Dimitri & Mother- 2

He was lead. Trapped in his skin, Dimitri couldn't stand this feeling after sweeping through the clouds. Mother shudders making a face. "The let down is always the worse isn't it, darling" Mother says. "Here" She puts her hand on his tummy, a tingling warmth sweeping over him, making his bones and muscles lax. "It's because humans don't have enough magic in their bodies. Clan Mother says, once I breakthrough to Mage, the letdown will disappear." Mother's eyes were sparkling, though her face revealed her fatigue.

Dimitri meets her gaze. What are we? Mother, what am I? Mother kisses his face and mounts. "Back to your Father, darling. He was summoned by your Grandfather this morning, or he would have come. He so wanted to see you fly. Your Father loves seeing me Pix as well, the pervert," Mother says, grinning.

Dimitri yawns. He slept on the way back to Soso, despite the holes, jolts, and swaying. Dimitri only wakes as Mother hands her horse off to a servant. Mother took him into the study where Father waited. He smiles, but his eyes didn't. "How was your run?" Father asks, taking him from Mother. "It was wonderful. You should have seen him, Gin. Dimitri did so well. He didn't fuss or cry feeling his first Pix. He processes everything so well. I was watching his Pix for signs of overload, but none of Gana's whisperings troubled him." Mother says, tossing herself down on the couch.

"Now," Jun Yao gives Sung Gin a sharp look. "What's wrong?"

Father sighs. "Father might be right. Our clan just picked up large order that's paid in Lightning Aura rubies. Father got two in exchange for tutoring but." Sung Gin sighs. "It paid over 20 Aura rubies. The job was just posted on the board for anyone in the clan house to do,"

Mother sits up, frowning. "Are you worried about darling?" Mother asks. Father nods. "Lightning Aura gems are a prime resource you told me to keep an eye out for, but I never heard about this job until Father gave me the gems he collected," Father says, looking down. His eyes held a complex mix of emotions.

Mother watches Father for a moment, the candlelight flickering shadows over her face. She walks over and hugs his neck. "Gin. Gin. Gin. Don't be guilty. Don't be sad. I will go where ever you go, Gin. If you want to move into the Sung Clan to lessen your Father's burden, and worries I will be there. If you want to stay here, supporting yourself outside the clan, I will be here." Mother says. Father cups her face, kissing her.

Aura Lightning rubies. Wonder how valuable they are, and why Father thinks I need them?

After a bit, his parents cuddle on the couch. "What would we do with this house if we went?" Father asks. "Renting it out would not be difficult, or we could keep it as a retreat when you need space from the Clan," Mother says.

"How many Aura gems does Dimitri need for his Awakening?" Father asks. "It depends on how strong his Innate Aura is. Considering his Pix, darling will need at least 18 gems. I'd like to have more for him to devour, just to be on the safe side." Mother says. "If nothing else, Jun tribe will supply us if we can't afford it."

Sung Gin frowns. "I don't want to rely on your family. Dimitri is my son, I can provide for him" Father says. Dimitri glances up at him. Really?

In the end, for the sake of Dimitri having access to more materials, Father decided to move them into the Sung Manor. Now all I need is someone to explain what I need these materials for.