Jackdaw was quite for a long moment, as he thought of a way to explain it in terms that Dawn, being non-fey would understand. He looked down into her beautiful Pyrenees eyes and said, "When a fey find themselves without worldly possessions. In a moment of great gratitude and resounding respect. They offer the only thing that they truly own, in reward for such a great sacrifice. That thing is their very life. In doing so it's called a life debt and is sworn with a blood oath. That is what I did, Dawn. Now, when one is offered and is subsequently rejected. It is disgraceful and dishonorable. For the recipient has found the individual unworthy and wanting in someway. I know you did not understand. But the rejection still stings my honor and pride."
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highfive: I was totally thinking the same thing! )
Degan was about to give up when his claws snagged on something. It was also metal in nature. "I think there's more." He said excitedly, as he dug a little faster.
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Aeval nudged her sisters awake. They looked around confused but she thought at them to fill them in. Pandora and Ena looked at Dust with elation. "Then let's go find this place, shall we? " they all said in unison to Dust.