Well, at least the weather was still fine without winter actually having the scepter.

,, I honestly dont think either of you are going to win this time. So far everything seems like it will be a truce. ,, She replies simply. This doesnt tell much- Dealkeeper always claims itll be a truce. Most of the time, thats not how it ends. Though she prefers Mab, she always stays neutral.

Don't jinx it. The rest of the afternoon Lise spent being dragged from shop to shop, following Leanansidhe as she plucked clothes from racks and shoved them at her, demanding she try them on. She chose womens suits first, sleek jackets and tight, knee-length skirts that made her look five years older, at least to Leanansidhes reckoning. She mustve tried on two dozen different styles, colors and combinations before Leanansidhe finally announced that she liked a simple black outfit that looked like every other black outfit she had tried on.



"Well," she said dismissively, "I'm sure it will. Anyway, what brings you to my humble side of the Nevernever?"

"I have a prophecy. It's technically for your son, but I felt it important for you to hear it, as it well affect you as well."

Lise hated the entire experience, and vowed to never go shopping unless absolutely necessary.

"...Which son?"



More stores. Leanansidhe was a faery on a mission; the second she swept through the doors, all salespeople would drop what they were doing and flock to her side, asking if they could help, if they could be of service. Lise was invisible beside her; even when Leanansidhe announced they were shopping for her, the clerks would forget she existed the second they turned away. Still, they were eager to please, bringing out their best shoes in her size, showing them a staggering variety of purses, and suggesting earrings that would accent the color of Lise's eyes.

"Rowan."

"Ah, yes. I haven't seen him for a while...I wondered where he had gone."

,, Hes started a cult. ,, She explains flatly. ,, Hes calling himself the iron king. I tried to tell him that the actual queen will probably kill him if he keeps it up, but he didnt listen. ,,

Lise wished this would be over. Right now.