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Claire is sitting under a tree with Seth today. It's not yet dusk, but the sun isn't nearly so bright out there, and well, it's much cooler than New Orleans.

She's in a pretty good mood too, and thus, so is Seth.

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"At least they weren't eaten," she sighs.

No, they weren't.

*Snow chooses not to say anything about Frau Tottenkinder*

"Good." She nods and pulls another name off the top of her head, "What about the Gingerbread man?"

Didn't make it out of the Homelands. A journey like that, you really need to be up to the challenge. . . a walking pastry, may he rest in peace, had little chance of making it.

"Oh. That's awful," she frowns and decides she doesn't like this game anymore.

"Okay enough of that. It's getting depressing."

*a small shrug*

It's life. Many of us made it, some didn't. We've gone on as best we can, for the most part.

Claire nods. "Well, I'm glad you made it. I would be a horrible mother if you weren't around to show me how to do everything."

You'd be fine. I had to figure out everything from scratch, with only an occasional book Bar would lend me. And from what I've heard, every mother starts the same way.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah," she smirks. "You're just modest. You know I'd be running around flailing if not for you."

*a grin*

But that's a part of every mother's routine at some point . . . you mean I made you skip that? Oh, well, you might be able to make up for it, especially since we're in Milliways. Just let Seth hang out with Sunny when he's learning to speak.

"Oh, dear," she laughs. "I really am afraid of the things he's going to say anyways. He's around so many different people everyday. He'll be able to swear in one hundred different languages before he's twelve."

Andrew already volunteered to teach Millie and Wade more 'innocent' swear words, to at least cut back on the severity of the effect. It might work for Seth, too.

"Preventative measures," she nods, laughing. "I have a feeling they'll be using words we won't even know are swear words."

Which is why it's a good idea to keep up-to-date with the current slang forms. When in doubt, ask Lilly.

"You know, I don't know Lilly. I've heard a little about her, but. . ."

She seems to have befriended about half the bar, and blended everyone's slang together. You nearly need a lexicon to figure some of it out.

"A Lily Lexicon," Claire grins. "She sounds interesting. I'll have to keep a lookout for her."

Wait for the next party, and she'll likely be the one organizing things from what I've heard.

"We need a new party. I haven't been to one in ages."

Keep an eye out for notices, I'll let you know if I spot one. We can find a babysitter and dress up, it should be fun.

"Yes," Claire nods enthusiastically. "I always like getting dressed up around here."

She shifts Seth in her arms and notices he's fallen asleep.

"Well," she sighs. "I guess that's my cue to be heading home."

*Snow smiles at him*

And I should be heading back home. Bigby's in much better shape, but shouldn't have to put up with both kids on his own for too long. Have a good night, Claire.

She hugs her gently before standing. "Night, Snow. I'll see you in a few days, I'm sure."

Goodnight, Claire. It was nice to see you again.

*Snow stands as well and makes her way back to the main bar*

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