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Xia calmed after a while, reassured with the simple repetitive melody she could imitate, snuggling with meadow kid, indeed like a little kid.
Soon, Cernunnos made a soothing, tasty tea, and he spiced it with honey, before kindly giving meadow king a nice cup decorated with flowers. He then took time to choose another from the big shelf with his personal cup collection, and he gave Xia a special porcelain cup decorated with blue roses, in such shape that fox child could easily hold with her fluffy paws, and the gesture and gentle way it was offered brightened up Xia's mood considerably, and she dried her face from last tears and carefully took the cute little cup, admiring its design and color that was similar to the one of her and Svarik's eyes.  
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"Lovely tea and cups," Svarik commented after taking a sip. "Thank you." He drank in silence then, enjoying the company.
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" They re remnants of gifts to me, from long time ago. " Creature only replied softly in remembrance, evidently pleased by their approval and delight. He didn't disturb his lovely guests, and he caressed Xia's hair lightly and gently and whispered to reassure her, before he took a little simple clay tea cup for himself, and carefully drank.
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Svarik finished his tea slowly, and put the cup aside. When Xia did so as well, he turned to Cernunnos. "Please tell he that we can continue with learnng the words, when she feels like it. Or if there is something else she would like to talk about, we can do that..."
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As if recognizing herself their time with the old knowledgeable demon is too short, Xia was more inclined to learning all she could, while she still could. There was something she first wished to confirm, though, and one word she wished to learn before then. She turned to Cernunnos, and whistled to him, inquiring him of it.

" Partner. " Gentle demon murmured with approval. " Word you seek for is partner, little one. "
Once Svarik showed her sign for that word, Xia took moment to gather all the numerous confusing signage, and slowly, with her little hands she sighed - *love* *care* *protective* *gentle* *partner*, and she looked at king meaningfully with her eyes shining both from previous crying and deep inborn fondness. She cleaned her throat, and slowly but solemnly, as if it was important to her, she offered him her paw for a handshake, imitating way in which Cernunnos made deal with Svarik yesterday.
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Svarik smiled and took her paw gently, as it was smaller than his hand, and pressed it a little. "Partner, yes..." he whispered. "And if you want to tell it all at once, it's like this..." he said, and enveloped her into a hug with the free hand.
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Xia pressed his other hand one more time, as if to make sure she followed the much underlined procedure of having deal between demon and human be sealed with two pressed of hand. She glanced at Cernunnos, and when he nodded approvingly and with apparent pride and content, she turned back to Svarik with a little grin, and she embraced him as much as she could with her free tiny paw, mirroring his pose with delight and childlike innocence.
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Svarik held her in his embrace for a while. After he let go, he smiled at her. "So, time to learn something new, right?"
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When Cernunnos translated that sentence for her, she grinned, and signed *curiosity*, eager to learn.

Next they focused on needs, and as kind old demon patiently was translating for them,  Xia was diligently and with joy memorizing everything king sighed, trying to make sure she doesn't mix it all up. Besides more obvious needs for shelter, pain killer, embrace, caress, food and talk, Foxie seemed specially excited about words *attention* and *toys*, and she chuckled a little and turned to king innocently and cunningly, and she started to sign *toys* *toys* *toys* *toys* over and over again, snickering as she remembered all lovely wood carvings Cernunnos gifted her yesterday, that they left in fort with Emil.
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Svarik chuckled with that. "We will be buying souvenirs for everybody, so we will get you some toys as well. Yes, toys," he repeated more simply. But then he looked at Cernunnos more seriously. "I would like to explain something else to her, if you can translate... I need her to understand that I will not be able to give her attention all the time, when we get home. This is our special time, a vacation - and it's not the last one, I hope. But at home I am a king, and have my duties. I just want her to understand that I there may be time when I don't give her as much attention as she would like, but it does not mean I care less for her. I will take her with me wherever I can, but I might not be able to do so everywhere..."
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Caernunnos didn't translate that statement right away, though. Instead, he watched Svarik, nibbling on his fingernail a little nervously, as if he was gathering determination and courage for something.

" If you are so busy indeed all the time... Perhaps... You could send her to me when you can't find time to  care for her properly? " he asked suddenly with vulnerable desire. " I do not wish to pry... But please, do permit me to offer... If your home is not too far, little king... When you are busy, I can look after her properly and give her attention, speak to her in language native to her, play with her, specially in summer times. Not all the time... I do not wish to corrupt her, should she have to spend too much time in these halls... But sometimes, at least. I am here all on my own, and younglings, dear guest, they need lot of attention... " his voice trembled lightly, but he steadied it, with some dignity. " It is so hollowly quiet here, and these rooms have long not heard such light steps. I would gladly make her my concern as well... "
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"You would do that?" Svarik asked with hopefully. "That's a very generous offer. I will accept it gladly. She deserves to get proper care, and someone she can talk to... It is far by land, but by flight it's just a bit over half a day. So, if there is some crisis that would require my full attention, I will send her to you for a few days with my thanks and greetings..."
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Creature seemed a little taken aback by the ease with which Svarik accepted his help, as if fearing he won't be willing to entrust him with something so precious. But once he felt king's sincerity about it, the slow big smile beamed across Cernunnos's face.

