Awaited return

The seas are quiet. With the barrier long gone, there’s little to see as you make the journey southward. Though you’re still on the Horizon, it feels like an entirely new experience, both because it’s an entirely new crew, and because you have a whole family coming with you. You stand at the bow of the ship, watching the distant seas, with a now human Ferra by your side.

Though Cassie is the only one showing, many of the girls are pregnant now. Alex, Sarah, Melora, and Ferra all are dealing with the early stages of pregnancy, and though it doesn’t show in their faces, there’s a glow about each of them that tells the story. As for Nadia and Lilith, neither seems eager to join the others just yet, although you can definitely see an interest from them both.

The trip takes a few days, even with favorable winds and the Horizon’s enchantments. It’s an almost leisurely journey, much less stressful than the last times you’ve set sail. Still, you’re relieved when you hear the lookout call out that land has been sighted. It won’t be long before you return to where it all began.

Soon, the docks are in sight. You can see that there’s people waiting at the docks. Unsurprising, really, considering that one of the most powerful seers in existence is your ‘aunt’. As the Horizon pulls smoothly into port, the girls all gather around you. Some look nervous, but mostly you see smiles. The anchor drops, and you head towards the gangplank, seeing your mother and father waiting for you.

On the dock your mother immediately hugs you, tears running down her face. Your father joins the hug, and you smile at the welcome as your girls come to stand nearby. After a time you separate, and your mother wipes away her tears. You’re amused to see that she’s pregnant again, and far along, too. You look a question at your father, who simply shrugs.

You smile. “Well. I had my adventure.”

Your father nods, looking at the gathered girls around you. “So it seems! Yura kept us updated as best she could, but lately even she had trouble.”

So named, the diminutive selkie seer-goddess steps forward. “I did my best. You were dealing with unimaginable power, towards the end.”

You nod. “Things got a little bit crazy. I have a lot to tell you.”

Your father chuckles. “Well, fortunately we knew you were coming, thanks to Yura, so we have a feast all ready! Let’s go sit, and you can tell us everything. And introduce us to…everyone.”

You laugh. “Like father, like son.”

He nods, smiling. “Indeed. And they’re all lovely. Now let’s go, before Sadie and Uzume get tired of waiting and come collect us themselves!”

You laugh, and follow him towards the capital.