Act 4 - Awakening Zeal

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(Y/N)'s POV

Days have passed, it seems that I've recovered beyond normal pace. While waiting for the doctor to be my escort on my daily routine walks, I busy myself with some books I've requested from Shannon not too long ago. Then a knock sounded coming from the door. I grab the small fruit knife I've kept in my pillow then put it behind me just in case rouge faes might attack. I called to let them in and it was Doctor Riannon.

"(Y/N) sorry for the wait and for the record, you may put it down. I am aware of your kin's prejudice towards faes." Dr. Riannon said, closing the door.

"Hmmm, may I bring it when we take a walk then?" I said

"If it keeps you safe then but do keep it hidden and her majesty asks me to give you this if you ever wonder around for protection." Dr. Riannon said, giving me a golden bracelet with protection stones embedded. Wearing it in my left arm, putting down my book, hid the knife, and headed out of my room for a walk.

Dr. Riannon guided me down the spiral wooden stairs of this tree burrow. She explained that this healing sanctuary is part of one of the fairy kingdoms in Tir na nóg: the giant trees. Exiting to a hole, I'm astonished to see the giant tree hovering above us.

 Exiting to a hole, I'm astonished to see the giant tree hovering above us

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"That's just one of the many trees here. I know we are just taking a walk but how about we take a detour. We're going to take a dip on a small lake nearby that tree over there. They say it has balancing and purification properties to any magical creatures." Dr. Riannon said, pointing to the specific tree.

"Of course..." I said then suddenly we heard a rustling sound coming from some bushes. Then a satyr came out and ran straight to us specifically to Dr. Riannon. Startled by the satyr, I was about to pull out the knife to throw it but I stopped by looking at how the scene unfolds.

"Riannon!" The satyr shouted in excitement then gave Dr. Riannon an affectionate hug.

"Ronan!? Please control yourself! Can you see I'm with a patient here." Dr. Riannon said gently, removing herself from the hug.

"Eh! But you've been busy lately. I miss you and-" The satyr named Ronan stopped his rambling when he looked in my direction.

"It's the Sleigh Beggie! She's beautiful! Augh!" Ronan said, rubbing his swollen bump on his head when he just walked closer to me but Dr. Riannon stopped him.

"Can't you see the patient is ill. So don't approach her so casually." Dr. Riannon reprimanded

"Alright... I'm headed to the springs to help some fauna and gather some ingredients for dinner. I better be going now so see you tonight then?" Ronan said then giving Dr. Riannon a small peck to the forehead before waving goodbye and running off. The gesture made her a blushing mess but scoffed it off to compose herself.

"(Sigh)... Honestly." Dr. Riannon said then we continued our walk to the lake.

"You seem pretty close..." I said

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