"Maybe it's not just what we're born to," Megan said to Rilla. "You've seen what I've done, because it needed done."
"I'm not like you, Megan-mi," her cousin said. "The manrauq runs smoother for you than it ever has for me."
Megan pursed her lips. "Rilla, when the moment comes, when it is our children or Shyll in need, you'll find the manrauq easier if you just believe it is there for us, Koru's own gift.
"Don't falsely limit yourself, cousin. Be open to the idea that need begets strength."
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5th Millennium, Megan Whitlock and Rilla Shadow'shade
Date: 2020-02-14 12:32 am (UTC)"I'm not like you, Megan-mi," her cousin said. "The manrauq runs smoother for you than it ever has for me."
Megan pursed her lips. "Rilla, when the moment comes, when it is our children or Shyll in need, you'll find the manrauq easier if you just believe it is there for us, Koru's own gift.
"Don't falsely limit yourself, cousin. Be open to the idea that need begets strength."
Rilla could only listen and hope Megan was right.