," Mary says, earnestly.

"But it was still very lovely."

[theravenboy]

"Diolch yn fawr. That is 'thank you very much' in Welsh."

Bran looks up, to see Will Stanton returning from the bar with a familiar note.

"Mary, there is a friend I have to speak with. Please take care of yourself, and let other people you trust take care of you. All right, bachgennes?"

[mistressmaryquitecontrary]

"I already promised Duo," Mary says, patiently, already filing away the Welsh for further use.

Grown-ups can be so redundant.

"Tell Will Stanton," she adds, catching sight of Bran's friend, "that I have planted my tree."

A short pause; then, reaching the ultimate heights of sacrifice and generosity: "And that either of you may have a blossom if you wish, for protection.

[theravenboy]

"I have seen the tree," Bran says. "It is very beautiful, and I thank you, on his behalf and on mine."