" If something puts you in peril, I would not advise you send her away just like that. She'd be worried sick, and she can protect you, and be very useful, as long as she doesn't go around biting Spirits and such. But if greatest peril of a time would be too many receptions and laws to deal with that give you but too much head ache... " he blushed shyly, passing across his chest with his thin elegant fingers, as if to mark his gratefulness and sincerity of his offer. " If such is the case, I will be very much obliged to take her and look after her whenever there's a need... "
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"I wouldn't send her away because of banquets, there she can accompany me in her inconspicuous dog form, if she would like. I suspect there will be more laws than banquets in the future though, and a lot of work... Could you try to explain to her what we were talking about? We will need a sign for that, when I'll need to send her here, but also when she would want to visit herself. This is *going to*," he made a sign with his hand, "but I don't know how to sign your name. Would this do?" He made another sign. "It means uncle.."
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Word seemed to please Forest King very much, and his lip trembled. He bowed his head slowly and solemnly at the warm familiar connotation it held in it, invitations on bonds probably being important part of demonic culture.
" It would be.. sufficient. " he said hoarsely, and then he cleared his throat, and smiled fondly. " Please, do give me a moment to explain her all this properly. She doesn't think in words yet, and I want to explain this to her in terms she will understand, without frightening her, kind guest. " he said softly, and he turned to Xia, and with gentle wave of his pale hand, he invited her to come. Little fox child came to him and sat down in his lap, and an ancient demon held her to reassure her, and he spoke with her for a while, to make sure she understands and doesn't grow fearful and anxious about his preposition and king's eminent obligations.
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Svarik listened with pleasure to the melodic language they were using, thankful to the ancient demon for explaining a difficult topic that without a translator could easily slip into misunderstanding. 
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Indeed, had he rushed into it, or used means she couldn't understand properly, it would be a source of misunderstanding that would hurt young sensitive creature. But this way, though she seemed saddened a little, she understood the obligations king had, in same way she knew she has obligations to protect him and care for him. Though she remained close, still in Cernunnos's lap, as if drawing strength from his kindness and reassurance, she turned to king and managed a frail nervous smile, before signing *Xia** protector *,* worry**pain*, *go to uncle**no*,*comfort **yes*, and pointing at Svarik and watching him questioningly, as if trying to clumsily find way to ask something directly, but not quite managing it, as her vocabulary was still very small and could not yet convey all her feelings properly.
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"I'm not sure I understand correctly..." Svarik said a bit uncertainly. "Do you mean to say that you won't go if you think there is a reason for you to worry about me, and would rather stay?" he looked to Cernunnos for confirmation of the translation.
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Cerunonns spoke with her to make sure of her words.
" She wants to make sure you are protected and safe, but also do not lack and miss comfort of her presence. " ancient demon translated for him, smiling kindly at little creature's foresight, despite it saddened him a bit as it meant her visits won't be that frequent. " Pain or weariness - if at the end of the day, you will feel better if you fly with her or snuggle with her, she would rather go through the boring day with you, then don't be with you at all.. " suddenly, demon grinned broadly, as if rather bemused. " Pardon me for bold words, dear guest, but she says she is already very bored each night when you *suddenly stop doing anything* until the morning, and she still chooses to stay - pardon me, but she says, she doubts you moving and speaking with others can so much more boring than that, that it would compel her to abandon you... "
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Svarik chuckled. "I see... Can you please explain to her what sleep is? And that I appreciate her staying despite being bored with it... When she learns the language better, it shouldn't be that hard to teach her to read, so she can fill that time with something she likes. And I also appreciate her concern. I will never send her away if she doesn't want to, just let her know that boring days are coming, and give her the option. Is that alright?"
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" It is one thing to be bored with you at night and entertained with you during day, from being bored both day and night. I will explain to her that such life could make her unhappy and stagnant, kind young king, do not fret. " Cernunnos nodded, and he gently drew Xia's attention back to himself, and patiently explained what king bid to her, albeit, with some traces of melancholy mixed with content, as he was both proud with Xia's loyalty to Svarik, and a little sad as he hoped she may come to him more often to give him something to look forward to in his loneliness.

When she understood everything, Xia nodded slowly, accepting their suggestion. She shyly then embraced the ancient creature with her soft little hands, as she felt she saddened him with her decision, and although not wishing to change it, she appreciated his kindness in offering her hospitality and attention to her so selflessly, and knew he was pleased with her own sights of affections too.
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Svarik smiled with the show of affection. "We will sometimes come to visit together too, if we can," he said to assure both Xia and Cernunnos.  
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" I can't bare to force myself upon you like that. You don't have to feel obliged to do so. I need not you pity. " Forest God whispered with little thoughtful smile, caressing little Xia. " But I can only say I will look forward to your visit, little king, if you happen to desire to come here again in your short  lifetime. But if you do not.. " he shook his head. "...  I must make certain that you do not blame yourself. Many already promised to me to come by again, and never did. I understand this fluidness of opinion is a part of human nature, so I try to do my best for it to not sadden me any more. Should you change your mind, it shall be forgiven to you. I'd rather be more pleased if you did not give promises you can not keep, though. It is an ill habit, and if not me, someone somewhere will end up grieved about it sooner or later, little one. "
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"I will not make it a promise then," Svarik said. "It is true that anything can happen, and circumstances might prevent me from keeping it. But I will just say that I would like to return here very much."
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" I am obliged to know I am of interest enough to you, for I am in interest of you as well. I wouldn't had given thee my blessing, little one, had I not wished you not such nice future, that visiting a fallen demon such as myself would be a little problem to do for you. " demon only nodded lightly with little smiled, concluding that conversation, not wishing to make king feel bad for such a thing that humans had little control of as what problems will arise in their short lives. " Wishing all the best upon you aside, kind one, I would like to aid you will little aid my body is still capable of while this visit still lasts, and that is ability to form human words. Please, if you may desire so, could we continue the teachings? It would bring me pleasure to know I taught you as much as I could, so you two could understand each other best... "
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